Chapter 525: The Choice of Troops
Charles, seemingly oblivious to Howard’s subtle move, began to expound his observations, "Howard, perhaps you’ve not paid enough attention recently. The craftsmanship in our realm has seen tremendous advancements. The chainmail we used to have, at the same price now, can be procured with small reinforced plates embedded within it."
Howard, admittedly ignorant of this enhanced chainmail, found himself intrigued and unexpectedly in the midst of a crucial military technical discussion.
Initially, Howard had assumed Charles was merely overstating the significance of cavalry, but now he sensed an opportunity to learn something valuable from the dialogue.
This realization sparked an impulsive thought in Howard - to invite Resarite to this high-level military discourse.
After all, Resarite was to be Howard’s military commander; the more he knew, the better it would serve Howard’s purposes.
As this idea took hold, Howard’s chest heaved with deep breaths, a physical effort to maintain his composure.
As a lord, he was acutely aware of the importance of his vassals’ perspectives.
He could not, at this moment, bring Resarite into this circle without potentially giving the other vassals the impression that they, too, could seize a similar opportunity for insurrection without consequence.
Howard inquired, "What exactly are these small reinforced plates? And what sort of protection does chainmail with these plates offer?"
As the servant brought in cake and strawberries, Charles, tasting the fruit, made an analogy, "Is Plate Armor strong?"
Without hesitation, Howard replied, "Indeed, it is. Nobles often survive in battle, even when surrounded and defeated, largely due to the near-impenetrable defense offered by Plate Armor."