Capítulo 41: Chapter 45: The Shadows of Compromise
In the aftermath of the princess's presumed death, the halls of the elven kingdom were fraught with tension. A secret deal was struck in whispers, the beast empire demanding a price for blood—a price the elves were not willing to pay.
**The Bargain of Land**
"The death of the seventh prince is not a coin we can trade," the elven emissaries declared, their voices a blend of defiance and diplomacy. Instead, they offered a swath of occupied land, a piece of the beast kingdom lost in the throes of war, along with a trove of gold and resources.
**The Lycanth Emperor's Reluctance**
Emperor Lycarion of the lycanths, with his ministers by his side, weighed the offer. The land was theirs by right, the gold appealing, but could it truly compensate for the loss of his daughter?
**The Agreement**
After hours of hushed conversation, a compromise was reached. The land would return to the beast empire, the gold would fill their coffers, and the elven kingdom would remain untouched by the wrath of the lycanths.
**The Emperor's Next Move**
As the meeting disbanded, Emperor Lycarion's thoughts turned to King Simha, his son, whose village had risen to become the fourth largest contributor to the empire's taxes. The development of Ebonwood could not be ignored, nor could the bond of blood.
**The Tense Ministers**
The ministers of the empire stood in a tense circle, the second prince speaking up. "We need not fear. We shall declare it an accident, and as for Ebonwood, we shall forgo their taxes for a year as compensation."
**The Emperor's Concern**
But the emperor knew such a declaration could sow seeds of discord. "If we dismiss the death so lightly, it may lead to unrest," he cautioned.
**The Decision**
In the end, it was decided—the emperor himself would speak to King Simha. The truth would be told, and together, father and son would navigate the treacherous waters of grief and politics.
And so, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Emperor Lycarion set out for Ebonwood, a place of burgeoning power and the home of his son. The future was uncertain, but the path of honesty was clear.
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