117 A spy in their mids (1/2)
Even the nobles of Avenio and some of the counselors from Synnada were a bit puzzled by the sudden interruption of Amdir, it made the rest ponder greatly. After all, they were not talking about just a random group of adventurers, even those with the highest grades. No, the very snake that managed to escape the grip of all the human nations and even grow under that threat had finally met an obstacle. Something that even it could not even discern clearly.
”So what if it is a suicide to enter? What if everyone here died just to get past the entrance? Are you willing to let those Dark Gods destroy everything you hold dear to your eyes? Your families? Your nations?” The man with the black artifact was not concerned by their fear. Otherwise, he would have not personally made a move and greet them all. It would be best if he managed to convince them to send their own troops and not use the Black Gauntlet, but that was just false hope.
”We currently have the advantage of knowing exactly where they are. We are in the dark while they are in the open. I guess you don't really know what I am talking about, but I can assure you that it is our domain of expertise. However, we can only overestimate their strength with the lack of knowledge at our disposal. In that regard, I hope that you can all spare as many troops as you can, to besiege them as soon as possible.”
Hearing the call of help from one of the most hated and hunted humans in this world was something none of the guests expected, after entering the building. But if the threat they will face was on par with what their ancestors faced during the Second Calamity, it would require everyone to be vanquished.
”Massalia will answer that call. But, time is of the essence. In four weeks, no less and no more should all the armies arrive in the vicinity of Ronta. We can't let another month for them to heal their wounds and gather their strength.”
The second prince of Massalia, Ferrod, was the first to agree. While others were still pondering, this action made them react in the moment.
”The Empire of the Desert will support you.”
”The Republic of Avenio will too.”
”The Forest Kingdom will battle with you, one more time.”
Seeing this, the giant could finally smile, slightly at ease. Truthfully, he was still unsure if they would believe him, but apparently, the daughter of the Sword Saint was extremely convincing. Looking at her, he could not help but feel that she didn't appear extremely thrilled by the news. More like, scared. Shaking his head, he couldn't catch her face afterward, the woman hiding behind her brother.
”But we have one exigence.” The first prince of the Synnada Empire suddenly raised his voice, while looking at Ferrod. Not really knowing what to expect, they wondered if it was related to the fact that they will bypass the frontiers between the two countries. After that, the nobles from Avenio began to murmur between each other about that detail.
”Concerning who will be in charge of the entire operation, the battle. I think everyone has something to say about that, right?” After that, it suddenly appeared to the crowd that at least four different armies, all commanded by different individuals will have to fight together. With such a complex chain of command, it made sense to have one above them all, but it will be hard to reach a consensus; or at least, that was what many were thinking.
”I suggest we appoint, him, to lead our men, everyone.” When the prince said the word ”him”, he spoke with such disdain, such hate, that it could only describe one person. Someone that was partially responsible for the death of the late Emperor, to the extent of having a decree forbidding everyone to even pronounce his name in the empire.
Chuckling again, Amdir could only increase the ire from those tan humans. ”You mean that old man? You know, he is very old, maybe even dead, do you think the Dark Gods will think that too?” Opening once more a wound that was ten years old, one finally lost his calm and drew his sword, attacking the brother of Muirnë. Of course, he was no match and was quickly disarmed due to his irrational action. But when another one tried to do the same, a loud sound resonated.
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