"Hmm?" The two ladies exchanged a meaningful look, their eyes filled with intense wariness. Catherine spoke as if nothing was amiss, "An elven emissary group? Since it's an emissary group, it appears they've come in an official capacity, right?"
"Yes, official capacity," Pannis nodded and said, "But actually, it's not that formal, at least not at this stage. It's merely representing the elves and the three major cities of the Neutral Land to conduct some negotiations. In a few days, the emissary group will return the same way and attend the official racial conference in Neville of the Neville Federation. At that time, both Neville and Falar, as well as all human forces from the Neutral Land, will be in attendance."
"What about the Kingdom of Mages?" Having just left Butte not long ago, Catherine was particularly sensitive to Butte's movements and was surprised not to hear Butte's name mentioned. She asked with curiosity, "Is Butte not participating?"
