Kingdom Under Threat

"Lady Monique, what can I do for you?", Albus asked, rubbing his hands together. 

Monique had arrived at the gate to the capital a few moments ago. She was immediately met by Albus, who seemed to already understand that she was on here way there. Albus, unlike before, now looked to be all dolled up, wearing a lavish blue coat and a silver item around his forehead. 

Monique lifted her head slightly, a strange scent of fire coupled with animal dung ran through her nostrils. She tried to step forward, but the two guards behind Albus instantly pointed there spears towards her. 

"What is this?", Monique grumbled. 

Albus nodded and both of the guards surrounded Monique, a few more guards poured out from behind Albus and joined the other two. Although these guards were different … and not just their clothing.