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Vol 05 Chapter 163: Return

I welcomed Roswald, who had arrived at our country’s checkpoint. It seems that everyone was safe and sound.

I could also see the figures of Ainz and the other council members.

「Welcome back, Roswald. Good work. …By the way, was there really no trouble?」

I asked Roswald, who had returned without a scratch.

In fact, I had summoned an army of about two thousand and had them stationed at the border.

This was to put pressure on the city-states, and also to be ready to send cavalry to aid Roswald’s group at any moment.

Well, considering diplomatic relations, they had orders to not make a move until we received a request for assistance from Roswald.

I was absolutely certain that there would be pursuers from Lezado and that some city-states would turn against us. But Roswald returned safely.

It’s not that I’m not happy about it. On the contrary, it’s a joyous thing.

However, it’s puzzling.

「There really was