Rhemic Empire (2)

When the time came, One-Eye and Halmaldir set out to visit Thiar. Jale went with them. There, they settled into comfortable chairs and began discussing the upcoming task. "I have a new assignment for you," the prince began. "I want you to meet with a person who represents the faction known as 'Legacy of the Empire.' For quite obvious reasons, I cannot move freely around the city, so I entrust this matter to you." "Ah, I already mentioned this, but I will repeat it: you should have gone straight to Lightia, instead of sending letters to the Duke. Matters of such importance must be resolved in person. Besides, you would be safer there." "No. It took a great deal of effort for me to travel from Nihon to Akkerwald, and I am not going to do that for every issue. Besides, if something important happens in the Empire, its Emperor must be in the capital." "Well, if that is your final decision... I will explain the essence of this matter to the gentlemen." Seeing the prince's approving nod, Jale continued. "His Excellency wishes to forge an alliance with Duke Talassius Semis-Deim of Lightia and Duke Faith Gillingstone of Brightwind, that is, with the 'Legacy of the Empire' faction. All that remains is to hear their answer, and in case of successful negotiations, to agree on methods of interaction in the future. The essence of the task: our representatives, that is, you, must meet with a person named Telas Forengard in a private room of the 'Akeso' restaurant and listen to what he has to say. Although I would like to invite him here, I want to avoid additional risks of exposing this base. The budget for the assignment: 75,000 Rumis. You can take one more person with you, but no more: too many participants may attract unwanted attention. In addition, Lyria and Rudbeks cannot go with you, as they are wanted."