Over a week later.
Aric stood in his tent and had made sure to dismiss the soldiers standing guard outside. Now, he stood alone, staring at the rune stone on the table, waiting for Serina to connect as they had agreed. She would inform him about the current status of things back in Byzeth.
Suddenly, as he watched and waited, the rune stone began to glow and flash a blue light.
"Yes," he called out, confirming if Serina was on the other end.
"Your Highness," the mage called back.
"Serina, good," Aric muttered, stepping closer. "So, what's the situation?"
"The lord and bandits worked incredibly fast. Lerai was also swift in making more MPGs, and around 70 percent of the bandits now possess a pair. As a result of their current strength, they were able to completely take the stretch of Miredis in just five days."
Aric received the confirmation, but he already knew. A few days ago, he had gotten quite the surprising system notification: