[Same Time, Free Society Party Headquarters]


    Inside the Party Leader’s Private Office.


    “...Daniel Steiner turned Belmore Kingdom’s ambush against them and won? And not only that—he captured the Crown Prince of Belmore as a prisoner?”


    At the question from Campbell, the head of the Free Society Party, the informant, Platt—disguised as a petitioner and sent by Baron Hendliem—nodded.


    “They are currently negotiating a prisoner exchange with the Kingdom of Belmore, using the captured Crown Prince.”


    “We are still investigating. However, the most plausible theory is that there’s a traitor among us feeding information to Daniel Steiner...”


    Platt’s hollow gaze landed on Campbell.


    Feeling the weight of suspicion, Campbell quickly spoke up.


    “If you’re accusing me, you’d best stop right there! I have sworn loyalty to Baron Hendliem all my life. Do you really think I would side with that orphan upstart, Daniel Steiner? Does that even make sense?”


    Beads of sweat formed on Campbell’s forehead, and Platt, observing his flustered state, withdrew his suspicion.


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