Chapter 17 To Go To War

Derek "What has happened?" I asked as soon as we sat in the carriage. "Your majesty, some rouges have been found in our territories. They've attacked some villages in the north." "What? How did that happen? We had strong men stationed at the borders, right?" I demanded. "Yes, your majesty, we did," he replied, seemingly angry too. "I do not know how they've managed to cross and that is why we must act fast. If they attack us from the south and conquer, we'll be rendered weak." Rendered weak? No way! This is my kingdom and it will never be rendered weak. "What do you propose?" Maximus took out a map immediately. He sat on the floor of the carriage while I watched what he was doing. I only asked for his opinion. I wonder why he has a map. "The best thing to do now is to deploy more soldiers to the north to subdue the enemy while we send reinforcements to the south, in case they target our other weak point. Then we'll send our able wolves to hold the east and west to prevent an