"No way!"
Although it was a response to Inanna's request to go out, Eric's scrutinizing gaze was fixed intently on Aiden, who was sitting on pins and needles beside him.
To resist the fierce assault of the Demon Race, Duke Alama needed to personally oversee the High Castle Fortress. Affairs in the rear territory were fully entrusted to his most trusted steward, Eric.
Thus, the request regarding the control of the Fungal Mat by Fa'er did not need to disturb the Duke at the frontline; it only required Eric's nod of approval.
Eric agreed with Fa'er's request, with refugees being just one aspect of it.
The intelligence he possessed far exceeded Fa'er's. This time, the Demon Race's momentum was overwhelming, and the offensive was unlikely to cease soon. The Elven allies, whom great hope had been placed upon, had an ambiguous attitude, causing the food supply to become a significant risk.
