A new family (2)

"Putting that aside, I have heard that Jean is having a hard time making his spies obtain any new intel in the enemy's territory," Edward said. "After suffering such a crush defeat, they must have grown cautious. I also heard that his spies in other states have noticed that others are attacking the beast tamers and the barbarians in earnest now. Things are getting intense in another sense."

"Well, this is the best moment to do that," Billy said. "So, they will be busy for a while since their other enemies also heard of their crushing defeat. Nevertheless, it bothers me the fact that we never saw the commanders of the beast tamers or of the barbarians on the field of battle."