Re: War!
Inside the Chamber of Hell, the two most trusted advisors of Abysia are in council with the Queen of Blood and Death. Sir Deviant, Abysian Minister of War and his lovely wife Madam Candice, Abysian Minister of State, report on the affairs in the Cradle of Dominion.
Sir Deviant: And so, my queen, Plan B worked to perfection. We have elmimated the nasty giants from these lands.
Devil Queen: Very good, very good indeed! You did well, my minister. But what was this about the angels? Why have you not mentioned that we were even at war with Caelum?
Sir Deviant: Ah, my queen, you are as perceptive as always. You are correct in that we were not at war with them. But we had no peace agreement with them either. In fact, they invaded our conquered lands in a very suicidal act of war.
Devil Queen: But it was over so quick. Why?
Sir Deviant: That was because Stonebrow's giants had mostly killed them before we killed Jontunheim.
Devil Queen: I see. So you just decided on your own to eliminate them without even asking me.
Sir Deviant: Yes, my queen. I am sorry for not asking your permission, but you were on vacation in the Land of Inland with your ghostly husband.
Devil Queen: Yes, that I was. Well, no apology is necessary, my fine Minister of war. I like initiative in my loyal servants, as long as their actions prove wise. And your decisive action to quickly put down the uprising of the angels was a very good decision. That is one less problem for me to worry about in the south.
Devil Queen: Now, my fine lady, what about this invasion from Marignon? I thought we had a border agreement and a two-month non-agression pact with the Lord Grim Knight?
Madam Candice: We did. He violated our agreement and gave no warning to his invasion. He has proved to be most untrustworthy indeed, and his word will not ever be belived in the future. We did keep the peace treaty ourselves, my queen, for we always keep our word even to our enemies per your instructions.
Devil Queen: I see. So, what is our response to this act of agression?
Madam Candice: We eliminate the inquisitors from these lands.
Devil Queen: Are we prepared for war?
Sir Deviant: Of course, my queen. We are always prepared. In fact, my wife and I follow the sage advice of the false pretender Blictroc who says that one should ALWAYS be prepared to be invaded. Make no mistake, we are as prepared as we can be even given the treachery of Grim Knight.
Devil Queen: So, do we have a battle plan as yet?
Madam Candice: Not quite yet. This violation of the agreement was a bit unexpected. However, because of the massing of enemy troops Last month on the eastern border, we prepared our defences just in case of an invasion.
Sir Deviant: Yes, we are very ready, my queen. We will first eliminate the invading army and then decide on a proper battle plan.
Devil Queen: But how can we deal with an army of that massive size when our main forces are far across the lands due to the war out west?
Sir Deviant: Trust me, my queen. We will deal with Grim Knight most satisfactorily. Most satisfactorily indeed!
Devil Queen: Very good then. I trust you both in this. Just keep me informed.
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