บท 84: Chapter 83: Doing evil for the greater good?(1/?)

Seth's gaze lingered on the hundreds of horse-drawn carriages traveling in convoy. Each carriage was loaded with grains and various types of food. This amount could easily sustain a town for four months.

On each carriage was a grand red dragon emblem—the insignia of Lord Wilfried. Sixty knights escorted the convoy, carefully guarding the precious cargo.

This convoy was headed from a crucial granary near the lands of Franburg's lord, Holger, toward Erntestadt. Winter was approaching, and Lord Wilfried was gradually transferring fresh grains from the granaries to the city.

Lord Holger of Franburg was not exactly known for his diplomatic skills, and tensions frequently simmered between the two lords. Holger was an ambitious man, and although he commanded a military deemed adequate, his income wasn't enough to balance his military expenses.