It was noon in Ironblood City, and despite her growling stomach, the Third Princess showed no interest in the sumptuous meal laid out before her.
Instead, she was carefully reading a letter sent by her grandfather, Denken.
On the surface, it appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary letter filled with warm regards and the heartfelt concern of an elder toward the younger generation. But the moment mana was channeled into the paper, its hidden message was revealed in full.
A short while later, the Third Princess placed the letter onto a candle flame, letting it burn into ash. Then, she turned to her attendant and instructed, "For the next few days, have Vice-Commander Stanley take over all military responsibilities on my behalf."
