Prince Narthu have not been idle. He has been gathering men while Prince Charlien was away. Many deals were made. Originally he wanted end his brother's life if he succeeded. But someone rumored that the brother was failed miserably. As if Charlien was betrayed from within.

Narthu did have a spy among his brother's force. But didn't expect the spy to be found he thought. He was anxious. What his brother going to do? Should he end him?

Before he could do anything, news arrived. The king is on his way to meet Prince Charlien. If he attempt to execute his brother in plain sight, the king might be forced to punish him. Narthu could only anticipate the interaction of the two. Narthu decided to do something different.

Instead of meeting them, he is going to leave to meet some group away from the kingdom. The kingdom doesn't have the resources to take the villages, Narthu thought. As he left Kalore Eliss, his mind ponders. With several attendants and guards going with him.

Meanwhile, Prince Charlien's ship just arrived. The survivors doesn't speak to him. Depression sets in the Prince's mind. He failed. Not once, twice. He doesn't expect the king to come to him.

The expression is all the king needed. The king approach Prince Charlien. He places his hand on his son's shoulder, "The path of victory is paved in blood. But next time son, send some scouts first. My spy told me about the reckless attempt." And then he removes his hand.

Charlien looks at him funny. Spy? What spy? And then the spy makes his appearance. He shakes his head towards the prince. Now anger takes hold of Prince Charlien. How dare he judge the prince in that manner.