Rise of the Inquisition (Arcs 7-9)

Chapter 176: War for Frostaria

The day after the Royal Flower Ball, the War Council was called for a meeting. In a closely guarded part of King's Palace, members of the War Council met. They were meeting in a room, with white walls and a red-carpeted floor that had two divided circles. The Inner Circle, where the most respected War leaders sat was a circular wooden table with seats made of a dark wood, besides the King's seat which sat on the side of the circle, which was made of solid gold. The Outer Circle, was a group of wooden chairs that nearly circled around the Inner Circle. The Outer Circle were members of the Kingdom from various positions and various Royal houses. While they weren't as respected as the members of the Inner Circle, their expertise made them important. Sitting down next to each other in the Inner Circle, Paladin and Lady Athena were talking to the other members of the Inner Circle around them. Both of them were back to wearing their regular attire.

"So Lord Inquisitor, do you know what this meeting is for?"

Paladin shook his head.

"I don't have a single clue, which is why I'm hoping to find out once the meeting begins."

"Hmmm... this is a bit odd. Typically when the War Council meets, we have an idea of what the meeting is about. On the side note. Grand Wizard, are you going to sit down with the rest of the Outer Circle?"

Alexon shook his head.

"No... why would I?"

The man scratched the back of his head.

"Well... it is per tradition that anyone not members of the Inner Circle, sits down in the Outer Circle."

Alexon placed his left hand on the bottom of his chin. For a few moments, he thought about whether the tradition would be a big deal or not.

"Hmmm... well it is better if I'm closer to the Lord Inquisitor, so the two of us can discuss what the War Council meeting is speaking about."

Moments after Alexon finished speaking. The golden doors to the War Council room tightly shut, the loud noise of the doors shutting being heard by everyone in the War Council room. The War Council room then became quiet, as King Sewell walked into the room and sat in his golden chair. Almost immediately, after he sat down, he noticed Alexon standing up next to Paladin.

"Grand Wizard, I believe it is best if you were to sit down with the Outer Circle, and not stand by the Lord Inquisitor, who is sitting down with the Inner Circle."

Alexon shook his head.

"I've already had a discussion with the Inner Circle member over here, and I have concluded it would be best if I continue to stand next to the Lord Inquisitor. I hope this isn't an issue, King Sewell."

King Sewell groaned as he was annoyed by Alexon, he decides that arguing with the Grand Wizard isn't worth it.

"Who cares about the Grand Wizard! King Sewell, why have you called this War Council meeting? What could possibly have been the reason!"

"Yeah! What the hell could be your reason behind it? You haven't called a damn meeting in years, so why call it now?"

King Sewell sighed before he shook his head.

"I have called the War Council for a meeting today, because I have received some news from overseas. This news however, concerns the Lord Inquisitor's claims on the Legion of Death, which also makes having this meeting even more important."

Paladin crossed his arms and proceeded to squint his eyes.

"What about the Legion of Death?"

King Sewell cleared his throat.