"Here's the latest report," Albaric read aloud, "the resistance group has breached the Jahim's perimeter. The Queen asks us to send troops at once to arbitrate the dispute,"
"By arbitrate, they mean to get rid of them no doubt!" One of the minister's growled, "Who do they think they are? Ordering the Empire?!!"
"We ought to go in and clear both parties. Install a member of the Empire's court and the matter will be sorted once and for all!" Another rejoined.
The other lord's and court members joined in hearty agreement. Since the changes to court, most new members had come from a military background. Their answer to most issues was usually the quickest and simplest solution available.
