'It seems soldiers are more important than ordinary citizens,' Eric thought, recalling the citizens' dissatisfaction with the soldiers at noon. 'When a regime starts to rely more and more on violence, its downfall is not far off.'
The conversation ended. Eric planned to go back and rest, but Belem intended to spend the evening at the tavern; he had other plans for the night.
Eric's cavalry commander, Guy, found a good place for him to rest.
It was an undamaged guild hall with resting chambers and complete facilities. It was said that the Cultivators of the Patulin Sect had controlled the city's administration from here.
His personal knights had thoughtfully placed his share of the spoils in his room. According to the customs of the battlefield, one-third of the loot plundered by the knights belonged to the Count.
After arranging for patrols and the garrisoning of Piacenza, Eric went to bed to rest.
