"Rigel, can I have a moment?"
"What is it, Mesterica?"
"Father sent a letter. It says to stop the advance at the city of Sashoi."
"…Reason?"
"He says advancing too deep into enemy territory risks having our supply lines cut off."
"I see."
Rigel nodded in understanding.
His father was the head of the Gousser Marquis family and also served as Commander of the Royal Guard Knight Order of the Kingdom of Wistaria.
His judgment regarding military instructions was reliable.
"However, that's an impossible request."
"Indeed. If only the message had arrived a little earlier…"
Rigel and Mesterica looked troubled.
They had no intention of ignoring their trusted father's orders, but there was a reason they couldn't obey them.
That reason was—
"When exactly did we pass through the city of Sashoi?"
"More than a week ago, I think? It was the first city after the fortress."
Rigel and Mesterica had this exchange.
