"Deal!" said Myrcella. Jeanne, who heard she would be cut off, was shocked, with her eyes narrowed violently. The woman looked to be walking toward Princess Myrcella, disagreeing with what her friend had said. "Of course, I disagree! Why should I be guillotined?" asked Jeanne, raising her voice, the woman still wanting her head to stay in place. "It was an agreement between me and King Constantine. He gave his mandate to me, but as Princess Myrcella ordered, it can be passed to you," said Tobias, smiling at Jeanne, who stood beside Myrcella. "You don't need to worry. If you fail, Tobias will be beheaded, not you," explained Princess Myrcella. The woman's words surprised and intrigued Tobias again. How could they punish someone else when it wasn't his fault? According to Tobias, age affects a person's leadership; one example is Princess Myrcella. Tobias didn't mean to disrespect her, but she didn't fully understand the science of royal law. He even felt he was conversing with a li

"So, you plan to return to take Atrea's territory?" asked Henry, confirming the news he had heard from Tobias."As the ruling noble of that place, I must return to take back what is mine," Tobias replied.Henry turned his head softly toward his aide. An amazing idea crossed his mind, one related to loyalty and payback. If Ingfried could assist Tobias in capturing the eastern territories, which were rich in farmland, they would no longer have to worry about food shortages."When exactly are you going to attack the region?" Henry asked.Tobias sighed, thinking about when would be a good time for him to attack, even though he hadn't finished gathering the troops yet, "Right after I get enough troops.""Then I will help you to gather the men you need. It's been a while since the Northern Islanders have joined the war," said Henry."I will wait for your joining," said Tobias.Once there was an agreement between the two, Tobias and Henry we

***"To cooperate with Leafvile textile factory seems difficult to realize, considering we already have enough people to do it," said Tobias, receiving a guest from Rachdale Town who wanted to cooperate.The middle-aged man came with a woman, both amazed by the clothing Leafvile produced, much different from clothes elsewhere that seemed to use ordinary fabrics and not-so-good sewing methods.Hearing Tobias reject their request was saddening for both of them, but they couldn't do much about it. Tobias was the leader of this place, and he was in control of all the commodities in this place."Besides, I also already have my man in Rachdale. It would be bad for my working relationship with him if I accepted your request," Tobias said.The middle-aged man understood as he nodded his head slowly while smiling, "I understand, Lord Tobias."The two said goodbye to Tobias, stepping out of the headman's house as others entered. There was a long queue

The ten bandits captured by the village soldiers began to be brought together to the village's main road, away from the village center, to avoid disturbing the people's sleep. Not only were the bandits captured, but he also ordered the village guard soldiers to gather.Tobias came out of the forest, wiping his sword blade, which was stained with the bandits' blood. He stepped out alone, which attracted the rioters' and the village guards' attention."Let's make this quick," Tobias said, walking over to the bandits who were kneeling helplessly, facing east, directly across from him."Who sent you? You can't have done all this by yourselves, right?" asked Tobias, looking at the captured bandits individually.Tobias' question didn't get their attention. Instead, they turned their faces away, not looking Tobias in the eye. Some soldiers who saw their attitude suddenly became angry; one hit the bandits in the face with a fist."No matter how hard you tr

Tobias and Roman left the village, traveling by carriage along the main road connecting the village with the city. Tobias was on the carriage himself, allowing a soldier to be the charioteer. The entourage left together, heading for Rachdale City, which was close to Leafvile. Its location under Mount Ashvile could be clearly seen from this village. "Hope they don't find out we've come to rescue the bandits' families," said one of the soldiers, Tobias nodding. "Our arrival at this hour will not make them suspicious. I'm sure they're still asleep," Tobias replied. The soldier agreed. Tobias' words were enough to relieve them so they wouldn't have to take up arms if something bad happened. The streets were deserted, not a single person passing by. Now and then, Tobias' eyes would see many wild animals appearing, most of them were nocturnal. There was no more conversation between Tobias and the two soldiers accompanying him. They were too