I was separated from Michael, leading the Rosenheim soldiers. Their equipment was far worse than the duchy army's, but their morale was solid. A soldier who appeared to be the group's representative spoke to me.
"I'm Gustav, captain of Rosenheim's militia."
"I'm Wolfgang Ritter von Streit. I've been placed in command of your men, so follow my orders."
"We'll follow your orders, sir. Forgive me for asking, but may I pose a question?"
"Go ahead."
"Will our campaign pay be left with the estate manager?"
"Well, isn't that the standard arrangement?"
"Hah, if it's left with him, we won't see a coin of it. We've fulfilled our duties of mobilization and labor, but campaign pay has never been properly paid out."
Huh? What was this about?
Why would they withhold campaign pay?
