Chapter 179: The Condition of the Battlefield
As Aldrian’s group traveled back to the royal capital in the carriage, he sent a voice transmission to the First and Second Finger.
"First Finger, Second Finger, I want both of you to go to the Doria Empire and gather information about the battlefield on the northwest side of the empire, especially within the territory of the Rivas Grand Duchy. Prioritize the status of the Rivas family’s successor, Irene Rivas, and report back to me as soon as you have the information. Go!"
"Yes, Master," they answered simultaneously. They felt puzzled by this new order, as their master’s sudden interest in the Doria Empire and the devils’ war was unexpected, however, they still obeyed Aldrian’s order without needing to ask why. They hadn’t heard what Aldrian had discussed with his group in his room, as he had blocked the conversation from reaching outside, leaving them unaware of its contents.
After giving orders to the two Fingers, Aldrian then sent a voice transmission to Arson Vuran.
"What is it, Master?" Arson’s voice resonated within Aldrian’s mind.
"Send your other assassins to the Doria Empire. Have them kill as many devils as possible, establish an intelligence network, and keep an eye on any nobles who seem to have a grudge against the Rivas family. Report any important information about those families to me," Aldrian replied.
Arson Vuran was momentarily stunned, wondering why his master wanted to involve himself in the war and the affairs of the Doria Empire’s nobles, but he still answered Aldrian’s order.
"As you wish, Master." After that, Aldrian cut off the connection. With his own eyes and ears in the Doria Empire, anything he needed to accomplish there would become much easier.
After a short journey from their inn to the royal palace, they arrived and were promptly led to the royal family’s private teleportation station. King Douwin, Mardred, and Duke Valiard were already waiting for them. Duke Valiard had been informed after Aldrian exited the royal family’s secret realm, so he also went to inspect the sword. Upon hearing that Aldrian intended to go to the Doria Empire to involve himself in the war, he also came to see him off.