Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Jacob chuckled and said, "With Lady Carissa here, you won't be short-changed. Just make sure to do the job well. Once the household army is established, you'll be in charge of their management and training. Given the hard work involved, there will definitely be an additional reward."

Not interested in vague promises, Travis asked directly, "So, how much are we talking about?"

Jacob held up one finger. "This much."

At that moment, Travis wished he had an actual rod in his hand to smack Jacob over the head. Couldn't Jacob just say the amount instead of making him guess?

"Just tell us whether you'll do it or not," Rafael said.

"I'll do it!" Travis immediately agreed, planning to ask Carissa later to find out exactly how much the pay was.

Either way, he had already decided to take the job. He would be in for a beating if he didn't bring some money back to the guild.

"Alright, you won't need to worry about the recruitment process. Just focus on being the drill instructor and teaching them martial arts," Jacob said.

"Fair enough, but can the estate accommodate so many people?" Travis asked.

Luke chimed in, "Don't worry about that. There's a piece of empty land behind the estate. After the New Year, we'll bring in some craftsmen. As long as we have the funds, it'll be built in no time." "So, I'll be paid during this period too, right?" Travis questioned.

Jacob felt a twinge of frustration.

man really couldn't go three sentences without

course," Jacob

and would give what was due. Besides, Travis was an old friend of Carissa's and had even temporarily held the rank of battalion commander in the

grinned

snowfall continued to

busier than ever. He stepped out to inform Carissa that he needed to

care of your business. Vivi, Rod, and I will head to Verdant Monastery to visit

me?

duties. The Capital Guard Headquarters has a lot going on with

she only

honorary title as deputy

like this that the capital guards and garrison unit were busiest and most prone to

Headquarters couldn't be ignored. Besides, it had been snowing heavily lately.

often said that the New Year was the hardest time for those gravely

careful on the road," Rafael said after a moment's thought. "I'll

Carissa's aunt as well, now that he was officially Carissa's

the lingering affection

Travis to tease her, she quickly averted her eyes. "You go ahead and get to