The council members were quite shocked at an esteemed member being so wounded in such short time. The council leader, Malko, asked Elizar, "What happened? I thought you were going to attend to some business."

"I was. I tried to take out that illegitimate swine of his Excellency. Even though some great beast intervened, I managed to chase off him and his partner off, but I collected enough information and a desire for vengeance. Would you mind my going out to finish the job, once and for all?"

Malko and several other council members sighed. "It's just like you. Sure go ahead. This benefits us quite well in our plan of overtaking this realm. I'll take of your classes. Go ahead and succeed."

Elizar took a bow. "I will. Honor to His Excellency."

He left the room and walked to the stables. Grabbing a supply pack and a horse and rode off towards the Western Province.