There were two dead soldiers on guard duty, and they promptly saluted Roy when they saw him. "Commander Elliot!"

Roy nodded at them. "You may leave your posts. I've already called for a meeting involving every ranked officer."

"Yes, Sir!" The two guards replied and promptly left.

Charlie certainly noticed that every dead soldier they had encountered so far genuinely respected Roy instead of fearing him, and hence asked in curiosity, "You're close with the dead soldiers?"

Roy nodded. "Yes. Despite our differences in status, there is camaraderie between the dead soldiers and the armed cavalry guards. Even if we're basically prison guards watching the dead soldiers, I've repeatedly told my men that none of them should exploit, harm, or abuse the dead soldiers and their families in general.

"After all, we are all basically no different and should empathize with each other. With the dead soldiers being understanding toward our position, we do our best to support and make life easier fo