「The next morning.」
Steven and Agnes bid a hasty farewell to their unconscious "captives."
Their speeding carriage brushed against the leaves by the roadside, scattering dewdrops.
The "captives" they spoke of were no simple matter, but that had nothing to do with Leech. He had too much on his plate to worry about anything else.
However, the incident also served as a wake-up call for Leech. His territory was very close to Burning City. If a conflict were to erupt, Iron Valley would undoubtedly bear the brunt of it.
He also needed to keep a careful eye on the situation at Three-fork River. 'Could Hawke Wood, who's been lying low his whole life, be planning to make a show of force for once? Or is he looking for a new master before the Duke of Shining Sun falls?'
Leech could only speculate.
The *Porcupine* carried the nobles away from Pigtail Bay. Onboard, the ladies were still chatting cheerfully. It seemed their trip to Porcupine Territory had left a good impression on them.
