When Ivan walked out, he saw Alex speaking to Caleb, who had just arrived along with twenty other elite soldiers. Caleb was a tall, muscular man with brown hair and light red eyes. He was the third in command of Ivan's personal elite force, and the very man who had uncovered Marquess Lester Viremont's corrupt practices.
Ivan's elite men were known as the Ignis Blades. They were deeply rooted in every city, acting as Ivan's extended eyes and ears throughout the kingdom. This is how Ivan was able to maintain strict control over everything within his kingdom.
They were not just any elite soldiers; they were fiercely loyal only to Ivan, highly skilled with everything they did, and answered to no one but Ivan. King Iskra had no objection to his son's vast personal army. On the contrary, he took great pride in it, believing it was a mark of Ivan's capabilities as he was not only able to command such skilled personnel but had also earned their absolute loyalty.
