Despite trying to be discreet, the news of Prince Theron returning to the capital had spread within the kingdom, but along with that was the sad news that he was severely injured. However, the real reason he was returning to the capital was not disclosed to the common people.
Worry and respect for the Crown Prince could be seen on people's faces, and stories about his feats in battle could be heard in almost every house and every alley of the capital. Everyone got to know that with the help of his leadership, the army of the kingdom managed to retrieve its westernmost territories from Thevailes.
