Chapter 2: Alnus Hill

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Third POV:

Imperial Senate

Imperial Senate

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A large gathering of men in Roman style senate is underway. Every representative of The Empire is present to debate on the gate situation. A single man Marquis Casel in the center petitions The Emperor Molto.

Casel: My Lord, the Gate situation is an utter catastrophe! I am sorry to report that over 60% of The Imperial Army is now gone. How do you propose we respond to this situation?

The Senators in the gathering all clamor in great uncertainty

Casel: How do you intend to lead the nation in face of such a crisis, Your Majesty?!

Molto: Steady Marquis Casel, no doubt things seem untenable at the moment. *Puts hand over eyes* And yes it would appear the military advantage we has completely evaporated. But I believe what actually troubles you is whether our subordinate nations could combine their remaining strength and bring rebellion to the steps to the capital. *Removes from eyes and smiles* That is the truth threat is it not?

Casel: What?

Motlo: Every time we find our in a precarious situation, the Emperor, the Senate, and the people of the Empire unite, an thus manage to grow even stronger from it, my dear Marquis.You cannot win every battle in war. Therefore, I will not hold anyone accountable for what happened in this fight. I'm sure that neither the Marquis nor the Senate wish to engage in debates, rather than trying to keep the Capital from surrounded by enemy forces.

The Senators all smile and clamor in agreement

Casel: *under his breathe* He's conveniently forgotten that he's the one who started this.

A man named Godasen with walking stick and bandage around his head makes his way to the center.

Goadasen: What is your plan Your Majesty? Two days was all it took for their army to cause such incredible losses. They've seized control of the Gate and are now establishing a foothold on our land. We tried to take the Gate once they arrived and it was a complete disaster. We couldn't even get close to them! I have never seen such sorcery! It's as if they cast fire itself!

A bald man in armor named Podawan rises up from the gathering speaks up and everyone turns to him.

Podawan: We must fight! Our vassals must give us what we demand! Rebuild our army using their soldiers!

Senator 1: That would only make things worse Senator!

Senator 2: And only repeat Godasen's mistake!

The Senate begins arguing and debating until the Emperor raises his hand and the chamber falls silent.

Molto: Waiting for matters to worsen is not the answer. Therefore we must stand and fight. Send messengers as far and wide as their horses will take them. Tell them we need their assistance in repelling the invading forces, and we need them right now. *Rises from his Throne* Make it so! Have Godu, Rio, Gwaban, and all of the Allied Kingdoms rally to us! It's time to re-take Alnus Hill!

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