This made Sara listen even more carefully, afraid she might miss something.
Just as she was listening with great interest, there came a sudden knock at the door.
Queen of Roran frowned slightly. Being disturbed at a time like this immediately displeased her, but she still spoke in a somewhat solemn voice. "Come in."
Then the door opened, and an elderly man who looked to be in his fifties, with a visibly graying beard, pushed the door open and entered.
Sara immediately knew that her mother must have matters to attend to, so she obediently walked off to the other side.
Sara was actually very interested in the conversation between her mother and this minister,
but her mother believed she should not be exposed to such matters too early, so she would have Sara leave first every time.
Sara followed her mother's wishes and obediently withdrew each time.
By then, the minister had approached Queen of Roran. After offering a bow, he raised his head.
Queen of Roran spoke with dignity and authority. "Minister, has something happened?"
The minister immediately replied with respect and some urgency, "Your Majesty, yes. Last night, three ninja from Sunagakure requested an audience with Your Majesty."
"I received them, and during that time, I probed their intentions. I discovered that the purpose of their visit was far from simple."
Queen of Roran seemed somewhat interested. "Go on."
The minister continued at once. "Judging from the current situation in the ninja world, the conflict has gradually escalated from minor friction. Like the previous two Ninja World Wars, it may continue to intensify."
"It is obvious that their purpose this time is to obtain our support."
Queen of Roran frowned. "Although Rōran is an independent nation, in reality, it is merely a small city. Though it is