Sometime later, when informed by a retainer that the revolutionary army had been approaching she immediately set out to rally the troops, Esdeath is next seen fighting forces from the Revolutionary Army.
This is a treacherous skill against many opponents since it renders him fundamentally impervious to physical damage.
This demonstrates that while she would put her men and their families at risk, she does fondly recall those who were more significant than a lackey and having valued them in high regard; especially, in comparison to the Three Beasts.