Franz said his goodbyes to Nyx and the others, then left the Lloyd family estate. Almost the moment he was gone, Luna rushed in right after.

Luna was dressed in full combat gear, her expression grave as she spoke, "Honey, we've got a problem. News just came in. The Dark Alliance and the armies of the three Western empires have begun their assault on Holtrien. This ancient conflict is starting all over again.

"Mr. Turman went straight to the front lines. He told me to let you know that the mili