"I will be taking control of all legions and facilities on the Kepal Plain. I hope that as the local Lord, you, Scorching Wings, will hand over command of the territory to me before you leave. This isn't an attempt to seize your power, but to ensure our resources are utilized more appropriately."
Reiya said, her head held high.
"Take control of the forces under my command?"
Scorching Wings said in a deep voice, "Her Highness Reiya, forgive my bluntness, but if we're preparing for war, my Execution Officers are far more familiar with the territory. If you need anything, you just have to let them know."
"Are you sure? Then why was I ambushed in your territory, yet you, the local Lord, knew nothing about it?"
