Lady Hinooki was taken aback at the exchange before herself and the rest of the allied forces mustered up here in the heart of Alexand. What in Gaia are they fighting about? We are preparing for war. Why are you being reluctant Ardent? The thoughts assaulted her mind. It wasn’t like her student to act this way. She couldn’t help but notice the sudden change in Ardent, it was as if her temperament changed along with her physical features.

She glanced over at her own teacher who stood next to her, Master Sheninja who gave a shrug. Though Ardent was the king's wife, she once was a part of the Omendusk task force at an early age and was taught combat skills by Lady Hinooki and trained along side many who were gathered in the room. Hinooki decided she would find out what exactly was going on with her student who had become like a younger sister to her.

“There is no point in talking to a wall, Alexander.” Her student spoke in a cold voice sending a chill through her Hinooki.

Then the burst open as Golem entered the room, followed by Rain, Sir Christopher, Colorful and several elves behind them, carrying a cot with an injured person, who was covered by a white linen sheet.

“You’re Highness, we have received news from Arcadia. The elves have gone into hiding, Etah has destroyed several acres of the Arcadian Rainforest forest. We have here a survivor… The elven king Weslo Bors.” Golem explained.

Ardent met Rain’s gaze, confusion and pain evident, along with surprise and relief. “Set his down.” She ordered and then moved to examine the fallen king.

Lifting the linen sheet, she observed his injuries, wincing. “It’s good that you brought him here, but how did you get here so fast?” She asked the elven soldiers who carried him in.

“The dragon attacked and we figured the best way to protect the forest was to draw it away… we lost it somewhere between the Mysterious Crags and the Glistening Woods.”

Alexander caught Prince Paradox's gaze and nodded. It was obvious where the dragon would strike next. The kingdom of Melaina, Prince Para’s home.