White Maple Town had been designated as the core of the defensive line thanks to its uniquely advantageous geography. Long before the fall of Liya Tower Fortress, Amalia and Charles had already discussed the next phase of defense, and preparations, including the deployment of mana-powered machinery and securing accommodations for troops, had been completed well in advance.
Among these preparations was the office belonging to Lyra Beckett, commander of this defense zone. Although not particularly large, the space was fully furnished with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a map board.
However, since the room served as private office space rather than a conference room, many of the furnishings, including seating, were designed for single occupancy. Thus, as Lyra sat at her desk, there was no additional seat available for Astrid to sit.
