Marching to War

The Pentagon

Alberto calls an emergency meeting within the Pentagon. All the high-ranking people have gathered here.

"Your Majesty," General Marcus, the Chief of the Imperial Army, was the first to speak. "It's an honour to see you recovered. When word spreads of your condition, morale wavered. But now… now, the Empire stands strong once more."

A murmur of agreement rippled through the room.

Alberto acknowledged their sentiments with a curt nod. "Spare me the pleasantries, gentlemen. I was unconscious for three days—far too long for an emperor. By the way, Carl, did that lion man survive the explosion?

"He survived, Your Majesty. And we extracted information from him. The attack was orchestrated by Duke Barco's son, Strom. He personally sent the assassin to eliminate you."

Alberto was surprised {I thought it was probably Latvia's work}