Hurried footsteps echoed through the hallway as Miel basically ran along the path. It was unusual for the seneschal to behave so unrulily, but the maids and soldiers knew that this might as well be a sign that something wrong was happening. The seneschal then arrived at the throne hall where Larkin was passing the time outside his study. Miel then began to catch his breath as he walked towards the archduke.
"Your Grace, Musanea started their siege. They're planning to cut off Latodine from Achlys, their strongest ally kingdom." Miel handed small rolled-up papers to Larkin. "Just this morning, they already had control of the Duchy of Lumen. They have forces marching towards the other ones surrounding the capital of Latodine. If this continues, Lady Shen won't be able to pass through the deserts peacefully."
