The meeting in the command tent gradually drew to a close as the last points of coordination were settled. There was no celebration in the conclusion, only agreement that carried the weight of inevitability rather than relief.
King Highmoor gave a final nod across the table. "From this point onward, any change in movement, timing, or intelligence will be communicated immediately."
The King of Blackmare responded with a firm nod. "Agreed. No delays in information."
The Empress added calmly, "Silence is as dangerous as the enemy. We do not afford it."
That ended it. The princess and the four guards were called to enter. So were commander Alexander and Captain Varran.
Then the Blackmare king rose first.
