When Jasper heard this, panic welled up inside as he protested. ''But Father, they are Tier Four monsters at the lowest and can easily kill him. These things have butchered strong warriors and groups of knights.''
Everyone started laughing as Alaric revealed with a knowing smirk. ''Don't doubt the boy that much, he saved Commander Everett during the western breach. Word travels extremely fast on the Kingsway, my son.''
He observed his father, typically a stoic and proud man, let out a warm chuckle as a radiant smile spread across his face. ''That fiery son of mine has made this old man proud. But your commanders are right. Send for your brother, the Empress and the Headmistress have reached an agreement for him to help the empire in these troubled times.''
Days slipped by, and Jasper still hadn't summoned Raegar, despite mounting pressure from his commanders and soldiers who had heard all the rumors. Alaric was absent, drawn away by a Stormrune Kingdom incursion in the east.
