953 The Frontline - Part 5

"Then how did…?" Oliver said, trying to put it together in his head. "A huge party went to deal with the Pandora Goblin, didn't they? Thousands? Surely the Verna would not allow them into their lands?"

"They did, my Lord," Verdant said. "But that too, I fear, was only because of Arthur. It was a period of short peace between our two countries. Arthur negotiated for passage on behalf of the Stormfront, and the Verna allowed it. It seemed to be mutually beneficial for our two nations. We receive the gift given to he who slays the Pandora Goblin, and they have their land finally liberated from its influence."

"That seems… off," Oliver said.