Jacob respectfully reported, "On our guild's campaign against the Heroes, we were ambushed by Heroes from Riverside... Aren't we supposed to be on the same side against the Empire's primary enemy, the Dark Lord?"
"Such actions, attacking allies, are utterly unacceptable. I urge you, Mayor, to intervene, to demand a satisfactory answer from Riverside and ensure they pay the price for their deeds!"
"Really?" Louise hummed in contemplation.
East Sea was her family's territory, passed down to her from her grandfather, then to her father, and now to her.
As the sole heiress of East Sea, she grew up pampered.
Her greatest pleasure was to flaunt her newly acquired treasures, enjoy fine food and wine, and scheme to meet influential figures from the imperial core.
She hadn't had the chance yet.
Her ultimate wish was to marry into the royal family.
Ideas of peaceful dwelling for the common folk and world peace didn't intrigue her.