Stonehaven Fortress—the largest, most formidable fortress protecting the southern front of Fenris territory.

Gillian managed the training recruits in the southern region, centering them here at Stonehaven. 

“Is everyone assembled?” he asked.

“Yes, just as you ordered, Instructor.” The one answering with a casual tone was Lucas, a self-proclaimed “genius of spear fighting,” who had quickly risen in skill and was temporarily assigned as Gillian’s deputy.

Gillian had already sent all essential resources, including trained recruits and iron supplies, to Ghislain. Now, he’d gathered the scattered forces and supplies from the southern area here in the fortress.

He nodded, observing …