The Million Duvat Endeavor *OPEN*

Entry 4

By: RedReality

She never understood why she hated them.

Why she hated her.

She couldn't understand what was so hard to understand. They were all the same.

Apparently not.

Raliyel watched as she left the room with her lapdog, not turning to look back.

"I'm content with the pickings of the Rhenans," Said Liretta, as they walked, "Are you?"

"Satisfied, yes. I mean, I'm always in second place, anyways. Nobody beats the Queen."

"What I'm not satisfied with, Liretta," She continued, "Is that Raliyel Novisty is still running

amok. She should be dead."

"It's complicated, you know that, Chief Selaeyah."

"I still want her dead. That Rhenan causes too much trouble."

***

The assembly meeting was held as it ordinarily would be. All the assembly members sat in

their seats, discussing - or debating - topics and issues.

"I think I should hold the public Science convention," Announced Selaeyah, "After all, I am

the Chief of the Scientist clan."

"No, you have to continue work on planning Tara's wedding. You're my right hand girl."

Denied the Queen.

Selaeyah grumbled, "But, who will host the convention? It's an annual legacy! I must hold it!"

"No problem," Smiled her highness, "Raliyel can do it."

The girl seemed taken back, but answered, "Uh, yeah. I guess so. I mean, I've seen

Selaeyah do it enough times, I know how it works and what to do."

"Perfect! I knew I could count on you, Raliyel," Saralee cheered, "Now, you all best be off.

Start preparing!"

Selaeyah was not pleased. How could Saralee even think about letting a Rhenan run one of

the most important conventions in the empire!?

It was about time this Rhenan got what she deserved...

***

Raliyel was nervous, she wasn't sure what she was supposed to be like. Being Rhenan, she

knew wasn't exactly liked by the crowd. She just hoped that the crowd was decent enough to

respect her.

Who was she kidding? These were Lessaenites.

She stood at the stage, behind the curtains.

"Relax," Said Saralee, "You'll be fine. If not, they'll have me to deal with."

That was only slightly reassuring.

Her highness was only here for the opening ceremony. Then, Raliyel would have to give a

speech about the latest aurascreen models, and the new Science facilities at the IAYN. After

that, she would have to talk about the attractions at the convention. She'd even have to

introduce some guests. She wasn't sure if she'd keep to that order, but it didn't really matter.

How did Selaeyah manage!?