The field nestled between the buildings was filled with people. Percy watched Hugo carefully. He didn't expect the man to try anything here, but he shifted away just in case.
"Why the vague answer? Are they planning to attack us or not?"
Hugo shrugged, spreading his arms a bit farther apart.
"I don't know. When you rule a rich land like this people want to take it from you. So the Count could have many enemies. One of them is probably you."
It wouldn't be the first time the Count had attacked Dema. The city had come under siege by the Count's forces years ago when Viscount Sion desired more freedom. Percy didn't know the details of it, but he bet it was more than just freedom.
The city walls around Dema were strong, and they were manned by skilled soldiers. He didn't know how powerful the Margrave's forces were. Stormsword was the heir of the Dyrakis Margrave.
