Doing Some Landscaping

(Lian Li POV)

I stood by Guiying's side as Elaria rode her horse towards us, reining her horse in a few feet away before dismounting it.

"Elaria, splendid timing." I greeted her. "I had feared we would need to lose this battle to the Dong dogs."

"There were a few complications on the way, roads were a bit rough for the trucks and we had a few breakdowns. But I came here as soon as I could!" She reported merrily.

Guiying was about to bow her head but quickly stopped herself at the last moment, remembering her position, "On behalf of the Royal Family, I thank you, Miss Lindulf. We would have been in extremely dire straits if you had not chosen to assist us with your… Ahem… Calvary."

I followed Guiying's gaze, watching the machines that were still mopping up the stragglers of the Dong army even as they fled.