"Whether Duke Anno's real goal is to start a war or if he has some other scheme, the only thing we can do now…"
Roland picked up a dry twig and sketched a simple route on the ground.
"Is to leave the Golden Valley Kingdom's territory as quickly as possible and return to the River Domain."
"Only under Dean Graham's protection can we truly be safe."
"But…"
Reggie shook his woozy head. He struggled to lean against the cave wall, forcing himself to stay alert as he spoke.
"Didn't you say... that Leonard already knows the truth and is on his way back to the Royal Capital to expose Duke Anno's conspiracy?"
At the mention of Leonard's name, Reggie's gaze flickered as he recalled Roland's casual mention of having defeated him.
He knew Roland never exaggerated, but the thought of that powerful Knight being defeated still sent a tremor through him.
He took a deep breath, temporarily pushing aside his chaotic thoughts, and continued speaking.
