nagpurpolice Chapter 696 Terrible Possibility
Chapter 696 Terrible Possibility
Aurdis looked at Erend and Eccar with worry in her eyes and she was biting her lips anxiously. Her hands clenched into fists as if trying to steady herself.
Erend met her gaze for a moment before turning to Eccar. The two of them exchanged a glance, the tension between them thickening.
"You must report this to the King," Erend said firmly.
Aurdis nodded without hesitation. "Yes.You're right."
She spun on her heels and ran out of the chamber, her Elven robes billowing behind her.
Erend let out a slow sigh, watching her disappear into the corridor. "We should've expected this. Laston isn't the type to just stay in his world while openly declaring war."
Eccar crossed his arms. "I don't know, actually. I've never faced this bastard before."
Erend scoffed. "Right. You still don't know how cunning he is." His jaw tightened, and his mind drifted to the past. "Back then, he managed to smuggle a Dark Elf into this Palace and no one knew about it until I trapped her and finally killed her myself."
Eccar's eyes darkened with understanding. "Hmm... So this guy is actually smart. Maybe his whole declaration of war is just part of his plan, just a distraction." He tapped his fingers against his arm, thoughtful. "What do you think he'll do next?"
Erend fell silent, his mind piecing together what he knew of Laston. Then, suddenly, realization struck him like lightning. His eyes widened slightly, and his posture stiffened.
"Maybe..." He hesitated for a moment, then his voice hardened. "Maybe he's preparing to strike this Palace from somewhere unexpected."
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Aurdis entered the throne room without knocking, her hurried footsteps echoing against the polished marble floor.
At the center of the grand room, seated on their respective thrones, were King Gulben and King Fairon that right now, they both deeply engaged in a serious discussion. Their expressions were stern but at the sudden intrusion, they turned to her with clear disapproval.
"Aurdis, where are your manners?" King Gulben's voice was sharp, his brows furrowing deeply.
Aurdis caught her breath, realizing how abruptly she had barged in.
"I apologize, Father," she said quickly, bowing slightly. "But this matter is urgent."
The weight in her voice made both kings exchange a glance, their previous discontent replaced by a growing sense of concern. They already knew what this had to be about.
King Gulben straightened, his sharp gaze locking onto his daughter. "What is it?"
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He no longer cared for formalities; if Aurdis was this worry it had to be serious.
Aurdis took a steadying breath before stepping closer.
"I activated Saeldir's detection orb. I used his Magic to search for traces of unusual activity and it found something." Aurdis explained. She hesitated for a moment before delivering the crucial detail. "It detected the same Magic that appeared when the masked figure was here a few days ago. The masked figure that uncle Laston had sent."
"Erion,Valthir," King Gulben addressed them with urgency. "Deploy our forces immediately. Have them search every area around the palace and further for any sign of an intruder. There must be no gaps in our defenses. If anything suspicious is found, do not act recklessly, send word back first."
Both generals bowed deeply. "At once, Your Majesty."
As the connection to his general severed, King Gulben turned to King Fairon.
"If Laston has already begun his move, then we must assume he has a plan beyond what we can see."
King Fairon nodded. "If he has sent forces ahead of his main assault, it means he is planning something far more intricate than a simple invasion."
A heavy silence settled between the two kings as they stood deep in thought, each considering their next move. Waiting was no longer an option because Laston was already moving in the shadows and they had to act before it was too late.
Then, King Fairon broke the silence. "What about your enemies?"
King Gulben blinked, momentarily caught off guard. He turned to Fairon, his brows furrowing. "You mean..."
Fairon met his gaze evenly. "Laston knows this palace has many enemies. What if he has reached out to them all at once and uniting them under his banner?"
The weight of those words sank deep into King Gulben's chest. His jaw tightened as he swallowed hard. It was a terrifying possibility — but a very real one.
"If that's true, then the reason we're detecting his Magic everywhere isn't just because of his own forces," King Gulben murmured, his mind swirling. "It's because he's reaching others and talking to them with a plan to attack us simultaneously."
Fairon gave a firm nod. "Exactly. If he's supplying them with power from his world or empowering them with his Magic, then we won't just be facing his army. We'll be facing a war on multiple fronts, all coordinated under his command."
King Gulben exhaled sharply, his hands curling into fists. "Damn it. He turned our enemies into his weapons."
Fairon said. "We should send spies. They must infiltrate the known enemy territories and confirm whether there is unusual movement. If these groups are preparing for war, we need to know before they strike."
King Gulben nodded. "Agreed. I will summon my soldiers."
He reached toward the Magical tablet again, his fingers hovering over the glowing runes before pressing firmly against them.
The golden light shimmered, and moments later, another projection flickered to life — this time, a group of Elven scouts unit.
King Gulben wasted no time. "You need to leave immediately," he commanded. "Gather information on all our known enemies. Watch for any unusual movements, new alliances, or signs of foreign Magic among them. Report back the moment you confirm anything suspicious."
The leader of the scouts, a sharp-eyed Elf, bowed. "Understood, Your Majesty. We will move now."
As the connection faded, King Fairon exhaled. "This still may not be enough."
King Gulben turned to him. "You're thinking of sending a force preemptively, aren't you?"
Fairon's gaze was cold and calculating. "If Laston is planning to strike us from all sides, then we must weaken his allies before they can act. We must attack them first."
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