Peace Offering To The Cursed Prince

Across the sea, south side.

Emperor Vanish has been traveling with his men to the south side from the north for a couple of days. His mission was to be able to steal some ships to make up the numbers.

He planned to enter the first city without drawing any attention to himself. Although if he chose to start a war, he was sure to defeat the people from the south side but he did not have the time. He knew that the more he waited the less his chances of defeating the man who has took away the woman he loves.

They have been closed to the gate of one of the kingdoms for a whole day watching how people go in and out of the kingdom.  "It, is time, Remember, you have to keep a low profile," Emperor Vanish said.

The men nodded their heads they all knew what to do. It was already late in the evening, so emperor Vanish and his men were disguised in farmers' clothes in order to get into the kingdom without raising any suspicion.

At this time most of the farmers were returning to the kingdom.

When they got to the gate it was pulled open for them without question. Emperor Vanish was very happy that his plan walked but he soon notice the soldiers waiting outside.

Once he saw them waiting he knew that something was wrong. "Welcome Emperor Vsnish," the leader said.

Emperor Vanish was taken by surprise, he did not expect to be recognized so easily so he drew his sword immediately. His men also did not waste time and follow suit.

"Emperor Vanish there is no need to draw your sword, our leaders are waiting to see you," the leader of the was very calm and respectful.

"Are you taken me, prisoners?" Emperor Vanish asked.

"It is not in my place to answer your question. I am sure you did not ride all the way south without back up," the soldier said, his voice remaining respectful.

Emperor Vanish thought about it for some time before choosing to follow the men. Although he could have easily fought the men that came to lead him to the leaders, he knew this would mean that he had wasted the days he spend traveling.

So decided to find out what the leaders had to say. Anyway, he had a new plan on how to overturn the situation if their demands are unreasonable.

"Lead the way," he said to the leader. The man nodded in response and started leading the way while Emperor Vanish and his men followed calmly.

They walked for half an hour before arriving at the palace. Emperor Vanish looked at the six men dressed gracefully.

The leader of the soldier turned to the men who were the leaders from the south, they have noticed Emperor Vanish since two days ago. They thought he was coming to spy on them in other to fight against them so they came together to negotiate with him.

The leader of the soldier who brought Emperor Vanish over bowed and spoke in a different language that Emperor Vanish and his men could not understand.

"Your highness, the man is indeed Emperor Vanish and his strength has taken over all the kingdoms to the north. I have invited him as you have asked," the soldier said.

"Ask him to tell us why he rode all the way south," one of the leaders spoke up. To be honest the six leaders were scared of man but they did not want to show any fear after all the Emperor before them wanted to sneak in so they did not bother about pleasantries.

" Emperor Vanish, the leaders will like to know why you have come this far without an invitation," the soldier asked.

When Emperor Vanish heard the question he answered directly. "I am in need of ships and I hear the ships made in the south are strong," he replied. Of course, there was no way he was going to tell these men that he planned to steal from them.

When the soldier heard him, he interpreted it to the leaders who replied to him.

"The leaders ask how many ships you want to buy?" The soldier said after discussing with the leaders.

"How many ships do you have to sell?" Emperor Vanish answered. He could not say a number since he had no plans of buying.

The soldier told the leaders what Emperor Vanish had to say.

The leaders were not happy with the question but they discussed it among themselves.

"We are not fools, selling our ships to an enemy will be a mistake," the first leader said.

"That's right, we should just tell him that we have no ship to sell," the second leader agreed. 

"Are you sure about that? At this point out kingdoms put together can not fight against the man, we better not find trouble with him," the sixth leader said.

"I agree, it is best we find a good reason to reject him or even give him a few for free instead of going to war," the third leader agreed with the sixth leader.

"Why are you so scared like women, the south is far from the north, no matter what he will not be stupid enough to start a war," the first leader said.

"You must be foolish to think that, this man has only been a leader of one of the small kingdoms in the north yet he defeated all the surrounding kingdoms and build an empire, do you think distant can stop him?" The sixth leader asked.

"This is just a rumor, I am sure everything is exaggerated," the second leader said.

"If I may your highness," one of the soldiers who went to the gate bowed.

"Speak," one of the leaders permitted.

"Everything you have heard about the Emperor' from the north is true, I have been around the north spying like I was instructed when the man had returned to claim the throne of his father. Those who looked down on him are no longer alive to tell the tale," the soldier said.

The leaders who listen could see the fear in the soldier's eyes.

"So we should just sell our ships to him?" The second leader was displeased when he saw the helpless look of the others.

"Not necessarily, we can make a trace to become allies with him in exchange for selling him the ships," the fifth leader spoke up.

"What if he does not agree?" The first leader asked.

"I am sure he will agree, after all, no matter how outstanding he is, he will still encounter losses if he goes to war. Moreover, if he wanted to fight he would not have come to us in such a small number," the fifth leader said.

They all kept quiet and thought about it. The fifth leaders' words made sense. "So how many ships are we willing to part away in exchange for a trace, let's not forget he might not keep to his words," the third lord said.

The leaders fall silent.