Extra The Situation in the Southern Continent
The day after Princess Shio Fen’s bridal convoy departed from Jonjon, at the Sue Ku residence.
Because Mifa had departed alongside the princess, Director Mogok had come to bid farewell to Sue Ku before returning to Mifasoshi.
Of course, as Sue Ku also served as the deputy governor of Mifasoshi, she would eventually return there as well…
“At any rate, I’m glad we were able to send her off safely.”
“Yes. All we can do now is pray that she reaches the imperial capital without incident.”
Both Sue Ku and Director Mogok could do nothing more than pray for the journey ahead…
As they were having this conversation, an urgent report arrived.
“Not at all, please don’t worry about me.”
Sue Ku opened the sealed letter and gave it a quick read.
“That was faster than expected.”
Sue Ku muttered and handed the letter to Director Mogok.
“This information will soon reach you anyway.”
Acknowledging Sue Ku’s words, Director Mogok began reading the letter.
“The civil war in the Ghegish-Lu Federation has ended? The ruler is now the eastern domain lord… And the eastern domain lord was supported by the Grand Duchy of Atinjo, correct?”
“Indeed. In other words, the federation has effectively been absorbed by the Grand Duchy.”
“While we anticipated this outcome, I thought it would take six months to a year…”
“Is that your opinion as the Director of the Western Bureau?”
“Yes. Our country’s intelligence gathering is adequate, but our analytical capabilities need improvement.”
Director Mogok shook his head repeatedly at the miscalculation.
Between the Grand Duchy and the nation of Bosuntar lies the ‘Unwavering Forest’.
The depths of this forest are impassable, making it impossible to cross.
Thus, the Grand Duchy’s influence would need to come by sea.
Recently, the Grand Duchy placed the Free City of Kwebasa under its protection, turning it into the Autonomous City of Kwebasa.
What’s more, Duke Helb, the Grand Duke’s younger brother, remains in Kwebasa.
Despite the initial turmoil following the city’s transition to autonomy having completely subsided, the duke continues to reside there.
“Duke Helb’s continued presence in the autonomous city of Kwebasa is certainly concerning.”
“Yes. There’s been no report of an unavoidable issue tying him to Kwebasa itself. This suggests the presence of something external… perhaps another nation accessed via the sea or some other significant factor…”
“We must uncover what that is. The Eastern Countries are intrinsically connected to the sea.”
To the east of the eastern countries lies an expansive ocean.
No one knows how far it stretches—a vast, mysterious sea.
This ocean extends southward, connecting to a region known as the archipelago region.
To the west, there are legends of it linking to the southern seas of the central countries, but… no one has survived to verify this.
For the most part, such tales are considered myths.
“Speaking of which, there was a report about a Kraken rampaging, wasn’t there?”
“Yes, there was. Over the past month, there have been no reports of our nation’s ships being sunk… but when something unusual occurs, it is naturally concerning.”
“Indeed… it certainly is.”
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