"I can understand why the other nobles in the alliance are so anxious. They've never experienced a large-scale war before and have no clue what's going on," Sylas said coldly.
"..."
"But you're a noble with a proper territory, aren't you? You've been through enough to know better. Why are you reacting so poorly, just like the rest of them?"
Kaspar's face turned crimson. Sylas's words were a clear reprimand, chastising him for overreacting to such a minor issue.
"I-I apologize, Your Excellency. I was only concerned for the alliance…"
"Not for your own territory?" Sylas asked pointedly.
"..."
"Well, no matter. It's not entirely unreasonable. After all, I did provoke the enemy who had been lying dormant," Sylas admitted.