"RESTORING THE BALANCE"
The Empress sat on her throne, deep in thought as Minister Ruefing presented her with the latest reports on the current state of the empire.
"Your Majesty, the situation with House Arden has caused quite a stir among the people," Ruefing said, bowing deeply. "We must act quickly to restore peace and order."
The Empress nodded, a frown creasing her brow. "I know. We cannot allow this kind of unrest to continue. But what can we do?"
Ruefing cleared his throat. "Your Majesty, how about we send out a decree, reminding the people that such actions against any house or family are strictly prohibited, and that those responsible will be punished severely."
The Empress considered this for a moment before nodding. "Yes, that is a good idea. But we must also ensure that the people know that we are taking this matter seriously. We cannot let them think that we condone this kind of violence."
"Of course, Your Majesty," Ruefing replied. "I will draft the decree immediately and have it distributed throughout the empire."
the Empress added a task to Minister Ruefing to send a Royal Order for the Royal Pillars to station on the every corner of the Land to maintain peace and prevent further chaos on the lands
Minister Ruefing nodded in agreement to the Empress' suggestion. "Your Majesty, I understand your concern for the safety and well-being of our people. I shall issue the Royal Order immediately and make sure that the Royal Pillar will be stationed in every corner of the Land."
The Empress nodded, relieved. "Thank you, Minister Ruefing. We must do everything in our power to prevent any further conflicts or chaos from erupting in our Land. The Royal Pillar's presence will serve as a reminder to all that we will not tolerate any act of aggression or violence."
Minister Ruefing bowed deeply. "I shall make sure that the Royal Pillar carries out their duties with utmost diligence, Your Majesty. Rest assured that I will personally oversee this matter."
The Empress smiled gratefully at her trusted advisor. "I have no doubt that you will, Minister Ruefing. Your loyalty and dedication to our Empire are truly commendable."
With that, the Empress dismissed Minister Ruefing, leaving her alone to ponder on the current state of their Empire.
"I must do my very best to give the Second Prince the life he deserves, I must secure in gaining the favor of the court and the people, and snatch the Crown Prince title as soon as possible" The Empress uttered
The Royal Pillars, after receiving the order from the Empress, began to scatter throughout the land and station themselves on every corner. Here are the list of Royal Pillars and their assigned areas:
Sir Gareth "The Shield" - Northern territories
Lady Aria "The Blade" - Eastern territories
Sir Lancelot "The Lance" - Western territories
Lady Sariel "The Bow" - Southern territories
Sir Percival "The Hammer" - Central territories
Each Royal Pillar was assigned to maintain peace and order in their respective territories and to prevent any further chaos that might arise. They were also given the authority to use force if necessary to ensure the safety of the people and the stability of the land.
The Empress and Emperor Zvusteen strolled through the lush gardens of the royal palace, enjoying the serene ambiance amidst the vibrant flowers and the gentle rustling of leaves. As they walked, they engaged in a conversation about politics, discussing the challenges and intricacies of ruling the kingdom.
Empress Alodia, clad in her regal attire, her expression thoughtful and commanding, spoke first. "The recent events have been tumultuous, my dear Zvusteen. The decisions we've had to make, the alliances we've had to form, and the consequences that have followed have been weighty."
Emperor Zvusteen, a wise and seasoned ruler, nodded in agreement. His eyes scanned the garden as he listened attentively to the Empress. "Indeed, my love. The delicate balance of power among the noble houses, the ever-shifting dynamics of the court, and the influence of the Divine Families pose constant challenges to our governance."
Empress Alodia's gaze turned towards the palace, a flicker of concern in her eyes. "Yes, and the people's expectations are high. They look up to us to ensure their welfare, maintain law and order, and uphold justice."
Emperor Zvusteen placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "We shall continue to do our best, my dear. Our vision for a prosperous and peaceful kingdom is unwavering. We must navigate the treacherous waters of politics with wisdom and discernment."
The Empress nodded, her resolve firm. "Indeed, we must. Our people deserve nothing less."
"Your Majesty, the Priestess is asking for an audience!!" A guard said as he bend in front of the Emperor
the Empress look at the Emperor as he waved his goodbye "so you are now pulling the Cathedral on your side now?" the Empress uttered, despite all the sweetness and kindness that this couple do is in accordance to each others interest and for the sake of affection
In the throne room of the Royal Palace, Minister Ruefing bowed respectfully before Empress Alodia, delivering his report on the state of the kingdom.
"Your Majesty, I am pleased to report that the conflict in all regions has ceased, and there are signs of peace and order being restored," Minister Ruefing said, his voice filled with relief. "The Royal Pillars have been successful in maintaining stability and preventing further chaos."
Empress Alodia's expression softened as she listened attentively. "That is excellent news, Minister Ruefing. I am relieved to hear that peace has been restored to our lands."
Minister Ruefing nodded, his eyes filled with pride. "Yes, Your Majesty. The Royal Pillars have been diligently patrolling and maintaining order in every corner of the kingdom, as per your orders."
The Empress smiled, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the Royal Pillars. "Their vigilance and commitment to our kingdom's peace and stability are commendable. Please convey my gratitude to them, Minister Ruefing."
Minister Ruefing bowed again. "Of course, Your Majesty. I will pass on your message to the Royal Pillars."
"any movement from the Crown Prince?" the Empress asked, that make Minister ruefing look up to her
"The Crown Prince has is strict and are so secretive, even I wont be able to read what is on his mind, he works on a very tight security to hide whatever agenda he has to the world, but I was positive that the Crown Prince has something to do with the current massacre on the House Arden!" the Minister said
"without evidence, we can use such to go against him, tsk! continue on looking after the Crown Prince gather anything that will ruin his reputation, our mission is to have the Emperor stripped his title as the crown prince! since assassination will not work now since he is inside the Blue Bird Estate" the Empress said and dismissed the Minister.