"I did hear that the ports were locked down. As you know were are bolstering our forces to cure the corruption and mistreatment of the demons. We need the supplies that have been traded from far off cities and kingdoms of the north. Please explain why this is the case." The human king August looked carefully at the merfolk opposite him. He had received this news a week prior and had been waiting for this moment to hear the details.
The other rulers had also found this happening. But had heard later than the humans due to their greater distance from the oceans and harbors."We too have trouble with demons. But they are not so tame as land dwelling demons. You can speak with yours and understand them. Those that live in the water are monsters with no desire for sentience. They only desire to consume the oceans and expand their powers. I fear that they are succeeding." Unhappy faces graced everyones' faces while this was said.
