Oren City Ruins.
The demon army was close at hand, but Grand Duke Oren had no choice but to confront a serious problem: what would become of the people of Oren City who belonged to him?
At the same time, the Oren Family's wealth was all at his side, having become liquid assets.
Oren City had vanished, leaving Grand Duke Oren somewhat at a loss.
He had not been prepared, nor had the Oren Family been prepared for him to become its new master. Everything was chaos.
"You can go to Corland Kingdom. There, you can obtain a piece of land for temporary rest."
Garick offered this suggestion. With this connection, he was confident that once Grand Duke Oren reached Corland Kingdom, he could add political leverage to his father's position.
But Grand Duke Oren refused, and his reason was straightforward.
Both sides understood that if Grand Duke Oren went to Corland Kingdom with his immense wealth and prestige, those things would steadily disappear. Corland Kingdom would also covet that fortune.
"Oren City is already gone. I must hold on to this territory and the family's wealth."
Grand Duke Oren said. Their greatest wealth had naturally been Oren City, but now that it was gone, he was unwilling to give up what remained.
Especially now, this land where demons and human armies coexisted was also his.
With that thought, Grand Duke Oren headed toward Brandt's camp.
He had not even had time to put on a grand duke's robes.
Inside the camp, more than a dozen commanders of the highest-ranking legions had gathered. Grand Duke Oren was somewhat surprised to discover that his noble status was not actually the highest here.
"Your Highness."
Even Grand Duke Oren had to offer his respects first. Before him stood Otto MacReynolds of Sera