Chapter Twenty-Two: Bravery, Love, and Regard

Everyone in the room remained silent, awaiting to hear a reaction from Emperor Plake. The emperor gently tossed the letter onto the table in front of him.

"Well it is a good thing this is no hoax," he said. He called to his scribe. "Cal! Address a message to Emperor Mandingo and include everything we have discussed. There is no need for code or such. I trust this pixie can avoid capture. Be sure to write every detail."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Cal replied.

"Should we begin preparation then, Sire?" asked a general.