Mitos's expression turned somewhat grim because he knew very well that if it was truly as Pan said, then his chances for this contract were zero. This was because Tengshi Town, Red Guard City, and the new Ridge City, all under Summerhall, were famous grain-producing areas. The Chosen Legion's food would definitely be allocated from those places, and there would be no opportunity for others to get involved.
Pan seemed to have read Mitos's thoughts and kindly offered another hint, saying, "Although the people in the Military Logistics Department try their best to allocate enough food, there will still be some shortages. At that time, the legions in various places can only procure food locally. The suppliers for this portion of food will be recommended by the commanding officers of the local legions and then verified by the Military Logistics Department."
Upon hearing this, Mitos immediately understood what he needed to do. He quickly thanked Pan and hinted that he would prepare a grand gift.
Pan waved his hand dismissively and rode his horse back to the barracks.
As he dismounted, preparing to go to the barracks' military achievement statistics office to report the situation and record his merits, the barracks' Commander's adjutant found him and led him to the Commander's office.
"Sir, is there something you need?" Pan came before the Commander, saluted him, and then inquired.
The Commander, while handling official documents, asked, "What were you just talking about with that dessert supplier?"
The Commander of the Calamity City Chosen Legion was Adam Hightower, a collateral branch of the Hightower Family from Oldtown. He came to Summerhall with Moroa and joined the Chosen Legion, eventually being transferred from Summerhall to Calamity City.
Adam's abilities were not outstanding; he was only notable for being steady and cautious in his actions. That was why he was able to stand out from a group of strong contenders when selecting the Commander of the Calamity City Chosen Legion.
In recent years, he had managed the Chosen Legion very well, perfectly completing every task assigned by Summerhall. News had spread from Summerhall that he was likely to be transferred back to Summerhall to undergo the Redemption Sanctuary's loyalty trial.
He speculated that as long as he passed the loyalty trial, he would likely become the new Commander of the Chosen Legion.
This also made him particularly careful recently, avoiding any mishaps at this critical time. So, when he saw Pan talking to Mitos from the balcony just now, he felt something was off and immediately called Pan up to inquire about the situation.
Pan did not know why the Commander had called him. He only knew that he couldn't lie at this moment, so he carefully reported what had just happened.
Adam Hightower listened, then was silent for a moment before saying, "Interfering in government affairs without authorization, one first-class military merit revoked, twenty lashes."
Pan was stunned but did not object, directly accepting the punishment.
Adam was very satisfied with Pan's reaction, then motioned for Pan to leave.
"Sir, isn't your punishment a bit too severe?" After Pan left, the adjutant at his side somewhat pleaded for Pan, saying, "Everything Pan said was public knowledge. Anyone with a mind to could inquire about that information from the city hall. For you to punish Pan for this public information, and even revoke a first-class military merit, I feel it's a bit excessive."
Adam Hightower did not get angry at the adjutant's questioning. He said in a deep voice, "That's right, those things are public, but they belong to the realm of government affairs. Anyone can talk about these matters, but only those in the Legion cannot. The Legion interfering in government affairs is a big taboo. Don't forget those nobles who were punished last year; even Lord Mitos, who had followed Lord Linde the longest, was punished. I don't want Pan to ruin his future over such insignificant trifles."
Hearing his superior's words, the adjutant said nothing more.
At this moment, a military officer rushed in from outside and said, "Sir, the Seven Gods and Calamity believers in the Legion are clashing again. Please come and see!"
Adam Hightower's face instantly turned incredibly grim upon hearing this. He hurried out of the office and, led by the officer, rushed towards the Legion's encampment.
Soon they arrived at the scene of the argument, where many people had already gathered. Apart from a few onlookers, the people involved in the dispute were divided into two sides, and their affiliations could be clearly distinguished by the patterns on their armor.
Those with the Seven Gods holy emblem engraved on their armor were warriors of the Chosen of the Seven Legion, while those with the special symbol of the Terra family crest engraved on their armor were warriors of the Calamity Chosen Legion. The two sides confronted each other, swords drawn, arguing loudly and waving their fists at each other, but no one drew a weapon, not even making a move to place their hand on one.
Adam Hightower stood in the middle of the feuding parties and shouted, "All of you, shut up! All participants are to go to the military justice department for twenty lashes, and the ringleaders forty lashes, and a month's military pay revoked."
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