Two Weeks Later

King Ares POV

"We have concluded our investigations, Your Majesty," Lord Matthews said, walking into the throne room with a few other noble lords. "And we have determined that the attack was from Ghysem."

"I don't believe I assigned you to investigate the matter."

"If we did not take action, would you have? How do you want to investigate without sending your subjects?" Lord Farkun questioned. "We have already arranged men on your orders to attack Ghysem. They are headed to the borders already. We are getting ready for war!"

"You dare make such a decision without my permission?" I asked. My fears were beginning to become...