Amara knew a different approach was needed. Brute logic and empty promises wouldn't sway the western emperor. She needed to understand the root of his grievances, the historical events that fueled his suspicion.
Through careful inquiries and late-night discussions with scholars in the western court, Amara began to piece together the puzzle. She discovered an ancient conflict, a territorial dispute settled through a fragile treaty generations ago. The details were murky, shrouded in the fog of time, but Amara sensed a potential injustice.
Armed with this newfound knowledge, Amara requested another audience with the emperor. This time, she spoke not of Korva's strength, but of a shared past, of potential misunderstandings, and the possibility of uncovering the truth.
The emperor, intrigued by Amara's shift in tactics, agreed to hear her out. Amara presented the historical discrepancies, the conflicting narratives that had festered for generations. She proposed a joint investigation, a collaboration between Korvan and western scholars to unearth the truth.
A flicker of surprise crossed the emperor's face. No one had ever dared question the established narrative before. Amara's boldness, coupled with the weight of potential historical injustice, swayed him. He agreed to the investigation.
**The epic continues...**
In the next chapter, you can explore the challenges and discoveries of the joint investigation. Here are some ideas:
* The investigation unearths a shocking truth, forcing both Korva and the west to confront their roles in the past conflict and rewrite their narrative for a more peaceful future.
* Amara and the western emperor find a common purpose in uncovering the truth, fostering a fragile trust between their nations, laying the groundwork for a lasting alliance.
* The investigation reveals a hidden threat, a third party that manipulated events to benefit from the conflict between Korva and the west, forcing them to unite against a greater foe.