Octopath Traveler II: Crusaders of Justice

Song of Hope

Disclaimer: Octopath Traveler II was made by Square.

Song of Hope

The knight who Alistair had sent to deliver the message returned to Vella Castle. The king was currently meeting with Commander Cadoc, whose hair was graying due to his age, but the knight commander was as spry and strong as when he was younger.

"Since monster activity is growing more frequent, extra patrols and surveillance have been been set up" The commander stated"Along with escort requests for those of the citizenry who cannot fight."

"Understandable" King Lorian replied"And have we heard anything about Sir Nathan and Lady Priscilla?"

Before the commander could reply, the knight who Alistair sent entered the throne room"Your majesty, Commander, pardon the intrusion, but I've some news that Sir Alistair and Sergeant Gareth asked me to convey."

"Do tell, Destin" Cadoc prompted.

The knight bowed"Sai and Timberain have ceased hostilities, thanks to Lady Priscilla, Sir Alistair and a group of other travelers. But I am afraid there's been some bad news as well: Ku is becoming aggressive once more under the rule of Mugen, the late King Jigo's eldest."

"The apple certainly doesn't fall far from the tree, King Jigo clearly neglected to rein in his son's worst impulses while he could. Not that he would've cared about that during his days of conquest" Cadoc commented, frowning in contemplation"But surely we are far enough from Hineouma that Ku should not be too much of a problem."

"That would depend on if Mugen is satisfied with only the rest of the Hinouema clans, which I suspect is very unlikely" King Lorian stated, troubled by the news of Ku's renewed aggression.

"We could challenge Ku now, for I do not intend to submit to his ambition, the last thing I want is needless bloodshed. But we don't know the full extent of the Crimson Sun's objectives, either, we cannot spread ourselves too thin."

"One of the travelers I mentioned is Prince Hikari, King Jigo's other son" Destin informed them"Sir Alistair believes that he intends to thwart Mugen, so its possible we don't need to concern ourselves too much with the madman."

King Lorian nodded"Commander, send a carrier pigeon to Prince Hikari, I will arrange for some of our finest knights and mages to be at his beck and call if he requires it. Also, we'll want to monitor the mainlands for sign of Crimson Sun activity in the event that Lady Priscilla requires aid."

"I would to honored to assist" Cadoc volunteered.

"I do not have the heart to send you out at your advanced age, my friend" The king said, shaking his head"It pains me just as much to do this, but I shall have my daughter, Sabrina lead the expeditionary force I am sending out."

"The princess has certainly grown more confident, but are you certain?" Cadoc asked.

"She has mastered Sorcery and is a fine archer" The king replied"Destin" he told the messenger"Send for her at once."

The younger knight nodded and hurried to the Royal Mage guild. The guild was located close to the castle and was a small building with a conference table, chairs and a desk. Several mages were studying, among them a young woman with blue hair, green eyes, a purple dress with a white undershirt, navy blue gloves and a flowing white cape was reading up on some paperwork.

The messenger came in"Princess Sabrina, your father, the king summons you."

"I will be there right away" Sabrina stood up and accompanied the messenger back to the castle. Outside the castle, only those in the guild were aware that she's the king's daughter for security reasons. Cadoc, meanwhile had gone to send a carrier pigeon to Hikari.