As the two groups of soldiers met each other, Grandmaster Stephen was the first one to break the silence.
"Did you finish your report?"
Victoria answered with a simple nod.
"Good." The Grandmaster sighed, turning his back. "We have a lot of things to do. I suggest we rest for a couple of hours before departing toward our next objective."
While his tone sounded natural, it came off somewhat forced to experienced observers.
"Hah!" Richard instantly saw past the facade. Being a person that preferred to rip a bandage right off, he asked boldly.
"Oh, we also received two additional objectives. What about you guys?"
Despite how casually he asked the question, Stephen froze on the spot.
"..."
Instantly a suffocating silence spread around the room. The members of both cities sharpened their senses to the limit.
Would a fight to the death happen right here and now?
Unsurprised that Richard hadn't bothered to be discreet, Victoria exclaimed.
