Bishop

Horndonwich Port

Merchant port at the border of Luxlor now Urza kingdom and Chiscast is one of the most critical and well protected ports in Urza, it was one of the Ports that entertain trades from distant places and other continents. The port was one of the places that was prioritized by Zion in development. It holds one key value and that is the open trade and a base for the Navy troops. It was bustling and busy, ships came and go from different parts of the world, and one particular ship that came was a lavish white ship, designed with gold linings and guarded by 5 other small and medium ships. It's flag was two vertical bands, one black with the golden crown with colored gemstones (hoist side) and one of white with the design crown, orb, scepter over a golden hands. White and black represents Demur and Lumen which is the dominant religion everywhere, the single crown in the black side of the flag represents the Pope which is the head of the religion, while the Regalia held by golden hands represents the power of the pope and the religion to give monarchs their divine title.

"My Lord, the captain said that because we have no advance appointment we could not enter the port directly, instead the captain have sent a message to their ruler to give way as his highness Bishop Belmont is present in this ship." The white luxurious ship was an exclusive ship for the church of Demur and Lumen officials such as the bishop, it is one of the important ships that has power in the seas and feared by many. Even though it is not the pope's ship it is considered as VIP and priority ships to be entertained, but they are now in line to enter the port. It was also their second time to send a letter.

"Sire, the Ruler of Horndonwich Port has declined our request of passage instead, they sent an apology and hope for our understanding and they have explicitly said though they respect Demur and Lumen they don't recognize the authority of the Pope and the Church as the Hand and Voice of Demur and Lumen, They have also estimated that before the sun ends, our crew and the bishop will be able to enter the city in accordance with Urza Kingdoms Laws and Regulation." The Captain of the ship himself explained to the Bishop as the Bishop was already angered by their predicament.

"Blasphemy, such atrocity to deny the authority of the pope. They have not contacted us of this king's coronation and even now they are ignoring us? This disrespectful behavior towards me and the church should not be neglected."

They finally entered during the afternoon and settled for the night as their request for an audience with the Horndonwich Port Monarch was still on the process.

Throne Room Horndonwich Port

"Young King, As the bishop and representative of the Pope in delivering his message was disrespected and offended of the delay, is this your own doing or the will of the Urza Kingdom? Your King is disrespectful and ignorant. I must warn you that anymore defiance from your kingdom would result in catastrophe" With a loud voice and domineering tone the bishop finally able to have an audience with the young monarch of the port. The bishop was frequent in that city, and because the monarch was a newly appointed one, he did not recognize him or his new delegates and ministers, even the military officers.

"I apologize again for such delay, but I assure you that all this process was not my own will but the Laws and Regulation that bind this government and it's people together. You could say that this is the will of our King, but I must warn you that anymore disrespect to my King will be strictly punished. And in regards for you request of military escort to the capital, that is not necessary, in fact, the confiscated weapons, armors, beasts mounts and vehicles will continue to be in our custody until such you leave the port outside our territory." The young king sitting in the throne was not amused and reprimanded still with respect.

"Are you out of your mind, the road will be perilous and what would happen if we are attacked by bandits or beasts on the way to the capital. That would be suicide." The Bishop was startled after his dominance was not effective against the young monarch, thinking he could make the young inexperience monarch to submit. Instead he was baffled by new revelations, he was confused as they were already stripped of their weapons and property and now they could not use of it in their travel.

"Bishop, I know of your sentiment, but our roads are safe, and even with beast attacks which is very rare, there will be soldiers to help along the way. Since the occupation of Urza Kingdom, there were no deaths related to beast, and bandits. Also if you really want to meet the King, I would make an appointment for you as his majesty would arrive four days from now in this city for an inspection."

The Bishop and some priest escorts and knights were baffled by the assurance, they were skeptical of the information and safeties but sighed to know that they won't have to travel far to the capital to meet King Urza.

"Fine. Get me the appointment." The bishop walked away with disrespect but the young king did not mind. He encountered much worst people from the time he was appointed as the new monarch of the city.

After the bishop left, the ministers continued their meeting.

"Sire, are just gonna ignore the disrespect." One minister asked, as he could not contain his anger.

"I don't mind, In fact, I would be too kind if I was the one to punish him. If he would continue his façade of being authoritative then he would be inn for a surprise.