In this room, at this very table; sitting here with four of the most prominent figures of Kehina… other fellows; of course, that includes me, and a lady in the middle - Lady Anda the Queen Kehina and of Kehina. Of the Carylle Dynasty.
"Gentlemen, words have been reached from the south and the otherside of the wind. Gentlemen, this is a crucial point that we are facing. Acrania and Inglovia are on their way. They have begun to mobilize. Moving." the chieftess speaks in heavy intonation, as everybody is shocked hearing the news.
Unprecedented. For them - Lord Guan, Lord Ameniah, Lord Geoff, and Lord Gervðas. For me? Not too much… I know it is coming but I didn't expect it would be this long enough.
"You are not lying, milady?" Lord Ameniah confronts eye-to-eye with the queen, maintaining his calm composure.
"Yes, I am not. Unfortunately, Lord Ameniah, you have failed to investigate the finest details. Jokes aside, Lord Ameniah, where is my souvenir?" Lady Anda blunts him with a stiff response.
And as the conversation rolls on, Lord Ameniah rises from his seat, in a gentle way. He follows: "... with all due respect, your majesty. I presume you've been mistaken. First of all, we did came not there to enjoy the scenery and for sightseeing. Up next, how could you so calmly ask me for gifts in a time like this? Thirdly, the effort and the energy was put to work in searching for Lord Gervðas. Well, originally, that was not the mission that you've been tasked me for. Therefore, my apologies." with a demure approach. Where the queen tells him to sit at his place, accepting the mishaps happened.
"Inglovia and Acrania? The Caliph and the Pope have joined forces? For what?" Lord Geoff riles with a question.
"By erasing the existence of matrilineal society. I don't know but that might be the main reason." Lord Guan responds to the inquiry of Lord Geoff.
I am in awe as I thought that Lord Guan is an illiterate lackey and not caring to whoever surrounds him at all. He became very keen with his uptake recently, I presume he is making improvements on himself. I might be judgmental but it derives to his first impression. That's all. Affirmative. This war is purely a religious shenanigan. Economically, both of the figures would have nothing to gain. Resource rights? War reparations? Kehina's financial boom has long over and we don't have any precious materials that we could offer planarly and globally. The deposing of the leader, the argument is irrefutable since Lady Anda is a proponent of this doctrine. The answer to it is vague.
"Most of the intel has been sufficient although it's not enough." I murmur.
"What was that, Lord Aisla?" as Lord Gerþas mumbles back to me, probing and approaching me discreetly.
This commotion inside this conclave has been prompting a stir for an hour now. Most of us are restless. For the likes of me, I can't deny the fact that I am as anxious as they are as well. On the bright side, we've managed to rally the pirates and the Odreths despite their grueling history between themselves by the great effort of Lord Ameniah. Geoff's diplomatic skills convinced several of his home folks to join the cause indirectly. No wonder he is our emissary in this nation.
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"... Lady Anda, if I may?" Lord Gervðas insets himself. "Hirililal is standing strong as far as I'm concerned. Not only here, on our home turf - Kehina. But as well, Inglovia's northernmost coast and even, 'Eisschrein.'" as he concludes his report regarding his stance to his religious mission.
"Fascinating, indeed! Good job, Lord Gervðas! I am afraid, unfortunately, your presence here is of necessity. You need rest and counsel me by my side." Lady Anda dictates an assignment to Lord Gervðas in an indefinite time.
"Eisschrein? Wow, you have the balls, you psychotic swindler! By the way, you have done a great job. Lady Wellicia has been established inside the world's religious center." contemplating, as I think in my mind.
I was skeptical of the claims at first but when word soon arrived in this land, I assumed that this deranged goon was responsible for all of these. He was the perpetrator all along. I can tell that I was a little bit pessimistic of myself, therefore, I am playing a pragmatic role as of recently. I apologize truly when I doubted your capabilities. His existence is the proof itself. Severed ear. Disfigured face. Mangled. Sheesh, I can't even imagine how I will survive such grievances inflicted upon me. So nasty.
"Milady? Quexajo is willing to lead our navy with the help of the Arancian pirate. However, it may be uncustomed to put a liason,... let alone a foreigner to a distinguished position. Albeit, our water forces have just been ramped up in view of the fact that this war has dragged us on." as Lord Geoff's turn.
"... we don't have much choice." the queen approves of the suggestion. "For those who agree, lift your hand…" per Lady Anda's orders, whereas we all raise our hand, thus, we skip the voting process.
"Gentlemen, I have something to direct to you. I am carrying a life in my belly." Lady Anda inserts her input, after our concerns have been satisfied.
"... Lady Anda, what are you playing at?" asking a question, the face of Lord Guan displays an incredulous expression.
"Unfortunately, this is what I found out when I was checking up on myself with the royal physician. She told me that I must be pregnant. And lately, I am gaining weight thus I suspected that I am really carrying a child." the queen clears up the ambiguity.
This is truly magnificent! Of course, we are delighted to witness the soon-to-be heir of the throne. Kehina and of the Carylle Family. It might be a son or a daughter. As per tradition, Hirililal custom prefers a female heir to take up the throne. The inner circle, including me, doesn't matter at all who sired the child but as long as the line of 'her majesty' is secured. This conversation was held from the secret chamber a couple of months ago with the exclusive rights to have an access to this room - people involved are: the queen, Lord Guan, Lord Gervðas, Lord Ameniah, Lord Geoff, and me. This room is unique and special by its own right because no air and no voice can escape out of this container. Including magical tools and techniques like eavesdropping tools. Whence, to whom that we are entrusted and confided this talk will stay in this room until the proof is palpable.
"I am hoping you're going to do the same, my fellow lordships." I mumble beneath my breath.