At the same time Enzo was making his way toward the training ground where the men who had brought him the information were waiting, Vealor was also summoning his men and a few members of his household, including the lower lords who had come to the citadel for the initiation ceremony.
Enzo reached the training ground and immediately saw Lucien already there. His hands covered his mouth as he stood lost in thought, his expression unusually grim.
Arabella, who had been tagging along with the king, understood the gravity of the situation the moment she saw the look on Lucien's face.
Enzo walked closer and saw two men standing before Lucien with their heads bowed.
He looked from Lucien to the two men. "What happened?" he asked.
Both men instantly dropped to their knees.
"Your Majesty, we are sorry we couldn't help while he slaughtered them," they said.
Enzo said nothing. He stood quietly, his face devoid of emotion as he waited for them to continue.
