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While High Cliff Castle methodically prepared to march south, a tense, jittery atmosphere permeated the entire Kingdom of Debei.
The Secret Silver Commerce Association's carrier pigeons flew frequently between Bailiu City and the remote corner of the world that was High Cliff Castle. Thanks to them, Levi learned what had been happening. His Majesty the King of Debei had sent special envoys from the Griffin Knight Order to both the Northern and Southern Territories. They carried personal letters from the so-called "Absurd King," who was attempting to mediate the impending war to prevent civilian displacement and national turmoil.
Of course, trying to stop a war with mere letters was obviously impractical. In the end, the Griffin Knights, long accustomed to their lofty status, tasted humiliation for the first time. One by one, they flew back in a rage to the Debei Royal City of Gonda.
