From Strasbourg, documents arrived that granted Menierman a new position and political status: seventeenth rank Imperial Captain, senior commander of the Imperial Rose Fleet.
But most importantly, it wasn't the promotion in rank and politics that mattered, but the reward from Julius Axler VI, recognizing Menierman Sumei's personal ownership of this fleet.
In other words, the Imperial Rose Fleet had transitioned from an asset of the Imperial Navy to Menierman's personal fleet.
Of course, the Emperor had given little, for when Menierman had taken up the role as a naval general, he had under his command only a few warships; nearly all his current strength had been earned by himself.
Although Charles had provided significant help in the later stages, the early hardships were borne by Menierman alone, including the recruitment of both Sacred Orders.
