"After drinking this Magic Potion, head towards Dragon Tooth Mountain,"
Lock, holding two bottles of Magic Potion, instructed his trusted subordinate, "Remember, don't attract attention, and be careful to clear any traces along the way!"
The confidant nodded gravely, "Yes, my lord!"
"Remember, explain the situation here to Lord Serene," Lock emphasized, "Tell him, the territory west of the Red Dragon Foothills has completely submitted, both Wanderers and Prey Town have pledged their allegiance!"
The confidant nodded again, "Yes, my lord!"
Hearing his lord proclaim allegiance to a stronger power, the confidant's thoughts were complex, but his loyalty made it clear what he needed to do.
"Take the shortcuts,"
Watching his confidant leave Prey Town, Lock finally felt a sense of relief.
Better to swear allegiance directly to Lord Serene than to a mad wolf, believing that all Lord Serene wanted was an obedient Prey Town; without the mad wolf, perhaps he could gain even more.
