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— So be it, I will visit them after the merchant. In that case, my lord Carvalett, our western and southern borders are in your hands, as well as diplomacy in case of my absence. A man of your mindset and energy will, in this field, grasp things a thousand times more advantageously than I could ever conceive. Through joint efforts, we must earn Florentzan's trust and uncover the motives of the current Sordgard.
- As the night yields to the morning, so the hopeless bard submits to the words of the Moon Shadow.
— My lord Ober, the safety of our academies and the northern horizon rests on you. Your knowledge of every settlement, quarter, and alley will help expose and anticipate the potential threat of espionage and sabotage. It is important for me to avoid panic and secure the support of all residents of the region, regardless of their station. Such things will make no difference to our enemies.
- Ow! - Ober pounded his fists Alcira's against each other. - I'd gladly dish out leaden cuffs to those scoundrels, so they'd know not to mess with us if their life is dear.
— My lady Marina, your assistance in the center and the north will also be indispensable. The common folk are more inclined to morale when they can see the confidence of their rulers in supporting the common cause. Besides that, I want to ask you to take care of Her Benevolence. The gods know, we are currently lacking her inspiring wisdom... I will also assign my personal people to her guard.
My lady responded with a modest, understanding nod.
— My lady Zenia, I entrust you with the formation of defensive squads and the distribution of those resources that our weapons factories can produce. I do not know how short the path of neutrality will be, but dragging Olivus into the fabric of the coming slaughter without preparation is an option devoid of any sense.
- I would not want to drag ordinary people into all that is happening, but the recent incident clearly demonstrates the inevitability of the conflict... However, regarding morale, I have doubts.
Glancing around the non-round table, Alcira nods approvingly:
— Does anyone have any other additions? I... I believe this hidden thought has visited every valiant knight present here... I too yearn more than anything to punish the agents of chaos. However, without direct evidence and tangible military support, the crimes of our enemies must for now remain unpunished. But karma, if it exists, has long since marked their entire vile kingdom of filth with a black mark. Let us not tarnish the trust of our Magnanimous Lady.
- The thirst for righteous vengeance must be set aside. - Carvalett replied. - We lack the tools for swift retribution, and we would only expose ourselves to new danger by neglecting the internal for the sake of the external.
- That don't sit right with me. - Ober snorted. - If they wiped their feet on us once, they'll do it again.
do the neighbors already know what happened here?
Who knows...