An impending invasion as well? "It seems the making of a great bard's song," he mused. "I suppose this Empire will not be persuaded to aid in the battle against this mysterious Calamity?" That was more rhetorical than a question to his patient guide. If the creature truly threatened the whole world, it would seem in their best interest to band together, but people were not often logical when it came to seizing power.

Well, at least that gave Ramza an idea of what was expected of him. "Have any measures been employed to protect our borders? The army is small yet, but it should not be too difficult to set up a patrolling schedule." As wary as Ramza was of this absent queen and her crystals, he slipped quiet easily into the role of strategist. An invasion was an issue much more black and white than this 'Warrior of Light' plot, and it would not sit well with him to sit back and let the city be taken.