“I apologize for the delay in contacting you.”

[Why else would I have heard rumors of your death from this far away? It’s all because the situation on the front lines was so urgent.]

Seon-Hyeok sweated profusely. Even though she said she understood, this, in turn, was even more terrifying.

“It’s difficult to tell you everything given our communication method, but there have been some unavoidable circumstances.”

“Don’t worry if you’re worried about communication stones. Our kingdom has provided us with enough to last the entire night.”

[I see.]

The tactless mage tried to notify Seon-Hyeok quietly, but his comment was unfortunately passed on to the other party as well.

In the end, Seon-Hyeok was forced to lay everything down and explain all that had transpired.

[You really do not listen to commands.]

And when she heard his full report, Ophelia’s voice grew even lower than before.

[I am certain I told you not to shoulder too many burdens given that you are not the only one in the central kingdoms.]

Seon-Hyeok was left speechless at Ophelia’s reprimanding remark.

[Your actions to save the refugees, complete strangers I might add, put Adenburg’s precious knights and mages at risk - the very people you are responsible for. Do you have any excuses to offer?]

“I do not.”

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