My Lady Chef

Ezran's POV:

The entire army rejoiced at our recent victory. The head of the Guthrie King was sent to Dranvelle as evidence that I succeeded, his family was killed and now all that is left is to assimilate the conquered lands and hunt down the remaining allies of the dead king.

In the past days since I took over. My men and I had an easy time quelling the survivors since they did not resist. We assured them that they can go back to their normal lives once the new governor of this kingdom has been chosen.

The people complied, much to my relief and the city is now under my control. But even now they are gathering around the entrance and were welcoming us.

Since I burned their supplies and nearby farms, it was now up to me to organize and clear the burnt areas to make way for new farming areas but the joy in both the citizens of the citadel and my own army was one of relief as wagons filled with food came inside the city gates.

More wagons carrying more grains and seeds from the Royal Vault will come tomorrow but for now, this will have to do.

Guthrie's Royal Castle was a new model made of Seldor stone and Virnough bricks. The taxes used for this structure must have beggared more than thousands of the middle classes and lowborn workers. After we "cleansed" this place; the outer courtyard was cleared away of debris and most of the army pitched their tents here while the high-ranking knights took the inner courtyard leading to the castle.

I directed a few men to help with taking the food sacks and items to our supply tent which was located at the west building where the larders and kitchens are. The small raven-haired girl once again caught my eye while she directed a few of my men who were taking things from the wagon.

She looked pale and wane now that I observed her and yet her strong voice sent shivers to my spine.

I sharply left Joel and Jael to oversee the operation of unloading the food and made my way to one of the smaller royal bedchambers, where Hughes was there to help me out of my bloodied clothes and armor.

Duchess. " he said as he left to prepare

picked it up, my hands ripped the envelope and the same scent filled my lungs as I sat

Hello Ez,

the bland food that is being cooked at camp so I am sending a special person

yourself once again. I heard that

Your wife,

Alaina.

to take care or be careful. Most wives are not that concerned

she always makes sure to ask how I am doing or what

how easy it was to read her letters shows how she interprets my letters and

Goddess...I miss her...

simple loose clothes. The breathable material and the way it

Grace. Kain Duval greets the Blade

knight kneel before me, his

of a young knight. Handsome, strong, and courteous. I have heard from Niles that with some polishing and training;

me to address him once again. "Tell me about my