Well, we better get back to Damcyan before that Red Wings ship does something stupid.
Looks like it just parked outside. I guess the best place to see if something is going on would be the Throne Room.
Chancellor: Your Highness! An emissary from Baron has arrived!
Edward: I noticed, Chancellor.
We head upstairs.
Edward: So where is this emissary?
Chancellor: He requested a tour of the castle while he was awaiting your return, my lord.
Edward: A tour?
Chancellor: Yes, my lord.
Edward: (Why now, of all times?) Has he been to the Crystal Chamber?
Chancellor: Not yet, my lord.
Soldier: Right this way, sir. His Majesty has returned.
The guys from Baron arrive.
Edward: On behalf of my kingdom, I welcome you to Damcyan.
Emissary: I come here with a message from the kingdom of Baron.
Edward: There is no need for such ceremony, my friend. I trust King Cecil is faring well?
Emissary: Yes, Your Majesty.
Edward: And what of Queen Rosa? Ceodore must be a grown man by now, come to think of it.
Emissary: I am afraid I did not travel here to chat, Your Highness.
Edward: My apologies. Then let us return to the matter of King Cecil's message.
Emissary: Yes, Your Majesty. His Majesty requests that the matter of the meteor be handled exclusively by Baron.
Edward: Why is that?
Emissary: I was not provided with any further information.
Edward: ...I see.
Emissary: The message is delivered. I shall be on my way.
Edward: One moment, if you could.
Emissary: Yes, Your Highness?
Edward: In circumstances like these, King Cecil would have personally paid a visit... That is the kind of person he is - and always has been.
Emissary: I will be sure to pass that message along to His Highness.
The people from Baron leave.
Chancellor: Your Highness... What is the meaning of this?
Edward: I trust that Cecil has due motivation for this decision.
Chancellor: But, my lord...
Edward: Perhaps I ought to pay him a visit.
Chancellor: You... you mean to go see him personally!?
Edward: Yes.
Chancellor: You must bring guards, at the very least!
Edward: No. I do not want to involve the military with such haste.
Chancellor: But, my lord! I cannot in good conscience allow you to travel to Baron completely unescorted!
Edward: Very well. I will leave the specifics up to you.
Chancellor: Guards... You will serve as His Majesty's escort on the journey to Baron.
Royal Guard: Sir!
He picked the three guys standing next to us, and they were only there because they're in our party. Good job, chancellor. Anyway, let's head outside.
Edward: Well, this is where we part ways.
Harley: No, my lord. I am going with you.
Edward: I am afraid I cannot permit that.
Harley: I am your secretary, my lord. If you are going to have a diplomatic meeting with the king of Baron, it is my duty to be present.
Edward: But...
Harley: I am certain that I will prove useful, Your Highness.
Edward: ... ...Very well. I will make sure not to burden you too much on this trip.
Edward walks over to the flowers in the castle.
Harley: My lord?
He picks some flowers.
Edward: A small gift for Cecil.
We also buy some equipment for Harley. Screw upgrading the guards, they can look after themselves. Kinda. Better than Harley can anyway. Next time, we'll start making our way to Baron.
Stats:
Edward: Lv 12 HP:364 MP:48 Strength:9 Speed:13 Stamina:5 Intellect:8 Spirit:11 Attack:20 (2x88% Accuracy) Defence:15 (1x35% Evasion) Magic Defence:10 (0x11% Evasion)
Harley: Lv 9 HP:252 MP:40 Strength:10 Speed:9 Stamina:8 Intellect:13 Spirit:11 Attack:24 (2x52% Accuracy) Defence:14 (1x31% Evasion) Magic Defence:9 (0x11% Evasion)
