Stick War: Inamorta and beyond

Chapter 52: Internal Conflicts

14th April, 11.30am  

Elizabeth's POV

Days passed since the hellish fight with Yoake and many things happened. Kim and Grace are officially together, Ace acknowledges Mark's strength after the duel yesterday while I was asleep. Everyone seems to be getting stronger... Everyone but me. At this point, I may as well be the weakest link of the Griffins. I do not want that to happen. 

Today was the day that Emperor Alexander is going to formally thank us and will declare the Spearton as a military ally with the Order Empire. The group and I are currently outside of the throne room. 

"Well, after this we can finally head home." Mark said as he stretched his arms out. 

"Yeah, after such a turn of events, we are finally about to complete our original task." Ace replied.

"Come on guys, get into formation. It's about to start." Kim stated. 

All of us stood in front of the massive doors of the throne room in an arrow formation. Soon the doors slowly open and the lights of the throne room illuminated the hallways. Along the room stood various ministers and military commanders, all smiling at us. A red carpet was laid towards Emperor Alexander, who was sitting on the throne with two royal Spearton guards on both sides, one of the guards was Colonel Winfield, and the other was Captain Oliver. Alexander wore the royal Spearton Emperor's cloak which is purple and white in color and of course the Emperor's crown rests on his head. We then marched into the room until we where a few meters away from Alexander and knelt in front of him, showing our respects. 

"Rise brave soldiers of the Order Empire." Alexander's voice boomed throughout the room. 

We stood up and saluted. 

"Soldiers of the Order Empire, I thank you on behalf of the Spearton race for your help during the attack a few days ago launched by the wicked rebels that betrayed us. Now, what can I do to repay you for your help?" Alexander asked.

"We the soldiers of the Order Empire are honored to receive such gift from the Emperor but unfortunately, we would have to reject the offer. I apologize for my rudeness." Kim replied. "Instead, we would like to have the Spearton to be a Military ally to the Order Empire to help us fight the rebels and the Magikill.

Emperor Alexander stops for a while and thought about it. Mumbling soon filled the throne room. Ministers and Military officials begin to discuss about the offer. 

"I find that it is quite reasonable, after all you did defeat our champion, Colonel Winfield in a duel." Alexander said. 

In the corner of my eye, I could see Winfield smirking at the remark. 

"Objection my Emperor!" A voice shouted from across the room. 

All eyes soon turned to the man that shouted. 

"What is it? Minister Johan?" Alexander asked.

"Sorry for my rudeness my Emperor, but I cannot accept the fact that the Spearton has to ally up with these barbarians that murdered my son!" The man shouted. 

"Minister Johan, I am sure you are upset that your son, General Johan was killed in action but we do not have proof that it was the Order Empire that killed him. After all, they did save Orilon City from the rebel's attack. If they were truly the ones that killed General Johan and his squad then why would they come all the way here to clear up the misunderstanding and save the city?" Captain Oliver stated. 

"You are a royal guard, you should just shut your mouth. You have no right to talk right now." Minister Johan spat. 

"You are the one who should shut your mouth Johan. Your voice is ruining the atmosphere of the room." Colonel Winfield said. 

An uproar soon filled the throne room. Ministers and Military advisers soon foromed into two groups, a group who supports the alliance and the other group that doesn't. How did things end up this way?

"So noisy, I demand silence!" Alexander boomed and the room fell silent. 

"If I may speak Emperor." Kim asked.

"Go ahead." Alexander replied. 

"Minister Johan, on behalf of the Order Empire, I, Kim Ackerman, swore that the Order Empire was not involved in the murder of your son, General Johan." Kim said while raising his right hand. 

"Shut it you barbarian. I will never acknowledge the Order Empire or you." Johan spat. 

That line made Ace snap. "Shut it you old fart! Do not underestimate the Order Empire!" 

"YOU BASTARD! HOW DARE YOU, AN UNCIVILIZED BARBARIAN STAND UP TOWARDS ME?! NIGHT GUARDS, EXECUTE HIM AND HIS GROUP!" Johan screamed while his face turned as red as a tomato in anger. 

Then five Speartons busted into the throne room and pointed their spears at us. But something was different about these Speartons. Instead of wearing their average red armor, they wore jet black armor, even their cloaks and helmets were black in color. 

Ace and Mark drew their swords. Oliver and Winfield rushed towards the black Speatons and pointed their spears at them. 

"MINISTER JOHAN, YOU ARE DISMISSED! HOW DARE YOU TREAT OUR SAVIORS LIKE THIS?!" Emperor Alexander's voice rocked the room. 

Minister Johan then stormed out of the throne room along with other people that support him. His night guards also left with him. Oliver and Winfield escorted them out.

Alexander sighed and place a hand on his head. "I am terribly sorry for what just happened."

"It's fine Emperor." Kim stated.

"Alright back to the subject. I, Emperor Alexander, will announce the Alliance between the Order Empire and the Spearton." Alexander declared.

After that chaotic event, the group and I left for our rooms to pack up our belongings and prepared to leave for the Order Empire.

"Jeez, that guy sure is a dick." Mark stated.

"If I ever see that guy again, I will cut off his limbs." Ace growled.

"Hey, calm down." Grace sighed.

"Aright, everyone pack up. We will be leaving soon." Kim ordered.

We all nodded and separated to our own rooms.

Out of POV

In Minister Johan's office.

Third person POV

"Those barbarians dared to oppose me?! One of the great ministers of the Spearton? I will not have of it! And Emperor Alexander, how dare him to dismiss me like that! That old man must have gone senile!" Johan shouted and trashed his office.

"Looks like you would like my help." A voice said behind Johan.

Johan turned around fast and saw a man wearing a mask and a red cloak.

"Who are you?! And how did you get past my night guards?" Johan exclaimed.

"Night guards? Oh you mean these?" The man said as a magic circle appeared in front of him.

Two bodies then appeared from the magic circle. The bodies where wearing the night guards' uniforms.

"Wh-What? Who are you?" Johan stammered.

"I am Kotex, the Son of Hades, Brother of Lucifer and the Villain Of Darkness. And I'm here to make a deal with you." Kotex smirked under his smile.