Hearing this, people started whispering. Such great news! However…
"I would like to present my notion if your highness give permission.", General Vladimir of north asked for permission.
Everyone's gaze turned towards him. Vladimir Allencourt was the youngest among all the generals. He had just succeeded after his father around five years ago. Unlike his father, Vladimir was considered as one with calm nature. Once a zoology scholar, he showed immense strategical skills in the battle. Considering his ways of maintaining peace in the region like north, everyone had already accepted him as one of the three major generals of Stovaria. The other two include General Haraldus of Knearwood Province and General Heloise of North East.
"Permission granted", King Francis said.
"Your highness, I beg your pardon, but how are we going to stop intervention of Driton Empire?", Vladimir asked.
"As per our intellect, ", He continued, "Abanthus is still on good terms with Driton empire, especially with their second prince who rules the coastal region of Bay of Wellingder. Even if we consider instability in Driton Empire now, we are still against the odd."
Suddenly the silence spread across the hall. If they were to consider Driton Empire as a weak opponent, it would be their grave mistake; even Great Union wouldn't be able to help then.
"That is indeed our concern, General Vladimir.", said Advisor Kamil.
"Moreover, your highness.", He turned to the King and said, "Leaders of Indira too, want to be sure of the safety of their merchants and ships."
"As expected,", said General Haraldus.
King Francis scanned the hall. His gaze fell on Arthur and Logan for the moment and then he said, "We have been thinking about this matter for long. Also, there are many issues regarding recent increase in mine incidents isn't it?", King Francis looked at General Heloise.
General Heloise was a lady in her 50s. She was sitting elegantly on her seat listening to every word the gentlemen were saying. She didn't even move her eyelid even though issues about mine incidents were brought up. It was under her territory that such incidents occurred gravely injuring workers.
'As imperturbable as always', thought Logan.
"There are some", the young man besides General Heloise spoke.
Prince Logan recognized him. 'Her nephew'.
King Francis looked at the young man. Kamil asked, "Did Abanthus take responsibility?"
"We are still trying to maintain the peace in the territory. It will take some time.", The man responded.