Romelia's Regret

What awaited us as we hurried to Mikala Territory with only the cavalry was the charred Mikala family manor and a looted village.

The once-peaceful territory of Mikala had been engulfed in war. The bodies of Roberk Alliance soldiers were piled across the fields, forming hills of blood and entrails.

It was likely the work of the Demon Lord's Army. But they had already left, and there was no sign of them.

All that remained were traces of destruction and plunder.

"Oh, no... Mother, Sonnet... Why...? Why did this have to happen?"

Before the burned-out manor, Sonea-san crumpled to her knees and lamented.

"Mia! Mia!"

Mitya rushed to the burned-down manor, pushing aside rubble as Mitya searched for Mia.

The horrific sight had left me unable to think, but I quickly forced myself to snap out of it.

There was no time to grieve. Especially at a time like this, I had to act decisively...