Falling on their one knee as the unconscious man did, they relayed more disinterested news that had Pearle alert but not very distressed.
“The Lycans have broken through the barriers and our defenses. They are attacking the villagers, my Queen.”
Lifting the slightly weak Angelique to her feet, Pearle barked, her brown eyes colder than usual. She needed a reason to escort the Princess into the hands of her most trusted ally so that her plans would proceed further.
“Take this."
She threw her royal seal near their feet. It was a simple circular object with an ice sword intertwined with vines drawn on its surface.
Sternly, she continued.
"Use it to order the experienced mages from any of the untouched villages to set up another shield. If they..."
Instantly, Pearle held her tongue, the
