The Battle for Leyta

Old Friends

Two months have passed since the last broadcast. In those two months, the financial situation within Lerna Sovereignty improved by 75% and the previous king of the former Kingdom was working as Dromer's right-hand man. There was no aggression from other countries against Lerna Sovereignty while at war with the Kingdom. Relations with every country now bordering Lerna Sovereignty improved until the trade tax was lowered to 15% per thousand items. But, there was a war brewing between the Great Empire and the Oldland Kingdom which is thought to happen in five years.

While Dromer was in his office checking any abnormalities in the finances of Lerna, a guard came in:

"Sir! I'm sorry to disturb you from your work, but two people are asking to speak to you. They claim to be old comrades of yours."

Dromer looked up from the paperwork, looked at the guard, and said:

"Is that so? Then, tell me something. Did they give you their names?"

"Yes, but I don't think they're their real names. One called himself Vert and the other called himself Trey."

Dromer immediately stood up and ordered:

"What are you waiting for then? Let them in and lead them to the throne room!"

"A-As you command, s-sir!"

With that, the guard went away to let Trey and Vert into the palace to meet with Dromer.

In five minutes, Trey and Vert were standing in the throne room looking at Dromer on his throne.

"Everyone must leave the throne room immediately, except for the guests. Our conversation MUST NOT be listened to, or you will be killed."

All the guards inside the throne room gave a quick salute and left.

After making sure the coast was clear, Dromer addressed both of his friends and comrades.

"Trey, Vert! I'm happy to see you're both alright! I hope you've been well."

Trey immediately replied:

"Same here, old friend. I've been doing fine, and, as I can see, you're doing pretty damn well yourself, haha!"

Vert, with scorn in his eyes, said:

"Yeah, yeah... Happy to see you too, buddy... Though, I must ask, why the hell would you work with humans? You know they're weaker than you! You can easily kill every demon in the entire f*****g world!"

Dromer looked at Vert with malice and replied:

"YOU i***t! Don't you dare address me so casually, I am STILL ranked higher than you AND stronger than you! The reason I've been working with humans is to NOT attract any attention from Perfentius, you dumbass! And let me guess, you, imbecilic prick, have been killing demons by yourself left and right, not thinking about the consequences!"

"Oh, shut up, Dromer! We're not in Reftia anymore! YOU are NOT my superior! While you might be stronger than me, I will NOT bow down to you and lower myself to fight with weaklings! I'd rather work with demons and kill those weak shits!"

After hearing those words, Dromer dashed at Vert and elbowed him in the face, dislocating his jaw. Vert fell to the ground and winced in pain.

"You goddamn prick... You DARE to even THINK about defying Verdactius' FINAL ORDER?! Our order is to defend humans, their home-world and their realm!!!"

While still on the ground, Vert said:

"He's a goddamn fool... And YOU are too!!!"

Trey immediately backed up and stood by as he watched Dromer's aura become visible and almost physical. When Vert saw the look in Dromer's eyes, he knew he had messed up.

"S-Sorry, Dromer! I-I don't know what came o-over me!"

Dromer didn't hear his plea for forgiveness. There was only rage in his eyes, nothing else. With one swift motion, Dromer sent Vert flying across the continent and into the next. Vert, having flown at unimaginable speeds, lost consciousness and was lying on top of a mountain in extreme cold and wind.

Trey started laughing hysterically:

"Ha ha ha, I thought you'd kill the poor bastard, but you just sent him on a vacation!"

Dromer, having snapped out of his rage, replied:

"Normally, that would've killed him... Something's very wrong here... Either way, he won't be coming back here any time soon. Now then, Trey. I have an order for you. Pay close attention to Vert's moves... This will not end well."

Trey nodded and then said:

"Right... Anyways, I'll be going back to adventuring now. There's someplace I want to visit. See ya!"

"Alright, my friend. Stay safe!"

With that, Trey left the throne room and in three weeks was out of Lerna Sovereignty.

'This isn't good... If Vert starts working with the demons, there'll be a huge battle between us... I don't think that at that point me and Trey will be enough...'