Avandar's Worries

"You said that the Demon Knights of Asmodeus were seen moving south of our borders?"

King Avandar sat on his throne, looking down at two knights with damaged armour and dirty tabards. He looked a little haggard and gaunt, but the fire in his eyes still shone brightly. The issue was that Asmodeus moved without contacting him...

Are we not like family, Ryuji?

"Your Majesty, Princess Liana and Duchess Alice did hand over a message—they said the danger was too imminent to visit the capital beforehand."

One knight handed over two dirtied envelopes with unique seals; one featured a series of flowers with a black rose at the centre. The other was a strange beast with horns. 

"I see..." 

The steward took the letters and confirmed them for traps or any poison. 

"Your Majesty, they are indeed letters bearing the seal of Princess Liana and Duchess Alice."

King Avandar received both and tore open his daughter's letter.