"Honey, should we aid His Majesty Philip? After all, this concerns our kingdom as well, since we are part of the Empire." Queen Matilda looked at King Richard with a serious expression. Her legs trembled as fear crept into her the moment the barrier was broken.
"Definitely. We must stop those criminals from doing as they please. Many innocent lives are at stake." King Richard nodded firmly and stood up from the sofa.
"Father, I'll accompany you as well." Tristan Windfall, King Richard's eldest son, stood up with a proud look. "It would be an honor to fight for the Empire. And I don't want to miss this chance—this could be a great opportunity to gain fame and build connections."
Queen Matilda swallowed nervously at her son's words. Worry took hold of her as she thought about the overwhelming power of their enemies.