Volume Seventeen: Dark Descends on Earth - Chapter Eight: Gain Strength Through Leverage

Gently caressing the hilt of the gilded long sword at his waist, Hoffman pondered how to move the conversation to the main topic. His purpose for coming this time was rather complex; the kingdom's situation was quite dire. Although Komer's call to arms and support inspired the middle and small nobles of the kingdom to offer their full backing, the Four Great Lords remained unusually silent. If it could be said that the Heine Family remained silent due to their need to face the Beastmen directly, the behaviour of the Zellin and Philip families was worrisome.