Lucy Wickshire - Chapter 180

Chaos.

Across worlds, many forces were apprehensive; they were those that remembered the agreement between the realms and the Thraines. That agreement was as good as dirt, now that a Thraine had found a reason to cross to Other-side. They could not even find a loop hole, especially when she was invited and even welcomed by the four clans there.

Out of the many who received this information, few understood that there was something wrong with this entire situation. Even if a Thraine crossed over, how could it have resounded across worlds and realms that fast? Only the Harnian gate, who had ignored the treaty and played dirty in Thriegor should have heard of this first. Everyone knew that communication across worlds was as simple as having a spirit talisman, and those powerful realms and worlds would easily have their spies in Thriegor pass along this information. Still, the distance between worlds and even more so; between realms, would have made passing this information very hard. In the right scenario, only the Harnian gate would get this information yet, it would still not be this soon. This was a warning; not for the Harnian gate, but for everyone. Even though they did not interfere with the workings of Thriegor, they kept themselves informed. Those with eyes could see, only one person could have done this; Lady Wickshire.

Just outside Juhntt, a great army laid in wait; their presence unknown to those in the peaceful kingdom. News of this development reaches the ears of a different martial section of this army. Normal soldiers who passed by this section bowed respectfully, a clear sign that great people stayed here. The leader of this section looked up at the looming moon as this information reached him.

“Do you think she knows we are about to attack Juhntt? It seems awfully convenient, don’t you think?” his subordinate asked.

“Even if she, herself said she did not know, no one would believe it. But, it matters not. We have our orders.” the leader said with a sigh, “Get me the general.”

“Yes sir.” his subordinate disappeared into the night and returned a second later with a very startled general. His armour barely steady as he realized were he was.

“My lord!” he fell on his knees immediately.

“Prepare your men. We attack now.” he said.

“But… what about the signal?” the general asked.

“Your king had an agreement with the prince of Juhntt, but we have plans of our own. You may wait and attack alone, if it pleases you.” the leader said.

“No, my lord. We will move now.” the general grimaced. The only reason why their kingdom dared to move on Juhntt was because off these foreigners. Without them, they will not be able to bear the brunt of the ancients for attacking a first rate kingdom. They had to do it with these foreigners.

“The signal has arrived, my lord!” someone entered and announced suddenly.

“You are in luck.” the leader said, “Move out.”