Natalie quickly regained her senses. She turned to face Bowen. "Something is destined the way it is. Don't get too upset about your father's death."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Bowen nodded.

Natalie announced after a brief glance around the room. "Pay attention, everyone. I hereby declare that Bowen Elah is the new Great General, effective immediately. He is now in command of the ten thousand rider armies."

She did not appoint Bowen solely because she felt sorry for Kokun and because he was Kokun's