Daniel Wants to Rest, but the Princess Won't Let Him Go

As soon as day broke, Daniel began preparing to return to the capital.

He had drunk quite a bit, but not enough to affect him the next day, so there was no significant difference in his appearance.

If there was any difference, it was merely that his dark circles had grown a little more pronounced.

In any case, thanks to the consideration shown by Lieutenant Colonel Kalpren, the corps commander’s aide, all the companies under Daniel’s direct command were able to board military vehicles in good condition.

And so, after setting out from Corps Headquarters, Daniel arrived in the capital after about ten days on the road.

As soon as the military jeep carrying Daniel entered the capital, the citizens cheered and scattered flower petals they had prepared themselves.

It was because news that Daniel had brought the peace talks with the Kingdom to a successful conclusion had already spread widely throughout the capital.

Finding it bothersome, Daniel used fatigue as an excuse not to react.

Of course, the citizens’ welcome did not die down simply because Daniel did not react.

Even at the entrance to General Staff Headquarters, citizens who had camped out waiting waved placards bearing all kinds of words of praise, leaving Daniel dizzy...