�But the west side needs support! We need to send the northeast region�s extra forces to the west!�

It would be a way to reduce the forces in the northeast region while giving the other nobles a reason to support this decision.

Of course, this was not what the Marquis wanted.

This would only be beneficial to the southwest region and the northwest region.

The original plan was for the southeast region to gobble up the northeast region�s forces, however, this noble wanted to take the flow of discussion back toward the nobles.

Some of the nobles nodded their heads in agreement as if he was correct.

This made him certain.

He thought that the southwest region and the northwest region would now go wild in order to take the support for themselves.

If they start causing a ruckus, they may be able to work some things in so that the central and southeast regions get some benefits as well.

At least that was what he was thinking.

It was at that moment.

An old voice echoed in the hall.

This was the first time this person was speaking today.

�The southwest region is strong enough to defend our gate.�

It was the old noble, Duchess Sonata. She opened her mouth to speak.

�Your highness, the southwest region does not need any reinforcements.�

Her voice was full of certainty and anticipation.

�Damn it.�

Both Marquis Ailan and Duke Orsena�s expressions changed at the same time. The two of them had known Duchess Sonata for a long time. They could read her gaze.

�That old woman has something up her sleeve.�

That old noble never said something she did not mean. In fact, she was someone who kept her every word.

Marquis Sand Ailan started to frown even more at that moment.

�I heard she needed to lock the gates because of Cale Henituse. Weren�t they enemies?�

He thought that the two of them were supposed to be enemies. JrNovels.com