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Lycan Erasmus said, “This morning, the Ministry of Justice reported a staffing shortage. You can transfer some
personnel from the Capital Guard to assist them. Given the gravity of this treason case, don’t let any suspicious
persons slip through the net—even you might detain the wrong individuals. Anyone with the slightest suspicion
is to be hauled to the Ministry for interrogation. This includes family members of officials who were closely
associated with Madison. Should any certified nobility be involved, you'll personally oversee their questioning.”
“Yes, Lycan Erasmus,” Adelaide dutifully acknowledged the order.
“The Royal Guard and my personal werewolf guard are also under your command. As for the Royal Patrol and
Capital Guard, | trust you can manage them, especially since Ellen is already under your authority. However,
Captain Ampeof the Royal Guard and Anilo of the Royal Patrol may not be so compliant. While they were
nominally part of the Ironthorn Army, they've operated independently without true integration. Gaining their
genuine respect will be no easy task-do not disappoint me.
“Yes, Lycan Erasmus,” Adelaide responded again.
She was well aware that high-ranking werewolves in the Ironthorn Army were never easy to
manage.
The army was composed of exceptionally talented individuals, each with their own distinct personalities.
Even Ellen had initially defied her until a test of strength brought him to heel.
Lycan Erasmus continued, “I'm also informing you of another matter. The former deputy captain of the Lycan
King’s personal werewolf guard is being reassigned. | intend to promote Ulrik to this position. Do you have any
objections?”
Adelaide was taken aback. Ulrik, originally from the Capital Guard, was being leapfrogged several ranks to
becthe deputy captain of the Lycan King’s personal guard.
Given that there were others who had contributed significantly to the Madison case, his promotion alone raised
eyebrows.
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former mate, now that she was mated to Lance.
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Yet Adelaide understood that her role as the Ironthorn Army commander would be fraught with such
controversial decisions.
If she couldn’t handle this pressure, she had no business holding this position.
Composing herself, she replied, “I have no objections, Lycan Erasmus. Your decision is sound.”
Lycan Erasmus smiled, a hint of intrigue in his expression. “Since you have no objections, it’s settled. Upon your
return, draft a recommendation letter in your name. The royal parliament will issue the formal transfer
documents.”
Adelaide was to recommend Ulrik herself!
She inwardly sighed-this was quite a dilemma to face so soon after taking office.
If her bond with Lance were not solid and based on trust, this could well be the first strain on their relationship.
But Adelaide did not object.
She recognized that Lycan Erasmus was not genuinely seeking her input. His words were effectively a command.
By promoting Ulrik—a figure with past conflicts with Blackthorn-he was deliberately creating a situation to
discomfort both Adelaide and Lance.
Perhaps Erasmus believed that such a mutually restraining dynamic would provide him with a sense of security.
After Adelaide left the study, Fabian watched her retreating figure with concern.
He too was uncertain whether Adelaide and Lance could weather this and the many trust trials.
to come.
Lycan Erasmus could have directly appointed Ulrik without involving Adelaide. Even if he insisted on involving
her in the transfer process, a simple notification would have sufficed.
Instead, he chose to exert control over the situation in this roundabout manner, leaving all parties involved-
Adelaide, Lance, and even Ulrik-feeling uneasy.
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Under the previous system, the Royal Guard had not been part of the Ironthorn Army. Now, with the unified
command placed under a she-wolf, it was understandable that Ampemight harbor sresentment.
Adelaide had thoroughly researched the backgrounds of these key figures in the Ironthorn Army, with Lance
providing detailed insights as well.
Thus, she was not perturbed by Ampelio’s absence at the welcoming ceremony.
She was open to having strong-willed and principled subordinates, provided they respected her authority and did
not impede official duties.
Anilo, on the other hand, showed no signs of skepticism toward Adelaide. His demeanor was exceptionally
respectful.
Anilo was the younger brother of Eugene’s mother, Sibyl.