the tales of this chapter continues...
In the Anuran Restaurant, both Master Hong and Lady Xue sat on the same table, with a candle lit between them. Looking westwards, they knew that Master Ran and the Magi were on the way here, and they were worried as probably the guests would wreak havoc throughout the council.
“Who do you think that will spell the biggest trouble to us?” asked Lady Xue, and Master Hong closed his eyes awaiting an answer to pop up in his mind. Immediately he thought of Lord Jason, the one who always attempted to discredit them from King Ashvin’s eyes.
It seems that Lady Xue had the same thought, and she said that both of them have to prevent this, since they were both in the council. But Master Hong replied, “All the factions, including the Elven Queen and the Dark Lord of the Dragon are here. We can’t humiliate him just like that. The Magi probably will side with him, and we can’t debate on little matters for fear of delay. However, we can try to gangbang him.”
“Great,” replied Lady Xue, “but now both the Archknight and the High Master won’t take the initiative to offend him. Nonetheless, their wrath can’t be incurred, else everything will break loose. In addition, this council is right under their eyes, and they won’t tolerate nonsensical thought. He’ll be seeking trouble if he want to create havoc.”
Master Khai entered the restaurant suddenly, and said to them, “Sorry to interrupt your romantic discussions. However, Master Shang summoned all of us to see him immediately.”
Thus they went, and when they arrived they saw Master Shang sitting in front of them, with eyes closed, and much to their horror, he was full of anger. The moment they arrived he banged the table, so loud that the guards outside were scared.
“I wished to know, who sent the poisoned curry powder to the High King?”
“Wait,” replied Master Khai, “I thought the transport of curry was banned?”
“This is the questioning part! How in the heavens that they can bypass all my lines?”
They were all bewildered, as they were rather blur with the question itself, but Master Kang immediately gave an answer, which relieved his anger. He suggested that it’ll be one of the issues of discussion during the council. Then Master Shang asked,
“The Magi, how long will they take before they arrive?”
“A day and a half perhaps,” answered Master Hong.
The answer was given, and Master Khai spoke, “The Holy Guardian knows that the council won’t be done undisturbed, hence asked us to prepare points to counter-blast those who disturbs. Probably her vigil is far better than all of us.”
He was right. Lady Chie Kuan perceived that the Magi, ever opponents of the Knights, would seek the disrupt the proceedings. To make matters worse, Lord Jordan has arrived hours ago , and his presence worried her. If disunion was to dominate the people, then how on earth can they stage a defense against Avernis?
Nightfall came, and out of Lord Jordan’s request, Lady Yen met him at the Teroston Gardens. She was rather observant and kept vigilant, as she wished to evade the eyes of the Five and any Knights. She succeeded, and got to the rendezvous point.
“My Lady, greetings.”
“Lord Jordan, long time no see. Let us find a place to talk.”
He agreed, as well as requested her to lead him. They then went to tea hut, sat down, and ordered two cups of tea.
“The Archknight will never expect that both of us are here now. Good for him.”
“Can you not mention your Grand Master for a while? Now it’s just you and me.”
the next part will come on the 4th of april...
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
of part 2 of chapter 11
the continuation of the chapter...
Lord Pivinesh looked at the tall, white walls of Koruskan in awe. The heart of the Order of the Knights was not that warlike at all, their architectural designs were great and fair to behold, with the River Korus so wide effectively dividing the city into two.
Master Kang welcomed him, and he greeted him with a bow. He had no grudges against of the Dragon-lords now, as the Knights were desperately in need of allies to combat Avernis. The same was in the mind of Lord Pivinesh, but he also had a strange feeling. What was once adversaries were now allies.
“How fares the Dragon-realm lately?” asked Master Kang.
“Not well at all,” replied Lord Pivinesh, “Apparently the garrison of Nirven is stronger than I thought, but as our supplies begin to deplete, I doubt we could stand any longer.”
“That’s why Master Shang wanted to hold the council now. Time is running out, and I think that the prospect of exercising the powers of the High King shocked him. King Ashvin is in a critical condition, and is unable to come.”
“What?!”
Master Hong came forth, and asked, “Thought that you said don’t tell anyone of it?” Master Kang however answered that straits have altered, they had to know, but it would remain in the dark from Avernis. “No point hiding facts from allies.”
Then they reached the Tower of the Guardian, and while Master Kang entered to report of their arrival, Master Hong stood there, and said, “Your old friend Lady Valerie is here, do you feel any anxiety that clouds your heart?”
“A bit,” replied Lord Pivinesh, “as I’ve once devoted to her, perhaps haven’t died out. However I hope that the Archbishop won’t begrudge me over this matter. True to my hearts I wished that their relations can last forever.”
Surprised was Master Hong, who did not expect such a reply from Lord Pivinesh, whose cunning and trickery had given them lots of trouble during their wars. He remembered the words, awaiting the confirmation of Master Kang.
Meanwhile, Queen Khoo quickly walked out to meet Lord Pivinesh the moment she knew of his arrival. They greeted each other, as acquaintances not met for a long time.
“How fares the realm of Istarugah, my Queen?”
“Peace at least,” answered Queen Khoo, “but your realm is in great peril. So as Ossir, where the High King is now in a catatonic state. Anytime he may die.”
“Heard of this matter. By the way, in the past, I heard that the Archknight is very powerful in swordsmanship. Long have I desired to see him. Where’s he?”
Queen Khoo did not answer directly, but just asked him not to be hasty. Master Shang promised to meet everyone as soon as all are assembled, thus just await for the Magi. He was not at all content with the idea. He resented the prospect of waiting long, but when she offered to take him to meet Lady Valerie, he was instantly over the moon.
Through bridges and buildings they walked, and they found Lady Valerie near a pool. Greetings were exchanged, and they sat down, waiting to narrate their tales.
“Ten years had gone past since we last met near Silvermoon. Within this period of time, there are many happenings which cost many lives. Though deep in Istarugah, where peace reigned, I was thoroughly tormented by sufferings of the world, and the great concern to Master Ran.” Then she continued, on how she resolved to go to Koruskan, the perils she encountered and her ultimate meeting with Master Ran, till now.
“Impressive, unfortunately the mantle of the Dark Lord has scared many out of sight.” said Lord Pivinesh, full of grief. For a decade he waged war against the Knights, and now he suffered under the onslaught of Avernis, he was tired and was desperately need of help.
Queen Khoo again said nothing, but she just commented, “As long as your heart remained true to your mind, there’s nothing considered evil in my eyes. The Knights and you are loyal, only serving different causes. Never let what you are cloud yourself.”
“Thanks, my Queen,” said Lord Pivinesh, “but most likely both the Archknight and the High Master will begrudge me for the long war. You know, they don’t simply trust anyone. Even so, the Knights probably despise me and my comrades.”
“The High Master won’t, believe me,” said Lady Valerie, much to Lord Pivinesh’s delight, “As for the Archknight, the Holy Guardian and the Archpriestess will try to negotiate with him to accept you. He only listens to them at the moment, not even the High Master can persuade him.”
the next part will come on the 28th..
Lord Pivinesh looked at the tall, white walls of Koruskan in awe. The heart of the Order of the Knights was not that warlike at all, their architectural designs were great and fair to behold, with the River Korus so wide effectively dividing the city into two.
Master Kang welcomed him, and he greeted him with a bow. He had no grudges against of the Dragon-lords now, as the Knights were desperately in need of allies to combat Avernis. The same was in the mind of Lord Pivinesh, but he also had a strange feeling. What was once adversaries were now allies.
“How fares the Dragon-realm lately?” asked Master Kang.
“Not well at all,” replied Lord Pivinesh, “Apparently the garrison of Nirven is stronger than I thought, but as our supplies begin to deplete, I doubt we could stand any longer.”
“That’s why Master Shang wanted to hold the council now. Time is running out, and I think that the prospect of exercising the powers of the High King shocked him. King Ashvin is in a critical condition, and is unable to come.”
“What?!”
Master Hong came forth, and asked, “Thought that you said don’t tell anyone of it?” Master Kang however answered that straits have altered, they had to know, but it would remain in the dark from Avernis. “No point hiding facts from allies.”
Then they reached the Tower of the Guardian, and while Master Kang entered to report of their arrival, Master Hong stood there, and said, “Your old friend Lady Valerie is here, do you feel any anxiety that clouds your heart?”
“A bit,” replied Lord Pivinesh, “as I’ve once devoted to her, perhaps haven’t died out. However I hope that the Archbishop won’t begrudge me over this matter. True to my hearts I wished that their relations can last forever.”
Surprised was Master Hong, who did not expect such a reply from Lord Pivinesh, whose cunning and trickery had given them lots of trouble during their wars. He remembered the words, awaiting the confirmation of Master Kang.
Meanwhile, Queen Khoo quickly walked out to meet Lord Pivinesh the moment she knew of his arrival. They greeted each other, as acquaintances not met for a long time.
“How fares the realm of Istarugah, my Queen?”
“Peace at least,” answered Queen Khoo, “but your realm is in great peril. So as Ossir, where the High King is now in a catatonic state. Anytime he may die.”
“Heard of this matter. By the way, in the past, I heard that the Archknight is very powerful in swordsmanship. Long have I desired to see him. Where’s he?”
Queen Khoo did not answer directly, but just asked him not to be hasty. Master Shang promised to meet everyone as soon as all are assembled, thus just await for the Magi. He was not at all content with the idea. He resented the prospect of waiting long, but when she offered to take him to meet Lady Valerie, he was instantly over the moon.
Through bridges and buildings they walked, and they found Lady Valerie near a pool. Greetings were exchanged, and they sat down, waiting to narrate their tales.
“Ten years had gone past since we last met near Silvermoon. Within this period of time, there are many happenings which cost many lives. Though deep in Istarugah, where peace reigned, I was thoroughly tormented by sufferings of the world, and the great concern to Master Ran.” Then she continued, on how she resolved to go to Koruskan, the perils she encountered and her ultimate meeting with Master Ran, till now.
“Impressive, unfortunately the mantle of the Dark Lord has scared many out of sight.” said Lord Pivinesh, full of grief. For a decade he waged war against the Knights, and now he suffered under the onslaught of Avernis, he was tired and was desperately need of help.
Queen Khoo again said nothing, but she just commented, “As long as your heart remained true to your mind, there’s nothing considered evil in my eyes. The Knights and you are loyal, only serving different causes. Never let what you are cloud yourself.”
“Thanks, my Queen,” said Lord Pivinesh, “but most likely both the Archknight and the High Master will begrudge me for the long war. You know, they don’t simply trust anyone. Even so, the Knights probably despise me and my comrades.”
“The High Master won’t, believe me,” said Lady Valerie, much to Lord Pivinesh’s delight, “As for the Archknight, the Holy Guardian and the Archpriestess will try to negotiate with him to accept you. He only listens to them at the moment, not even the High Master can persuade him.”
the next part will come on the 28th..
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