It was something else he wanted.
[They are so desperate that it's so easy to manipulate them. Just a bit of this and that and they believe everything I say…] Eugene thought as he pretended to listen to the men's complaints.
He even made Arabella and Ferdinand look like they are one-sidedly siding with the Sibruh Household.
"Due to the Empress' visit, there are more knights guarding the castle.
There are also a lot going around the duchy since she sent her assistants to roam around so her claims of help will seem to be true.
Thus, for now, we must lay low until the Empress leaves.
I heard she will only be here for a few days.
Our comrades are also likely to be freed once she's gone.
So let's be patient.
We will attack again once we regroup with the others.
For now, stay here and hide since they are unlikely to visit here again.
I will continue sending provisions here but remember to only cook at night.
