Another letter from Longship Castle had arrived.
Leech stood by the birdcage, glancing at the raven that was lifting its left wing and tilting its head to preen its feathers. Then, he unfolded the letter it had brought.
"Greetings and due respect to Sir Leech Clarence." The familiar opening.
"Hebang Village was attacked by the pretender bastard. All the soldiers were slaughtered. His vile actions will surely incur the wrath of the Prisoner."
'If the Four Gods truly cared about equality and freedom, there would be no nobles in this world.'
Leech scoffed internally and continued reading.
"Longship Castle is under siege. I hope you have not forgotten your promise. The day the pretender bastard is defeated, the treasury of Longship Castle will be opened to you."
A treasury that probably couldn't even produce a single copper star held no attraction for Leech.
But this was likely the last bit of sincerity the Baroness could offer.
