35 Chapter 35 (1/2)

The high council of the Grand Lunar Empire, the meeting where the Emperor takes in the opinions of each and every council man and council woman.

Currently there was a very heated discussion going on about the Satellian Empire.

”Your highness, they may take it as an act of aggression!” Shouted one council man as Alexis shook his head.

”Be that as it may, the Satellians don't have the power to go against us... their Empire is nothing but a shell of itself!” Another one retorted.

”That is if you take into consideration of only their military! Currently they is an unknown force in the country!” Council woman Helga spoke up, frustration laced in her voice.

”Lady Helga is correct, we need a reason as to why we are sending our soldiers into their territory...” Alexis sighed and looked around, taking note of all the men and women that frowned at his words...

”...Why don't we call them 'Terrorists' that are a threat to our national security?” One old male voice resounded within the hall.

”That is a great idea! But we don't need to send our own soldiers... fund the Satellian military to remove the rebel force that violated the conditions of the Treaty of Enleitz!” A council woman said, she wore big round spectacles and had greying blue hair.

They then urged Alexis to consider their method...

”I'll think about it...” He mumbled and concluded the meeting that left the council speechless at his words...

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”Marcus, how are the tensions between the Republic and the Kingdom?” Alexis asked his right hand man who was leaning on the wall when he walked through the hallway...

”After we stole the Republic's classified information three years ago, things have gotten worse between the two nations... but recently the tensions are ceasing to continue!” The young man reported.

”I see... is it related to the rebel movement in Satellia that hates us?” Alexis questioned him and crossed his arms while looking at Marcus who nodded.

”Boss, they are getting too unbridled, it's like they have no care of the world and what they are going to start!” Marcus exclaimed in a hushed voice, but it was akin to shouting in a silent hallway.

”You say that like I have not been doing the same thing for the past nine years” Alexis chuckled and pat Marcus's shoulder.

”Take care of yourself...” His voice resounded in Marcus's ears as he bowed and disappeared from the hallway the same way Alexis did.

Alexis then appeared at his palace where he was greeted by Sophia and Florestine who came running at him as if it were a race.

Sophia's and Alexis' relationship has increased tremendously, she was literally his fiancee now...

”Hag, I'm first!” Sophia spoke up and snorted at Florestine who huffed and looked away.

”Welcome back... De... Alexis!” Sophia stuttered and suddenly exclaimed his voice in embarrassment.

”I'm home...” He sighed and gave both a quick peck to the cheek.

”So, what are you two doing?” Alexis asked them curiously as he sat down on a chair and looked outside, it was raining...

”I was cleaning the palace...” Florestine replied with a blissful smile as she hugged her broom which made Alexis smile at her fondly while Sophia looked creeped out.

”And you?” He turned to Sophia who cleared her throat.

”I trained for a while... but it started raining heavily!” She frowned as Alexis shook his head.

”Isn't a soldier supposed to be used to such situations?” He snorted.

”I'm a General!” Sophia retorted with a smug smile as she closed her eyes enjoying the freedom of not obeying orders which made him facepalm.

”By the way Sophia, what do you think about our soldiers going back to the Satellian Empire?” Alexis asked her curiously hoping to hear her perspective of the situation.

”Did they break the conditions of the treaty?” She asked him with narrowed eyes as her eyes glinted in excitement.

”Not directly... there is a rebel force that is currently developing weapons and amassing troops, we have sabotaged a few of their projects but it's not enough...” Alexis sighed tiredly which softened Sophia's face as she went behind him and massaged his head making him groan in satisfaction...

”Ehem!” Florestine coughed in annoyance and sat on his lap to comfort him.

After staying in that position for a while they decided to go to bed for a little nap.

It was very awkward for the two women at first but they got used to it little by little until they were comfortable enough to relieve themselves by themselves which would be what Alexis would walk into at night occasionally...

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Aurelius was drinking some warm tea served to him by his wife Annalise.

They sat down together and stared off into the dark clouds looming over the Capital in silence, it was comforting as they both knew they had nothing to talk about...

Or did they?

”Alexis has grown into a splendid man...” Annalise spoke up as she gently sipped her tea.

”Yeah... can you believe that it has been twenty two years?” Aurelius asked her with a smile, both were now seemingly older than before, their hair greying...

”No, time passed by so fast... I miss those days, now he seems to be stressing about a lot of things regularly...” Annalise mentioned as Aurelius looked at her.