Elvira winced slightly at all the talk of spies and such.
"We... have an intelligence network. It's just that Elmdden's way of survival is through the obtaining and selling of information. So their network is much more extensive. As for what will happen to the castle... My advisor will be able to rule in my stead. He and the Royal Guard will remain here, acting as if nothing has happened. I will simply be going on a trip to visit other countries from a diplomatic standpoint. It's about time that I did that anyways, I'm old enough now that I should do so. We cannot let people know of what happened here. At least not people we can't trust. Which, sadly, is most people it seems."As they spoke, others started to return, led by Elivra's advisor.
"Your Majesty! Is your party safe? We figured that either you must have won by now or that you would need support, so I brought these soldiers with me...Elvira's face sagged and she took Minister Hyde to the side and explained quietly to him what had happened. Their voices rose slightly as they argued about her leaving the kingdom, but in the end he bowed to her will. As they returned, he paused and then motioned to a girl in armor who'd been standing nearby.
"Might I suggest that you at least take Sandra with you? She is a fine knight and fought well in the defense of this place. She was injured, but with some healing, she will be able to fight again, I'm sure.""Anyone who is willing to get injured to protect this city is welcome to join me. I would be glad to have you Sandra."Sandra is now in