Arial returned to Arrandy with foul mood since his request for aid has been denied but seeing the preparations for the expedition had been going on with great vigor during his absence, his mood soon lift itself up.
Today after a few days of rest and spending time with Helia in bed since she was sickly for a while because of a winter cold and of fatigue probably because of her hectic schedule, Arial began preparing to march.
He has a war to win. Then surely, Arial feel, that his life will finally find some semblance of peace and tranquility.
With this war Arial would dismantle one threat to his family and at the same time fulfilling Helia ambition for the Vanguan throne.
Arial also after spending some time with Helia, holding her hand when he returned and changing the water for his wife, finally Helia has shown some improvement and that made Arial feel relieved.