TOOAFP Chapter 91: Portrait of the Princess (4)

At that time, the Empire and the Kingdom of Gillenoa had completed mining rights negotiations and even begun full-scale mining operations.

Moreover, there had been no particular friction at the border for the past two or three years, so the Empire's attack had virtually no justification.

An unprovoked war of conquest against a small nation, launched without even a declaration of war. It was cowardly behavior unbecoming of a great empire.

However, Princess Camilla, even in the chaos, cast defensive magic over the entire Gillistin Castle to block the Imperial army's advance.

"I will activate the castle's defensive magic circle! All soldiers, withdraw from the walls and hold your positions!"

An incredible display of high-level magic—combining her magical power with the ancient magic circle built into the castle.

The magic could deflect even fire arrows from the sky, making a siege unthinkable.

Camilla's magic alone rendered thousands of troops powerless.…