"Lord Sage, Miss Mia has returned!"
At that moment, a Beastfolk report came from outside the Fox Clan Sage's wooden hut.
"She's back?"
The Fox Clan Sage immediately rose from his chair and headed outside.
When he arrived outside, if Nalant had been there and seen this elderly Fox Clan man, he would certainly have been greatly shocked.
For the old Fox Clan man's face had actually aged more than ten years compared with before.
And the reason the old Fox Clan man had grown so old was, in truth, all thanks to Nalant.
Two consecutive failures, both with devastating losses, had dealt a severe blow to the old Fox Clan man's confidence.
Although, when he returned this time, the Beast King would likely still refrain from punishing him in order to preserve the Fox Clan's dignity.
But the old Fox Clan man knew that from now on, he could only return home to live out his remaining years.
Because the Beast King would never place him in an important position again.
"Grandfather!"
"Mia, you're back!"
Just then, a veiled young woman approached from ahead. She was none other than the Sage's granddaughter, Mia.
"Yes, Grandfather. My journey this time went very smoothly!"
Looking at her grandfather's aged face, Mia could not help feeling a little sad.
However, when she thought of how smoothly her plan had gone, her slightly downcast mood brightened once more.
Because this plan of hers had been meant to avenge her grandfather.
If it succeeded, that human Nalant's territory would be in for a hard time.
"Is that so? You've worked hard, Mia. Come, tell Grandfather how you did it!"
Hearing his granddaughter's words, the Sage nodded approvingly and led her into the wooden hut.
"Grandfather, I first rode my mount to the outskirts of