When the letter from the Crassus estate reached the royal palace in Lania, it caused an uproar.
"This is outrageous!" shouted one noble, half-rising from his seat, his face red with fury. His own son was serving alongside Count Michael, making the matter feel deeply personal.
"Indeed! A ceasefire agreement is on the horizon, yet they engage in such provocations? Are they mocking Lania?" another noble chimed in angrily.
Another noble, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the table, nodded in agreement, his tone calm but tinged with unmistakable irritation.
"We must identify the tribe involved in this incident and behead their chieftain immediately," he declared, his voice cutting through the room.
Another noble leaned back in his chair and spoke firmly, his stance reflective of his usual warmongering views.
"Agreed. Such decisive action will ensure this doesn't happen again."
