The king let out another sigh, a dark look crossing his face. “I am sure that my daughter has told you all about everything, so there is no point in trying to hold back with you,” King Darien said and then leaned back in his regal chair that was much nicer than the one I sat in. “Halcon and Mortallin are both trying to tear my country apart from the inside, and all of my councilors are in bed with them in some way, shape, or form. If not for the war, I would consider cleaning them out, but the rot is so deep that even if I got rid of the current ones, the new councilors would very likely be just as bad.”
I nodded to this. “It is just as bad as Aria said, but I expected this, and I am working on a plan. I also plan on taking part in the war, but I am sure that Eldris has told you as much.”