"There is nothing to forgive, however the treasury will not be paying for this expedition . It was a agreement of the Soldiers and myself that I offer treatment in exchange for their services . I would never knowingly cause extra stress for our Fourth Prince . He has enough trouble balancing your books as it is . " Kyera replied with a bit of a cheeky grin . Her words cut to the quick as she had intended without being bluntly rude . There was an art to attacking a man's pride without ever saying a evil word, and she had perfected it .
"Oh I see . That is inteligent my lady, but impractical I am afraid . You see we treat our soldiers health as part of their pay here . They have agreed to a unfair bargin that you placed before them . Though unaware of how things work in Shadow Vale, perhaps it was the proper deal in your impire, but not here . " The Advisor replied with a bit of a gentle smirk . It sounded as though he had every intention of being helpful but she knew better . There was greed and disdain in his heart and Kyera could smell the sent of smugness on him . She made a soft surprised expression but then it turned to a gentle smile .
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"It is sweet of you to worry after their deal so much, but I assure you it is fair . My services are extended to their families, which would not be covered by your own program as part of their pay for services rendered . " Kyera explained and Clovis couldn't help but grin at the way she held her own against this man . The Advisor spent several hours a day fencing word with The Fourth Prince and often badgered him till he won . It was nice for Clovis to see someone fence words with him and shut him down so resolutely that there was no response but humbleness that could be returned .
"I see . The lady is certainly as Fair as she is beautiful . " He replied turning and walking away with his companion .
"Dais, Rogen aren't you forgetting something?" Clovis asked, raising an eyebrow . If they had been more respectful perhaps he would have let it slide . HOwever, they had chosen to mess with his girl . There would be some sort of retribution, even if it was simply a nick to their pride for the time being .
"Oh… Yes . Good Evening, Fourth Prince . If you have further need of us, we will be looking over the books . " The First Advisor replied his face red and flustered at his own mistake . In all the years he had served the crown, he had never forgot to bid the royals goodbye . It was quite the shaming incident for himself, and quite humbling . Clovis nodded and waved him away, figuring there was no harm in letting him off now . This would serve as a warning .
The pair walked away quickly out of earshot . Kyera couldn't help but chuckle as she watched them disappear . Her eyes slowly shifting to Clovis who returned her chuckle with a grin . "So help him I thought he was going to explode from frustration alone . " Clovis commented with a wicked smile, before taking her hand to lead her toward their home .
"So did I, yet I was surprised when you called him out for not bidding you good eve . " Kyera replied raising an eyebrow with a bit of a curiosity . "I didn't think you liked such formalities enough to ask for them . " She added and Clovis frowned .
"I don't . However, he had to be stepped down a bit after he had acted in such a way to my bride to be . " Clovis replied, his tone protective as he gently ran his thumb over the back of her hand . "I was nice this time . Next he will not find me so kind . "
"Hopefully there will not be a next time . " Kyera added with a gentle smile . In all honesty she prayed for peace and some time without the stress and confusion that seemed to be the way of the world . He offered her a smile .
"Even if there is, You will have the position to deal with him as you see fit . Fourth Princess and Daughter in law to the Lady Empress is nothing to turn up your nose at, Lady Kyera . " He reminded her and Kyera smiled . That was true . That title would give her the notoriety to protect herself, and her people .
Chapter end
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