It's so hard being a hero!

"Lord Drummond."

"Ok?"

Do you think Baird will investigate?

This question left Drummond speechless.

But his silence itself is the answer.

Sophia gave a wry smile, shook her head, and didn't ask any more questions.

Night quickly fell completely.

A few hours later, a commotion broke out outside the camp.

Sophia immediately opened her eyes and looked in a certain direction.

A group of people appeared outside the town.

Holding magical flares, at least a thousand people sped toward the town.

"coming."

Drummond said something in a low voice.

The procession of a thousand people stopped at the entrance of the town.

The cavalry formation parted to the sides, making way for a passage.

A middle-aged man in a white military uniform rode into the town on horseback.

The man appeared to be in his forties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes.

His uniform was covered with medals, and the silver badge on his chest was engraved with a diamond pattern.

She is Baird, a diamond-level powerhouse.

He was followed by two men in military uniforms.

A man and a woman, both in their thirties, wore gold badges on their chests, indicating they were of gold grade.

Behind them were seven or eight officers of the Silver rank, all in dark blue uniforms.

Upon Baird's arrival, he quickly spotted Drummond, immediately dismounted, and stepped forward to extend his hand.

"Haha, it's Lord Drummond! I never expected to run into you here."

Drummond immediately stepped forward, shook hands with the other person, and smiled politely.

"General Baird."

"Thank you for your hard work, coming all this way."

"It's my duty."

Baird withdrew his hand, his gaze sweeping across the camp before settling on the prisoners crouching in the corner.

"These are the people?"

"Ah."

Drummond nodded.

"There are dozens of survivors, and a silver-level leader who is still alive, though seriously injured, in the ruins east of the town."

Baird nodded and turned to say a few words to his adjutant behind him.

The adjutant accepted the order and led a squad of soldiers toward the east side of the town.

“I’ll take that person with me. Leave this matter to me,” Baird said to Drummond.

Drummond nodded.

Sophia stood to the side, watching this scene, her brows furrowing.

Baird's attitude was too casual; he didn't even ask.

Hundreds of bandits slaughtered an entire town, killing so many people, and this is his reaction?

This was completely unsurprising to them.

"Wait a moment."

Sophia couldn't help but speak up.

All eyes turned to her.

Baird turned his head and looked her up and down.

"Who is this little girl?"

Baird looked at Drummond, a hint of doubt in his voice.

"Oh, her name is Sofia."

Drummond quickly explained.

"Yes, he's one of my juniors, he came with us."

Baird nodded, his gaze returning to Sofia.

"Little girl, what did you just say?"

Sophia walked up to him, looked up, and looked at him.

"Lord Baird, I have a question for you."

Baird thought for a moment and gestured for Sophia to speak.

"Ask away."

"Are these people soldiers from your fortress?"

The entrance to the campsite fell silent instantly.

Baird's expression changed slightly.

"Little girl, what do you mean by that?"

Baird's voice lowered slightly.

"It doesn't mean anything."

Sofia remained calm.

"I just find it strange that such a big thing happened and you didn't even ask what happened?"

Baird stared at her for a few seconds, then smiled.

That smile was cold, like it was about to kill someone.

"Haha, Lord Drummond, your junior is quite interesting."

Drummond coughed lightly but didn't reply.

Unfortunately, Sofia did not back down.

"Lord Baird, you haven't answered my question yet."

"Are these people soldiers from your fortress?"

Sophia pressed for more information, which made Baird's face turn completely dark.

He unleashed the full power of a diamond-level expert.

That sense of oppression was like a mountain, making it hard to breathe.

The surrounding soldiers involuntarily took a few steps back.

But Sofia stood still, motionless.

Her expression remained unchanged; she didn't even blink.

Baird frowned.

Although he wasn't using his full power, the aura he released was enough to make a bronze-level girl's legs go weak.

But the silver-haired girl in front of him didn't react at all.

This is not normal.

"Little girl, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Sophia smiled.

"It's nothing. I'm just a busybody. When I see something unreasonable, I just want to say something."

Baird's eyes flashed with even more murderous intent.

Seeing the two men on the verge of exchanging blows, Drummond quickly stepped between them.

"General Baird, I was just curious, I meant nothing else."

“Take these prisoners back for investigation. As for the others, there’s no need to argue about them here.”

Baird's eyes darted around, then he laughed again.

"Haha, then thank you very much, Lord Drummond."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the prisoners.

Sophia stood there, watching his retreating figure, without saying another word.

Baird walked up to the prisoners, his gaze sweeping over each one.

The prisoners reacted with varying expressions when they saw him.

Some lowered their heads, some avoided his gaze, and some showed a relaxed expression.

That sense of relaxation was as if it were saying: "It's finally here."

Baird didn't speak, but simply waved to the officer behind him.

"Take them all."

The soldiers stepped forward, dragged the prisoners up from the ground, and led them out of the town.

No one resisted, no one even spoke.