As Ghislain faced Claude’s desperate plea, he remained unfazed, prompting Claude to urgently ask, “When exactly are we heading out? Can’t we slow down a bit? We should plan carefully while watching Count Desmond’s movements…”

But Ghislain shook his head firmly. “No, we’re already behind schedule. We have to start preparing right now. We’ll depart right after the next harvest.”

The next harvest was only a few months away. It felt too rushed.

Claude couldn’t contain his panic and let out a sharp cry, “Why does it have to be then?!”

“Because I need to fight at the time I …