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"This victory, in short, means prosperity for the realm," King Saul continues. "The miners in these contested lands can return to their work; the merchants who traverse these lands can do so without unlawful molestation and seizure by Flenish brigands; and, of greatest delight to me, your Sovereign, our soldiery can return to their homelands in health, dignity, and victory."

His Majesty projects well for such a crowd in such an open space, you critique as another cheer rises up. Good breath control. But his tone is a bit flat.

"To celebrate the glorious conclusion of the Flenish Wars, I hereby decree a fortnight of celebration throughout the realm; starting at dawn, here in the jewel of the crown, the metropolitan envy of the civilized world; the magnificent city of Hondelet!"

You cheer along with the crowd, drawing some eyes and laughs as Brute claps its paws together over its head.

"That's where you come in," Kitty Harlowe explains, crooking her finger to draw your attention.

Onward