The invincible Lord rarely had exceptionally powerful Transcendents under his command.
This is why the incompetent Earl of Sparrow Wood Castle could possess a Platinum Level Knight, while the Duke's forces only had Gold Level Transcendents.
Though the Duke himself was merely Gold Level, his brother Jelock was of Platinum Level strength, and Erin, after jointly killing Kelan with Prince Colin, reached Diamond Level!
Incidentally, Bertrand Peg is Theresa Peg's father, and the latter is the captain of Erin's Personal Guard.
The two had been playmates since childhood, with the older Theresa teaching Erin swordsmanship.
It was precisely because of this that while anyone could leap off the Duke's carriage, Sir Bertrand could only brace himself and proceed.
Even though his loyalty to the former king and traditions did not align with some of the young Grand Duke's decisions...
