Power.

The doors of the infirmary open once again and the family turns to look at the new vistitor.

"Hello Isla, I didn't think we'd see you so soon. I trust everything went well with the Duke's leadership?" Frida greets.

Isla shakes her head as she approaches.

"It's never that simple with politics."

"Especially when war is brought into the equation."

"There's not much I can do from here on. I am in no position to make decisions."

"What do you mean?" Lucian asks.

"Alaric is the only surviving member of the Adalfwolfen lineage, but with him being from the Vassal House, there's a lot up in the air right now. Since my position is subservient to the Lord of Faerdham, all I can do is wait for the Duke to choose if Alaric will succeed Harald or if a new Lord will be made from one of the powerful families." She replies.

She sighs.