The news of the Count of Fenris's arrival made Count Grafton narrow his eyes.

“Hm.”

It was obvious why the northern army, currently fighting the rifts, had come. They were here to seize medicinal materials and medicine.

He chuckled dryly as he rose from his seat.

“The most talked-about man in the kingdom has graced us with his presence. I suppose I should meet him. Let him in.”

“He has requested to meet outside,” the knight replied.

“What?”

“They’ve already prepared a meeting space outside the castle.”

“Hah, what an impatient man.”

As Count Grafton made his way toward the …