AstralLein
And where is His Holiness off to... probably stringing up a siethiek in some secluded corner!
– Mariarnelia is not without royal pride. As they say in the archipelago... go down with the ship and with your head held high! Accepting her grandfather's help would be tantamount to admitting her own helplessness, – Rezara mused thoughtfully. – I believe she still hopes to rally loyal subjects and set things right with Kanamia's forces. But you know what, Adata... I've gone through the scouts' reports! All regions of Tezoth are preparing for war! Even Kabocha is currently training countless troops! And that's a problem for us... Or take Silverdan... Lord Cartridge is clearly up to something. Perhaps seizing Guildaria and avenging old grievances. Or perhaps something more. My point is... now every region looks out for itself first. An attack could come from anywhere and anyone. Only a few would risk leading their troops to aid Kanamia. Blink and your cities will already be in someone else's hands. Mariarnelia is still keeping up royal appearances, but her true chances... are sadly slim. We too cannot help her yet. First and foremost, we need to secure our own borders. Our northern border has always been open to monstrous-looking guests, after all... if they attack from the south as well, and sooner or later they will... we have too few commanders. You should take on two new knights, Adata. Your father kept four at his side. Perhaps His Holiness will recommend someone.
By Rezara's modest estimation, Swordgard was decidedly not ready for war. Nearly everything was lacking, even with the help of the returned Deus.