Chapter 69: House Aurellions Current Predicament.
"The great purge."
"When over 70 noble families were extinguished for good."
"But it was not the destruction of these corrupt families that hurt the foundation of the new empire."
"But when the future crown prince put his dream to rule the empire before its citizens and loyal subjects."
"It’s a shame that to prevent civil war, supporting that prince was our only choice."
"For a country built without a basis of honour and loyalty."
"Is destined to fall or be ravaged by corruptions decay."
Amulius Lunaris, Grand Duke of Veritas and Minister of War for Chavaria.
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"My lord, why do you skulk in the shadows? If you want to take part in the discussions we have, you have but to ask."
Leon said with a slight smile, sensing Railius at the tent’s entrance. All the other commanders attending the meeting quickly looked over to see nothing there as the small 10-year-old boy hid behind the tent’s flap. Only Aldorus, the only other master-level fighter, could also sense the tiny breaths from the entrance, revealing his lieges’ presence.
Hearing Leon’s voice, Railius mustered up his courage and stepped awkwardly into the tent, the other commanders bowing towards him in respect as Leon casually brought a stool to the table to allow the small boy to see the map on the table and join them as their liege had a right to know their plans even if at the end of the day it was his regent who made the final decision it did not mean that they did not value his opinion.