The Dragon's Consortium 2

64 - First Encounter

"That's an interesting power you have there."

"This is the proof of my ancestry."

"Yeah, yeah. That's great. Now hand it over!"

"This power is meant only for those descended from my people. YOU ARE AN OUTSIDER!"

"My people.... blah blah blah... whatever! I couldn't care less."

"I considered you a friend. I see now that I was but a fool. I will defend the power granted to us by Him!"

"Then I'll just take it from your FILTHY Draconian hands!!!"

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Cain Dragvern - POV;

"Are there really no leads to the attacker's identity?!" I asked the commissioner angrily and slammed my fist on his desk.

"I told you that we found evidence that Crethia is at fault!" the Commissioner shouted.

"Watch your tongue when you address the Grand Duke!" Ella hissed.

"No, it's fine," I ordered Ella as I raised an open palm signalling her to stop. I took a few deep breaths to quell my rage.

"May we see this evidence?" I inquired calmly.

"I am sorry Grand Duke Cain but we have strict orders to conceal the evidence from any Crethian citizen or representative," the Commissioner replied in a similar tone.

"Who gives this order?" Amelia intervened.

"The King of Oakhevia himself," he answered.

We walked out of the Knight's Headquarters of Draedian feeling more than merely a bit disappointed and cautious. It had appeared that the other kingdoms were currently holding Crethia in great suspicion, especially the tyrant King of Oakhevia whom had taken the brunt of the blame for Soterios' actions.

After Soterios had departed, I let slip the fact that the Oakhevian King intended to reestablish the Dragon Slayer Creation programme and since that point Oakhevia had fallen into chaos. Groups of rebels were formed in an attempt to overthrow his rule and the King of Oakhevia now obviously sought revenge against my fugitive brother and I.

We had all gathered at the centre of Draedian's capital, a place known by the name of Drucaea. It had been quite some time since the Tridom Alliance had reclaimed Draedian and great progress had been made in rebuilding the once fallen kingdom. This brought little surprise considering that the majority of the original buildings and structures were preserved and required merely refurbishing.

"What should we do now? The meeting for the Tridom Alliance is in two weeks time," Amelia pointed out.

"In that case, let's play detective and save Crethia from the bad reputation we have been recieving!" A squeaky voice stated proudly. Amelia and I were both caught off guard but Sana was the most surprised as evident by her abrupt shriek.

"What are you doing here?!" Sana squealed at her handbag. A small humanoid figure flew out of the accessory with a broad smile stretched across her face.

"As your personal escort I must always accompany you Princess Sana," Cecil shouted triumphantly.

"I told you it was dangerous out here! Why didn't you listen to me?! Are you stupid?!" Sana exclaimed.

"B-but I just wanted to- I thought....." Cecil trailed off as she evidently became hurt by Sana's remarks.

"Calm down Sana. It's quite alright," I interceded for Amelia, being fully aware that if the heir to the Crethian throne had joined the problem, things would only become far worse.