It was an obvious lie to anyone with even the slightest bit of knowledge.
The Werner family, though located in a region far from the main battlefronts, remained a mid-level noble house with a respectable amount of influence.
They still maintained an indirect network of communication thanks to the extensive web of kinship ties among the kingdom's nobility.
But it was clear that Hartz Alone—the consul—had caught the real, underlying message hidden in Arthur's words.
He understood well that Arthur was attempting to establish a line of communication, possibly laying the groundwork for future cooperation.
After all, nothing strengthens ties between nobles more than mutual interests and well-timed favors… just like marriages, such gestures forge bonds that are not easily forgotten.
More importantly, Hartz wasn't just any consul; he belonged to the royal family itself.
