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"Lucia, all the way to that distant place?" Ian asked.
"Yes, that's why I'm asking you, Ian," Mev replied.
Ian paused, pondering. Regardless of whether he was able to go or not able to go, he couldn't see any connection between Lucia and the Temple of Brazier.
"Is there a reason it must be done?" Ian asked.
"There are several reasons. Yes... it might be a long story, are you okay with that?" Mev replied.
"If you start with the most important one," said Ian.
Ian picked up a bottle of wine from the table, offering a drink.
"Would you like a glass?" Ian asked.
"Yes, that would be nice," Mev answered.
This is clearly no ordinary matter, thought Ian.
Ian poured the wine into a glass and handed it to Mev, who looked down at her glass. She continued speaking.
"Soon, Lucia will be sent to the Empire. As you once predicted, His Majesty hasn't given up on the war," said Mev.
"To the Empire...?" Ian asked.
"Yes, officially it's adoption, but in reality, it's more like a tribute, a hostage situation," Mev replied.
"The Empire should have no interest in Agel Lan," said Ian.
"Exactly. But the war might change the story. They could remain bystanders as before, but this provides them enough reason to intervene," said Mev.
"Hmm..." Ian remembered the game. The Empire had no interest in the border kingdoms, as long as they didn't rebel or fail to pay tribute. They were unconcerned with whatever else happened.
Their focus was solely...
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