Although Brittania and the Empire have never lacked border conflicts and minor wars in history, they once again chose to support each other in the face of a common enemy.
Of course, Laine thought this couldn't be entirely attributed to chivalry or the so-called shared human destiny. On a smaller scale, the customs revenue from Axe Bite Pass was a major source of income for his Montfort Duchy. If the pass couldn't facilitate trade, Duke Fulcard would soon have to tighten his belt for more than a year. From this perspective, he was definitely the most anxious and hoped for the resumption of the trade route.
"How much does the closure of the trade route at Axe Bite Pass affect our trade?" Laine asked about his concern.
