They exchanged another look. I had backed them into a corner. Either they disputed my claim to the throne, or they supported it. If they supported it, they would have to provide to the measure of the agreement. If they disputed it, they would make themselves my enemy, and sandwich themselves between a queen who hated the brethren, and a queen who bore them ill will.
“I am the reigning monarch,” I repeated, looking from one lord to the other. “What is more, my rule has been foreseen by the Seers of Seigradh, I am bearer of Intuin Desparen, gifted to me by Prince Rivyn Nae Ederne, before the Fae Court of Light, I lead an army that currently numbers over three thousand and five hundred, and ride upon a golden dragon. My legitimacy as queen of Uyan Taesil is indisputable, and I would be hesitant if I were a lord of Uyan Taesil to challenge it, as such an unwise lord might find himself to no longer be one.”
“Liera,” Leongrad murmured. “We don’t dispute your legitimacy.”