"I've spoken to them, and they have promised not to interfere with any more merchant ships through the Cold Blue Ocean," Liam's report to the Old Duke sounded short and concise. The Old Duke frowned suspiciously, and Harriet widened her eyes in surprise. “Milord, y-you went to the Northern Mountains? What were you thinking?” Harriet felt her hand tremble, but Liam quickly grabbed her hand gently. The man looked straight at the Old Duke. "What were you doing there to make them willing to give us access?" asked the Old Duke. “I gave a light warning,” Liam explained honestly. He was only giving a warning and Alban promised to make strict rules according to his words. “I don't understand… why do you always keep something from me…?” the Old Duke grumbled softly. "Okay. Let's do the coronat