Chapter 176: Her Move (2)
“You mentioned that several noblemen, including Kylion, recently deployed some of their troops in the vicinity of the Liepherr dominion, correct?” Petra asked once more.
Nancy responded cautiously, “Yes, it was to deal with the bandits that had become a growing problem near the border. Public sentiment has indeed deteriorated, and bandits had indeed been running rampant here and there.”
“What a great excuse.”
It was likely a maneuver orchestrated by the cunning Apollonia. She must have foreseen Petra’s intention to return to the duchy and had readied herself for the impending conflict, using the bandits near the duchy as an excuse.
Essentially, they would strike Liepherr Castle when the time was right.
“They cannot inflict too much damage on the northeastern castle with those forces alone, Madam.”
Petra nodded in response to Nancy’s calm voice. Nancy was sensitive to developments in and around the duchy and had insight into their troop sizes.
