Martial law, lockdown, city gates closed, squad after squad of cavalry rode urgently through the various passes of the Western Port, and all ships that were about to or had just set sail were stopped at the dock.
Descriptions of the "Son of Dawson" and his entourage's appearances and characteristics were sent by fast-riding cavalry to nearby counties.
Meanwhile, inside the castle atop the cliff, chaos reigned.
Numerous Kantadar nobles were unceremoniously ordered to stay in their rooms and forbidden from leaving.
The wedding had just ended.
The bride had mysteriously disappeared.
It was a resounding slap in the face to the Felcon Family.
But even the furious reproach of the allied Salain Family at the base of the hall's stairs was not the most troubling issue for the Count Felcon seated on the throne.
Boom!
The tightly closed doors were violently flung open.
Two Cloak Knights, who had been standing at the door, were sent flying inside.
