At a meeting of the Royalist nobles, the discussion inevitably turned to Ghislain. The new road construction project, aimed at connecting the kingdom, had made him one of the hottest topics in the capital, and his name was on everyone’s lips.

Marquis Maurice Macquarie, Commander of the Royal Army, frowned as he turned to Marquis Branford.  
"He’s recruiting a massive army, is he?"

"Yes, to the point where it’s causing quite a stir throughout his territory," Branford replied.

"Hmph, that fledgling duckling must have gotten scared after taking down Count Cabaldi," Maurice sneered. "Well, it’s understandable; he did …