The lords let out a combined sigh of relief at Menicus's intervention, as they were understandably taken aback by Alexander's on spot interrogation.
After all, who could tell the extent of their project or everything that had happened in the last eight to nine months just from the top of their head and in one or two lines to keep the conversation short?
Alexander fortunately understood the hint,
He also found that light was quickly fading and his presence alone was holding a significant amount of the people, so he decided to leave the council meeting for another day.
Instead he turned to the four ladies behind him- the two queens, the recently rescued Pandria, and his prize- Arrya, and cordially gestured, "My ladies, you take the carriage. I will ride with my men on horse."
