Prince Karium was practicing alone in one area inside the camp which was specially reserved for him, the Commander. As he expertly wielded his sword like he always did, Lance came to him and bowed. "Your Highness."
"What's the matter?" the Prince asked, never halting his practice.
"The guards whom I sent to five nations in your order arrived at their destination. We will soon hear from them," Lance informed the Prince.
"That's good news," the Prince remarked and the training went on.
"We can work on sending the next group to other five nations, Your Highness," the guard told the Prince and cautiously asked, "Aslirith is among the next list. Will I send the men there?"
Lance's words made the Prince halt whatever he was doing. With the point of his sword facing the ground, Karium Maselli turned to his right-hand man. However, he didn't say anything for a while, confusing the guard.
"Your Highness -"
