A formidable opponent

Edola struggles to keep up with my fast gait. Cerebrius and Varkish talked in front of me as we walked back to the main room.

Edola tugged on my silk cloak. I turned back. She was sweating and breathing out. I rolled my eyes. Edola was someone that I didn't exactly hate but felt annoyed from. The scorpion clan is blessed with good looks but many state that is also something that aids in their venomous background. They are known to seduce enemies before poisoning them. Edola was no different.

I stifled a chuckle. It was quite satisfying watching her struggle.

"Cherura, please slow down."

I nodded and matched by gait to hers. She was an ally now after all. I slapped my forehead as I thought of how I was going to approach the Peacock Clan leader. The peacock clan was on the other side of the Animaliari Kingdom. It housed the center of the Kingdom. Business, trade, and diversity flourished in the Peacock clan. They value beauty in everything they do.

The Peacock clan is known for its pristine architecture, and colorful gardens. The people themselves are raised on the principle of appearances and the importance of self care. I stretched imagining the massage that I can get there. The Peacock clan's city is a place to relax and enjoy the sights. I can finally get a break after all of the hell that I have gone through.

Edola looked over at me.

"Cherura don't forget your promise."

I nodded and clicked my tongue in annoyance. Not only do I have to make the Peacock clan an ally I have to act as a matchmaker between Edola and the current leader Maxine. I shivered. He was quite the pervert if I say so myself. The last time we met ended with two of his teeth missing and my bloodied knuckles.

"Edola, as allies I hope that you can fulfill your role properly as well."

Edola waved her hand indifferently and answered.

"Of course. Of course. I will let my advisor know."

The Scorpion clan has connections to the Narwhal clan. This clan is formidable in their sea transportation system. Their trade center is known to be the underworld responsible for trading information. If you wanted to know something about someone that is the best place to be. The empress of the Narwhal clan is known to be fluent in all languages of the Animaliari Kingdom and is quite the warrior. I have always wanted to meet her in person as a colleague. I might just get the chance. We need this clan on our side so we can gain information on my brother's current moves.

He is not an idiot. He must've already set up some alliances as well. I have technically waged war against him anyways.

Once we reached the throne room Varkish sat on his throne as the rest of us sat in our chairs next to him. Cerebrius looked over at me and smiled. I looked away. He vexes me so much. One second he's affectionate and the next he is menacing. Nothing ever comes good with being in close proximities with him. Edola was handed the alliance contract as she read over it. Despite wearing a simple cloth dress she still shined with the pride and dignity of being a noble. Beautiful people stay the same no matter what they wear.

"Hand me a pen."

Edola's subordinate with a scorpion patch on his cloak did as she told. Edola didn't hesitate to prick her finger with one of her needles and let a drop of blood fall on the contract. Now four stains covered the paper. She then signed her name and handed the contract to Varkish.

Edola sat back and looked over at me.

"It seems like Cherura had thought of this alliance. Would you please explain to me why you want to unify the Animaliari kingdom?"

I looked at Edola and smiled. She was a good ally. She got straight to the point.

"I'm sure that you've heard from your sources of the recent events occurring in the fox clan."

Edola nodded and looked at me with pity. Ugh. I hated receiving others' pity.

"After those events I have decided to unify all of the clans in the Animaliari Kingdom in hopes of taking down my brother and strengthening the empire. I believe that lately there have been rumors of another civil war sprouting in the Animaliari Kingdom. And I don't think that any clan wants the same events of 10 years ago to happen once more."

Edola nodded and looked at me.

"So for your own personal revenge you want to unify all of the clans? Doesn't that seem childish for someone like you Cherura?"

I sighed.

"Edola you are right, It does. But frankly for the past two years I have seen terrible things on the battlefield. The independence of the clans has caused not only poverty to increase but discrimination between the clans to rise as well. Fights and scuffles between clans have increased lately. With unification I understand that not all of the problems will be solved but at least the kingdom will be taking the right steps to ensuring peace."

Cerebrius and Varkish nodded as I spoke. Edola looked at me with understanding yet doubt still marred her features.

"Technically Cherura, I don't care about your purpose as I have something to gain with this alliance. But if you are going to jeopardize the current order of the Kingdom for your selfish needs I will act on my own accord. Do I make myself clear?"

I nodded. I'm glad that Edola was not just a pretty face and helpless girl in love. Her inquisitive questions have also solidified my reasons and given me the confidence to keep going with my plan.

"Your grace!"

We all turned to look at the servant who had entered the room. Varkish answered.

"Speak."

The servant inhaled and exhaled as he calmed down.

"The leader of the fox clan is here to see you."

My senses numbed as a familiar voice filled my ears.

"I haven't seen you in so long my sweet sister. How are you doing?"

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