Silence fell in the prison cell.
"Will there be mishaps in the Northern Territory?" Wya asked in a rather downcast mood, "Will Eckstedt really send troops down south on the grounds that the king was assassinated?"
"That is exactly Lampard's intention. With this reason, he may easily gain the support of the residents here." Looking at their expressions, Thales could not help but say, "However, I think the other archdukes will not agree—every one of them can see that this is a scheme of Lampard's."
"What happened previously has proven this." Thales shook his head. "Judging plainly from Black Sand Region itself, it is impossible to take down Broken Dragon Fortress."
"But they have Miranda." Kohen sighed and gritted his teeth. "Her safety will affect the attitude of the Northern Territory's vassals—and Broken Dragon Fortress' supplies and backup all rely on the stability of the Northern Territory."
Miranda shook her head.
