[b]Loan Klodig
Trefgodwig[/b]

Once the meeting was over, Sir Loan Klodig stepped into the residence and temporary courthouse of the King. Greeted by the guard at the front of the building, Loan showcased his credentials and was allowed in, with instructions on where the King should be.

He stepped in front of the door to the patio of the building where a court attendant was there.

“I’m here to see the King,” he said, flashing his badge with the royal seal. The court attendant nodded and opened the door slightly.

“Your Majesty’s liaison officer is here to see you,” the attendant said. 

“Let him in,” came the disembodied voice of the King. The attendant nodded to Loan as he opened the door wider for the knight to step in. The King was out on the patio, taking in the cool breeze. The King turned to the knight.

“Welcome, Sir Loan, what news do you have for your Majesty?” he asked with a smile. Loan bowed in respect.

“Lady Andronika has received word that the Governor of Ebengrenzstadt has pledged to her cause,” Loan replied. “She requests for your support when she crosses the border.”

“Had she agreed to the marriage pact between her and Prince Edwin?” the King asked. Loan shook his head.

“No, your Majesty,” he answered.

“What makes her think that I will provide troops while she keeps skirting the subject of the marriage pact?” the King asked, visibly annoyed. 

“Your Majesty, it is too soon for Lady Andronika to make any deals pertaining to marriage based on her current standings,” the liaison officer replied. “As we know, the Lady has no base of support within the territories of the former Inburian Empire compared to the others who claim the throne for themselves. Both elgafolk emperors have de facto control over each half of the Haltian Empire, even if the eastern forces are facing stiffer domestic resistance. Both the Red and Black Wyverns have a part of the eastern empire to hold as their base of operation. 

“Meanwhile, Lady Andronika’s base is in Trefgodwig, the territory of your Majesty,” Loan continued. “Her support is among the most precarious of the five claimants to the Empire. Sure she has your support, had announced to the world of having the prophesied Dawnbringer in her cause, and lead a fierce resistance to a Korrigan attack, but until we see cities within the former Inburian Empire wave her banners, she’s as so much powerful as a lord of a noble house in the Quinian realm.

“It’s why I suggest that as the campaign goes further and once the Princess has scored a few victories of her own and planted her banners of major cities, then we float the question of a marriage pact, your Majesty,” he suggested. “Adding more dilemmas to the Korrigan with the amassing of our troops at the border is already a sound investment on our end.” The King considered for a moment then grinned.

“Very well, I won’t have you float the prospect of marriage between my younger brother and the Lady until the allied forces carved a significant amount of land for her banner,” the King said. “However, I will be needing to return to the capital so I will have Prince Edwin lead the Royal detachment on my stead to Ebengrenzstadt. 

“He is a capable fighter, but I am entrusting his safety to you so that he may possibly co-rule with Lady Andronika. Can you do that, Sir Loan?” the King commanded and asked. Loan bowed down. 

“I will protect the Prince with my life, your Majesty,” he replied. The King nodded. 

“Thank you, Sir Loan. You may go now,” the King commanded. “Prince Edwin can be found at the training grounds.”