Marquis Rodrik, upon hearing the news from the capital, began to dream of new ambitions. However, the one responsible for the upheaval had no time to dwell on political matters.

Lavier’s Escape

The priest of the Salvation Order, Lavier, finally paused to catch his breath after reaching an isolated location far from the capital.

“Phew… I never thought I’d end up in this mess.”

The exposure of various insurgent groups plotting rebellion during the civil war was none of his concern—it wasn’t part of his mission.

What troubled him was the disruption caused by that damned Count of Fenris. His …