Book 5: Chapter 4
It all started when a letter from Delunio arrived in Marden after Wein’s departure.
The message was simple: Their new territory contained a piece of land that Delunio had loaned to the royal family of Marden indefinitely. However, when the kingdom fell, this agreement became null and void, meaning the plot had to be returned immediately.
“That’s ridiculous,” Zenovia said upon receiving this letter, rejecting it without a second thought.
They did possess loaned land, but this agreement had been made decades prior. At the time, Marden had wanted to purchase the territory, but Delunio had forced them into calling it an indefinite loan instead. There was no reason why they would give it back, especially now.
Zenovia sent them a polite version of Don’t ever show your face here again, which Delunio must have expected because their response was lightning fast.
“Lady Zenovia, we have reports of an army near the border we share with Delunio.”
They investigated soon after hearing the news and confirmed them to be Delunio soldiers as expected. The army was there under the pretext of training, but it was obvious they were pressuring Marden with militaristic force in response to their previous reply.
“Borgen, lead the troops and head to the location. Refrain from engaging in unnecessary battle.”
“Understood.”