Side Story 104: The Two Strategists (11)

The man who identified himself as one of Rajur's subordinates kept bowing his head nervously before Kruger. Kruger's gaze was stern as he watched him.

Rajur was what one might call Kruger's sworn enemy. He was always burning with rivalry and tripping Kruger up, and Kruger believed this man was why he had yet to become Grand General.

However, Rajur was not supposed to be taking part in this plan.

"Why is Rajur in a place like this?"

The man hesitated before speaking.

"A-actually... Rajur-sama offered the King his services to keep watch over Kruger-sama..."

"Keep watch over me?"

"Um... to make sure you wouldn't cross the border and attack on your own just to earn some glory..."

"What!?"

At Kruger's fury, Rajur's subordinate shrank back and began to tremble...