"The pleas for help have been sent out?"
On the Great Wall, Lin Ke's face was grim.
"Yes, Young Master, but so far, no one has responded. The neighboring lords have all... well, retreated."
Butler Billy bowed as he spoke.
Retreated...
Fled, perhaps?
Lin Ke understood in his heart that the relationships between lords were quite independent; helping someone was a favor, not helping was a duty.
If a nearby territory were invaded by magical beasts, Lin Ke would also think about taking advantage somehow rather than providing aid, unless the relationship was particularly close.
And among the nobles close to Lin Ke, the nearest was Count Akel, separated from them by a Viscount's Domain.
As for the surrounding viscounts...
It must be noted, it's very, very rare for neighboring lords to have good relations.
A handful, through marriage, trade, and other means, maintain decent relationships, but most have disputes over interests.
