Lane Conlay’s POV
"That is an absolute outrage!" the King roared, his voice vibrating the glass windows. "The Valkirk signed a sacred, unbreakable peace treaty! Are they truly turning back on their word? If they violate the treaty under a false flag, they will lose all trade assistance and respect from every other kingdom on the continent. Furthermore, they do not have a formal military alliance with the Gorgon Kingdom. The logistics do not align."
Lane had fully expected his skepticism. A monarch could not mobilize imperial legions based on a verbal warning alone.
Reaching into her cloak, Lane pulled out the parchment and presented the letter to him.
"Your Majesty, please read this. It was sent by Lady Catherine."
Catherine was revered by everyone across the realm. She was a legendar
