Bengala Town.
"Barnes Village's ranking has disappeared," Simmons reported to Earl Orkot after confirming the situation.
As Earl Orkot listened, his expression revealed a bit of surprise, "That shouldn't be! Barnes Village is one of the top ones in this area, and given Viscount Robin's character, he wouldn't leave himself without some contingencies. As the one being challenged, even if he couldn't crush the attackers, they definitely wouldn't be able to break through their walls easily."
"I've heard a piece of news," Simmons said, his expression somewhat unusual. "Lord has recently been busy arranging trips to the Dragon Clan territory by the sea and has been paying less attention to Hope Village. But even though Lord isn't concerned, as the mayor, I must be. I've already felt the threat that Hope Village poses to our Bengala Town, especially since it has grown stronger."
