Fang Zhen spurred his horse onward, galloping swiftly. He soon entered the Ashton City District and was nearing the Ancient Castle.
Along the way, Ayo gave him a rough summary of what had happened.
While Fang Zhen was away from the Ashton Territory, Dalia had not only reclaimed the territory but had also brought the Montagu and Von Klei territories into her sphere of influence. This, however, seemed to have attracted the attention of the powerful nobility.
Limited by his status as a commoner soldier, Ayo didn't know many details. He only knew that a powerful noble had coveted the three adjacent territories—the Ashton Territory, the Montagu Territory, and the Von Klei Territory—and wanted to acquire sovereignty over them in exchange for some price.
Dalia refused. However, it wasn't just that one noble. Another powerful noble, one from Dalia's own faction, had also set his sights on the land and sent a trusted subordinate to negotiate.
The negotiator was Count Henry.
