***Vegencia, Amaranth's main port city to the south***
The Imperial debacle at Dawson Valley caused the Emperor's personal ship, the Golden Leviathan, to be diverted from its original destination to the port town of Vegencia instead, to the south of Amaranth. With him was a fleet of ships with ten legions—all fully equipped, and several exotic beasts known as the 'Leviathan', and they all set foot in Amaranth, ready for war.
The emperor himself was dressed in his magnificent golden armor and purple cape when he went down from his ship to inspect his men. He was escorted by his Imperial guards, and his crown heir, the Imperial Prince.
"My dear Jean!" a familiar voice called out to him. The emperor froze from his spot because he knew the owner of that deceptively sweet voice.
"Your Holiness!" the Imperial Prince and their guards gave respects to the Saint of the Flame, Seirna, who welcomed them in the docks.
The emperor also tried to bow, but Seirna stopped him.
"Your legions are as impressive as ever." she quipped, "I heard you got a lot of elvish recruits this time, huh?"
"Well, it's true, Your Holiness." the emperor replied, "Elves are superb with their eyesight and with magic, so we always have them serve as scouts or magicians."
"Indeed." Seirna gave a sigh, "I wish these northern barbarians would give up their prejudice for the other races: the Beastmen, elves, and dwarves. It's only in your alliances that would stand up to the power of the demon race...or you'll risk a repeat of the last Human-Demon war."
"It can't be helped, Your Holiness. These parts of Chersea are rife with discrimination, and humans here are not exempt from it. However, unlike these people, in the empire, we have laws and customs that treat our slaves with respect. The other races have the same opportunities as our human citizens.
"Of course. Lord Gaius founded your empire after all."
"That's why we are invading these barbarians—we aim to spread civility and Lord Gaius' teachings."
"And, speaking of civility, about Dawson Valley..."
"Yes, Your Holiness. I aim to relieve the general, Umberto Benicci, in command."
"That won't be necessary." Seirna was quick to counter him, "I wanted him to remain in his position."
"But Your Holiness, I just lost two legions." the emperor pleaded, "Those were 10,000 men with their own families and children. Should I allow myself to lose more?"
"We all have our reasons, Jean." Seirna explained, "The sacrifices of those soldiers you lost were not in vain, especially they're doing Lord Gaius' will. I wanted someone who will fight the Human Saint, not someone who would be afraid to even touch her hair. Besides, I already put someone capable in command together with Prince Umberto."
"But Your Holiness..."
"My dear Imperial Jean..." the Saint of the Flame caressed his face, "I believe you're forgetting who's in charge here. What do you think would happen if you invade without my support?"
"M-My..." the emperor took a deep sigh, "My legions would be decimated by Lady Madelaine's powers to afflict sickness."
"And what do you think would happen to your empire if I won't protect it?"
"It'll succumb to Lady Madelaine's schemes to blockade me."
"So, what will you do now?"
"M-My apologies, Your Holiness..."
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