Upheaval in the South, Heroes from Another World

After forging a secret alliance with Gabri and arranging a time and place to discuss the details, John ended the remote control session and returned to his office. He was surprised Gabri had accepted that Meyer was the Beastfolk Sage without waiting for proof. But Gabri had appeared only in the original story's background and never taken part in its plot, so John suspected he had some way to verify a Sage Successor.

John decided not to dwell on it.

Besides, the alliance is settled, and we've wiped out the Venomfang Clan delegation. All that's left is to meet Gabri and discuss the details of the Sage Plan. Then the Bull Clan's place as the Sage Faction's main force will be set in stone.

And when that happened...

The Saga Kingdom will enter a new era.

That night, John stood in his office studying a map of the Saga Kingdom spread across his desk, his eyes gleaming.

Then he sensed something and turned toward the office door.

Knock, knock!

"Come in!"

Creak!

The door swung open, revealing a tall, thin figure.

John raised an eyebrow, surprised to see him.

"Lunebo? What brings you here so late? Did something happen?"

"Governor, I've just received some important intelligence. I wasn't sure how to handle it, so I thought I should report to you in person." Lunebo had clearly rushed over. His Mage Pack was still on his back, traces of turbulent magic clung to him, and his usual calm expression had given way to a grave one. John instantly realized something serious might have happened in the territory, and his heart tightened.

Outwardly, though, he gave Lunebo a calm nod.

"Sit down first. Take your time reporting it. There's no rush."

"Yes, Governor."

Seeing no change in John's expression, Lunebo privately admired