141. Part I: A pair of kings and a prince

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"Valiant Patriarch of the Phoenix, Son of the Burning Sun, Bearer of the Light of Truth, his Royal Highness King Nike."

The esquire announced as the King Nike entered the court's hall. Everyone one present in the great hall, bowed before the king of the Phoenix.

It was only when the king sat on his throne that everyone went back to their upright position.

"Prince of the Knight, Golden Knight of the Highest Order, venerated cousin of his Majesty King Henry, Prince Luca has arrived."

The court's esquire announced next.

Every eyes in the room were looking at Prince Luca's. He was holding his golden helmet with his left hand while his other hand was holding a parchment. As he walked towards the throne, people bowed at him as he passed by.

Once, Prince Luca was within ten feet away from the steps leading to the throne, he stopped and bowed to the king of the Phoenix.

"Your Highness," Prince Luca began to say. "I sincerely apologize for disturbing you at this unholy and turbulent hour." Luca change his position and stood with perfect posture befitting a royalty. "But, I must deliver this message to you from the Council of Regents."

The court's esquire went to the prince of the Aeolian clan. He, then, bowed to Luca and placed his opened palms near each other. Luca, then, placed the stroll of armistice to the esquire's hands.

The esquire, then, climbed the steps towards the throne and showed the king the stroll of armistice's seal.

"Indeed, it is from the council." King Nike said.

The esquire gave the parchment to the king. King Nike broke the seal and quietly read the letter. He continued to read the letter contemplater for quite some time that everyone in the court's hall was getting anxious.

"And, what does your Majesty gain from all of this?" King Nike asked Prince Luca.

"Nothing, my Highness."

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