"4 days, we have to survive for 4 more days. Reinforcements are currently enroute, but the main force will arrive on the fourth day." Leo said with a determined expression.
"At least one A-rank fighter will be at the helm of a large contingent of soldiers and high rank adventurers plus apparently the crown prince will be among them, personally coming to Furano's aid." A strong feeling of gratitude and pride filled Leo as he mentioned the crown prince's actions.
'The next ruler of the empire will be entering the fray to help defend the empire and the territory of a mere viscount.' Leo greatly respected the crown prince as he was more than just his future liege but a friend.
Despite the large age difference between Leo and Randolph (the crown prince) the two of them could be considered good friends with Randolph taking the role of an elder cousin or brother. When Leo was growing up occasionally Randolph would visit their family and teach him swordsmanship and tell him about life in the capital.
It was a relationship based on tradition wherein a member of the royal family would foster a friendship with a member of the Furano family to ensure loyalty and strengthen foundation of the Northrend empire.
The relationship between the two of them wasn't as developed or as solid as the one between their fathers but none the less it was certainly positive thus Leo felt especially moved by the fact that Randolph himself was coming to help them in their time of need.
The current emperor had three children, two sons and a daughter. The oldest of his children, crown prince Randolph known as the white wolf of the empire, Sedrick the second prince who was close with the less than savoury elements of the empire and commonly referred to as the empire's spider given his tendency to work in the shadows and finally there was the apple of his eye, the radiance of the empire, his darling daughter Avira.
Traditionally given their ages Leo should have had the close relationship with Avira but Franz (the emperor) immediately vetoed that idea, not willing to have his daughter associate with any guy regardless of how much he personally approved of their character.
This decision which was made so many years ago resulted in a lot of chuckles and inside jokes between Franz, his wife Amelia (the empress), Douglas and Cassandra who in fact agreed with his choice. Partially because they also found Avira to be loveable and worthy of protection but also to avoid possible romantic entanglement between their houses.
Leo was the heir to the Furano Viscounty and was their only child, he couldn't marry into the royal family and Avira couldn't marry into their house either given their noble ranking and the delicate situation in regards to the amount of political power the family was allowed to hold. Thus that left Randolph and Sedrick.
Sedrick had no intention of forming a bond with the Furano family given his already forming political position that saw him side with many families that looked disapprovingly towards the Furanos. Therefore Randolph was the only one left and took on the role with enthusiasm, treating Leo like a much younger brother.
Frost's eyes opened wide as he heard what Leo said.
"Understood commander." Frost responded similar to how Findlay to did towards him, with a military salute.
Frost then turned around and hopped on Kiba's back before remembering what he brought in his spatial rings.
"Ahhh before I head off I brought a bunch of things that should help with the war effort and I'm sure the noble Furano family will give me a fair price for them." Frost's smile stretched from ear to ear as he removed a couple spatial rings that were filled with goodies he prepared before he left.
Leo took the spatial rings and quickly inspected their contents causing his eyes to open wide and for him to look at Frost in disbelief.
The two spatial rings were packed to the brim with low level health and mana potions, arrows both iron and steel headed, raw iron ore and monster materials that were cleaned and ready to be utilised in forging.
"I've got another ring filled with high quality monster parts but you're probably not in dire need of those right now." Frost gestured to another spatial ring that contained a portion of the cleaned up materials from the high ranking monsters that died in his dungeon.
These parts would net him a very healthy yield of gold coins but that would likely have to wait till after the stampede was dealt with.
Leo's upper lips twitched, and his jaw was agape as he struggled to process the information.
".....Thank you Frost senpai, I give you my word that our family will greatly reimburse you for these much needed materials." Eventually Leo clenched his fists around the spatial rings and revealed a determined look in his eyes.
'With these items we'll surely being able to last until the fourth day, Hamon won't be as restricted in his use of volleys and the injured will be able to get back into the fight.' Frost truly was a godsend for their viscounty.
"Charlotte please take these spatial rings to my mother and tell her to make a note of the items so we can reimburse our good friend once this war is over." Leo called to one of the command centre's aids before handing her the two spatial rings.
Leo then turned to Frost once more.
"Anything else you might have forgotten to mention?" He asked with bright eyes and relaxed shoulders, a significant weight seemed to be lifted from his body thanks to Frost's generous gift.