Chapter One Hundred & Seventy Seven: This IS A War

I received your letter on behalf of my son. At the moment our home is surrounded and Vallus is out there somewhere fighting. I have not heard from him in days. I'm sad there is nothing I can do to help; I am short on supplies myself.

Artemis held the letter from Lord Cyrus in his hands, his brow furrowed in concern as he processed the dire message. The news of Lord Cyrus' home being surrounded and his son Vallus missing weighed heavily on Artemis's mind, stirring a sense of unease within him.

As he read the words penned by Lord Cyrus, a sense of urgency gripped Artemis. The situation was more dire than he had imagined, with the noble family facing imminent danger at the hands of unknown assailants. The mention of Vallus being out there, left Artemis with a deep sense of foreboding.