The ceremony knighting the Giant Dragon came to a perfect conclusion.
But the storm it had stirred up was only just beginning.
「Three days later, in the study of the Lord's Castle.」
Raylo stood before a massive sand table, mapping out the situation and changes around his territory.
The stirring in the Jade Swamp, the expansion of the Black Dragon "Black King"...
All of these were troublesome matters.
Personal Guard Captain Ed strode in, his expression somewhat grave.
"My Lord."
"Go on. How many more 'guests' have arrived?"
Raylo didn't look up, his finger tracing a defensive line on the sand table.
"On the eastern trade route, at least five Mercenary Corps are loitering. They haven't dared to get close, but they've been constantly asking passing merchants for news about the Sun Knight."
"Also, our neighbor to the south, the Viscount, sent an envoy who has been waiting outside the castle for two hours. He says he's here to congratulate you on gaining a powerful ally."
