"Are you waiting for Earl Mark?" Delia asked excitedly.
"Yes."
Linden smiled and was full of praise for Delia's intelligence. "Earl Mark has publicly responded to my declaration of war. He said he will bring Earl Manor's army to raze Hartington Fort to the ground and annihilate the entire Crest family in a month's time. Two weeks have passed since his public declaration. In other words, Early Manor's army will arrive in another two weeks. I can't stop Earl Manor's army with my strength alone, and this magic circle is my final trump card."
Delia stared dazedly at Linden. Back when he declared war on Earl Mark, Delia had thought he was too arrogant, but now, everything seemed to be within his plan.
Outside the city.
The periphery of the magic circle.
"We can't break it open. This magi
