Capítulo 188: 188 Envoy and Assistance_1

"Viscount Auston, why have you only just arrived? I thought the nobles of the east no longer wished to ransom Marquis Vincent,"

Colin lazily leaned back in his chair, squinting at Viscount Auston who stood before him.

Little White curled up in his lap, resembling a blue sea cucumber, sleeping soundly.

"I apologise, my Lord. I... was delayed by some matters,"

Viscount Auston looked somewhat embarrassed, but he did not find it appropriate to explain the reasons for his delay.

The reason he only arrived at Ice Rock City now was because he had misjudged the chaotic situation in the North Territory, and overestimated the combat power of his own guards.

Originally, he had set off for Ice Rock City on the orders of the Duke of the East before the Winter Festival but once he entered the North Territory, he realised that he hadn't brought enough guards...