Four days after the new hires got their domestic help, the first reports from the military approaching Lympsbury came in.
The mages had opened a portal during breakfast, and sent a runner through to give their official reports in person, instead of simply opening a small one to pass through a letter to Dave at the Manor gates.
"Your Grace, we have a report for you," the Knight announced as he entered the main hall, where Dominic was waiting for him.
"Perfect timing. What has the order found?"
The Knight took a deep breath, and brought out a prepared report, along with what looked like a prepared speech.
He was clearly nervous, but he had made preparations to ensure that he didn't forget anything that should be in the day's report, even though Dominic or one of the hired staff was about to go through the portal with him to meet with the Nobles and collect their reports in detail.
