Jasim: Chapter 3 - Unknown Dangers

The Courtroom Face-Off

Olof enters the shop roughly two hours later...

Olof: The caravan is ready Princess!
Raisa: Alright then, let's move!
Jasim: Let's hope everything goes as per plan...
Raisa: Even if it doesn't, we'll be cautious, don't worry...

Olof drives the caravans into the palace, and they eventually reach within a short time... The caravan is parked slightly away from the palace entrance.

Olof: (whispers) Princess, you can enter the palace! I'll distract King Grignard for a short while...
Raisa: This favour of yours will never be forgotten...

Raisa and Jasim sneaks into the palace. They move towards the courtroom via the secret passage, whose entrance is present beneath the medieval knight's armour present on display near the stairways... After entering the courtroom, they hide behind the throne... In the meantime, Olof converses with the King outside the palace...

Grignard: Olof! My luckiest and most profitable trader! How is the trading situation? Any help is required from my side?
Olof: My trade's all well and good... Caravans and goods are coming in from various parts of the world. Currently, Chinese trading partners are really useful for us, as they provide cheap goods with acceptable quality. If anything, I'd suggest a trade agreement with the Chinese, as it'll be beneficial for our kingdom...
Grignard: Hmm... You have a point! Locally made goods are rising in demand, and there isn't enough supply as well. The prices of many items are shooting up, and we need to fix it as soon as possible. I'll consider your opinion about the trading agreement and discuss about it with my council. Thank you, Olof! For your service towards the kingdom!
Olof: Always welcome, your Majesty!

Just as King Grignard was about to start another discussion, his son enters the palace...

Arkham: I've held EVERY secret passage, yet there is no trace of her... What should we do father?
Grignard: Don't return without finding your sister...
Olof: Your Majesty, if you allow me, I'd also like to leave...
Grignard: Sure, but what's that caravan about?
Olof: Oh yes! I almost forgot, it's my gift for you, your Majesty. This is the least I can do to show my gratitude towards the Kingdom...
Grignard: Soldiers, check the caravan!

After a frantic search, the soldiers return...

Soldier: There is nothing suspicious Your Majesty, only exotic goods and weapons are on board...
Grignard: Am so sorry Olof, after all the incidents, I've just had to make sure if everything was safe. By the way, what are those exotic goods and weapons that my soldiers found out?
Olof: It's alright, your Majesty! I've gifted you spices from India, steel from Türkiye, Lithium from the Americas, rubber from Indonesia, jade from China, AUG A4 assault rifles from Austria, UMP45 submachine guns from Germany, and authentic samurai swords from Japan...
Grignard: Thank you very much Olof! By the way, you said, China produces "cheap goods", but you have gifted me jade from the region... What's the reason?
Olof: On the contrary, jade produced by China is of the highest quality, your Majesty... China are the sole producers of original quality jade.
Grignard: Oh alright, I'll head back to the Palace. Once again, thank you very much for your precious gifts and your opinion on the trade agreement!
Olof: Always welcome, your Majesty!

King Grignard walks toward the courtroom, where Jasim and Raisa are already waiting behind the throne... The King sits on his throne and starts checking and signing official documents. Just as he finishes signing the first document, Raisa appears in front of King Grignard. Jasim knocks out the two gatekeepers and holds the courtroom door...

Grignard: So, my dear daughter, you have finally stepped into Arrendale after 8 years! Tell me... What do you want?
Raisa: I just have one request from you... And that is to sign an alliance with the Destaanis, will you be able to do it?
Grignard: NEVER! And since you've annoyed me enough, you won't be able to escape from here...
Raisa: You will pay heavily for this...
Grignard: (on Walkie Talkie) Raisa and another male fugitive are in Arrendale. Increase the number of soldiers near the gates and tell Arkham to be on the move to search for Raisa!

Raisa opens the trapdoor behind the King's throne. Enraged, King Grignard unsheathes his sword and gets ready to swing it on Raisa, but Jasim runs hurriedly and hits Grignard's neck. The sword falls from his hand, rendering him unconscious...

Raisa: Is he DEAD?!
Jasim: No, he's unconscious, he'll be alright... Hurry, we have to escape!