Are you ready?

"We humans are already short on manpower as it is, so I'm really not sure I understand this letter," Princess Ava said, glancing at Arthur and Galahad for their opinions. "Why would my brother, knowing we're at a disadvantage, send us along with twenty thousand imperial troops to help the Blood Elves?"

Arthur, who had met King Harold, stepped forward to share his viewpoint. "His Majesty is a wise man—I'm sure he has his reasons. Besides, Grand Duke Richard will be accompanying us this time. They've probably thought through every detail far better than we have."

Arthur knew King Harold was a composed ruler blessed with great insight. Most of the kingdom's top advisors were traveling with him, and Arthur felt confident these nobles would have everything planned out, big or small.