"There is no wine for the son of our traitor. Let him state his business and get the hell out of my palace." King Edric vents as his guards escort the newly crowned son of King Adriel and his entourage into the grand parlour of his palace. "What if he seeks an alliance? Wouldn't that be greatly beneficial to all of us?" Tolis questions. "Didn't you learn something from the alliance you had with his father? I am surprised you're not interested in cutting off that brat's head to send a message to the treacherous people of Lodz." Edric answers, taking a seat at the head of the long table. "We were surprised when you welcomed King Adriel back here after the humiliating trick he played on you the very first time you signed a treaty with him. It will seem foolish to vent your anger agains

