Sudden Shift in the Situation

The autumn wind gradually began to blow.

Mel stood alone atop Duni City's walls, a sense of unease rising within him.

According to the plan, they could launch a second offensive after the autumn harvest. Perhaps they could take the entire eastern region then.

Attacking westward toward Gald's imperial capital would be somewhat difficult. The war between the prince and the First Princess had been quite intense.

He could certainly rely on his level advantage to charge into the army and slaughter them, but that would surely draw out enemies close to his own level.

He had also gained a certain understanding of the Demon King's Army in this world.

Because the war between humans and demons was currently deadlocked on the front lines, the empire's central government had not deployed more troops to suppress the rebels.

In fact, the army led by the prince was now a rebel force as well.

"What we need most right now is patience."

Mel was about to leave the wall and return to his residence when a winged man from the sky suddenly landed before him.

He recognized this winged man. He should have been a scout under Saik, the defending general of Edge City. But why was he here now? Could something have happened on the front lines?

The first thing Mel thought of was the church. After the merchant caravan had been attacked, he had considered this possibility. The problem was that the church should not have been so brazen, right?

"Do you have any news?"

"Lord Westland, the empire has been unified."

"What happened? There wasn't another major war, was there?" Mel stroked his chin. A major battle had only just ended, and the empire was still in chaos.

Whether it was the First Princess's central army or the Noble