911. The Virtuous Kingdoms
All nine of the representatives were brought into the room to sit before the Amalgam. An unbearably thick air of tension choked them the mont they stepped foot into the room.
Blood drained from their faces, but it soon returned as the Amalgam motioned them to sit.
“Take a seat. You don’t have to be so afraid. Consider ourselves equal here.”
This talk of being equals only further twisted the knife of fear into their hearts. They were expecting to enter a throne room where they’d have to prostrate before the Amalgam or kneel to kiss her ring like a Lord out of respect.
Instead, exactly ten cups made from exotic pottery were laid at the table by Cuboza. Sitting beside it was a tray of the finest confectionary and various golden kettles.
“Is it my eyes that make you so afraid?” Frost asked, asking them to take a seat once more. “Please. Let’s not keep ourselves waiting. Believe , if I wanted to hurt you then I wouldn’t go through the trouble of isolating you.”
Bringing comfort to them was an important step to solidifying their relationship. If she appeared like an unreasonable tyrant, then resentnt may grow. Even if she was a benevolent ruler, her haughtiness and pride may cause problems along the way, however unlikely it was given her strength.
As a result, Frost needed to cent that she was sitting at the sa level as them. If anything, they were overwheld by being in the proximity of what was without question a deity.
I’d rather not lean too hard on that. But I might not be able to help it.
“I’ve heard from my Blessed about how much you’ve taken care of them. Think of my invitation as a way of to thank you.”
Finally, upon hearing this, the blood returned to their faces. Aside from Gerina, Perla and the Sli Queen who were already comfortable in her presence, the others relaxed. Their breathing returned as Frost gave them an assuring smile; a type that said: “Are you feeling better now?”
“I was just caught up in your glory. Thank you for the invitation.” Gerina softly smiled before taking her seat. “I was recomnded to remain in Grandis since we’re still in the middle of the reconstruction project. There have been nuisances along our borders. Without the Blessed, we’d be overrun by Lizardn and Amphibian Beastkin.”
Her eyes road onto Frost’s waist, knowing well that the reason why they were so overwheld was because of the Adorned Tale.
Indeed. Her presence was amplified by 5 tis over what it already was. If her original presence could cause animals to vacate a forest, then an entire nation would imdiately sense her arrival the mont she set foot into their territory.
“That’s why I’m grateful that you were able to make it. My Moons and Blessed have been quite busy there, it would seem. I’m glad they’re doing well.”
The purpose of their conversation was to showcase the benefits of allying with the Nexus. Having access to Blessed and even Moon was a power that could not be overstated. rely having a Moon guaranteed a nation’s security. No one was foolish enough to contest against a Moon.
But this was not why the Kingdoms were here. It was rely a way to entice them, like an insect to irresistibly sweet nectar.
Perla was next to take her seat. “Amalgam. We et again. You’re as much of an enigma as I rember when you were the Black Dove.”
“Ahaha. You haven’t changed much either. I didn’t expect you to be a princess, especially from a nation that deals with Justica Arms.”
“I couldn’t believe that was Beholder Galia beside you. I suppose those tales of the Beholders never showing their faces are untrue. In say that, I did get to et Beholder Carpalis as thanks for helping those people get out of the Derma Layer.”
Her confident, cold deanor llowed into one of reminiscence. A hearty smile appeared on her face. She tried to hide it with a tal fist as if it was unruly of her to show her emotions, but Frost gave her a smile of her own that said: “No one can see you here. I know the real you already.”
“You’re still the sa Amalgam I fought alongside. I’ll gladly lay my sword down for you. Thank you for your invitation. And I apologize for holding us back.”
“It’s fine. Ber must have had a lot to say to you.”
“She was elated to see again. I didn’t recognize her at first. She said she’d get in trouble if she pulled aside, so she offered an invitation to join in the Nexus after this. If that is fine by you, of course.”
“You’re a Blessed. The Nexus is automatically your ho.”
“I appreciate that.”
* * *
The Queen Sli sat themselves down next thanks to Ignis. Following them were the rest of the representatives.
Ignis served as the Queen Sli’s translator. People were skeptical of Ignis’ ability, but that was quickly thwarted just minutes ago when an army of slis stord into the Stage after her like she had replaced their Queen.
“Awa! Hmhm! [>w
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