"A drainage tunnel? Why didn't you say so before?" Belem frowned.
"Uh..." Stephen looked a little embarrassed. 'He couldn't very well say that this was his backup plan, a wise and dignified retreat.'
"Are you sure the enemy hasn't discovered it?" Eric cut in, relieving Stephen of his embarrassment.
"No, no. I blocked it with river mud and stones before the siege. The drainage tunnel has been abandoned for a long time, and it hasn't rained recently. I inspect it myself every day—at least five times."
"Aha! So that's why your Knights can never find you during your shift." Belem grabbed Stephen by the collar.
"Come on, I was just trying to give everyone a surprise," Stephen said with a laugh, slapping Belem's hand away.
"More like a scare, I'd say. What about the horses? Can they get through?" Belem said indignantly.
"They'll be fine as long as they lower their heads a bit," Stephen said.
