375 Court Part 2
“So you are saying no matter what, we will need people on the battlefield?” An official asked.
“That is a given is it not? But that does not mean they will be going on the battlefield alone. I will also be there with them, doing my best to protect my people. I also wish to save as many people as possible, which is why I am working on research that will help protect and even replace them on the battlefield. But before any of this comes into play, my first objective will be to shore up our own borders with proper defenses. Once we have some of our big tech finished, do you think many kingdoms will object to my proposal for an alliance? We all know that every kingdom on our borders has sent in spies, never mind other kingdoms from further away. With just a little silver or even spending a bit of time with some people at a bar in the kingdom, you can get valuable information.
“Because of this, we have to make it well known that we are not so simple. Our borders have been invaded many times but yet we only retaliated recently. So I am hoping that one show of force is enough to make these kingdoms understand we are not war hungry. But we will show force if need be to settle things.
“An alliance with every country on the continent would be good. But we can not allow them to do things such as slavery and be in an alliance with us. I will not allow it, no matter if it is human or demi human. Only when they refuse will we begin moving our forces.” While I had an idea of a united continent, I knew it would be hard to push with so many uncertainties.
“I see no issue.” An old official said as he stroked his long white beard. “Discrimination between the races never made sense to me. Just because they are different, why should treat them as lower beings? What’s the point? I think with the current times, we need to all put our differences aside, and even if we must sacrifice a little for the greater good, push the princess’s ideals. She has never harmed us and has sacrificed more than any of us for this kingdom.”
“I also agree.” Another official spoke up, which began a chain reaction of all the officials.
“Princess, after you take the throne, we will not argue with you on the policies you wish to push forward. I will do things as you say.” The leader of the officials said as they all suddenly knelt down. “We agree to follow you until our deaths.”
I smiled at these old guys who were so loyal to the kingdom. “I do not want your deaths. You all need to live a few more hundred or so years for me.”
“Haha! Princess, you do make us old men feel young again.” The officials all let out a laugh. I turned to see a sulking king sitting on his throne.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“These old bastards never listen to me but here they are, willing to push all your policies without so much as putting up a fight!” The king replied with a snort.
“It’s because I am pretty,” I replied, causing the king to almost fall out of his chair.
“Humph!” The king looked the other way and began sulking again. I couldn’t blame him for being a little angry. I mean, he probably has to fight to push his policies through, but all in all, he has held this kingdom up well. As he is now my Royal Father, I guess I should help him a little bit. I turned to the old man and said: “Please be nicer to my royal Father. He is easily bullied.”
“You! Who is easily bullied!” The king did not seem to like my little jab. Aw well, I had to since it made me smile.
“Princess, do not worry. We will not argue with His Highness about anything. We will follow your orders.” the lead official replied, causing me to laugh.
“Then I will be counting on you then.” With that, this small meeting came to an end. I do have to thank the king for allowing me to be able to speak with these old guys.
With my time in court done, I gave a bow before turning and stepping through a portal I made and returning to my room. “Master.”
“Grace, what is next on my list?” I asked. Without Grace, I think I would not even know what I have to do during the day. I would probably skip out on as much as possible, which would turn me into a lazy person who did nothing but sleep all day and fiddle with magic.
“Sir Thurul is looking for you down in hangar one,” Grace replied. I nodded and stood up. I looked at Grace, who was still busy herself, and smiled. “Grace, thank you for everything you do for me. Without you, I would be a failure.”
“Master, I am just doing my job as your servant. I do not wish for people to look down on my Master since my Master is destined for greatness.” Grace replied. I smiled and walked over to her, and gave her a hug. “Whatever the reason, maybe, thank you.”
Grace’s lips curled up into a soft smile as she hugged my arm. “Just make sure you do not disappoint this servant who works so hard for you.”
“Haha! I won’t. I am off. Grace, take a break every so often. You are always so busy.” I said before disappearing again. When I reappeared, I was in hangar one.
“Lass, you are here! Come take a look at this. We opened the ship!” Thurul said excitedly. I looked over, and indeed they did open the hatch to the ship. I had been wanting to take a look inside myself to check it out since I wondered just what kind of ship it was supposed to be.