Aurdis' words echoed through the room. Erend and Eccar understood the risks that lay ahead. But then again, they couldn't disobey King Gulben's orders—he was, after all, the ruler of this place. Even when his decision seemed wrong.
"We can only wait for now," Eccar said calmly. "However, if we see that this palace is in grave danger and many Elves are dying, I think Erend and I will have to act, regardless of the king's orders."
Erend and Aurdis glanced at him.
"I agree with that," Aurdis said.
Erend simply nodded. He could only hope that when the time came for them to act, it wouldn't be too late. Because even now, Laston had already positioned his army, ready to strike. Who knew how many forces he had prepared and just how powerful they truly were?
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In the Skyreach Tower, Dredge just stepped out of a silver colored metalic chamber where he already had various enhancements installed in his body.