Inside the restaurant.
The conversation between the two continued.
Alfred had no reason to avoid Raymond's questions.
It's not his nature, and he indeed wanted to express his thoughts.
"These benefits, like an invisible net, have willingly and firmly bound countless Lords, merchants, craftsmen, and even commoners like myself to their war chariot.
"We rely on their network to transport goods; their spectacular space transport boxes can carry goods more than ten times our capacity.
"We use their gifts to increase production; we, with our lives at stake, depend on their warriors to fend off threats. Our soldiers and populace gain strength through their system...
"Lord Raymond, isn't your caravan also greatly benefiting from the conveniences brought by the Night Watcher?"
This was no secret.
Even though Raymond is currently neutral, many among the kingdom's nobility are already dissatisfied with him.
