Chapter 934 - Chat Before We Begin
Plopping down into one of the other available seats, Fenkar swirled the brandy around inside of her crystalline glass, staring at the reddish gold liquid to gather her thoughts before laying them bare, turning her gaze towards Leonisa as she asked a question.
"What exactly have you been working on, Leonisa? It's unlike you to be so... focused. Especially when we all know what this eting is for."
The Lionkin just smirked as she continued to write down whatever it was that had her attention right now, though she did respond to the Wolfkin even as she worked, showcasing her ability to multitask.
"So of us, Fenkar, actually do have paperwork that needs to be done at reasonable tis. Shipnts are being made, traveling rchants are requesting permits for residency, towns and villages need support..."
Finishing with the current paper, Leonisa looked up at Fenkar and accepted the glass that the Wolfkin had placed before her, sipping on the strong alcohol and switching her gaze over to Renna for a mont as she drank in her curves from afar.
"As for what we are here for... yes, I very much want to start, but there are other things that need to be done first. Chief amongst them being a more... personal, private event. You both are aware of the villages I manage up to the northwest, correct? The region around the Jaded Mountain?"
Both Renna and Fenkar nodded, with the Nymph taking on a more serious expression while Fenkar remained the sa; I was out of the loop, but realistically I had nothing to do with this sort of conversation, right?
"There have been reports of a bandit stronghold getting set up on the side of the mountain itself, perfect for launching raids down into the villages and on those two major roads that lead towards Birchan. Got word of it right after my two lovely wives set out for their own tasks, so..."
Suddenly she turned towards , and I felt a chill snake down my spine as her grin widened, the Lionkin's eyes remaining neutral even though she had such a joyous expression on her face; the words that spilled out of her lips made that chill worsen too...
"I had an idea. Our wonderful Queen has been dragging her feet in regards to the situation of a certain Deerkin, both because there are other, more pressing matters but also because she is testing you and your family. She wants to see how badly you want it, if you need it.
I am, of course, talking about Rhefia, daughter of the storied soldier Camara, and your current wife. The one who has managed to sire a daughter that looks damn near identical to herself, just with hair as white as snow... and otherwise just being a lighter version of her Dama."
Fenkar didn't do anything besides shrug as she glanced at , while Renna let out a sigh and tapped her fingers against the arm of her seat, looking between Leonisa and I as she mulled over what was going on and how to best proceed.
"Now, I am also going to put this forwards first. I don't particularly care for the personal politics of the Royal Family. I serve them, but my imdiate priorities always are going to be our people. This, to , makes what happened with Rhefia... an intriguing case. One that I want to help solve.
You see, because she fled and remained out of public perception for so long, most have forgotten about her. Those that rember her only rember the budding prodigy that everyone was hopeful of. So if she were given a task to complete that was of great importance..."
"She could showcase her loyalty to the Queendom, her talents and skillset, and help the people all in one. Public perception becos even better than before, and the Queen has no choice but to drop the weak charges levied against her for fear of upsetting the populace. Control the people to control the Queen."
Leonisa nodded, her grin now spreading to her eyes as she glanced at Renna and said "That's correct. She was elected all that ti ago because of her ability to please the populace. Everyone has been happy in recent tis, so she continues to reign. Her sisters might have been better for us, but she was better for everyone."
"Eh, Volita could have been a fine Queen, but I'm not complaining."
Both of the Duchesses looked at the Magistrate with a raised brow, before Leonisa chuckled and added "You are old enough to have rembered all of them as Princesses, aren't you?
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