When Taking a Step Forward

When things in the territory had been settled to some extent, Ferda contacted Count Consilius for the first time in a long while.

“How are things in your territory, Count?”

-There was nothing to do but hold funerals, if you could call that a situation.

The Grand Duchy of Waldrova held a lavish banquet for the victors, but in Count Consilius's domain, only a modest banquet was held after the joint funeral.

Most of the deaths had occurred on the Far Eastern Alliance's side, and although the number of dead was small compared to the number of troops, death was still death.

“I'll add to the condolence payments.”

-No, these are still expenses we can cover with our finances, and……

“Don't refuse. Accept it and distribute it to the bereaved families.”

-If you put it that way, I will gratefully accept it. I will take care to ensure it reaches the families of the fallen without exception.

The reason Ferda was being so generous was that he knew his own position...