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Sighing deeply, I shook my head.
'No, no I can't.'
Especially now that I had heard about the upcoming war.
Although I had no interest in unifying the continent, I learned that Gripton was planning an invasion in four years. I would do everything possible to prevent the war, but I should be prepared for the worst.
At such a critical time, it wouldn't do for the Commander-in-Chief to be tied to a bed.
I needed to sort out domestic affairs as soon as possible.
If Gripton joined forces with Zilton, the northern regions would undoubtedly become a battlefield, and both Haven and Edwin would be away from the Imperial Palace and the capital.
I couldn't fight a war with Pargos and Delmoi at my back, and I couldn't leave Skaiar unattended either, given their unpredictability.
"Ah..."
I let out a heavy sigh, feeling the weight of the impending challenges already.
"What's wrong, Raviel? What's worrying you?"
'The biggest worry is you, Eddy.'
