the beginning of chapter 12

now enters the first part for the next chapter...

Chapter XII: Arrival of the Wind

However, before Lady Yen could speak, the door was opened. A stranger of black robes entered the place. Lord Pivinesh immediately recognized her, and quickly stood up and bowed.
The stranger cast down her hood, and all bowed. She was Lady Sheila, or known as the Wind Rider, who was able to use the flow of the winds as her power of movement, combat and defense. Her face, smooth like the flow of high winds, was fair to look upon. Her silk-like hair contained a golden hue, which reflected light of many kinds.
“I heard that a great council is held here, and the Archknight of Koruskan is the one holding it. My lord bring to him great news. He’s the High Lord of the elven realm of Tiranwin, Lord Calvin, who pledged his allegiance to Queen Khoo, High Queen of the Elves of Istarugah.”
Queen Khoo then made her reply, “It was almost two thousand years since we last met in the frontlines. The Tiranwin Kingdom is hidden to all, yet its sights go far and wide, beyond any mortal anticipation. Then Lady Sheila continued, “He mentioned to me the name of the Order, and to here I seek him. Where is the Archknight?”
Quickly Master Shang stood up and answered, “I am, what is the message that Lord Calvin gave me?”
“Such was his message, ‘The Knights of Koruskan served as the defenders of the Light for almost eight centuries, which means since the formation of the Kingdom of Ossir. For long thou hath prevailed, but this time thy enemy is nigh to invincible. Conventional tactics art useless against Avernis, thus if thou permit my presence, I shalt travel to Koruskan, to show thee the lore of combat against demons like Avernis.’ “
“His identity is a mystery, unknown to all,” replied Lord Pivinesh, “thus can you give a better view?”
Lady Sheila was then invited to sit and participate in the discussions. She then said, “Your Honors, Lord Calvin was one of the people who chained Avernis in the deeps of the earth ages past. His kingdom of Tiranwin is hidden north of Istarugah, far for any realm, thus your maps will not chart our lands.”
Finally they knew why there as an elven kingdom without them even aware, but Master Shang immediately sensed something amiss, “Judging from your tone, my lady, I can deduce that this Lord Calvin is someone who has great importance in you. In addition, there’s something in your robes which glowed the moment you mentioned his name. What is it?”
But before she could answer, Lord Pivinesh cast a telekinetic grab and took that item out of her robes. It was a white jade, so white it was as though as it was a beam of light. Lord Pivinesh then called upon Lord Calvin’s name, and all secrets within the jade were revealed.
“I don’t know that this elven-lord has a girlfriend,” said Queen Khoo, “It’s a rare sight to see elves fall in love with each other. I’m sure that both of you had a good time, nonetheless.”
“Oh god, my Queen, we have no high-level relation between us,” answered Lady Sheila.
“I pity her,” said Master Shang, “as she was interrupted before she can even begin. Whether the ruler of Tiranwin Lord Calvin is our Wind Rider’s future spouse, it will be discussed when the council adjourns. Let the views be said.”
After all that long interruptions, Lady Yen stood up and started her speech, “The feud between the five factions of the Kingdom of Ossir surely deals great harm. The balance of power is threatened and the equilibrium of peace is disrupted. To make matters worse, up to recent months the Dragon-lords,” She looked at Lord Pivinesh, who lowered his head, and she continued, “…invaded our lands and thanks to the high grace of the Archknight, as well as the strength of the Knights, was their onslaught stayed. Great was their contribution, yet still some sought to discredit them. Thus to balance the scales, I leave the final judgments of these matters to the High King.”
“As for the recent crisis, Avernis is not an adversary who can be defeated by conventional means, as quoted. I feared that he can’t be handled even with all in one banner. However, the army of Avernis has their strength and weakness of their own, which the Dragon-lords should know. Thus to continue this council, and to let all know of their weakness, let Lord Pivinesh speak.”

it is still long... but comparatively shorter than previous ones... part 2 will come on the next week...