“Everyone here should know why I have summoned you,” the king said as he stood before the row of knights seated at the table.

“Last night our lands were raided, our villages plundered. As of now it is uncertain whether this enemy is foreign or domestic. At the moment, there is no reason why a foreign kingdom would attack us, except in the name of imperialism.

“Even then, an open attack would be a very risky and most unwise move.

“Therefore, the enemy may very well be the criminals of Tarlea. Either way, I need more information concerning the situation.”