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Chapter 116: Ursula’s Capture part 3

I slipped past him into the tent. If Achim met with her, she must have fixed her appearance already.

Ursula wore one of Ria’s spare outfits. Not flashy, but the refined indoor wear of a high noblewoman—she looked comfortable.

「All right, Countess Ursula Dopner. Have you settled yourself?」

「I am. Thank you.」

I studied her again. Cleaned up, she was beautiful—and those eyes were her signature. Her expression was soft now, but those powerful eyes would freeze a subordinate when she glared. As a partner, a commander with firm control of her troops was welcome.

「Good.」

I sat across from her at the table.

「Then tell me why troops of the Cecilio Kingdom were attacking the royal garrison guarding King Amado’s gold mine on Belta soil.」

「My domain touches Belta. Travelers only know the highway line, but if you draw the land properly, my fief abuts your kingdom.」

「Interesting.」

「Maps are the rulers’ lore—nobles and officers. The locals know