--The Nydisian Kingdom, The Castle, The Grand Hall--
Of course, having Alexander stand in front of the council on Lucian's behalf was not ideal practice, but out of respect for the Lodwick name, she allowed it.
Aliah turned to the guards, "Read the letter's content," she ordered.
The guard moved forward to retrieve the letter from Lucian as he did what he was told and began to read the letter.
"You needn't worry, Mother, as promised I will return to the castle before spring's end. However, I do have a request of my own, you meddle in dangerous forces, some of which I myself do not fully understand. That is why I will ask of you to hold your intentions for the throne until the next time we see.
