Book 4: Chapter 2
“—We need to talk about the meeting between the Imperial children.”
Rewind back to a meeting room in the palace of Natra lined with only the most important vassals. They were looking at one thing: Crown Prince Wein sitting at the head of the table.
“As I believe you’ve already heard, the children of the Imperial family will be gathering in the city of Mealtars, located in the center of the continent. On paper, our invitation is for another ceremony hosted in the city at the same time to entertain the most influential players in all the land, including Natra.”
Wein didn’t even pause for a second. “Make no mistake. This meeting is incredibly important. It would be the most proper if I were the one to attend. Unfortunately, however, we are in the middle of recovering from war. Which is why I’m bringing it to you. Let me hear your input about whether I should attend.”
Wein took a sweeping look at his vassals, asking each one of them for input.
They started to offer their opinions.
“As you said, Prince Wein, we are in the middle of a transitionary period as a nation. We must tread carefully. Things might take a turn for the worse if you left the kingdom right now, Your Highness.”
“Please. It’s not just the Imperial children who will be in attendance. The greatest minds of each nation will be present, too. If the next emperor is chosen at this meeting, it would reflect badly on us as an allied kingdom if we fail to send a proper representative.”
“How do we know they’ll actually assign someone to the throne? Is it worth neglecting your country for a mere hypothetical?”