Chapter 53 Neutral zone.

After he finished talking with Tommy.

Daniel contacted the elder and informed him about the return of the exiles.

He wasn't selling them out,it was a personal request from the emperor who wanted to put an end to this mess by personally negotiating with the exiles.

Actually they weren't even exiles anymore because he pardoned them already.

The only place that they could think of to meet without any bloodshed was the Dragon star team planet and the reason for this were the rules that made it a neutral zone where no violence was allowed.

That was their last chance to get this over with and even Tommy couldn't do anything about it,as long as he was in this system he was forced to keep his hands away from the nobles.

The only thing Daniel was worried about was that Tommy might perceive this as a betrayal and if that's the case then he would be in a lot of trouble.

After he informed the elder ,the emperor was next on his list.

-Your majesty, I have been contacted by The captain of Star of Vengeance and he informed me that he will arrive within two weeks.

-Thank you Daniel, I just hope that this time we can convince him to let it all go.

-There is only a small chance for that, your majesty.

Daniel said with sadness in his voice.

-A small chance is better than nothing and I'll take it.

The emperor was determined to make this work.

-Your majesty. Was the culprit who sent the fleet after them captured?

-Unfortunately no, all the people who knew about it died at the hands of your subordinate.

-Then all we have to present to him are words and I doubt that he will be convinced by words alone.your majesty. 

Daniel didn't like this plan but he couldn't just reject a personal favor from the emperor.

-Are you sure that he will not attack the heads of the noble families? 

-Your majesty he is not stupid and he knows the rules, he won't attack unless someone attacks him first.

-Then we will arrive at your planet within a week to wait for him,and I can still prepare for the invasion from your HQ.

-Yes your majesty ,unfortunately my planet lacks the comforts of the palace but we have a first class communication center.

-Then it is settled I will see you in a week.

After those words the screen went black.

-I sure hope that nobody does anything stupid this time.

He said to himself.

The week went by in an instant and everyone was busy with the preparation for the war.

The first to arrive was the emperor but within two hours all the heads of noble families landed.

They were permitted four bodyguards each,except the emperor who always had his royal guards with him.

To everyone's surprise the Henderson family had some more people.

Aside from Arnold there was also Eric,Asea,Eliana,and Arnold's wife Juliana.

-Why have you brought them all?

Daniel asked, a little angry at the unexpected guests.

-Because if we want this to work then those involved have to apologize at the very least.

Arnold said with some determination in his voice.

A few meters away Liliane talked with her sister.

-Why have you come?

Liliane asked her sibling.

-I came to look in the face of a man who is threatening to kill my children.

I want him to say it to my face if he dares.

Hearing that Liliane just shook her head, she always knew that her little sister had a fiery temper and stubborn personality,

-LIsten to me sis, we all want to stop that man from hurting your family and I also don't want my nieces and nephews to die so for once keep that temper of yours in check.

-I will try but I will also not allow my children to be threatened by anyone.

Hearing this Liliane knew that her sister would probably say something stupid.

When the adults went into the conference room to continue their discussion Elli went to Janny.

-How is Helen and can I see her?

She asked.

-And what makes you think that I will allow that?

Jenny was not friendly to the person who was the reason for this whole mess.

-I know that you don't like me but I really want to see Helen for at least one time while I'm here.

-Then you might have the chance to ask her brother for permission soon enough but i don't see him allowing you to go anywhere near her.

Jenny said and left.

Elli knew that if Jenny didn't allow it she could not go see Helen and that made her sad.

What's worse she was sure that Jenny was right about Helen's brother not wanting her anywhere near his sister.

Jenny suddenly turned back.

-And if you think about sneaking in there are six people from our team guarding her at all times and they won't be as nice as me.

She warned the girl.

Elli went back to her siblings sulking.

-What did I tell you?

Asea Henderson who looked like an older version of Elli,spoke to her younger sister.

-You were right but it didn't hurt to try.

-Just get over it Elli, you know already that whatever happens you probably won't see her again.

-Is it that bad to want to apologize and ask for forgiveness?

-It's not bad but you should know already that you two live in different worlds and even if you can ask her for forgiveness what do you think she will say after what was done to her and her brother?

-What Asea is trying to say is that you're just hurting yourself Elli ,if this girl is anything like her brother then she will not forgive you and you will be lucky if she stops at just hating you for the rest of her life.

Erik butted into the conversation.

Elli was saddened even more by his words.

-You don't have to be such a jerk, Erik.

Asea scolded him.

-All I said is the truth and I see no reason to lie to her about it.

That's the world we live in and we can't change that.

Also I'm sick and tired of everyone being scared of one ship and some guy who might be slightly better in combat.

He said with anger in his voice.

-Unfortunately for us he already proved that he can take us on and win, all together he destroyed almost a hundred ships and that's not something just anybody can do.

Asea said with a serious tone.

-As for the one ship, they built it in less than a year using an old shipyard ,having less than a hundred people and using the materials they gathered from the ship wrecks.

In my books that alone deserves respect.

She wasn't stupid like her brother who only thought that being a noble entitled him to do what he wanted and treating everyone like they are beneath him.

She knew that the danger was real and underestimating the enemy was a one way ticket to the afterlife.