And now Autor is wondering how much of this is common knowledge, and how much he's supposed to know as a resident scholar. He already knew that Vayne was declared autocrat by the Ministry of Law. The boy knew about the fate of the Judges, too, but Ives' perspective as a fellow lesser Judge is interesting.

From Yugri's expression, though, he's starting to realize that Sherral tells him a hell of a lot.

"Of course," he says, inclining his head. "Do you suspect Rozzarian aggression is imminent now that Lord Vayne has taken Archadia?"