The war with Valencia was as bloody as ever. Hendrick was in a bad mood as the battle at the borders ensued. Not only could he not see Stella for long, but his marriage plans were also unsure of pushing through as Valencia seemed to be keen on waging an all-out war.
The strength and number of their troops that headed to the borders indicated that they were intent on fighting the war with Valyenor until there was a clear winner, unlike the usual skirmishes where they only poke and provoke.
Hendrick surmised that Valencia had prepared for this war for a long time. The strength of their troops was not a joke. They were fully equipped with the best weapons that could only be made in years to supply such a huge number. That was the first time since the last war with them that they deployed such a huge number to the borders. And yet, scouts had accounted for more troops marching in their direction.
