Dumbfounded Linetta

"Ahem," Solana cleared her throat with a cough and changed the topic.

"Anyway, how much have you learned about the current situation with the Holy Knight Empire, Lady Arabelle? Have you received the news from the southern borders?"

"I made my way here as soon as I heard about Queen Sybil's scheme and the Assembly of Silent Night's activities in the central region, Lady Solana." Arabelle shifted her attention from Vaan to give a serious reply. Then, she asked with a frown, "What is this news from the southern borders you are talking about?"

"I see. You must have missed it on your way here…" Solana figured before pausing for a moment, then adding, "Or perhaps, the southern border lords only shared the news with central."

"If it were the latter, that would save us the trouble of dealing with the witches from the capital. But on the other hand, it will be difficult to rally troops for the war," Silvaria mentioned.