Chapter 93 - Leaking Secrets

Queen Sylara stood at the head of a vast, elaborate table in the darkened war room of Valtheon's castle, her fingers following the lines of a map that demarcated the territories of Arcanis and Valtheon. She studied each slope, river, and outpost on the parchment, assessing her alternatives with icy, calculating eyes. Her husband, King Babek, Verron, her trusty war advisor, and a group of witches from her inner council were seated next to her. "Here," Sylara said, gesturing toward a valley close to Arcanis's edge, “We're going to hit here first. Although they have weak fortifications, the Silver Talon Clan is in charge of this territory” “We can overpower them with the witches' magic before they ever understand what is going on” With their eyes sparkling with ambition, the witches whispered in agreement. Verron scowled as he leaned forward, "Do we have any intelligence on their movements?” "We've already sent scouts” Sylara said in a firm voice, “The princes’ soldiers are repor