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General Pho was stunned. 

"What the hell is a mandatory enlistment?" A Lord asked.

"It means, that anyone who is healthy and is of age has to enlist into the military." Zo briefly explained.

The hall went dead silent before all the Lords erupted with shouts.

"What is the meaning of this!"

"You can't do this!"

"Wait until his majesty hears about this!"

"That's right! Who you are to demand this of us!"

Lyra smiled into her mug as she listen to the fools throwing another tantrum in her hall.

Zo sighed before gesturing to the guards around the room. When the males saw all the guards moving towards them, they back up and some even retook their seats.

"Lords, we are not asking your permission. We are simply giving you notice since you are here. That is all. The stewards will show you all to the gates."

  Lyra left to hall with Commander Zo right beside her.