The war wouldn't last long anyway. That was what everyone kept saying and thinking, but now eight months had passed, and the war was still going on. Word spread about Cardiaire's army's terrible loss against Varian's army. Nobody knew where they were. The king had sent a few people to look for his children and the remaining soldiers, but they returned empty-handed. The king was left with no other choice but to extend the search further. He sent out as many people as he could to the front lines to face Varian and his army. His little army had grown substantially over the eight months. The king used nearly all of his resources to fund the war and organize a search party for the missing soldiers. He went to seek permission to use the crown prince's funds, which were now in the hands of Kait

