Inside the study.
The Griffin Knight hesitated. "Neither side has anything to do with me, but unfortunately, both can affect the future of our territory."
"On a personal level, I'm more inclined to side with Viscount Winchester, since we're both nobles."
"But that's only a personal inclination. It can't be the deciding factor."
"My lord, I don't know which side to choose."
Yveta frowned. "If possible, we should side with neither."
The best course was to stay neutral until the situation was about to be decided, then choose a side.
However, sometimes the wind would not let the trees rest.
Still, Pan's divination for him had said that Ambrose City could bring him good fortune.
So in his heart, he was more inclined to go to Ambrose City.
The Hearthstone Great Witch's eyes lit up. "Your Grace is wise. We have no need to get involved in their affairs."
The Old Witch disliked getting involved in other people's conflicts more than anything.
"Neither letter gave a deadline, so I can assume they don't yet consider me someone they absolutely have to win over."
"After all, we're only a newly emerging power," Yveta said.
"But that works out well."
"I don't plan to leave the Baron Territory just yet. Restoring our territory is the first priority."
"The second is to secure a period of stability, so I can improve my magic."
"The third is that Pan said Jielong will pass through here and enter Ambrose before long. I really would like to see this man."
Yveta also wanted to figure out the Meeting Ring he had been wearing on his thumb, but he couldn't do that just yet.
The Old Witch said, "If Your Grace wants to plant the Exotic Plant from the Heavens, you will indeed need to visit Ambrose