It's an Order, So I Suppose I Have to Obey

Since he was in no position to disobey, Daniel immediately selected personnel from his company as ordered.

Afterward, Daniel left Nordia amid farewells from the local residents and headed for Marovark, where the Third Corps headquarters was located.

The worsening weather he had feared before setting out never came, so Daniel arrived in Marovark a day earlier than the time stated in his orders.

Marovark, occupied by Imperial forces, was a larger city than Nordia, but its citizens sent cold looks their way, as though they did not welcome the army’s arrival.

‘This is normal…….’

Daniel could not understand why the citizens of Nordia had been so enthusiastic about the Imperial Army.

As he stared blankly at the sight of Imperial soldiers strolling through the streets among the Kingdom’s citizens, the driver carefully applied the brakes.

Once the car came to a complete stop, Daniel opened the door and stepped outside.

The first thing he saw was the headquarters building, with an Imperial flag hanging like a banner.

Looking at the flag billowing magnificently against the starry night sky, Daniel felt as though even his nonexistent patriotism might awaken...