The Emperor is still meeting with his officers when the men from the mysterious woods of Balyska enter the throne room.
Captain Roscoe and Bitkov stand by the entrance door.
The Emperor sees them, and bids them come.
"Captain, aha, I see you are back, come hither,” the Emperor says.
The Captain and Bitkov walk up to the base of the Emperor’s throne.
"What news do you bring, because I don't see any Omiji with you," the Emperor says.
"We couldn't find the lad Your Highness," Captain Roscoe says.
"We were at the sorceress' cottage, but there was no sign of the wounded soldier there."
"I see," the Emperor answers.
"What sorceress by name, if I may?"
“It is Balyska, the witch, Your Majesty,” Bitkov retorts.
"Ay, the sly one, I am sure she is hiding him somewhere in some potion bott
