Kingdom of Blumund.
Duke Beliard asked gravely, "You've heard about Whirlwind Dragon Veldora, haven't you?"
"Of course."
Fuze, the guildmaster of the Free Guild, had heard about it long ago.
At that, Duke Beliard joked, "Just what I'd expect of a guildmaster, I suppose? Then let's hear how your guild plans to respond."
Whirlwind Dragon Veldora's disappearance had enormous repercussions. Their Kingdom of Blumund, in particular, bordered the Great Jura Forest. If the monsters went on a rampage, the Kingdom of Blumund would have to prepare a response in advance.
Yet Fuze, the guildmaster of the Free Guild, said, "Unfortunately, we have no plans to do anything."
Hearing his friend actually say that, Duke Beliard stared at Fuze solemnly.
"With Veldora destroyed, we can expect the monsters to become extremely active!"
Seeing how angry his ducal friend was, Fuze sighed and said, "The Eastern Empire may now take action, passing through that once-impenetrable territory-the place where the Storm Dragon was sealed."
Duke Beliard sat on the sofa opposite Fuze, looking decidedly unhappy.
"If they pass through that forest, the countries surrounding the Great Jura Forest will fall under the empire's rule in the blink of an eye!"
Seeing this, Fuze smiled faintly and changed the subject a little. "You look exhausted. Have you been getting enough rest?"
Duke Beliard continued to stare intently at Fuze, waiting for his answer.
Left with no choice, Fuze said quietly, "Since we've known each other since childhood, I'll investigate for you in a personal capacity. I'll look into the situation in the Great Jura Forest and the empire's movements."
Having obtained the result he wanted, Duke Beliard let out a sigh of relief.
"Sorry. I'm counting on you."
Somewhere in the Great Jura Forest.
Krumit, who wore a crow mask, was speaking with