At the End of Ruin, There You Are (56 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 61

News that the battle had ended in just five days reached Lusenford.

Caella, who hadn’t slept properly once during the past five days while frantically gathering supplies to send to Fort Pueten, unconsciously let out a relieved sigh. It ended quickly. That was truly fortunate.

Of course, Lusenford would continue facing frequent large and small raids under harsh conditions, and there was little she could do about it.

Caella deliberately avoided looking at Lusenford Castle, which clearly needed expansion and reconstruction. With foreign tribes now forming alliances and launching full-scale invasions, they had to prepare and strengthen their defenses on their side as well.

“I heard the battle is over.”

“Yeah. That’s good fortune.”

Isidore, who had been secretly pulling out his sword each night to polish it despite knowing his duties, let out a sigh.

“You’re handling the role of Grand Duchess far more competently than I expected. I knew you’d be good, but you’re doing much better than I imagined.”

Well, of course—I’ve got four years of experience, Caella thought to herself.

“But this place is far too harsh for someone like you, Caella.”

It was utterly absurd that a refined southern princess had to personally check how much oil was loaded onto carts and consult with the head chef about nutritious, ready-to-eat military rations.

She couldn’t even blame Pheon for making her suffer like this—it was purely a politically arranged marriage orchestrated by the Emperor. That’s what made it even more infuriating.

“If they’re launching attacks like this starting in spring, we’ll have to expand the castle. If Fort Pueten falls, we’ll be besieged right here.”

Lusenford was a natural fortress gifted by the land itself, yet the hastily built sections of the castle were full of weaknesses—relying solely on its natural defenses was reckless.

Anyone with common sense would recognize the urgent need for expansion. But Caella had absolutely no intention of formally suggesting the word “expansion.”

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