Inevir was no longer hiding its intentions. Several teams had infiltrated Norvaegard within the same week.
They continued disguising themselves as bandits, mercenaries, and wandering adventurers, but the deception no longer fooled anyone.
Ordinary bandits did not cross dangerous mountain trails in groups numbering more than a hundred. They did not carry standardized rations, military-grade potions, or enough enchanted equipment to supply several squads.
Gregory's group had not been an isolated incident. Two other forces had attacked patrol stations near the eastern border.
Another had attempted to damage a railway bridge before being discovered by its guards. A fourth group had been seen observing one of the fortresses equipped with heavy artillery.
Inevir had done all but declare war outright.
