A few days later, the grand expedition ceremony began.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The war drums thundered, their resounding beats setting the rhythm for the procession.

Step, step, step!

Swordsmen clad in various uniforms marched in unison.

The elite White Armored Dragon Guard, the Red Blade Knights, and the Blue Sword Vanguard led the charge, followed by the auxiliary houses like the Six Snow Clans and numerous other retainers. Even the banners of vassal families from the former Troivan region flew proudly.

All factions loyal to Ragnar had gathered for this momentous occasion.

This was not merely Ragnar’s ceremony—it was the …