I Was Mistaken as a Great War Commander

[Same Time, Free Society Party Headquarters]

Inside the Party Leader’s Private Office.

“…Daniel Steiner turned Belmore Kingdom’s ambush against them and won? And not only that—he captured the Crown Prince of Belmore as a prisoner?”@@novelbin@@

At the question from Campbell, the head of the Free Society Party, the informant, Platt—disguised as a petitioner and sent by Baron Hendliem—nodded.

“They are currently negotiating a prisoner exchange with the Kingdom of Belmore, using the captured Crown Prince.”

Infuriated by the absurd news, Campbell slammed his desk.

“Idiotic fools! They knew Daniel Steiner’s location and still failed the ambush—only to get captured themselves?!”

Despite Campbell’s outburst, the informant Platt remained unfazed.

“It cannot be dismissed as a mere blunder by Belmore. There are indications that Daniel Steiner anticipated their ambush and acted accordingly.”

“What? How could Daniel Steiner possibly have known about it?”

“We are still investigating. However, the most plausible theory is that there’s a traitor among us feeding information to Daniel Steiner…”

Platt’s hollow gaze landed on Campbell.

Feeling the weight of suspicion, Campbell quickly spoke up.

“If you’re accusing me, you’d best stop right there! I have sworn loyalty to Baron Hendliem all my life. Do you really think I would side with that orphan upstart, Daniel Steiner? Does that even make sense?”

Beads of sweat formed on Campbell’s forehead, and Platt, observing his flustered state, withdrew his suspicion.