Master Herlan, who was the Head of Defense of the entire Strength City, had seen the whole situation from an entirely different perspective.
"I... I don't understand, Master Herlan."
"Don't worry. You will soon. By the time you get to believe that those messengers from the Steel Empire deliberately planted those monsters in the caravan to attack the Mayor's residence."
The guard's eyes widened in shock, and it took quite a while before he could close his mouth again, and by that time he could no longer find a word to say.
"Shocking, right?" Master Herlan gave a slight, forced smile and then looked away.
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Meanwhile in the large dining room, a feast was already underway. North Rockbridge, the young ruler of one of the most prosperous cities in the Reach, sat at the table with three figures sent on a mission by the Steel Emperor.
The table was filled with several dishes, and just a short glance at it would have made anyone salivate on the spot.
