Terrible Possibility

Aurdis looked at Erend and Eccar with worry in her eyes and she was biting her lips anxiously. Her hands clenched into fists as if trying to steady herself.

Erend met her gaze for a moment before turning to Eccar. The two of them exchanged a glance, the tension between them thickening.

"You must report this to the King," Erend said firmly.

Aurdis nodded without hesitation. "Yes.You're right."

She spun on her heels and ran out of the chamber, her Elven robes billowing behind her.

Erend let out a slow sigh, watching her disappear into the corridor. "We should've expected this. Laston isn't the type to just stay in his world while openly declaring war."

Eccar crossed his arms. "I don't know, actually. I've never faced this bastard before."