�Your highness, as you already know, it is okay to lose a territory. However, an entire organization can crumble if the leader disappears. Furthermore, if you somehow end up as the White Star�s hostage, it is highly likely that the entire Roan Kingdom would be dragged around. We must avoid that at all costs.�

He sternly added on.

�That is why we need to order the Stan territory to hold on for as long as possible and fortify the defenses around the capital in preparation for when they fall.�

Alberu looked at him stoically before responding.

�You. Do we only lose territory if the Stan territory falls?�

The vassal was at a loss for words.

Alberu looked at him and calmly continued to speak.

�The residents of the territory would lose their homes and their lives first.�

He could not let that happen.

A smile appeared on his face.

�I know you all are thinking deeply about it, but it is simple if you think about it thoroughly. There is an easy solution.�

One of the vassals who realized Alberu�s thoughts urgently started to speak.

�Your highness! I believe I know what you are thinking, but� That-!�

He could not continue speaking.

Alberu raised his hand to cut him off.

Alberu then continued speaking.

�Since we don�t know what the White Star wants, we just need to gather the two things he wants in the same spot.�
�Your highness!�
�Your highness, you cannot do that!�
�Why can�t I do it?�

The vassals all shut up at Alberu�s sinking gaze.
Alberu slowly looked around at each of the vassals around him.

�The White Star will aim for either the Northwest region or me.�

That was how it seemed.

If the White Star just wanted the power from the Northwest region, he would not cause such a ruckus.
He could have stealthily infiltrated and taken the power without anyone knowing.
Instead, he was revealing his subordinates and threatening the Stan territory. JrNovels.com