The cold wind blew into the room, causing Thales to tighten his clothes involuntarily.
"So, starting from last year, you incited the Freedom Alliance to rebel against Ekster, stirred up the political storm in Dragon Sky City, sent the Starlight Cavalry across the Great Desert, and made me take the route through the Western Wasteland to return home... All of these were part of the 'Sand King's' plan?"
The faint glow of the fire, the king opposite at the long table was silent for a while.
"Some were."
King Kessel raised his gaze, shooting directly at Thales:
"Some were not."
Thales exhaled, piecing together the various events that had taken place from last year to the present.
"Then why not choose the Northern Territory," the prince's voice was slightly weary:
"Not choose the place that also has Dragon Break Fortress as a pivot point, where the ducal families have been completely sidelined by you, to the point of virtual direct control?"
