"Sir. There's no way I have the ability to do this. I'm still not qualified to be the Pillar of Defense. My skill is still nowhere near your level." Grandel protested, believing that he was still lacking compared to Howard.
Howard smiled. "You are underestimating our lord."
"Pardon?" Grandel tilted his head in confusion. "What are you talking about?"
"Do you know why I decided to accept this promotion even though I want to stay as the Pillar of Defense?" Howard smiled.
Grandel shook his head furiously. How could he even know if there were other intentions? "Were you promised something else?"
"No." Howard shook his head. "Imagine the map in your head. Then, check the land that has been given. What do you think?"
Grandel closed his eyes, imagining the map. There were three lands that had been given to his vassals. "I don't see anything? The lands are far from each other."
"Now, add the fortresses that our lord has made."
