The Masked Commander who felt weak throughout the night abruptly stood up when she heard the news.
King Tobias was dead?!
How?!
"What are you saying, Rion?" she inquired with shock and disbelief.
"A soldier just came from the palace to relay the news," Rion replied, almost panicked and unsure of what to do.
Iria Alewine couldn't think of anything else. "Handle the situation here," she said to Rion and hurriedly left for the palace.
*
The situation in the palace was a mess! It was nothing like last night, calm and quiet.
Even after raining for the whole night, it seemed like it won't stop raining soon.
The Commander walked past several hallways and also saw a few officials who all were astounded by the King's sudden passing. She finally reached the King's chamber only to find it empty. Then she made her way to the Crown Prince's chamber in a hurry.
