"May the light of Emperor Oscar shines on your Majesty King Griffin!"
In a brightly lit palace a handsome middle-aged man gave a noble salute at the King of Evergreen. Though the attitude shown was full of respect but it still couldn't hide the pride of one of the nobles of the Cecilion Empire.
Naturally it still have been seen through by the King but for the sake of the upcoming war and also a Navy admiral, he still prioritized the safety of his Kingdom instead of his noble ego.
"Admiral Robertson thank you for coming in person, we needed all the help and as the first line of defense, the Kingdom of Evergreen shall cooperate with you fully." Although he needed the Empire's help badly, but as a King, he shouldn't make himself a fool right in front of the eyes of a noble.
"Don't worry with my almost 300 ships full of Langskips, galleys, and modified merchant ships nothing can stop it. When those savages from the south would see my mighty fleet, they might turn back as fast as they arrive! HAHAHA!" The admiral was full of contempt not believing that he would loose.
Once the war is over I might retain the jurisdiction of the waters nearby, including the Evergreen. With all the gold flowing, naturally I would give half to his Emperor, yes half, hehehe.
"I am rest assured for the upcoming war then."
"NATURALLY! Before the war my men need food and rest. I should also request for wine and women, but as the enemy will arrive in two days, I need my men to conserve their energy. So send the food as soon as possible, your place is known for trade so I expect a decent meal!" Admiral Robertson spat out his arrangements like he was ordering to a shopkeeper. Without further delay and no respect he walked out of the palace with a haughty manner.
BAM!!
"IT'S BECAUSE I'M WEAK ISN'T IT!" The King shouted at the now empty space that the admiral was standing earlier. "I know what you're thinking! BUT!" He stopped since he doesn't know what to do. He can only clench his fist hard, as blood started flowing, feeling helpless to the current predicament.
The King of Evergreen was known for his generosity, fairness and equality since the day he was crowned but since his navy's opponent were only pirates, most of the pirates would turn back after they saw the Evergreen flag. So his navy lacks the experience on naval warfare, so the admiral placed them on the rear with the logistics.
If I have given more time! What luck! Do the heavens have given up on us?
Sigh
He exhaled for him to calm his mood. Being emotional won't help solving anything and as a King he needs to be level headed all the time. But he couldn't help just now and he let all his pent up anger out. He also knows that the royal guards and his butler are on the back and observing everything and also-
"Theodore!"
"Yes your highness." An old white haired man, dressed on a butler uniform, came out on the back door.
"You heard everything, prepare their request and fast." The king ordered, back to the face that the butler have seen on all his life.
"Yes as you ordered." But he didn't leave yet. "But the misses-."
"I know but it's not the right time I still need many things to handle." He cut off the butler's next words and stood up.
I still need to check my navy. I'm sorry. The plan has changed, since the admiral wants to fight in waters then the land battle strategy that Scarlet has thought would be scrapped.