[Leif's Office—The Next Day—Leif's POV]
"...Any updates from Raventon Village, Baron?" I asked, scanning the stack of reports on my desk.
Baron Sigurd, ever the picture of composure, bowed slightly. "Yes, my lord. The villagers are safe now. Since the rain ceased, Sir Roland and our knights have been assisting with medical care and supply distribution."
I nodded, relieved. "Good. And what about the Kingdom of Velgard? Any signs of movement from their border forces?"
The Baron hesitated, then shook his head. "None, my lord. Fortunately—or perhaps unfortunately—the Velgard king seems unconcerned whether that village lives or dies."
I blinked. "...He what?"
"He hasn't issued a single decree regarding the disaster," Sigurd said grimly. "Not even a letter of condolence. It's as if Raventon doesn't exist on their map."
