In the grand mansion of the Benedict family, the vassals gathered in the conference room at the sudden summons.
They rose from their seats upon hearing that Marquis Benedict had arrived.
"What happened with the royal court?"
"I called you all for that reason. Please, take your seats."
With a thud, he sat down at the head of the table.
Only then did the vassals settle back into their chairs, and Marquis Benedict spoke.
"The negotiations with the Hector Kingdom have broken down."
"…Are we really going to war?"
"Yes. Just now, the central government declared war on Hector. However, it is not as negative as you might think. A message just arrived from the southern front under the name of 'Roman Dmitri.' There was a battle against the Hector Kingdom last night, and reports indicate that Roman Dmitri's forces dealt a significant blow to the enemy."
"Gasp."
"Is that true?"
Everyone's eyes widened in shock.
A single victory held great significance.
It meant that there was a variable on the southern front, and if they had not been completely defeated, there was ample possibility for a turnaround.
One vassal showed signs of excitement.