The war was over, but the postwar negotiations were not. The two infantry regiments led by Commander Mangsk continued to occupy Fort Kalstein, and massive numbers of prisoners remained at the fortress.

It was unclear whether Adenburg would return the fort to the Nocteins or absorb it into their territory, but one thing was for certain. The Nocteins would have to pay a considerable price to recover their border fort and prisoners.

However, this entire process was up for the leaders of both kingdoms to decide. These issues mattered little to Kim Seon-Hyeok, as he had only participated in the war as a commander.

“Sigh.”

Nonetheless, he could not completely relax. It was possible that there could be another battle around Kalstein depending on the results of the settlement.

Seon-Hyeok and his cavalry finally passed through Fort Kalstein and returned to Mangsk. The invasion into Noctein territory had taken almost four months.

“Congratulations on your accomplishments and safe return.”

Waiting for them was the interim commander of the Western Army, filling in for Commander Mangsk as he was still at Fort Kalstein. The possibility of the border becoming a conflict area remained depending on the negotiations, so Wittenfeld Royen Mangsk was unable to leave his post empty.

The interim commander was mostly a leader...