“They are all in turmoil. Among them, Talfinis, the molekin leader, seems to be considering breaking the alliance.”

Perkop nodded at Ozar’s words.

“For once, I’m satisfied with how you handled things. Originally, the alliance between herbivores and a tiger didn’t make sense. They are fundamentally different creatures.”

“I should have dealt with it sooner. I apologize for the delay.”

“But now, don’t rest easy here. We need to shake the roots of the alliance without complacency.”

“I will keep that in mind.”
It was then. A servant who had heard some new information approached Perkop and bowed, whispering something to him.

“What is that supposed to mean? Explain it properly.”

Perkop’s voice became sharp. Even though it wasn’t the servant’s fault, he lowered his head.

“It is said that Idriche Atigrado has found the royal decree.”

“What nonsense are you talking about? Explain how that happened properly. Did he go to the royal palace thinking he would find something and end up with nothing? Let him search for the royal decree all he wants. I would have dealt with it a long time ago if it were the royal decree.”

Perkop straightened his wrinkled expression and sneered cunningly. But the servant’s face remained dark.

“That… It is said to be not fake but the real royal decree.”

“A real royal decree from Idriche Atigrado? It’s absurd. How could he have found it?”

The servant had no answer. Perkop felt a ominous atmosphere and became subtly uneasy.

“No, that can’t be. I am the only one who knows its whereabouts. Unless he is a god, how could he find it?”

“How he found it, I’m not sure, but…”

The servant’s words trailed off. Ozar couldn’t stand it and intervened with a question.

“What is written in it?”

The servant glanced between Perkop and Ozar alternately.

“Why can’t you answer quickly?”

“…The King of Atigrado, to appease the demands of the molekin, tried to resolve the famine, excessively suppressed the rebellion, and led the molekin to death… It was done by Perkop Serbian.”

“Ah!”

Perkop stood up as if having a fit.

“Did he really find the real royal decree? It’s unbelievable!”

But now, denying it wouldn’t change anything. Just looking at the servant who bowed deeply without any other answer confirmed it.

“And it’s spreading throughout the entire country? Is there a possibility it’s false? Is there anyone in doubt?”

“Isn’t the royal decree impossible to forge? Besides, considering the discovery of a fake royal decree… without a doubt, the public opinion is turning towards supporting Atigrado’s alliance. Other molekin leaders are also leaning towards joining Atigrado’s alliance, it seems.”

Perkop sat back down in despair.

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“I appreciate you trusting Idriche Atigrado like this.”

I bowed my head to the guest who came to see Lobero.

“You don’t need to thank us. Rather, it’s just an attempt to correct the wrong direction we’ve been heading in so far.”

The leader of the molekin greeted me.

“And I’m not the only one. Other lords who are close to me feel the same. It’s difficult to leave our territories unattended, so I can only convey through me. Official letters will arrive soon.”

I smiled broadly.

Although we did find the real royal decree, I didn’t think things would be resolved so easily. However, the news of a new alliance, already the fourth, had been announced.

“You met Idriche Atigrado, right?”

“Yes, he came to visit. He showed the royal decree directly.”
The news from other leaders who expressed their willingness to form an alliance was the same.

So, does that mean Idriche is wandering around alone, visiting other domain leaders?

Idriche didn’t just leave. He didn’t abandon our goals or me.

He was moving forward in his own way.

Like a fool. He should have done it together with me.

Still, it’s fortunate that he’s alive and not dead.

“How’s he doing?”

“Idriche?”

“Yes, did he eat anything?”

“No, even though there was a meal prepared, he refused and left just like that.”

“He left without even sleeping again.”

The answers were the same from everyone.

Despite the common courtesy of providing a meal and a room for the guest, Idriche vehemently refused and left alone.

Then where does he sleep? Is he eating at all?

It’s been quite a while since he left, and the curse must have worsened significantly.

What is he thinking?

It was clear that he was tormented by tremendous guilt for hurting me.

If he feels guilty, he should stick close to me, take care of me constantly. Why disappear without a word? Did he think I would like that?

He’s being foolish. He’s truly growing a disease. Growing. What a foolish act of lingering attachment.

“Well then. If you happen to meet Idriche next time, forcibly confine him. And be sure to let me know.”

“What do you mean by that…”

Instead of an answer, I just smiled slyly.

Sounds like a joke? It’s really a sincere statement with not a hint of falsehood.

I want to confine Idriche and feed him only healthy food.