บท 38: A Political Threat

Lorelai's thin fingers trembled and she almost dropped the note to the floor, suddenly feeling lightheaded and cold. 

Marianna, having noticed her lady's distress, rushed to her with a look of concern on her aged face, supporting her from behind to help the princess keep her balance. "Your Highness! Is something the matter? Is it bad news?"

Lorelai needed a moment to collect her thoughts. 

Yes, it was bad news of sorts; not only for her, but for everybody else as well. 

'I was wondering why no one mentioned anything about yesterday's incident, especially since Duke Kalder's men were brutally massacred by not just anybody but citizens of the Beast Kingdom. I am convinced that the duke knows the truth and was already preparing for retaliation, but this? This goes beyond petty disagreements and revenge. This is a political threat!'

"Your Highness?"