The number of personal soldiers Baron could legally keep and train under him was around five hundred.
If found otherwise harsh penalty might be issued.
But Ethan, through careful planning and quiet deals, had managed to train and maintain a few thousand men under everyone's noses. He knew it was risky. If anyone found out, it could lead to serious punishment.
However,he did this under the pretext of creating City Guards who were responsible for catching thieves and patrolling.
However the skills of the city guard weren't less than the real soldiers.Aside that they were scattered all around the city,the mines and other places like guarding fast food chains in disguise.
So it was hard to catch them.
And according to the Imperial decree, a Baron had to send half of his soldiers to join the war.
That meant Ethan had to send two hundred and fifty men.
