Kingdom of Kravendor – Capital Selthor…
Gerald:
— Gervan, what news is there from the units in Caelmor?
Gervan (Chief General of Kravendor):
— Since Rasen, the leader of the units sent to Caelmor, has not sent any report, I assumed they were occupied dealing with popular uprisings. For this reason, I sent a small group there to gather information. At the same time, there was no news from Eryndor either, so I concluded that they were also engaged in a civil war. I sent a group there as well.
Gerald:
— A civil war in Eryndor would be a great stupidity. The kingdom's strongest defense is stationed there. You did well to send men for information. As for Ralden, instead of that coward, we need to appoint someone new there. And what about the demons? They still haven't wiped the Chaos Empire completely off the map?
Gervan:
— No, my king. We have no news from our spies there; most likely, they have been neutralized. As for Caelmor, I can somewhat understand Ralden. Even if they are merely an inexperienced rebel force, the one leading them is Leona, who was once the strongest warrior of the Chaos Empire.
Gerald:
— Even if the one leading them were that legendary Death Queen, in the end, being left this helpless against a bunch of miserable and inexperienced people infuriates me. If necessary, level Caelmor to the ground, but destroy those wretches who are testing my patience.
Gervan:
— Understood, my king. As soon as news arrives from Caelmor, I will order Rasen to carry out a massacre there.
Gerald:
— Very good. Continue like this. I want no problems with only two month left before the council of kingdoms.
Gerald:
— I will carry out your orders immediately, my king.
At that moment, the units Gervan had sent to gather information returned. Asking for permission, they entered the throne room. The messengers were clearly in a state of panic.
Gervan (angrily):
— You could have reported the information to me first. There was no need to trouble the king over this.
Gerald:
— Gervan, do not be angry with them. In fact, they arrived at a very good time. Tell us, what is the situation in Eryndor and Caelmor? Why have they failed to report on time?
Messenger (worried):
— Your Majesty, when we arrived there, both Eryndor and Caelmor had already been conquered.
Gerald (shouting in fury):
— What nonsense are you spouting!? What do you mean conquered!? Even the demons couldn't pass through the Chaos Empire that quickly! Most importantly, the conquest of Eryndor! Do you want your head cut off!?
Messenger:
— My king, please forgive me, but what I report is truly the truth! When we arrived, both great cities had already been conquered! And it was not the demons who did it!
Gerald:
— What do you mean conquered!? If not the demons, then who!? Answer immediately!
Messenger:
— The Chaos Empire! We could not enter the cities. There were massive armies inside. But the flag flying was that of the Chaos Empire!
Gerald:
— The Chaos Empire!? Do you realize what you are saying!? They are fighting the demons! Even if I could somewhat understand Caelmor, how was Eryndor conquered!? Did Eldrin betray us as well!? Yes, there can be no other explanation! With the army there, they attacked Caelmor as well!
Messenger:
— My king, that is not the case at all. On the contrary, according to the information we received, Eldrin and his forty-thousand armored warrior army were defeated in battle.
Gerald:
— Gervan, does this fool even realize what he is saying, or is he deliberately trying to provoke my anger!?
Messenger:
— My king, please forgive me!
Gervan:
— Get out immediately before I start cutting heads!
Messenger:
— Yes, General! I am leaving at once!
Gerald:
— Gervan, what was that!? What are they talking about!? Immediately march the army there. Slaughter them all. I do not care in the slightest about the demon armies. Drown the entire Chaos Empire in flames!
Gervan:
— I obey your command, my king. However, if we act this hastily, we will put the entire kingdom in danger. Moreover, we do not know by what kind of force Eryndor was conquered. This is a great risk, my king. Please consider this.
Gerald:
— Then what should we do, Gervan!? Sit here and wait until it is our turn!?
Gervan:
— My king, the majority of our armies have been defeated. Their intention is to lure us toward Eryndor and defeat us around the fortress walls. With our current forces, we can only establish a strong defense. Most importantly, we must learn with what force they conquered Eryndor. Otherwise, nothing will remain of Great Kravendor.
Gerald:
— Great! Do you think there is any greatness left? We have lost the majority and the most vital parts of our lands, Gervan!
Gervan:
— My king, we can turn our losses to our advantage.
Gerald:
— How!?
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