The illegitimate child

  'A spectator, I'm only a spectator,' nameless blurry faces twirled, there were no pauses nor breaks, '-they asked me to sit tight and wait. Juvey, Ezel, some key figures in the world at large. What's Hidros aiming towards?'

  "Imperial King."

  "Yes?" 

  "King Igna would like an audience."

  "So be it.

Same office, different lighting, and less cumbersome paper stack, "-good evening, imperial majesty."

  "King Igna, I'm surprised."

  "Chaos begins from the point of origin," he added, "-as for us, there is much we must discuss," the blinders closed for a relaxing hue, "-as it stands, the empire's no longer an entity."

  "Has it been destroyed?"

  "No, but it will be destroyed. A new alliance was formed hours ago, the Desok Allied Kingdoms. The independent nations seem to shift into an alliance with Alphia and the church. Depending on the Emperor of Alphia's decision – the war might extend into Alphian territory."