The Vampire Count Constant Drangonrock, who had stationed himself inside the castle, was slain by Francois during his decisive battle with the Necromancer Heinrich Kemler over a decade ago. Yet, the castle still houses swarms of Dark Creatures, which frequently launch assaults, harassing passing travelers.
Every road leads to the grand city of Hemgart in the Imperial Rick Territory, where the Empire maintains a heavy garrison to guard against invasions from Brittania.
"I know a Moore Knight Order knight in Ubeseric; he can arrange accommodations for us." Francois, slicing pork with a silver knife, commented on the knights' need for meat: "Or... Laine, do you have any alternatives?"
"I do. I have a transit document issued by my honorary brother, the Griffin Earl Anton Ferdinand," Laine said, presenting a sheepskin parchment embossed with the Griffin Duke's seal: "This pass allows us to travel unimpeded through most towns and checkpoints in the Imperial Rick Territory."
