"Your highness, a lowlander has arrived at the city gates. He claims to have traveled from his country to Nanking in five days" A bowing servant said to the crown prince

Nanking, the capital of Xi'an, was at the center of the plateau that made up their nation. From one side to the other was two weeks, even on the great roads the kingdom enjoyed. This troll must be a formidable foe to be able to travel through the treacherous mountains and through half the country at a speed even demons didn't posses. Ling made a mental note to not underestimate this leader of theirs.

"Bring him here please" Ling said, in a calm and measured tone
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"The Crown Prince, his Majesty, has demanded your presence at the palace." Announced the leader of the small group of soldiers sent to escort.

The leader, like all the royal guard, wore his polished armor and had the lower half of his face covered with a scarf to hide his identity. At his side lay a two handed sword, one which smelled thickly of smoke from its fire demon owner setting it ablaze.

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