“Are you sure you’re going to be alright? They lived in the Ancona Forest far before our family settled down here. They could be furious if they found out their territory is encroached on…”

“Ancona Forest is Soldrake’s domain. Now that I’ve entered into a pledge with Soldrake, those horse-heads… I mean, those centaurs are living on someone else’s land.”

“Mm.”

With the oath in place, the successor of the Pendragon family and Soldrake shared everything. This meant that any creature residing in Ancona Forest were technically residents of the Pendragon Duchy. However, even so, the previous dukes didn’t touch the centaurs.

Since they bore a hatred toward humans and were a warlike species, it was better to leave them alone and avoid interactions with them.

Now that her son wanted to meet with the centaurs, Elena could not help but become worried. However, Elena believed in her son.

“Perhaps… Do you have other intentions in meeting with them?”

“Yes. I would’ve left them alone otherwise, but due to certain circumstances, I need to borrow their strength.”

“I see. Well, what more could I say if you say so. You are the master of Pendragon, and I’m sure you will act in the best interest of the family.”

Elena gave a delighted smile, expressing her trust...