233 The Collapse of Success - The rise of Darkness

Meanwhile, to the south of the Silvaran camp. In a small armed fort at the border between Romantica and Silvara.

Duke Cavallio stood in the lord's manor with a conflicted face. Inside the room were the Fifth Lord Callum Weldon, and the Seven lord David Nerrick. The Council of Twelve sent both after hearing of the grave defeat that forced them to lie to the populace. 

It became the largest failure in Romantican history for the past four hundred years, as they lost not only their first battle but also their strongest knight, who vanished after the battle.

"Lord Cavalio."

The male with short brown hair and green eyes called out; this man was David Merrick. His voice sounded severe, like a teacher scolding his students before expelling them.

"Lord Nerrick, what business does the council have to send you both here?"

"We heard a grand failure in your report,"