Unaware of the change in the higher-up's thinking, Hudson continued to lead the army forward. From the initial twenty miles a day, it gradually rose to twenty-five miles a day.
He proved his devotion to the kingdom through his actions, shedding blood and risking his neck for the kingdom's cause.
Besides, other than a bit of chaos during the first few days, the following days were placid.
The price was occasional cries of pain and screams in the army. No matter how strict the military discipline, there were always people who dared to break the rules.
Out of necessity, Hudson had to extend the collective punishment to military officers, ordering the aristocratic military officers to police each other. Failure to report in a timely manner would result in punishment.
Military Priests were observing from the sidelines, ensuring no lives were taken. However, there was no limit to the amount of pain inflicted.
