33 A Choice (2/2)
”It wasn't that hard to figure out. Elder Fahim personally introduced her, Empress Samara also hinted at her importance and I would agree that the thinking of the Council of Elders makes sense to want more support.”
”So what will you decide?”
”... Mother, Father, Grandpa Fan and Jalil, will you support whatever decision I make?”
”Yes.” They said in unison and immediately the room became tense!
Certainly, Hittan thought of the option of ruling by force and dominance as he has done before! He has very little patience when external forces are trying to guide his actions. The many dead can attest to this! Will he have to build a kingdom on blood again? Possibly starting from those who oppose his decision in this very room.
Closing his eyes to think about the options and the increasing number of questions that started to plague him. His origins, what is Lady Samara not telling him, what will he learn from Gilead and are his current actions being guided by someone?
Opening his eyes he began to address the room.
”Elders, my team, what are the plans for them?”
”Once they have completed their inheritance they will be sent back to the Academy until they are comfortable enough to take on the role of 6th generation Elders.”
”Elder Fahim has told me of a planned Coronation. If the intention is to push me to the position of King, I want them to be groomed as my future ministers. As for myself, I have my parents and grandparents for guidance.”
”That is a fair decision and they certainly seem more motivated than previous generations.”
”Also, there will no longer be a Council for each individual Clan. But one council for all Clans, my council, and it will also include the Beast Pavilion along with the other Clans.
As for the marriage between Lagina of the Emerald Clan and myself. Again, I am in agreement with the thinking behind it and so I will abide by this request. However, does this mean that the village plans on coming out of hiding as these marriages will cause some commotion?”
”Haha, as long as you have agreed, it will all be fine! The marriages will serve as a protective s.h.i.+eld not just against local strife, but against the Celestials! As it means a united planet is now their enemy and not a few.”
”That suits me just fine. I'm on a bit of a time crunch, I need to head to the Alicorn Empire as I'm sure Elder Fahim as shared with you all. So let's forego the a.s.sembly tomorrow and start the inheritance ceremonies today.”
'G.o.d, I hope Kaia and Kaija don't think I'm some two-timing b.a.s.t.a.r.d because of this!'
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”What's wrong Lagina?”
”I'm not sure mother. I've been having strange dreams about the boy that saved me when I was 4 years old.”
”You mean your first crush? Hehe”
”Stop it, mother!”
”Oh, you don't want to remember? Crying for days after he left you with the guards at the gate?”
”I remember mommy, gees.h.!.+ But what I find strange is this bracelet! It was in my dreams when I received it and now I have it!
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