Chapter 92: The Heavens Favor the Franks (Fourth Update; Bounty Continues) / Chapter 93: 486 AD, Fate Has Changed

Even Agravain, known as iron-hearted, could not help but smile when faced with Artorius's sincere praise.

Behind Arthur, Morgan le Fay watched the scene with great interest.

Agravain was like a hunting hound praised by its master. Inside and out, he had already been molded into Arthur's shape.

"Just as expected of the man I chose."

Morgan le Fay was in an equally good mood. The frustration she had felt over losing a former subordinate had completely vanished.

"Then what about foreign affairs?"

Arthur asked calmly, "How has the intelligence work concerning Rome and the Germans progressed, Lord Agravain?"

"That is precisely what I wished to report to you..."

Agravain looked at Morgan again. Then, after Arthur gestured for him to continue, he bowed.

"Yes, Your Highness."

He took out another ledger.

"As for Rome's Senate, the senators who have accepted bribes can stabilize the situation," he said calmly.

"The officers and generals who accepted bribes are the same."

"They have sold military intelligence, maps showing the deployment of troops across the military districts, and even resold military supplies and provisions."

The military infiltration of the declining Western Roman Empire had been quite successful. Agravain's tone was relaxed as he reported this.

"At present, three Roman generals and four governors can be won over, Your Highness. Once our war with Rome begins and we gain the upper hand, they will defect at once and create opportunities for us."

"Well done. Very well done, Lord Agravain."

Hearing this, Arthur praised Agravain again as he adopted the posture of someone awaiting instruction. Then, before he could modestly demur, Arthur asked a question.

"But, Lord Agravain... I have a small question."

"Please speak, Your Highness."

"The ones we are about to deal with are the Franks—we are preparing to fight a great battle