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[b]Ebengrenzstadt[/b]

It was with little fanfare that the Hound made his way into the White’s headquarters. His horse exhausted and the the rider little better off. Liam Calvary uniform bore the hard miles of his sprint as he made his way past the gauntlet of guards, aides and officers that had seemingly increased in his absence. No doubt a consequence of the three thousand extra men that had arrived. 

The Hound clutched the dispatch as he surmounted the final pair of guards for the war room. 

Loan, Alberic and Vassos discussing something of the army that had sprung in Andronika’s absence. 

“Sirs.” He started. To the uninformed; his calvary uniform and markings were that of the regular army. To those of the inner circle; he was clearly a Hound. Which meant his word could only have come from a few people as the majority of the inner circle was within walking distance. “Spymaster Broeke sends word. We have an alliance with the imperials in the west. The army is to march for Elvesland. We will meet the Lady and the western imperials on the road. 

He passed over the dispatch. The simple seal of a dogs head on the parchment. The words within a more detailed instruction of Liam’s news. Though the dispatch, penned in Kreznik’s hand and bearing his signature, seemed to indicate this was Andronika’s wishes.

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[b]Ebengrenzstadt[/b]

The arrival of the Hound and the news of the alliance being formed with the western Imperials was of good timing with Loan.

"Excellent," he said. "I'd say we should begin our trek west then to link up with the western forces." The Prince, however, was skeptical.

"Are we certain that this isn't a trap by the western Korrigan prince?" the Prince asked. Loan shook his head. 

"This is Kreznik's handwriting and he is one of the Princess's closest associates," the knight replied. It is strange that he is batting for the boy who tried to kill the Princess months before but she trusts him enough to have him follow her and that would have to do for now. "Besides, the western Emperor wouldn't try and besmirch his honor by laying a trap after inviting us, especially since he would need allies himself to fight against his brother’s forces, currently the largest threat to his own throne.

“Joining up with the Western Imperials would also allow you to see Lady Andronika, a potential bride to be,” he added. Prince Edwin considered for a moment, this was the whole reason why the King wanted him to lead the troops in his stead; the possibility of forging a marriage pact with the Hasikos is a sweet reward especially as the Hasikos family is seeing a good chance of their name restored. “Just showing some respect to Emperor Orrion as a chance to help Lady Andronika reclaim her birthright is a bargain, if you ask me.” The Prince nodded at the prospect, clearing showing some interest in seeing the Princess for the first time.

“You’re right,” he said. “As soon as the men finish their break, we should be ready for the journey westward.”