When the emissary group headed to welcome Russell departed, the Shadowguard Knights of Red Castle also received orders from the Council of Elders, dispatching an edict to all the great nobles.
The content of the edict was simple; it demanded that everyone must arrive at Red Castle before 8 a.m. on July 8 to attend the coronation ceremony of the new Grand Duke, Russell Fluorescent Fungus.
Snap!
After waiting for the Shadowguard Knights to leave Stonestrike Castle, Count Shard Osclo Willow immediately threw the edict on the ground.
"Shameless!"
"Worthless!"
"Damned Shadowflame Dragon, damned Russell!"
Earl Osclo stood in the hall, raging helplessly; the servants were silent as cicadas, not daring to approach, and even the butler stealthily hid by the door.
