Chapitre 1271: Honing

Alissa dismissed the messenger, and then got on her knees in a pious pose, ready to pray. She put on a crown which had a massive diamond known as the Kohinoor as its centerpiece. The history of that diamond was one filled with blood, which was apt considering that it was now being used to connect to the Deity of diamonds to bring news of war.

She performed a complicated and elaborate ceremony, after which she felt the gaze of her deity fall on her.

"Your majesty, I have acted according to your will. I have found a means to import the highest quality diamonds from other realms - discreetly. Yet the importer has a request."

"A request?" a rather smooth, relaxed voice repeated. "If this person can procure diamonds according to our requirements from other realms, and bring them to us without attracting attention, then I do not mind catering to their requests."

"They have requested aid in a war they are fighting."