After wandering through several blocks, Horn was quickly recognized by the citizens of Pope Country.
Instead of hiding, Horn boldly removed his hood, turning a covert operation into an overt visit, promoting recruitment while also inspecting public sentiment.
In the newly established ten blocks, Horn spontaneously delivered speeches and met with the Ten Households Leaders at the grassroots level.
As for the citizens of Pope Country still living in ruins and tents, he visited randomly, asking about names and family situations, offering some comforting words.
This may be an old trick worn out in Horn's hometown, but here it works wonders.
Horn hardly said a word and managed to move the young and old refugees to tears, prompting some who had initially not intended to enlist to do so.
Bidding farewell to a reluctant laborer's family, Horn mounted his horse again, looking at the blocks lined along the road ahead, feeling quite emotional.
