Chapter 23. 2
We have to find a way to even out the powers of the kingdoms Vincent. This cannot go on any longer."
"I agree with Maximus, there's too much imbalance of power between the seven kingdom." Emperor Achilles said in a serious threatening tone.
Vincent pinches the bridge of his nose pretty hard to ease his frustration.
"Aargh! Come on, don't put me on a tight position here!" Vincent yelled accross the room full of Emperors.
"Tight position?! She has crystal powers Vincent! Crystals! Thats absurb! I've never heard such powerul powers like that!" Emperor Ace said in anger as he slammed his fist on the round table.
"A normal magus can only acquire elements as a power, Water, earth, fire and wind excluding its subcomponents but nontheless it all falls in natural elements. It has been like that for hundreds of years, now a new kind of power emerges that we know nothing about of course we will feel threaten about it." Emperor Sinc stated.
"Unlike the Grand Duke's powers we have known it for hundreds of generation, we are aware of its existance, unlike his child's powers who knows where it come from!" Emperor Sinc added.
"This is just rediculous. How could a child even possess such powers." Emperor kinks said in disbelief.
"These Viostas just have this way of surprising you." Emperor Finion chimed in.
"We cant blame a child for being born with great amount of powers, its not her fault." Vincent said defending Leonna to the other emperors.
"She has the appearance of a true Viosta but not the power." Emperor Achilles stated.
"I get what you all are saying but as a father myself I don't think I can be on the same page." Vincent said firmly, Vincent knew that Leon wouldn't let anyone put a leash on Leonna, all hell would break lose if someone even thought of such action.
But at the same time he also understand what the other emperor's are worried about, the Viosta dukedom is truly powerful, truth be told Leon have enough military power and power itself to conquer a kingdom and that's what the other emperors are worried about. Now Leonna was inserted in a picture having such rare power is truly terrifying.
Frustrated Vincent could do nothing but let out a deep long sigh. "Isn't there any other way to settle this? Without inserting a child to the picture?"
"Emperor Vincent, you out of all people should know what we are feeling right now as a leader of our own country. If you won't do something about the Grand Duke Viosta's house power then I'm afraid I could only take that as a declaration of war." Everyone in the room gasp in shock at Emperor Sinc's statement.
"Emperor Sinc! You can't be serious!" Vincent yelled in didbelief, but Sinc just looked at him with a firm expression as if he already made up his mind.
"I'm not the type to joke around Emperor Vincent." Sinc said in a monotone voice, a long pause of silence covered the entire room, the air around the room became heavy and suffocating. They're not just talking about powers but war!
Vincent was confident that if they have to go to war with the kingdom of Tanzanite they would win as long as Leon would be on his side. But Vincent also knew that if a war ever does happen it would be six kingdoms against one.
Vincent clenches his fist in anger, everyone in the room is waiting for his response, will he accept this declaration of war? Each passing moment everyone was getting anxious.
"I'm truly sorry Vincent but if you still refuse on decreasing your kingdom's power, my kingdom would cut all ties from the Ruby Stone." Emperor Kink chimed in adding more fuel to the fire. Vincent looked at the other emperors and one look and he already knew who's side their on.
Vincent took a deep breathe before answering them, [Leon you better win this war!]
"I--" Vincent was about to say something when a knock on the door caught everyone's attention. John the Emperor's aid came in.
"John, Were busy." Vincent said to his aid looking at him as if saying that the atmosphere was not good. John immediately bowed in respect to the Seven Great Emperors. "This servant greets the seven great emperors."
"Please forgive me for my intrusion your highness, but Grand Duke Leon requires your immediate presence." John said.
"Speak of the devil." Emperor Achilles mumbled in the air.
Vincent frowned in confusion [Leon? Why would he come here.]
"Bring him here. We too would like to talk to him." Emperor Maximus said which surprised Vincent. John was a little apprehensive with Maximus's ordered so he looked at Vincent for confirmation.
Vincent massages his temple due to stress and just nodded in response. "Go. Bring him here."
"Yes your highness." John said as he left the room.
The room was dead silent, no one dared to talk. The tension of declaration of war was still heavy in the atmosphere. Not even ten minutes passed and another knock came to the door.
Everyone flinched. They all knew who's going to enter the room. The door slowly opened revealing a man with a strong aura and presence, he walked to the room with so much power and confidence that it made the people inside the room feel inferior.
"Tsk." Maximus click his tongue in irritation.
"Greetings to the Seven Great Emperors." Leon said with a serious face as he bowed in respect to the people infront of him.
"Rise, Leon." Vincent said as he did. As soon as Leon raise his head, he immediately looked at Emperor Maximus which surprised maximus.
"Grand Duke Leon, you have an impecable timing. Please take a seat." Emperor Finion said, but Leon just stood where he is.
"It would be an honor to seat beside the seven great emperor but unfortunately I have an urgent thing to do and--" Everyone was surprised at Leon's statement.
"What is so urgent that you can't even seat with the Seven Emperor?" Achilles said cutting Leon off.
"I need Emperor Maximus to give me permission to enter his kingdom." Leon said in a firm and stern voice.
Everyone's jaw just drop in shock and disbelief, specially Maximus.
"WHAT!?" Vincent yelled as he stood up from his chair. Leon's face remained emotionless as everyone stared at him with surprised and shock expression.
Maximus was the first one to snapped out of his shock state, as he smirk at Leon. "Well well well, The great Leon Viosta is asking me a favor oh how the table have turned." Maximus said teasing Leon.
"Leon, what's this about? Talk to me first before deciding anything." Vincent said worriedly, [does he want to leave my empire and go the maximus's empire?!] Vincent thought.
"I'm afraid that I have no time to talk your highness." Leon answered.
"Atleast tell us what's happening Grand Duke, give us some context." Sinc said also slightly concerned at Leon's decision.
"My daughter is in danger, her body temperature is still not stable and something is…..happening to her skin." Leon tried to explain as little as possible.
Maximus frowned in confusion. "What does my kingdom has to do with your daughter?" Maximus asked.
"I was told that a man name Riri could possibly have the answer I was looking for."
Maximus halted in Leon's statement. "Riri? The black magic user?!"
"Yes."
"It is true that he is my kingdom's property but he is scheduled to be executed next week under the crime of practicing black magic." Maximus stated.
"Then don't hang him." Leon said plainly which irritated Maximus.
"Easier said than done, that idiot almost killed half of my northern citizens with his crazy experiments!" Maximus yelled.
"I need him to check Leonna's condition." Leon said, Maximus sigh in defeat as he cross his big arms on his chest.
"What can I get from you if I do you a favor?" Maximus asked, everyone in the room was silently listening to the exchange of Leon and Maximus.
Leon took a few seconds before answering, he knew this was coming and he was ready for it. What ever it may be…for Leonna.
"Anything as long as it doesn't involve my daughter." Leon said seriously.
"What if I tell you I want your powers to be sealed?" Maximus said firmly, him and Leon is looking at each other's eyes neither one want to lose.
"Wai-t let's talk about this first--" Vincent tried to butt in but Leon already made up his mind.
"Deal." Leon answered firmly.
"Leon!" Vincent shouted.
Maximus laugh loudly as he clap his hand, "Good! Good! Alright Mr.Viosta, We will go to my kingdom immediately."
Leon nodded, Vincent was watching this knowing there's nothing he could do he just aggreed to whatever Leon and Maximus talked about.
[I'm glad that it doesn't have to end in a war but I'm not happy about sealing Leon's powers.] Vincent thought.
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[End Of Chapter]
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