The arrival of Earl Wei Man naturally called for a celebration throughout Thermopylae, not just for the officers, but for the vast number of common soldiers as well.
In an age without faith or higher education, this was the nature of long-term warfare. You couldn't expect soldiers to endure a prolonged war fueled by loyalty to their homeland alone.
No matter how elite the warriors, they still needed something new to stimulate their nerves; otherwise, the loneliness would render them numb.
The evening party was mostly attended by southern nobles, many of whom were related to Robson in some way.
The royal edict for his enfeoffment had already been issued. Although Robson had not yet received his fief, he could now be addressed as a Viscount.
Marquis Oscillate had already announced that after he withdrew from the Western Front, he would, as an elder, arrange the marriage between Viscount Robson and Count Valentino.
