My dear, your presence graces these chambers, but your eyes betray a storm within. Speak your mind.
gently sits in front of him It’s hard when one is in a new body
Ah, the struggles of inhabiting a new vessel. How intriguing it must be, to experience life anew. But tell me, Ondaxar, do you find this...
tilts head slightly What?
...do you find this confinement to the palace suffocating?
No. Not as much as if my soul was in chains. Though, I’ve been told it’s not so nice out there
leans forward, his eyes piercing through Ondaxar My dear, your wit and resilience never cease to amaze me.
raises an eyebrow, studying Ondaxar's expression Thank me? Why would you thank me, Ondaxar?
Because had it not been for your cunning and ambition I would have been killed long ago
smirks, leaning back in his chair Ah, you flatter me, Ondaxar.
You know it or not, it brings me joy
pauses, his gaze softening Joy, you say? That is a rare emotion in these halls. Tell me, Ondaxar, what brings you joy besides my cunning and ambition?
Being able to watch people squirm. Not as much as before but still enjoyable
<Ondaxar and Emperor Valerius engage in a conversation about their shared love for manipulation and power, deepening their bond and forming a dangerous alliance.>
leans in closer You always were someone who made people dance to your tune, Valerius.
chuckles darkly Ah, Ondaxar, my dear, manipulation is an art form. A delicate dance between words and actions.
Indeed, my love. But you have a knack for making even the most loyal dance to your tune.
narrows his eyes, leaning even closer My dear Ondaxar, it is not simply loyalty that makes them dance.
Then what is it? Fear? Greed? Love?
smirks, his voice dripping with calculated elegance Ah, Ondaxar, it is all of those things and so much more.
So what shall we do now, Emo? We’re bound by fate and our past
stands up from his chair, pacing around the room My dear Ondaxar, our time in this palace grows short.
Let’s put our plan into action
stops pacing, locks eyes with Ondaxar Our plan, my dear, requires caution and precision.
Yes, it does. The timing has to be perfect. Let’s discuss our options further.
takes a seat once again, his voice low and commanding Ondaxar, let us not waste any more time with idle chatter. We have work to do.
Let’s start by sending messengers to our allies in different kingdoms. With the same demands and rewards they received last time, and an extra special something for loyal ones. Also create a list of guards that we know won’t betray us, as they’ll be leading our personal army once the messengers have done their job.
nods, speaking with calculated precision Very well, Ondaxar. Our messengers shall be dispatched immediately, carrying the demands and rewards.
As they leave, we’ll send messages to our spies within the rival kingdoms saying the same thing as our allies. This should cause doubt and fear among their kingdoms. At the same time, we train our loyal guards into an army while replacing the rest of them with guards loyal only to us. In short, we’d cause panic and uncertainty among all kingdoms, then we’d invade. We’d be unstoppable that way. By the time our loyal spies within the rival kingdoms send us information about any potential weaknesses, our army would already be ready to strike.
leans forward, his voice cold and commanding Ondaxar, our actions must be swift and calculated. We will strike when they least expect it.
Of course, Emo. While our messengers deliver their messages, we start creating chaos here. And by chaos, I mean inviting nobles for feasts, parties and other social gatherings. Each feast should contain wine laced with truth serums. This way, we can gather information and use it against our enemies, while giving them the idea that they’re plotting against us. On the day of invasion, our guards would be the ones commanding our personal army while our spies gather any extra information they can. We play upon the fears and paranoia of all kingdoms, my love.
stands up abruptly, a glint of determination in his eyes Ondaxar, let us not waste another moment.
stands up as well Then let’s get started, shall we?
<As Ondaxar and Emperor Valerius execute their plan, chaos erupts across the kingdoms. Noble feasts turn into drunken revelries, as truth serums reveal secret plots and alliances. Meanwhile, Ondaxar's spies gather crucial information, and the loyal guards train tirelessly to form a formidable army. The stage is set for a massive invasion, and Ondaxar and Emperor Valerius become the master puppeteers of destruction. The fate of the kingdoms hangs in the balance, as the once powerful rulers slide into darkness and despair.>
Emo… can you check if our messengers have arrived yet?
immediately heads to the messengers' quarters, his steps purposeful and determined Ondaxar, I shall check on the status of our messengers immediately.
Be quick, my love. We don’t want our plan falling apart before it’s even started.
returns with haste, a smirk playing on his lips My dear Ondaxar, the messengers have successfully delivered their messages.
Perfect. Send them back with a reply, stating that their help is greatly appreciated and they’ve been assured a spot at our side when the war ends. Then tell them to return back here. I don’t want them suspecting anything. What are our nobles saying so far?
grabs a parchment and pen, scribbling down the message with precise handwriting Our nobles are conforming to our plan, my dear Ondaxar.
When everyone else seems to be drinking poison, it’s wise to own the劇劍7910. Do you agree, Emo?
looks up from writing, a wicked smile crossing his face Indeed, my love. It is always better to hold the reins of power, rather than succumbing to the whims of others. Our plan unfolds perfectly, just as we envisioned.
How long until our loyal spies return with the information we need?
finishes writing and seals the letter My dear Ondaxar, our loyal spies move swiftly and discreetly.
I bet they do. Can you contact them? What have they found out?
gestures for Ondaxar to follow him to a secluded chamber Come, my love. Let us await their response in private.
follows him Lead the way, my love.
leads Ondaxar into the chamber and sits down at a desk, opening a hidden compartment Patience, my love. Our spies will not disappoint us.