Bab 421: No One Leaves

"That is great and all, but can we reserve the explanations for later? What are we to do with this? If the people know there's a new creature in the kingdom, there will be panic, and that isn't something we can afford.

"Especially given the current predicament, and the search for your fucking father, now can we?" Hera asked angrily.

She hated being ambushed by things that were out of her scope and while she wasn't a lover of comfort zones, this warning being sent to the royal palace was clear that their defenses needed to be stronger.

It was a reminder that they needed to stay alert, because apparently, Alexei was always going to be in danger for one reason or the other. The indirect pressure and harsh reminder that at some point, even the best of her armies wouldn't be enough to defend their home.

"I'll cast a spell, move back," Zymere said but Mikhail had another idea.