55 Chapter 55- Council Meeting (2/2)

Dubs turned towards Drocai. ”There is a special reason why I have called you here, Drocai.”

Drocai nervously responded. ”What is it, Lord Dubs?”

”I wish for you to become a scout. The lands surrounding this area need to be charted, and if there are any other hints of civilization nearby we need to know immidiately.”

Drocai nodded, understanding. ”I will fulfill this task, my Lord!”

”However”, Dubs warned. ”This is not a trivial task. Reginald, report to the council here what you told me earlier.”

Reginald began speaking. ”I noticed that there was an unidentified scout sneaking around the area near the dwarven outpost. It seems out presence on the surface hasnt gone unnoticed, and in a worst case scenario the surfacers guild may take action against us. This is very concerning, especially because we are uninformed about their current strength.”

The council was filled with worry and whispers, however it was Drocai who spoke up bravely to calm the council.

”So what shall we do about this, Lord Dubs?”

Dubs responded. ”If the surfacers make contact with us, the best thing to do would be to negotiate, in order to survive. However, I am repulsed at this notion. Negotiation with those people would mean accepting their ways of doing things, which I have no intention of doing. I will train myself and out forces to be able to contend with the surfacers, no matter how strong they are.”

The council felt at ease with these words. They were confident in the strength of their ruler.

”That is all for tonight. You may return to your posts.”, Dubs stated.

All of a sudden, from the entrance to the manor, a knocking sound was heard.