Lost Time (Part 1)

"How dare a mere Constable take what's mine! Dad your idea couldn't have been more stupid even if Uncle Morn suggested it." The princess threw the letter on the floor, stomping on it several times.

As the room burst into an uproar, only the General of the Army Orion Ernas smiled softy, keeping his cool.

'I'll be damned if this isn't due to one of Jirni's plans. Crossing my wife always backfires.' He thought with pride. 'She managed to get them back together, give Lith hope again, and force the Royals on standby.

'The more time passes the more desperate they'll be. At one point, Jirni will ask the Royals something outrageous and they will have to accept because now she holds the key to both Lith's help and the Council's.'

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Blood Desert, outside Salaark's palace, at the same time.