Glasgow Town.
"Where did you hear this news?" Viscount Lancelot received the message when the rumor had already spread throughout the territory.
He couldn't stop it even if he wanted to, although Viscount Lancelot wasn't particularly keen on stopping it.
Such news might not be entirely false; even if part of it is fake, it could cover something true.
Regardless of its authenticity, he wouldn't be unprepared upon hearing it.
"No one knows where it originated, but in just one morning, many territories were informed. Then, through Hope Town, it spread to more and larger territories."
Viscount Lancelot listened, his expression thoughtful, "Has there been any movement in Hope Town?"
"They haven't stopped the rumors; instead, the rumors are spreading faster in Hope Town, and the Lord Mansion there even held an emergency meeting!"
Viscount Lancelot paused as he heard this, then asked, "Has the Lord of Hope Town returned?"
