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The door to the throne room was immediately opened as soon as Clarissa arrived.
Her father sat on the throne in deep thought. He offered her a nod, letting her know that he was aware of her arrival.
" Leonard, excuse us for a moment. I would like to speak to Clarissa alone. " the king said to Leonard.
He bowed and left both father and daughter to have their discussion.
He wondered what could be bothering the king.
" Father? " Clarissa said moving closer to him.
" Have a sit Clarissa. " he said to her.
She obeyed getting more disturbed and unsettled by her father's grave expression. " What is wrong father? " she asked unable to remain patient.
He sighed and then asked. " Do you remember when I told you that I and the councilmen had found a way to possibly defeat the Eradains? That we would have to ask for help? "