It seems that he was definitely not the only one to have spotted the business opportunity presented by the impending Black Disaster, and there were surely more than just him and Wumeioge who were secretly making preparations.
"Alright, half it is. First, help me secure the Northern Arsenal, then we can go back and get ready. I'll ask Valande for some time off, and we'll set out tonight!"
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"Why is it so noisy outside?"
Meanwhile, in the inner city area of Westerburg, in the shattered courtyard of the Xikemeier Family's castle, Count Shuren frowned and asked the Valande Knight who was guarding him:
"Has something happened?"
The bear-like Colonel of the Winged Cavalry let out a loud whistle, and the next instant, a majestic eagle swooped down from the sky and landed steadily on his shoulder with a flap of its wings.
After communicating with his eagle in the animal language bestowed by the forest blessing, the Valande Knight told the Little Count:
