Sudden Twist

Marshall was the highest rank in the military. Most Marshals were retired 4-star generals but 3 stars could make the jump if they had accomplished something exemplary on the battlefield. One could become a Marshall even without being in the military, but only by achieving something incredible like becoming a powerhouse or a master Spirit-smith.

Marshals had independent armies under them and could attack at will. All generals worked under a specific Marshall. In other words, where you were recruited affected what Marshall you work for.

"We fall under Marshall Fay Bronze, master Spirit-smith and Dean of Ethereal Forge Academy!"

Darius was not stupid. He knew that this division of the army was also the country's number one elite division with many academy graduates. Many from the Spirit-smith Academy under them. That meant that this division was under…

'The Orions!'