Skarde was livid, how could Gudleif slip through during a lockdown, this could mean that there was more than a single enemy within the walls.
He couldn't lose his head because now would be the perfect time for anyone to lay siege seeing as Vestfold was thrown into confusion.
This was something that he couldn't risk, he had to plan everything down to perfection as a single mishap was enough to make sure that Ragnar had no home to return to.
"Gudleif, you conniving little shit!" Skarde thought; he was quick to call a meeting but he was aware that the person behind this could very well be seated on this table.
Lady Anja sat across from him with the council members, now numbering only three, with Skarde included.
The others had stepped down for unknown reasons but Skarde wasn't one to question it as the Council was far more effective with their reduced numbers.