The Carnation Knights weren't entirely reliable, but people tend to follow the crowd. When the elite members of the knights stepped up, the rest could follow suit and still unleash considerable strength.
In front of them, the two thousand deserters couldn't form any effective resistance and quickly scattered in defeat.
In reality, only 1, 500 knights were attacking head-on, while the remaining 1, 500 had already completely encircled the area, ensuring that no one could escape.
Amelia had to execute all these men to establish her authority, which would help her control Wales Castle.
For a considerable period, Wales Castle would likely need her to manage its affairs.
In three days, the letter she had sent to Silverleaf Castle had reached Duke Francis. The duke had also used an alchemical tool, a flying messenger bird, to send a response, instructing Amelia to maintain order in Wales Castle without further arrangements.
