At the imperial palace, His Majesty Batang V celebrated the first victory of his newly appointed Commander of the imperial forces Babida, and was pleased with his choice.
"I knew I was making the right decision." He enthusiastically told Empress Serena as they lay on the lunar bed.
The latter liked the woodsman but just for the war-time hero, he was. However, she despised the fact that her husband had chosen someone outside the imperial family to occupy a position she believed was vital to the survival of their throne.
She wondered how come His Majesty Batang V had broken a non-written rule that had been in place for five generations.
She had consulted with the Oracles of the imperial palace to understand her spouse's behavior but they couldn't find any explanation.
They told the Empress that maybe the Emperor had been confused by the divinities who had an unknown plan for the land. Yet, they couldn't bring up any proof to back their assumption.
