69 Chapter 69

"W-Why were you in D-Dristan?"

"Because of the dispute between the Duchy of Croyso and Southern Dristan."

Located in the southeasternmost part of Wedon, the Duchy of Croyso stretched into Dristan's territory. As such, the duchy's eastern region was frequently engaged in armed conflict with Dristan. The King of Wedon and the central church in Osiriya had repeatedly sent knights to mediate, wishing to prevent the conflict from escalating in a way that might undermine the armistice between the Seven Kingdoms. Riftan had been among the mediators.

"So th-that's why you visited C-Croyso Castle often."

Maxi tried to piece together the scraps of conversations she had overheard as a child. Feeling Riftan's cryptic gaze on her, she looked back at him quizzically.

"W-What is it?"

"I was just trying to remember if I'd visited that often."

"You v-visited at least once or t-twice a month."