Terith's Fall

The time Anna bought for us was incredibly valuable, and since our orthodox route was unexpectedly fast, we reached Terith's capital earlier than I had imagined.

Miwen: "Maybe luck is on our side, after all?"

Isabella: "...You're going to jinx it."

That would be hard to do.

As much as I agree with her that jumping the gun can be disastrous, the odds of Terith being able to stop us were pretty much null from the moment we set foot back in their capital.

The capital was even busier than normal. Merchants and craftsmen of all trades saw the potential to make money and made their way here.

With most guards and several men levied for the war, the royal knights were forced to start patrolling the streets...

Not exactly for suspicious activity per se, but to maintain order and a sense of security since the stability of this city reflects on the entire kingdom.