Chapter 184: Flying High! Part 4

“Not so,” was Kalvich’s reply, after glancing briefly at what his 2IC was doing. “Evan has told his people all about the Locums and they want their justice, so there is no turning back. Evan opened his fat mouth and his peers want him as their mouthpiece. He obviously thinks he has a chance that he can defeat me. He thinks the Queen is my… weakness.” he spat, with eyes blazing. “We need to effectively demonstrate that we do not take insults lightly. The V.E has outlined the strategies, and details will be sent to your departments.”

The atmosphere went down a couple more notches as every civilian official fidgeted in their seats, feeling nervous. War was evident and no vote had been called.

Next up was the fact the traitor, ex–Lord Marone was in prison.

It was unanimously agreed that for his part in kidnapping and shooting the queen, plus attacking the mines Master Balock and killing two guards, he should be executed immediately.