Chapter 506
Strictly speaking, Ellen did not have a rank. She occasionally commanded units that were assigned special missions during the Gate Incident and received orders from the Allied Forces’ general headquarters, but she was not part of the imperial army.
Although she held the title of the princess’s guardian knight, it held little significance now that the Demon King had taken the princess and disappeared.
The emperor, Vertus de Gradias, did not grant Ellen any rank or affiliation.
—The hero has arrived!
—The hero has returned!
Despite having no official rank, every soldier who encountered Ellen saluted her, even if they were far away.
This was true regardless of their rank. A simple footsoldier, a platoon leader, a company commander, and even those who held higher positions of command all saluted Ellen with respect and admiration.
Ellen had no rank because it would only be a nuisance to her. If she were given an awkward, intermediate rank, she would have superiors. On the other hand, if she were given a rank equivalent to a military commander, she would be dragged into various meetings despite being a powerful combatant.
Vertus chose not to bestow even an honorary rank upon her. Though she had no official affiliation or rank, Ellen could utilize, requisition, and commandeer any resources within the military.
She had just returned from clearing out monsters along the marching route and near the unit’s encampment.
Ellen did not usually carry Lament and Lapelt with her. However, now that she was living in this military encampment long-term and people could see her at any time, she started wearing a scabbard for Lament at her waist.