Meanwhile, in the Armand Region…
Inside the estate's grand war room, Javier stood alone, gazing down at the massive war table—its carved terrain spanning the entire continent, with miniature banners and carved figures marking kingdoms and troop movements.
He narrowed his eyes, fingers lightly tapping the table.
Then—
The door opened with a soft creak.
Garius stepped in, followed by Alf and Mrs. Erinnette, their expressions unreadable.
"Javier?"
"Yes, esteemed father?" he replied without surprise, turning to face them.
Garius raised a brow.
"What are you doing here alone? Where are your maids?"
Javier shrugged lightly.
"They're in the maid dining room right now."
"And you?" Garius asked. "Why aren't you eating? Or at least studying?"
"I'm sorry, esteemed father," Javier said calmly.
"But I was checking the continent map."
Garius's interest sparked.
"Oh?"
Javier gestured over the map.
