The royal aide took the last scroll Kallias had signed and placed it among the others. Kallias let out a deep breath and cracked his stiff fingers and then he got up. “What day of the month is it, royal aide?” 

The royal aide's eyes twitched in confusion but he replied anyway. 

“The Scarlet, that is two days to the end of the month.” It was when he uttered it himself that he knew what the King meant. 

Kallias nodded. “Good, I have given them enough time.” He came around the desk and went towards the door. 

The royal aide immediately went after him and walked behind him. 

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