"Is that true?!" asked the Duke, his eyes widening with a mixture of surprise and delight.
"Yes, Your Grace," replied the messenger, trying his best to hold back a sense of excitement in his voice. "The Ryntum army has arrived and is currently engaged in the battle against the Blande forces. It seems they have come to our aid."
The Duke's face lit up with a broad smile. This was an opportunity to turn the tides in their favour. Without further ado, he quickly gathered his advisors and military commanders in the grand hall of his mansion to discuss the next course of action.
"Everyone," The duke addressed the gathered assembly with brimming enthusiasm in his voice. "Perhaps many of you already know about it but let me tell you one more time. The Ryntum army has come to our city and fought with Blande. We must seize this opportunity to strike a decisive blow against the Blande and free ourselves from this stalemate situation."
