The Thousand Year Dynasty
30. Gets Restu
"I'm sorry, your queen. For the time being we still have to take care of the south, we cannot deal with the Elbrasta nobles" Orland said as he was with Lucia and the former royal noble Elbrasta was having a meeting with the queen. "So we will not give them news about the existence of the noble in this place" he explained.
They were seated nine times inside the central room of Lucia's residence. Clockwise around a long table. There was the queen, Lucia, Orland, Amithy, Cornelius, Madron, Constantine, Dirk, and Caspian.
"We know that this will unsettle those who are worried about the queen, but it will also cause the Roxan and Voryn families to take action. And we're not ready for that. So we ask for understanding from the noble queen" This time Caspian who said add.
"Yes, I understand your problem. I don't mind that" the queen replied with understanding.
"At least until the coronation of princess Lucia is complete" Caspian added.
"I understand. And when will the coronation be done?" The queen answered and then asked.
"A little over two weeks from now, bi" Lucia replied.
"Then let me give you my blessing at your coronation, Lucia. As your guardian, and also as the representative of your uncle and the ancestors of Elbrasta who could not attend" the aunt Lucia then said.
Everyone looked surprised at the middle-aged woman's words. Some people seem nervous and uncomfortable to hear this.
"No need, bi" Lucia immediately replied. "It will make the position of aunty become unfavorable in the eyes of the royal nobility later. Besides, I do not want to declare this kingdom as the ancestral kingdom of Elbrasta" she continued.
"You don't have to worry about me, Luc. But you must still have a guardian and have the royal blessing. At least the representatives of the Elbrasta family. Since you're the family's direct lineage" the aunt still insisted.
Lucia felt that it would be impolite for her to refuse her aunt's request. "Alright if aunt is okay with it" he said later. The one in response to the face was increasingly uncomfortable by the others.
But even so, no one objected and tried to speak up until the meeting was over. Everyone except Lucia was just speechless while maintaining that uncomfortable atmosphere in the room.
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"By the way, where did Alexander and Eden go, Luc? Why haven't they come back until now?" The queen looked a little riled up, asking Lucia who was preparing her teapot in the front yard, moments after they finished meeting.
The two of them were talking about a lot of things after the meeting. While enjoying tea and the sky that began to be colored.
"They were touring the city with Jean and the others. They must be having fun right now. Don't worry, bi. They were safe in this place" Lucia replied as she handed a glass of warm tea to her aunt who looked several times staring at the gate.
"I hope they can go back to having fun and enjoying life as a child" the aunt said sincerely. Receiving a cup of tea from Lucia.
"They're both tough kids. They can definitely get through this kind of problem" Lucia said again after sipping tea with fragrant flowers in her hand.
"True, Alexander was a strong and mature child. And Eden always obeyed what her brother said" the aunt seemed to agree with Lucia's words about her two sons. "Although it went through a difficult thing, but I believe they both remain able to survive" he said again.
"I also thought so, bi" Lucia replied with a smile, as she saw the iron chariot with Jean's entourage and Lucia's two cousins emerging from behind the gate. "Long-life. That's them coming"
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After an earlier meeting at Lucia's residence with the queen, this time Orland and the others held their own meeting at Dirk's residence on the southern side of the Central city.
"really. It seems he did do it deliberately to ensure that this kingdom provided protection" Amithy added.
"Can't be blamed either. Now the existence of him and his two sons is indeed the target of many royal noble families" this time Madron said.
"But poorly, this can be seen by some noble families as a loophole to ask Lucia to act" Orland said. "Because of the position of the queen acting as regent, they could assume that this kingdom was some kind of branch kingdom of the Elbrasta kingdom. And that's definitely not a good thing" he explained.
"Not to mention the Roxan and Voryn families. They certainly will not stay silent to see the emergence of a threat to their position in the kingdom in the future" Caspian added.
"But the princess can reject the assumption by giving an official statement. Or make a statement of not wanting to interfere in other royal matters" Dirk tried to sound optimistic.
"With the intervention of the royal nobles, everything will still be unbecoming. Although Lucia issued a statement of any kind" Amithy sounded pessimistic.
"They will certainly find a way to counter any statements that Lucia makes" Caspian agreed with Amithy's opinion.
"yes too. They will definitely be vying for a place and position in this kingdom. What's with the noble queen in this place" Dirk seemed to begin to understand what Amithy and Caspian meant.
"The wrong one too. Lucia will definitely not let go of her noble queen and her two sons. If he is not sure that their salvation will be maintained" Orland said again with a face as if he had lost and surrendered.
"What else handed over to the power-hungry nobles" Amithy added.
"What's more, there's a chance that Mr. Alexander will become the head of the Elbrasta family. Candidate for the throne" Caspian added. That adds to the gloomy atmosphere in the room.
"It is not finished that we are dealing with the southern nobles, now we also have to deal with the northern nobles. It's very troubling" complained Amithy later.
"But aside from that, what about the preparations for the coronation, Mr Caspian?" Orland asked and changed the subject.
"You mean about security?" Caspian asked to make sure. "Just calm down Mr. Orland, I've arranged everything. We will deploy troops to stand guard in the region, during the coronation procession" he said.
"Before you ask, the government officials from some of the southern districts will come to attend the event. The kingdoms of Joren, Augra, Durahan, and Galasium and the noble knight families of Maxmiliam and Dalmasca have also been invited by us. But they still did not give an answer, will be present or not" Amithy said at length cutting Orland's speech.
"I don't think they're going to attend" said Madron.
"I thought so too" Amithy seemed to approve of Madron's remark.
"As for the northern kingdom, we have sent invitations to the kingdoms of Estrinx and Cilum. And the two kingdoms will send ambassadors to attend" this time Cornelius who said continue.
"Good then. Hopefully the procession can run smoothly" said Orland hope. And everyone just nodded in response to the remark.
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