"I'm afraid that's exactly it, my Lord," Char laughed heartily. "Successfully seized the lordship from Gruding and forced the recognition of the orthodox nobles. Protected every bit of faith and hope, saved the Trade Wind Ring, and single-handedly went to Ambeser to thwart Duke Xifah and the Flame Temple. The Count of Tonyger, who had never suffered a setback, finally got overturned by a little girl today—if you tell this, nobody would believe it."
Brand lifted his head, straightened up, and facing the direction of the forest, spurred his steed to go faster. He squinted against the wind and replied, "Indeed, this is truly unfortunate."
Char saw his Lord's smug expression and couldn't help but be slightly stunned. Unable to catch up with Brand on horseback, he could only shout from behind, "… Lord, why do I feel you're looking as if your scheme has succeeded?"
