Anna (3)

That night, the door opened and El entered.

At the sight of El, Anna turned pale and backed away.

Once Anna had left the room, El began to speak.

“By Lord Kaelan’s order, I have come to report on the state of the war.”

Could this have been what Kaelan meant when he told me to hear his art with my own ears?

“Marquis Beaufort’s army has occupied two southern territories. The royal army attempted to retake the capital but failed and is gathering in the south. The royal army’s resistance is fierce, but Lord Kaelan is safe and has achieved major victories.”

His voice could not have been more matter-of-fact.

“The royal army is continuing to retreat. At this rate...it will be over within two months.”

Two months.

After that, Kaelan would return...