54 Chapter 54- Dinner (1/2)

”I see...”, Dubs responded to Reginald. ”If the surfacers get involved things could become problematic. We do not know how strong they are, and it would be a fatal error to underestimate them. They have been researching different types of magic for centuries.”

”I agree, my Lord. Should we attempt to make contact to negotiate and establish friendly relations?”, Reginald inquired.

”No, they are an enemy that must be overcome at some point. We will not be an empire to engage in some political farse to appease other countries. Those empires end up favoring the politicians and nobles over the masses”

Reginald looked slightly surprised. ”You are right, Lord Dubs, however without maintaining political relations we will not be able to survive as an empire-”

”Silence. We will simply stay out of their line of fire until we have the cannons to fire back.”

Dubs returned to the manor and found Reagan relaxing at table with a glass of wine, swirling it about in one hand.

Arctus and Sylvester were hard at work in the kitchen, and Dubs began to sip some wine with his lover as well.

The time passed, and the food was placed on the table. A stew with tomato sauce as the base, with chunks of potatoes and hot dogs was the main dish.

There was also a spinach salad with olives, tomatoes, and vinegar as the dressing.

Dubs waited patiently and heard a knock at the door. Opening it, he saw Reginald with the two dwarves, both wearing the goggles.

”Ah! So this is the manor of m'lord!”, Drocar exclaimed.