"Seal the borders! Issue a directive to locate Lady Adelaide immediately, leave no stone unturned in the search. Only Varinthians possess the knowledge to navigate the seasons of night. Our Kingdom is on high alert until Lady Adelaide is located, whether here or elsewhere!"
"Yes, Your Holiness." The Head Conselor bowed and hurriedly left the throne room.
Adela's heart sank as she noticed the furrowed brows on her father and Princess Sasha's faces, as if their certainty that Aldric was responsible for her disappearance was wavering.
Aldric shot an accusing glance at Sasha, his tone resolute, "Mark my words, Princess. Lady Adelaide holds great importance in this era, and those of us with strong magic will shield her, even from Kolhis, even from her own family if necessary!"
Kaiser who appeared to have regained his composure hearing those words took a menacing step towards Aldric, his voice a low growl, "What exactly are you implying?"
