Mother's council sat around the table missing a few faces and smaller than before. One of Saladin's men replaced him, and behind him two men, including the one who spoke to Isra. The nobles looked more fatigued the threat of death being a real reality for them with the death of their friend. Mother saw the looks of everyone and knew that things were getting tough for some.
"Everyone. We are getting closer to what we want to achieve. Whilst the failure to secure the Empress was not ideal, we showed them that the people were ready to take up arms. We have to capitalize on this and strike hard soon. Ralley the people and take the city." Mother said calmly getting nods from some and hesitant looks from others. It was a mix of reactions she didn't want.
