Chapter 30. Deadline

Alaric’s POV

“That is what I was trying to avoid, to prevent the witches’ attack, but those two elders just wouldn’t let me, they kept getting in my way, and now look at the mess we are in, look at what was before them,” I exclaimed.

“I get your frustration, my Lord, but we had to follow the council’s decisions. Nonetheless, I see things have gone out of hand. We require your expertise to take down the witches and restore balance in our kingdom. Dwelling on blame and regret won’t help us, let’s concentrate on moving forward,” an elder advised.

“I understand the seriousness of the current situation. I will intervene immediately to address the witches’ attack on our people and restore balance in our kingdom because safeguarding my people is my duty, and I will never neglect my duty” I declared with my voice filled with so much confidence.

“Elders, I appreciate your support and wisdom. I simply ask for your trust in my capabilities. I give you my word tha