The Earl's gaze lingered on Baron for a moment, and he nodded slightly. It was hard to tell if he was satisfied or just going through the motions.
He raised his hand, signaling Baron to step aside, then he stood up with both hands on the armrests of the chair, his voice coarse and steady as it echoed throughout the hall: "The Rebel Army has taken Stone Crown City. Their next likely target is Grey Rock City. Most of my forces will be used for frontal defense. We don't have enough personnel, so I need you adventurers to help me with a task. Along the path from Cadwell Territory to Grey Rock City, perform surveillance patrols in sections.
If you spot any suspicious individuals or spies from the Rebel Army, report back immediately. If this task is done well, the reward will be substantial. If any of you manage to bring back valuable intelligence, there will be a special bonus aside from the reward."
