"Bad news?" Elina was startled.
She tried to think of every possible scenario but couldn't come up with anything.
After composing herself, she looked toward the door and replied, "Come in, Rafine. The door isn't locked."
Clack!
The door opened, and Rafine rushed in, her face pale.
"What happened?" Elina asked, her expression turning serious.
After taking a moment to calm herself, Rafine answered, "Elina, bad news has come from the capital! Several rebel forces have appeared in the southern region!"
Elina's eyes widened.
"What did you say? Rebel forces?"
Rafine nodded frantically.
"I just received word from my father. Four rebel forces from different towns have appeared at the same time. They've already killed at least five hundred people."
The room fell silent. Elina's expression darkened. She hadn't expected the rebellion to break out so suddenly.
"Do you know why?" she asked.
Rafine shook her head.
