Hao Ren noticed that there seemed to be something wrong with the negotiation between Graeme and the soldiers guarding the city. The Knight of the Broken Blade returned with a slight blow. "What's wrong?" asked Hao Ren.
"Something unexpected," Graeme said, shaking his head. "...It is different from what I knew when I set out. Princess Constance and the Grand Duke of the North have advanced their plans, more than a little. The Knights of the Broken Blade from other parts of the empire and insurgents who responded to the call likely lost touch with the front line."
Graeme looked puzzled. Apparently he did not know why Princess Constance had launched the attack in a hurry.
"The situation does not appear to be very optimistic," said Vivian. "To launch an attack in advance without adequate preparation is a big no-no. There is only one possibility for her to do so—she was forced by current circumstances…"
