"Care to elaborate? I have to explain this to the King, the Headmasters of the six great academies, and the Archmages of the Kingdom."
Lith could almost hear the "you better have an excellent explanation" in the background, but that didn't ruin his calm demeanor nor his best charming smile.
"Of course. As you know, during Balkor's anniversary my life force suffered from permanent damage, just like it recently happened to King Meron." The mentions of his wounds and of her husband's condition softened the Queen's expression.
"I've been searching for a cure for years and when I left the White Griffon, I had just been notified of the discovery of a priceless ingredient that I had to secure at all costs."
"I thought it was a family emergency. Something about your mother's pregnancy." Sylpha furrowed her brows in confusion.
