Homerun, the chief steward of Ferdiem, was enjoying a rare moment of peaceful tea time.

“How peaceful…”

At that moment, Ferdiem was experiencing the most tranquil period in its history.

Zwalter and Randolph had set out for the northern fortress, knowing that if they left it unattended for too long, the barbarians might take the opportunity to launch an attack.

For the soldiers and their commanders, expeditions to the northern fortress were grueling. Due to the territory’s poverty, those who returned from risking their lives against the barbarians often came back underfed and unable to rest properly.

The faces of …