Chapter 53. Madness in Two Sentences

Razal returns to Perth with a theory that drives the council into madness! It is true that I fasted and prayed for his return since his knowledge of the world from his travels would put us into perspective. I did not just wish for such outright insanity. If we are to evaluate Perth, an impenetrable fortress, where are we to go in this time of war?

I sadly watched the council disperse— muttering grievously amongst themselves. The look on their faces is not something to write home about, and I can tell that the Generals are disappointed. Asides from his grand entry, there seems to be no positive effect of his return. Immediately after he assumed office, he made a decision without even seeking the opinion of the council. Even if they fear him too much to speak up, I don’t.

Sitting on a crafty bench somewhere in the palace 

lobby, I stare blankly at a white pillar in front of me, lost in thought. Having waited for hours