Inlander

There Is Still Opportunity And Hope

Still at dinner that night. They all talk to each other, all the stories.

At first, Queen Lyana only heard the story of Schlanger's betrayal, just for a moment. However, after Jim told all of his chronology. Finally, she now knows the story in detail.

Even after hearing the story from Jim. Queen Lyana looks very angry and displeased. But she harboured that feeling.

In the conversation, Eliza asked Jim. She said "then what is your reason for joining this tournament?

Eliza looked curiously at Jim's face.

Then Jim answered. "I don't want to involve Agacia and Ayabelle in my personal affairs, but because I needed to be forced to include them. All I want is to save General Hedorven and Ayabelle's father. But I don't have the strength to fight it myself. If I win this tournament. , I want to ask the queen for help "

Instantly everyone who was there fell silent to hear Jim's reason.

Then Eliza and the others simultaneously turned towards Queen Lyana. As if they wanted to know what the queen's response was.

Queen Lyana also said, "I will be happy to help you". Queen Lyana is very sincere about helping. However, there were still some things that made her feel doubtful. Then in a slightly soft voice, Queen Lyana said "However, I am not sure that I will win if it is only with my strength."

Queen Lyana realized that even if she gathered all the soldiers she had, she would not be able to win against Schlanger and his allies. Especially now that Schlanger got additional strength from the Neiter nation

Jim also said, "thank you queen for wanting to help us, I appreciate it".

"But there is still a chance," said Queen Lyana, as if she was bringing a breath of fresh air.

Eliza also asked, "do you have a solution?" Eliza asked

"Yes, if the queen of East Meridion also wants to help us, maybe our fighting strength can still fight them" replied the queen Lyana.

"East Meridion?" Asked Deryck in shock.

"Well," said Queen Lyana.

Everyone knows that East Meridion and West Meridion have always been very bad. These two kingdoms mutually maintain their respective Ego.

"Therefore, you have to win in this tournament, you represent the East Meridion, right? If you win, It will be your chance to meet the queen of East Meridion," said Queen Lyana.

After hearing the queen's words, Jim and the others got excited.

"When I come back to Hesperia, I will ask the rest of the troops to help you, Jim, because I also have to save my father with my own hands," said Aya. Because she was eager to save his father and come back to see him again.

Then, the faces of the queen, Eliza and Deryck looked sad.

Then Queen Lyana said, "don't you know Aya?". Ask the queen to Aya.

"What is going on ?" Asked Aya who was curious.

Then the queen said, "the kingdom of Hesperia has now been taken over by your uncle, even some soldiers loyal to your father were killed, and some of them fled to the south. To Gatelain". The queen reluctantly explained the story. She was very concerned about Aya's current state.

After hearing Queen Lyana's explanation. Ayabelle became sad. She lowered her head. Aya was so sad to hear that. She couldn't even hold back her tears. She shed tears.

Cia immediately hugged Aya from the side. As her friend, Cia must comfort Aya who is sad.

"Calm down, Aya," said Cia while hugging her. Cia stroked Aya's back who was crying and sad. Cia tries to win over Aya.

"Remember Aya, as long as we can breathe, as long as that is hope there is still". Said Jim, who motivated Aya to stay enthusiastic and move forward.

Aya wiped her tears, she raised her head. She started to stop crying and reassured her heart that there was still something she could do.

After hearing the explanation from Queen Lyana. Now Aya is alone, there is no place for her to take shelter. But she feels happy because she still has friends who are always by her side. She has Cia who always supports her. There is also Jim who always helps her. Now Cia must step in her strength. She must solve this problem with her own hands. She cannot just depend on other people.

That's what Aya instilled in herself.

"But calm down, I heard the news that a few days ago, the captains in Gatelain were having a meeting. They are now on the front lines to fight against Neiter and other allied forces," said Queen Lyana.

"Really? I'm very happy to hear that," said Jim. Because the nation still hasn't fallen. They still stand strong against colonialism.

Jim also can't wait to return to Gatelain to help his people.

"Not only that, the remaining loyal Hesperia forces and rebels from the Prusiudeus Kingdom who were not happy with Schlanger's decision have now switched sides and they all crossed over to Gatelain's side." Said the queen.

"Aren't they potential allies, queen?" Eliza asked the queen.

"Yes, but I also heard the news that soon they will attack Neiter back," said the Queen

"Isn't that very reckless?" Ask.

"That's right, that's very reckless. Even that is an act of recklessness" said Queen Lyana.

Hearing that, Jim was silent, who knows what he should do. He was very worried about Gatelain's situation.

"Queen, shouldn't we have to send a letter to the uncle so that they wait for us who are building our strength. So that they do not do anything reckless" Eliza advised the queen.

However, the queen still had doubts, because it was not certain that East Meridion would want to help her.

Queen also replied, "alright, I'd better send someone to inform that we will arrange a force here".

Eliza smiled at the queen's actions.

"Let me write the letter with my own hands so that Uncle D'Breick will not worry about me". Said Eliza.

The queen also agreed to Eliza's request.

Then the queen said seriously "for now you must convince the queen of East Meridion".

"All right, queen" replied Jim, Aya and Cia simultaneously. They are now motivated again.

Cia, who initially only wanted to win the tournament, now has another goal, which is to help her friends.

Then Eliza said "talking about the tournament, do you guys have a match tomorrow?"

Cia also answered "no, the day after tomorrow we will compete"

Do not feel the day was getting late. The clock near them also rang nine times. This indicates that it was 9 p.m. It didn't feel like they were chatting for very long.

Finally, the queen also intended to end this banquet, she got up from her seat. Then she said. "Alright, it's already evening, it's time to rest. Henceforth, you guys stay here until the tournament is over".

Queen Lyana offers the hanging party to stay at this luxury inn until they win the tournament.

Instantly Jim, Aya, and Cia stood up. Then they saluted and said in unison "Thank you for your kindness, queen".

Then the queen left the dining room with Deryck.

Suddenly Eliza said "Queen, may you allow me to be here any longer?"

"Okay". The queen replied, Queen Lyana also allowed Eliza to chat with the Hanging party even longer.

Finally, Queen Lyana left the room with Deryck.

Jim, Eliza, Aya and Cia Still left in the dining room. Now they chat more casually because the atmosphere is no longer as formal as before.

They also chat about any matter.

In the middle of the trip to the queen's bedroom, Deryck who was escorting her at that time suddenly asked "Queen, excuse my impudence, are you sure you will cooperate with East Meridion?"

Queen Lyana suddenly stopped. She turned to Deryck. She also responded to Deryck's question. "Why do you ask like that?".

"Do not you know for yourself, that the queen of East Meridion will not cooperate with you?". Asked Deryck

Then the queen explained why. She said, "Actually, since Eliza was imprisoned, I had longed to save Eliza and attack the Prusiudeus kingdom, however, because I respect the United of Regia agreement, I was silent at that time, but now, the United of Regia has been destroyed. There are no more agreements to honour. I also really hate Neiter and Schlanger ".

"But what about east Meridion?" Deryck was still asking.

"If indeed to defeat the Neiter and the allies must cooperate with the East Meridion, then I must throw away my ego, this is no longer for the sake of West Meridion, but the sake of this world peace" replied the queen with a distant view.

Then the queen added, "plus when I saw Jim's sharp eyes, I was sure he could make it happen."

Instantly Deryck fell to his knees. While saying "wherever you go, I will always follow you, my queen" said Deryck. He had great respect for Queen Lyana. Because the reason given by Queen Lyana is very noble, she is willing to put her ego aside for the sake of peace.

"Stand up Deryck". Queen Lyana told Deryck to stand up.

Now, queen Lyana is continuing her steps to go to her bedroom. And Deryck escorted the queen behind him.

Finally, the dinner was over.

Everyone went to their beds and rested.