After listening to the waif talk a little more, Sven gave him a few coins and everyone sat down at a table. Kechara arrived a few minutes later and joined everyone, taking a seat next to Charjer.

"So, what do we do?" asked Raziel.

"What's going on?" Kechara whispered to Charjer.

"I think Rutger's going to invade Ragnar," he replied.

"Oh, so what are we gonna do?" she asked. Charjer shrugged and looked toward Ryoga.

As the others talked about the situation, a commotion was heard emanating from outside.

"Make way!" said the voice from outside. "Make way for the forces of Rutger!"

They entered the first aid station in two lines, five soldiers apiece. The commanding officer took a long look around until his eyes rested upon Ate. He gasped silently and reached into his pouch, producing a scroll.

The soldiers moved over to where the group was sitting and kneeled. Ate and Cueball, who were both sitting at the end, looked at them strangely, then looked at each other and shrugged. They both stood up.

"Uh," said Ate," what's going on?"

"My liege," said the commanding officer. "I am Tioche, Third General of Prince Rutger. I am the commanding officer of the Screeching Harpies, third unit of his royal army."

"Pleasure," said Cueball. Tioche looked at him briefly before returning his attention to Ate.

"I can't believe we have finally found you," Tioche said excitingly. Ate looked confused. "You are the son of Prince Rutger."