The envoy who arrived at the northern fortress was Baron Andy Shear, the same man who had previously transported supplies for the Ferdium region.

With a cheerful smile, he greeted everyone.

"How have you been? I am here to deliver a message from the royal family."

Zevalter, with a somewhat wary expression, nodded and asked, "What is it this time? Why is the royal family…?"

Every time someone came to see him, Zevalter couldn't help but be anxious, fearing that his son might have caused some sort of incident. Given the recent news of the war, this anxiety had only …