Ghislain looked down at Lowell with a smirk. He wasn’t sure if Lowell was brave or just foolish, but there was no denying the man piqued his curiosity.

Unlike the other fools who begged for mercy or invoked customs, Lowell emphasized his usefulness. That alone set him apart from the others.

And he seemed confident in his abilities, which intrigued Ghislain.

Chuckling, Ghislain nodded toward Gillian.

"Put him on hold for now. Lock him in the dungeon."

Not only had Lowell handled administrative tasks, but he had also managed the troops and acted as a strategist. He likely knew a …