22-02-2026, 04:49 AM
When in Doubt
Sorsula Palace | Altea, Egelion | 9:09 PM
The first snow of the night began to fall. The sounds of the city began to wind down as the moon rose in the sky. “The Five” walked up the stone step of the palace. Their palms were sweaty and their minds ablaze. Their all white unifroms blended well with the walls of the palace. They went to the west wing and were let through the large mahogany double doors into a large study. The room was large - full of book shelves, leather furniture, dim lighting, a roaring fireplace, and a large window showing the skyline of the city. He stood at the window. The lights reflecting off his hazel eyes. He turns and stares at The Five.
“Majestad”, they say in unison.
“My dear councilors, please, find a seat.”
“It has come to my attention that our private sector is well involvd in foreign bidding… Are they not?”
“Majestad, we have no say in this matter. We understand that it is our companies engaging in said deals.’
‘Indeed. And might I ask, are their actions in foreign markets….. beneficial to us?”
“They always are, Majestad. Such is the will of the free market.”
“I ask for I have concerns. Long have my forefathers engaged in masterful dipomacy and negotiation. It is my will to ensure our nation has several avenues at our disposal. Tell me, has Petroleon suggested an alternative, should their plan fail?”
“We do not know, Majestad. We can only assume they have not. You know capitalists. Always think for instant gains but fail to see the long term situation.”
“It is as I feared. Understand this: things are now in motion that cannot be undone. We cannot control what actions Petroleon and the banks undergo. However, should they fail in their endevours, we must be prepared.”
“What shall you decre, Majestad?”
“This depends on who shall be victors in the bidding. We can obviously expect some winners. But if our own fail, we must have a new plan. What I propose… We build a second supercarrier with a new fleet with diverted funds we would have used. We shall rise where others shall invest. I do not believe the bidding shall lead to rivalry, but we must be prepared. If we are betrayed, we must play our hidden cards.”
“Majestad?”
“If we are betrayed by our Dovanian allies…then we end their century. If the Temanian’s outplay, we plunge their nation into chaos. If the Luthorian are successful—well… we simply need remind Terra that their imperialist past remain their new present. In any case, should we fail, we simply sharpen our teeth… and well… we could always help unleash the elephant in the room.”
“We understand what you ask of us Majestad, but your last point. We do not speak in metaphors. “
“She will make her return—one day or another. We will be there to ensure she finishes the job for us. You may take your leave.”
———-
“Andrea! Andrea!”
“What it is Juan Carlos?”
“This new version of him terrifies me. He is thinking multiple steps ahead.”
“It matters not, Formoselle. Soon he shall be without real power and we will be the ones calling all the shots.”
“It’s only a matter of time now.”
Sorsula Palace | Altea, Egelion | 9:09 PM
The first snow of the night began to fall. The sounds of the city began to wind down as the moon rose in the sky. “The Five” walked up the stone step of the palace. Their palms were sweaty and their minds ablaze. Their all white unifroms blended well with the walls of the palace. They went to the west wing and were let through the large mahogany double doors into a large study. The room was large - full of book shelves, leather furniture, dim lighting, a roaring fireplace, and a large window showing the skyline of the city. He stood at the window. The lights reflecting off his hazel eyes. He turns and stares at The Five.
“Majestad”, they say in unison.
“My dear councilors, please, find a seat.”
“It has come to my attention that our private sector is well involvd in foreign bidding… Are they not?”
“Majestad, we have no say in this matter. We understand that it is our companies engaging in said deals.’
‘Indeed. And might I ask, are their actions in foreign markets….. beneficial to us?”
“They always are, Majestad. Such is the will of the free market.”
“I ask for I have concerns. Long have my forefathers engaged in masterful dipomacy and negotiation. It is my will to ensure our nation has several avenues at our disposal. Tell me, has Petroleon suggested an alternative, should their plan fail?”
“We do not know, Majestad. We can only assume they have not. You know capitalists. Always think for instant gains but fail to see the long term situation.”
“It is as I feared. Understand this: things are now in motion that cannot be undone. We cannot control what actions Petroleon and the banks undergo. However, should they fail in their endevours, we must be prepared.”
“What shall you decre, Majestad?”
“This depends on who shall be victors in the bidding. We can obviously expect some winners. But if our own fail, we must have a new plan. What I propose… We build a second supercarrier with a new fleet with diverted funds we would have used. We shall rise where others shall invest. I do not believe the bidding shall lead to rivalry, but we must be prepared. If we are betrayed, we must play our hidden cards.”
“Majestad?”
“If we are betrayed by our Dovanian allies…then we end their century. If the Temanian’s outplay, we plunge their nation into chaos. If the Luthorian are successful—well… we simply need remind Terra that their imperialist past remain their new present. In any case, should we fail, we simply sharpen our teeth… and well… we could always help unleash the elephant in the room.”
“We understand what you ask of us Majestad, but your last point. We do not speak in metaphors. “
“She will make her return—one day or another. We will be there to ensure she finishes the job for us. You may take your leave.”
———-
“Andrea! Andrea!”
“What it is Juan Carlos?”
“This new version of him terrifies me. He is thinking multiple steps ahead.”
“It matters not, Formoselle. Soon he shall be without real power and we will be the ones calling all the shots.”
“It’s only a matter of time now.”
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