Ascension of the Monster Queen

Before they started talking, Liya brought out a tray of snacks as well as drinks and Nessa glanced at her then smiled and Kurson thanked them, then took a snack as well as a glass of drink as did Riley.

After he began eating, he smiled before praising Liya and the girl thanked him, then Nessa stretched off and Kurson glanced at her and she smiled at him.

"You have changed quite a lot, haven't you, Nessa?" Kurson asked and she glanced at him and her eyes narrowed.

"With time, people change, I just changed in a way to protect what's mine," She responded and he chuckled.

"You are right, with time people do change, now, I want to ask one question, really bad," He said and she scoffed.

"Don't let me hold you back, go ahead and speak freely," She replied.

"What are you willing to do to protect what's yours?" He asked and a smirk appeared on her face as he looked at her as did the others and she exhaled deeply then looked up at the sky.

"I am willing to do a lot depending on the situation, that's how I will make my decision, but I will always protect them," She responded and a gentle smile appeared on Kurson's and Riley's face.

"I see, that's more than a good enough answer from a leader, you will go far, Nessa, this nation's name is spreading some are now wondering whether it's just a rumor or not, and some probably already know it's not, what are you going to do if they come here?" Kurson asked.

"If they come here without wanting to cause a problem, then that's okay, I will handle it and if they come here with hostile intentions, then I will also deal with it, we are going to do what we have to, it's as simple as that," She responded and Kurson chuckled.

"You and I both know it's never as simple as that, but I get what you are saying, either way, you guys will deal with it according to what the situation is," Kurson said.

"Exactly, it all depends on the situation, now can you brief me on what I have to do and so on?" She asked and he sighed.

"I will, you will have to be there in three days, from here it will take you at most two and a half days to travel, it's up east and there is a path connecting to the dwarf kingdom to get there, a clear one as well, you will get to it after leaving this land," He said.

"I know that path, I used it before to get to the dwarf kingdom, they do trading, a lot of it as well so it's only natural they have different routes to get to certain places," She replied.

"Nice, you knowing it will make things a lot easier, now once you arrive there, you will head straight to the castle, the king will personally see to it, that you are treated well, this place, it's beautiful and among power, even your own family can betray you so you have to be careful, you will be with all the permission you need, it will be given by me," He said.

"I understand everything, so I will be like an officer to ensure everything is in order in your space, tell me, why will your permission to do as I see fit, matter to them?" She asked and a smirk appeared on his face.

"I got the permission from a high position, one of the king's allies, he won't deny it because he wants the help, he wants to ensure that his throne is handed over to the right person, we don't want more corruption right about now, that's why they will have to listen," He responded.

"That was smart, I have a feeling things will go south, but that's normal, especially when the balance of power might soon tip," She said and he nodded.

"You can take someone with you even a pet along, no problem, I wish I could go handle it myself, but I can't right now," He replied and she smiled at him.

"It's fine, leave it to me, I will see what they are thinking while I am at it, so when do you want me to leave?" She asked.

"The day after tomorrow, it's better if you leave in the morning, also here," He responded as he handed her an envelope.

"What's this for?" She asked.

"When you go there, give that to the king and he will know what to do, you are being cheered on by a lot Nessa, if you ever need help with anything, all you have to do is ask, always remember that," He responded and she smiled at him.

"I will give it to the king and I will remember that, soon enough, I will make sure you tell me what you are doing for a living," She said and he chuckled then bowed his head as did Riley and her eyes widened as she looked at them.

"Thank you for your help, lady Nessa," Both of them said and she sighed.

"Come on, don't do that and you are welcome, raise your heads, you are making me feel awkward," She replied and everyone laughed then they raised their heads.

"I will leave the day after tomorrow, I will be there on time as well, so don't worry, when will the king be choosing?" She asked.

"We don't know the exact date, but it will be within a week's time, you won't be there for long, once he chooses who he thinks is best, your job will be done there, whatever happens next will be on them, you only have to make sure no one tries anything, make sure the king makes his choice on his own, keep an eye on them when it's time for the choosing," He responded and she exhaled deeply.

"That I can do, sounds like a lot of work, but so be it, we can't just stand by and let them do as they please either," She said.

Kurson smiled at her before exhaling deeply and Myalis smiled at him as Liya brought out lunch for everyone to eat.