Seven Great Family

The words of his servants sound dreadful. It is as if their existence until now was a mercy given by Ryntum.

"You can go now," Van waved his hand and shooed the servant.

The servant bowed and exited quietly, leaving Van alone.

The patriarch paced back and forth, lamenting at their past action.

He and other families have become too complacent.

For three years, Blande had not suffered any attacks from Ryntum. And that absence had lulled them into the illusion of peace.

Not just the ruling elite, but the entire populace believed the war was over.

The people saw no battles, no burning cities, no blockades.

Life continued as it was.

What's worse, without a formal peace treaty, Ryntum had every right to strike again whenever they wished without warning.

And most importantly, without facing any condemnation.

Because war hasn't concluded.