The capital of the Rutania Kingdom, Cardenia, was as vast as its reputation as a mighty nation.

The moat surrounding the city walls was filled with water, giving it the appearance of a wide river. It exuded an imposing grandeur, as though it could repel any invader.

The mercenaries accompanying Ghislain were left speechless, overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the city they had only heard about in stories.

“Wow… this place is incredible. So, this is the Cardenia I’ve heard about…”

“Other castles are nothing compared to this. What we have back in our territory is no castle; it’s …