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"Trust me Claude. I can do this."

You decide to accept the invitation as is. Once your aide is mounted, you depart towards the battle lines of Satoriassi army. Two riders soon detach and ride toward you. You can see the black dolphin of Satorias on the chest of the first rider.

The four of you meet on the meadow almost exactly between the lines of the two armies.

"May Father grant you strength this day, King Lycwl! I'm Lino, Crown Prince of Satorias, and the one that shall either strike a truce with you or deal you a defeat in fair combat. First of all, a toast to our mutual bravery!" Lino's aide procures a waterskin and two wooden goblets from within his robe.

You find the wine's taste equally sour and sweet.

"For peace to be made, there first need to be terms." You inquire, and Lino laughs.

"Indeed! You will find the terms familiar to you; my father, King of Satorias, demands that Albarra will be released as independent fief. Kingdom of Satorias, and Kingdom of Maestrimar will be then gifted a tribute from the coffers of Kingdom of Kastoria for next four years. If you agree to this, then no blood shall be spilled today."

A) "That's a lot of tribute money you speak about. How about we settle on lesser amounts?"
B) "I prefer friendships over mindless bloodshed. I accept your terms, may there be peace between our nations!"
C) "You must understand that Albarra is rightful Kastorian province - I'm willing to explain it to you in earnest."
D) "If these terms is all you bring, then you better return to your soldiers and prepare for combat!"

Ethan let out a huff.

"Great."

"Now not only I have care for a country I do not care about, I also need to get married? What's worse?" Ethan snapped his fingers.

"Wait wait wait... he dies, I ascend to the throne. Any reason why I couldn't simply abdicate and return to the sea?"

Albrecht nodded, and the group moved deeper into the city.

Here, in the center, the buildings were intact. The blaze must've been localized. In all other directions there was no sign of damage, just the northwestern quarter must've suffered.

People went about their business, and peddlers peddled their wares. Albrecht stopped by a sign that was showing a goat rearing over a beer mug.

"I guess here?" The knight mused, before dismounting. Immediately, he reached towards Princess Sophia.

She kept sitting in the saddle.

"Hrmm..."

You ride to face the enemy in battle!

Your approach is of course noticed by the enemy sentries. As the lines are arranged between the two nations, your officers point out a lone rider, carrying the black scarf of truce, riding towards you.

He stops in front of you, raising the scarf.

"Greetings! King Lycwl of Kastoria is invited by Crown Prince Lino to the middle ground for a goblet of wine and a chat between two formidable warriors! He shall be alone except for his aide, and excepts the same of you." Your officers murmur; some believe that the enemy will shamelessly murder you, other whisper that it might be best chance to negotiate peace. Others berate their companions and just want to begin the battle.

A) "I shall come for a chat, bringing my aide with me."
B) "There shall be no chat - only battle!"
C) "I shall come, but with entourage of my orcish guards!"

~~Allies Turn!~~

"Agreed. Lead the way!"


EXP: 182/100

  "And what do you want from my birthma-" Ethan momentarily paled.

  "Wait a moment, WAIT A FUCKING MOMENT! H-How-" He stepped away from Titus.

  "How the fuck YOU know about it! Only Claude and Lysander have ever seen it! How the fuck!?" Ethan stepped away, bumping carelessly against Claude. He turned to his accountant.

  "You're in cahoots with them!" Ethan's voice was supposed to be angry, but it broke somewhere halfway through the sentence.