The Royal council hall doors swung open as Kallias drew nearer.

The hushed tones of the ministers died down immediately upon his entering, and they all stood

up and bowed their heads.

Kallias walked up to take his rightful seat, and the ministers resumed seating.

He glanced at each of them before speaking.

"What brought up this unassigned visit?"

None of them spoke for some seconds, then a Minister stood up.

"We have brought to you an urgent matter, Your Majesty." The minister began. "This realm was

thrown into chaos when the ailment came and started spreading, taking the lives of our people."

The minister paused, and Kallias waited.

"Young...