�It�s time for the next step.�

Mock turned toward informant Bob and praised Naru.

�Your liege gave me very good information.�

Unlike how he had stealthily received the map from Naru in front of the Endable Kingdom�s white castle, he had openly taken the map from Naru once they got to the Forest of Darkness.

He had also used the Vampire informants without any issues.

�Everybody here is on my side.�

He had not clearly explained things to everyone other than Andrei, but he had shown everyone that Naru was working with him.

He showed them that they shared information with one another.

�This way, they will think that I have influence with the Ejellan Duchy as well.�

Mock hid his wicked thoughts to himself as he gave Bob an order.

�Connect the Vice Commander right away if he calls.�
�Yes, sir. I under-�

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiing-

It was a different noise than before.

�It�s young master Naru-nim.�
�Connect him.�

A black mage who had been standing with the Dark Elves walked forward and connected the video communication device in Alberu�s hand.

Alberu held the video communication device with both hands as he turned the screen toward Count Mock.

� Commander-nim.

Naru�s face appeared.

� We are here.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh-

The trees surrounding the Black Castle shook because of the wind at that moment.

Count Mock looked toward the north, east, and west.

They must all be hiding properly, as he could not see them. JrNovels.com