Chương 85: Erik: Conscription

"Alba, do you know what is going on?" Erik asked as he looked at the panicking people. He had a bad feeling and was hoping that he was wrong.

"Sire, I do not know. I hope my belief is wrong and my fear misplaced." Alda answered slowly, his body shaking slightly as he looked at the soldiers who were filling up the streets.

Seeing his condition Erik quickly grabbed his shoulder and took out the Kitrino flower he had been keeping tucked behind his ears. "Focus on this."

"Sire, I can't take this..." Alda quickly pushed Erik's hand back, being careful to not damage the flower.

"Then calm down, we don't know what is going on yet." Erik placed the flower back in its place, wondering why Alda seemed frightened to take the flower.

"But sire, I belief, I..."

"Here, go find your kids" Erik handed a silver to Alda as he left and headed to the library.