982 Cold War (Part 2)

"The Kingdom is blessed with four rejuvenators, yet none of them has been called for help. I can't help but wonder if it's because the Undead Courts already got what they wanted." Jirni said.

Her words instilled the doubt that Deirus's side might hide several snakes in the grass. The Royals knew of the ongoing cold war between the Ernas and the Deirus, yet they couldn't dismiss Jirni's allegations lightly.

"We did call them, but they all belong to the White Griffon, Captain Ernas's academy, and they refused to help." Headmistress Onia said once the Queen allowed her to speak. "Mage Verhen said…"

"Archmage Verhen." Sylpha corrected Onia and raised the pressure of the array so much that the Headmistress almost kissed the floor.

"Archmage Verhen said things I dare not to repeat in this hall. Marth and Vastor managed to restore the body of the only youth they accepted to visit, but claimed to be incapable of cleansing the venom. As for Manohar…"