A month has passed since the war started and it's still on going. The kingdoms in the east has been defeated one by one, along with the Vaelthorne Empire's growing power. Every kingdom that the Vaelthorne successfully defeated had been left in rubble, and along with their defeat, the nations sin was uncovered.
Countless slaves have been rescued, people who was responsible for every illegal activity had been hanged, the corruption, and every last bit of wrong doings have come to light.
To the citizen of those every nation, they view the Empire as the villain who destroyed their home.
"That heartless emperor! They shouldn't meddle in other nation's affair. So what if there are slaves? They should be grateful someone took them as a slaves, and not let them die in the streets!" One said.
"Arghh! My poor husband! He was framed! They framed him up!" One woman cried in agony as she was clutching her husband's body.
"The history was right all along. They were evil and twisted!"
"Momma! Momma!" the innocent child cried as he was searching for his lost mother in an escaping crowd.
But to the people they rescued, he was their savior.
"I'm going home. I'm finally going home." The man cried bitterly but happily. Finally after 10 years, he'll be able to go home, to his wife and to his son, who doesn't know whether he's alive.
"The god heard our prayers!" One cried happily as he was kneeling and praying.
But there are also those who were not involve but are on Vaelthorne's side.
"It's not really bad! What he is doing is a reform for change and the good of the whole world. He's eliminating those evil and corrupt noble and royalties!" One commented nodding his approval.
"You're right!" The others agreed.
Along with them are the growing concerns of other kingdoms who fear that the Vaelthorne won't stop until they conquered the whole world. And they can't let that happen! So the unconquered nation's every leader travelled personally to the Dravenhart Empire to seek the help of the second largest empire on land.
They were having a private meeting with the Emperor along with his councils and officials. It was held in the great hall, and everyone were served with meals and the Dravenhart's delicacies.
The Emperor choose the great hall so he could give the excuse that this was a friendly get-together lunch. Aurelius was cautious that if he won't do it, he'll catch the Vaelthorne's fury. He was not afraid of going against Vaelthorne, he's pretty confident with his skills and his taming abilities. He was sure that they stand a chance if ever they go to war with Vaelthorne.
His concern was with their current economy. Not long ago, when he first claimed the throne, the empire was almost in ruin. The economy kept declining, the civil war and the other problems that was remained unsolved after his father died; he was almost sure that sooner it would collapse. However, in God's mercy he was able to salvage the the empire on its impending doom.
Right now he's having doubt whether to entertain even the slightest idea of joining the war. Cause even him were slightly disturbed by the growing power of Vaelthorne, who might one day decides to conquer the world in its palm.
"Thank you for this feast your imperial majesty. It's been a long time since I've tasted the Dravenhart's delicacies. After 5 years, I was able to taste it again. " KingRevan said, while devouring a piece of chicken legs in his mouth like a hungry man.
He was the king of the small nation of Emberfall in the East. He was a fat king who always likes to eat and loves gold. Both his arms are full of bangles made of gold, he also wears a thick shining gold necklace. He was a bit short compared to the other kings, infact the shortest of them; and had orange hair.
"Thank you! We've prepared all of our best delicacies just for you, so have your fill, my lord." Emperor Aurelius replied with a smile, and motion everyone to eat as well.
"Everyone..." he gestured his hands on the food in the table.
"Your imperial majesty, I believed you already know why we are here." King Desmund was the one who started the talk about their true purpose, when no one did.
He was the king of Bloodstone Nation. He was held as one of the best swordsman in his prime, but eversince he aged along with being a king he rarely get a chance to hold a sword anymore. He became a bit rusty, but the spark is still there.
"Yes, I do have an idea about your true intentions of being here." The emperor answered while putting his uttensils down and looking at them.
"I understand your concern regarding the growing power of the Vaelthorne Empire. But, I don't have anything against them at the moment for me to join the war. And... To be frank, the Vaelthorne and I already made a treaty that we wouldn't go against each other as long as we won't interfere in each other's businesses. " He explained.
"But your imperial majesty, they are slowly conquering the nations in the east one by one. If we won't stop them, it'll only be a matter of time, before they completely taken over the east! Do you think he won't be coming after your empire when he's done conquering the other small nations?" KingAnsgar rebutted.
He was the king of the small nation of Aeloria, or also known as the smith's kingdom.
"So far, the only nations he have conquered are the nations that are doing inhumane activities. He didn't attack the Moronia, right? Which was the supposed kingdom near to Sefar, instead he went to Drakmar which is 200 kms far away. Why do you think that? Because Drakmar was involve in human experiment and other heinous acts, compared to Moronia which has lesser crimes." The emperor retorted, he is trying to let them understand that they shouldn't worry if they aren't doing something bad then they wouldn't be targeted by the Vaelthorne.
"If you are a rightful king to your nation then you wouldn't have to worry about the emperor of Vaelthorne going against your necks. " He added, which triggered the other kings.
"Are you insinuating that we are doing evil things?" King Faelon aksed, holding back the rage he felt.
King Faelon of the Khorvannis Kingdom, or known as the assassin nation.
"Did you hear me say anything?" The emperor challenged him with a death stare.
The room suddenly feels cold and everyone felt chills on their back. It seems the emperor was triggered as well, and is at his limit. They have to stop right now if they wish to return to their nation. Nothing comes good in angering the sovereign of the second largest empire in history.
King Faelon sighed, admitting his mistake.
"Forgive me your imperial majesty. I found myself on edge this past few days after this on going war, I was not thinking clearly."
"Apology accepted. But this will be the first and the last you disrespect me, there will be no second chances." Emperor Aurelius nodded at him.
The meal went on quietly and no one dared to talk again. The kings stayed there for 2 more days before they returned to their respective kingdom. Those who were not guilty decided to not participate in the war just like Dravenhart, but those are guilty within themselves are already planning a rebellion on their way home.
The war sure is a long tiring unending battle.