17 Dear Lord Gerard (1/2)

Land of Ostbarrow.

Lord Gerard was in his study.

While going through the files, which were piled up on the desk, a knock was heard.

”Come in.”, he spoke.

”My greetings to the Lord. ”, Richard, the Duke bowed his head.

”Likewise. Is there something bothering you Richard?”, Gerard asked.

”No Master. I received a parchment from the King of Brookville, Lord Alexander. He wishes to visit Ostbarrow. Here's the letter.”, Richard spoke as he handed the piece of parchment to Lord Gerard.

”I see.. Is there something else to say?”, the Lord asked.

”No master, I'll take my leave. Have a nice day.”, Richard spoke as he bowed and left the study.

The stern expression on the Lord's face was replace by a gentle one.

A gentle smile curved his lips archly.

Opening the letter, he read

Dear Lord Gerard

I am writing you to inform you that I wish to visit Land of Ostbarrow on the fourth day of next month. I wish to discuss the relations between Land of Brookville and Land of Ostbarrow.

Looking forward for the meeting.

Lord Alexander

Brookville

While reading the letter, not even once the smile on his faded away.