Aisifenni and Audef sat facing each other.
As the commander of Burning Dawn North Camp, Audef was no longer young. Still, as a noble, he took excellent care of himself. His firm, radiant skin made him look considerably younger than he really was, and his reasonably sturdy build made him seem like a man in his prime.
"The wolf I once killed was the size of a calf. Although it left several wounds on me, its head now hangs above my records as one of my most treasured trophies."
Once again, Audef began boasting to Aisifenni about his valor.
This was the third time he had brought it up since their meeting began.
Even Aisifenni, an accomplished liar with far more composure than most, felt the smile stiffening on her face.
No one could stand someone telling the same story over and over, especially when that someone was a man.
A man who ought to have been mature.
Had she not still needed his help, Aisifenni would certainly have made him understand just how irritating a grown man's endless prattling could be.
But now?
Miss Liar swept back her long, ash-blond hair, and a flicker of her eyes captured Audef's full attention.
What an idiot!
Watching his reaction, Aisifenni passed judgment inwardly, but another smile appeared on her face. "General Audef, we should be paying more attention to Dierde and his people!"
"They've already held several secret meetings!"
"They were plotting something the very day I arrived. And now? They're probably about to make their move!"
Aisifenni did her best to warn him.
Audef, however, paid no heed to her warnings.
"Rest assured, Madam Envoy."
"I'm fully prepared!"
"If that fellow Dierde dares to act, I'll make him pay dearly!"
Audef spoke with complete confidence.
Seeing his expression, Aisifenni abandoned