"My apologies to Your highness for the delay in arrival as well as for interruption in the royal meeting.", Prince Arthur bowed down before the throne.
King Francis smiled and said, "It is alright. We understand your efforts for arriving here in less than five days."
"Your highness.", Arthur bowed to the queen.
Queen Josephine nodded in acceptance. "You may take your seat.", King said.
"Your Majesty", Prince Arthur turned to his seat and walked towards it. He looked the other side and caught the gaze of Prince Logan at him. He smiled at his younger brother and attended his seat. The meeting resumed.
"As every important member of Imperial family, as well as the family of Stovaria, are here, we would like to begin the core discussion for the meeting.", King Francis started. 'He called the kingdom as one big family', Logan was grasping and analyzing everything his uncle was saying, even his actions. His uncle was his role model even though he never felt brotherly love towards his cousin, Prince Arthur.
"We were discussing this matter for a few months. We have consulted many advisors, elders as well as leaders of ancient tribes.", He swiped his gaze across the hall.
Prince Logan was surprised at the mention of leaders of ancient tribes. 'What is he thinking?', He wondered.
"Advisor Kamil.", King Francis commanded, "How the talks with the Great Union is going on?"
"Your Majesty.", A man in his 40s came forward. Kamil was Associate Chief Advisor of Celsa Castle council. Even though young, he was well with his words and was included in the foreign affairs section of the council. He scanned the hall and said, "The Great Union sent the letter the other day stating they are ready to provide us with the resources we want. They have also stated that if we cooperate with their statement of peace, they will offer us their help for discussion with the country of Indira Dynasty."
Listening to this announcement, people in the hall started discussing. Indira Dynasty was a kingdom at the southeast of Stovaria. Indira Dynasty was well known for their spices and metals. Being surrounded by sea from three sides, Indira's business was mostly carried by sea. It was connected to Stovaria via the Bay of Wellingder. Stovaria, who wanted to make acquittances with Indira Dynasty, was failed to do so from the era of King Ondros, Father of king Francis. The reason was Driton Empire who share the coastal region at the Bay of Wellingder with Stovaria. At the beginning of the rule of King Ondros, Indira Dynasty was on good terms with Stovaria and one of the prominent business partners but during the war in those years, Driton Empire attacked merchants and ships from Indira and Stovaria couldn't help them because all of their sources were at the war. Indira Dynasty couldn't defeat the mighty Driton Empire and decided to retreat by breaking all ties with Stovaria. This affected business at the Stovaria Kingdom a lot, as their prominent supply of spices, as well as one of the primary buyers of their raw materials, were no longer there. Joining hands with Indira Dynasty was indeed the good news to any Stovarian citizen, however, will Indira Leaders would agree to this?
Prince Logan was thinking the same. Driton Empire had an alliance with Abanthus from two generations. The reason they attacked Indira's merchants were the same. Moreover, Indira Dynasty was closer to Driton than to Stovaria. After what happened 10 years ago, will Indira Dynasty approach Stovaria again?
"We are talking with leaders of Indira Dynasty too.", Kamil continued. "They are pleased to build the relation again."