"Exactly. Then the first rebellion happened, at the time Emperor Culionos was ruling. The palace was attacked, but the troops could not even pass the royal yards. It was protected by a level 100 magic that blocked their access. The imperial palace had already achieved magic, Criqtisk."
*Criqtisk is a level 100 magic spell that can paralyze anyone who comes into contact with it. It takes 40 sage men to achieve. One achieves the sage state between 40 and 50 years of age. Additionally, it is rare for men to reach this level.*
"The imperial palace was incredible, which explained why... So the force is a way to keep the research cultures and traditions without involving the imperial palace, so that others don't feel inferior?" Runia concluded.
"Sort of, that was its primary intent."
"Then why are we not working under the imperial palace?"
"You will soon have the answer to that. Just not quiet yet." The general smirked into a smile, turning his gaze back to the scenery.
Runia kept quiet for a moment, then asked, "Why are you visiting the capital?"
"To welcome back a spy, a great one." Runia's bracelet gleamed at his words.
"Perhaps you are already acquainted with him," he paused. "Lady Runiasy, what have you done?"
Runia hid her bracelet behind her.
"How did you meet him?" The general asked, leaning forward, his eyes locked into hers. At that moment, Oliver knocked on the carriage door. "We arrived, General J."
The general broke focus, then stepped out of the carriage, "I have matters to tend to. This conversation is not over. We will continue later."
Runia looked at her bracelet in disbelief. "I should learn how to control you in haste; you might be the end of me." The carriage started moving again, heading to the Duke of Xir's estate.
When she got her father's estate, she noticed a carriage parked at the entrance. A young man stepped out as her carriage slowed, her brother, Lord Arnandes De Xir. She stepped out of her carriage and greeted him with the lowest bow, "Pleased to see you again, my Lord."
"I see you have grown into a formidable young lady. There's no need for such formality, please rise, sister."
"I trust you have been doing as well," she rose, then added, "How have the state affairs been treating you, my Lord?"