113 Dilemma with the Seat

Several tapping feet made the meeting room more nervous. The elders' expressions could not be painted. An ominous air hung about them and they were sweating as they sneak glances at the door. 

The Southern Kingdom helping the Northern Kingdom out of kindness, would it really be possible? But the Southern Kingdom would not have accepted this meeting if they would not be interested, right? Asking for more would be considered too much already, but what can they do? The future is something that even the oracles can not predict very precisely. 

Blanche had her hands folded in front of her as she tried to steady her breathing. 'This is for the kingdom. This is for the kingdom.' She kept repeating the mantra inside her head.