The atmosphere was extremely oppressive. On the border area between the Empire and the Duchy, in this small town that served as the border line between the two nations, every patrol by the troops of both countries could potentially be the trigger for the start of a war at any time.
Although the Duchy had delivered the declaration of war, Isabella had already personally signed it... This time she indeed *personally* signed it.
"Ah, I'm back~"
Shara said this as he pushed open the door of the inn and casually sat on Heidlin's bed. The young Governor reeked of alcohol, causing Heidlin, who was lying on the bed, to wrinkle her nose in disgust.
"Shara Elkaras! You went drinking again?!"
Heidlin scolded him. She had just removed her bandages a few days ago and was now lying in bed in plain clothes... The Governor should have a strong ability to recover, so it shouldn't have taken her until now to recover.
