Scene shifts to the next day.Everyone woke up, and everything seemed normal once again. But just like yesterday — there was no sign of North Ryehem attacking. Emperor Shang was seated in his tent, jotting down notes, deep in thought about what strategy North Ryehem might be planning by delaying the battles for so long.
Meanwhile, Kazuki was chatting with Ezabela."If Father and Brother are both here… then who's governing the kingdom right now?" he asked.
Arthur entered the tent, overhearing the question."It's Mother, Izabela," Arthur answered. "She's the one managing the kingdom while Father and I are out here in the war."
"Ohh," Kazuki replied, his gaze shifting to the distant enemy camp.
Thanks to Kazuki's recent breakthrough to Body Refining Tier 3, his perception had sharpened considerably. From where he stood, he could now clearly see the soldiers stationed atop the enemy watchtower, preparing for battle. They looked like they were definitely planning to launch an attack tomorrow.
Arthur noticed Kazuki staring toward the enemy camp."So… you noticed their plans too, huh? Though the thing that bugs me is why didn't they attack today. That's what's suspicious."
Kazuki smirked."Maybe they're scared… or something else is going on."
Just then, a figure came rushing toward the South Ryehem camp — a man, injured and staggering. The soldiers quickly recognized him as one of the landlords of South Ryehem and rushed him to the medical facilities in the camp.
Kazuki's eyes widened in shock.He knew that landlord from his childhood. In fact, every member of the royal family knew him well — because he was the landlord of the very town in the empire where the royals themselves lived.
Now even more confused, Kazuki watched as the medics carried the wounded landlord away."What… is going on?" he muttered to himself.