"Won't you stay a couple more days?" Roland looked at Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso curiously. He had not expected him to leave in such a hurry. If word got out later, people might think Roland lacked tolerance and had forced a grand duke with real power to leave. So Roland wanted to try persuading him again. If he truly wished to go, Roland would send him off with his blessings. After all, he had nothing to hide...
"No. I can't be of any help by staying here anyway. It would be good to travel around, see the sights, and learn about the current state of Middle-earth!" Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso smiled at Roland, his golden hair gleaming under the sunlight.
"Have the soldiers been arranged?" Roland fell silent for a moment before asking.
"Okrian Norman is currently the finest knight commander in the family. He will remain behind to keep the army in line. If you need anything, you may order him to cooperate in battle! I have already told him to hand command over to you! But Lujin will be coming with me. Otherwise, the journey would be far too boring!" Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso placed a hand over his chest as he spoke to Roland.
"Good!" Roland nodded in understanding. The people of Lagrange really were honest and straightforward! They were even offering up their only remaining Knight Order to Roland. Though it still belonged to Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso, that did not stop Roland from using it, did it?
"I'll see you off!" Roland nodded to Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso.
"Then I must trouble you!" Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso's eyes lit up, and he did not refuse. There was no reason to turn down the political advantage of being close to the King. As a grand duke,