Chapter 100: Preparations and Unanswered Questions
The moment King Noor stepped inside his own palace throne room his gaze swept quickly over his family members. He looked at his wife Queen.
He looked at his injured sons Raven and Leonard.
He looked at his loyal Commander Charles. The sight that greeted him the tired worried faces the injuries confirmed his deepest fears. A look of stark and immediate concern etched itself onto his face.
He could tell with a sinking heavy heart that his greatest nightmare regarding the stability of his kingdom had likely come true. The kingdom was in trouble during his absence.
Without uttering a single word about his own terrible ordeal in the Empire without mentioning Eric’s situation or the Emperor King Noor walked forward with a heavy tread.
He went to his royal seat and seated himself upon his throne. Everyone present the Queen his sons and Commander Charles stared at him.
Their expressions were a mixture of shock at his sudden unexpected appearance and a desperate flickering hope that he could fix things.
As King Noor settled onto the throne his regal bearing his kingly presence reasserted itself despite his deep weariness. He spoke his voice firm and full of authority.
"I will explain all the details about what happened in the Empire later. First I need you to apprise me of what is happening in our kingdom. Tell me everything."
The Queen and the others wanted to ask about Eric.
They were desperate to know what had transpired in the Empire.