Chapter 408: In the Hall of the Frost Trolls
The captain of the guard Izgerd, and his frost troll warriors, bowed in front of their king and queen, sitting on their thrones.
“Queen Yala, King Alok, forgive me for the intrusion, but I have brought you Jahn of the Blood Fang and his tribe. They seek an audience with your majesties,” said Izgerd in a formal tone and gestured to the group of goblins standing behind him.
“Welcome to our home, Sylvan friends,” Queen Yala smiled brightly, her sharp fangs giving the smile a terrifying look. “What has brought you to the heart of our mountain?”
King Alok didn’t bother to respond, he looked entirely disinterested in the procession and his deep-set eyes glanced at his collection of artifacts on display throughout the throne room. His giant body was wrapped in a dark blue cloak and unlike the queen, he made no effort to wear his royal garments nor crown.
“Thank you for allowing us into your home, Queen Yala,” Jahn bowed respectfully.
“There were many more of your warriors than usual guarding the mountain’s entrance today,” Aurelia said pointedly as she stared at Izgerd and his guards. “Why is that?”
Yala leaned forward on her throne. “And here I was about to ask you why you were traveling with an orc and a pair of drows. The world is a strange place, is it not? In any case, if you are speaking of the number of our guards then I can only assume you know of our customs, but I don’t recall ever seeing you before. Who are you?”
“I am the emissary sent by the Lunar Elect to deal with the matters regarding the relations between the frost trolls of Grimstone Mountain and the Sylvan folk,” Aurelia said without missing a beat.
Otley looked at her in surprise from beneath the cowl of his cloak. Realizing Aurelia was covering for him, he held his tongue. If the troll monarchs realized he was the Troll Slayer negotiations would certainly break down.