Dimensional Descent

Leonel raised his eyebrows, clearly having not expected Arthur to come to a decision so quickly.

In fact, the most surprised were those from the hidden families. They had come here with a lot of confidence and the only reason they hadn't interrupted during the extended silence was to give Arthur some space and respect.

Negotiations were meant to be like a game of tug of war. A single volley of arguments should have never been enough to close the subject completely. They had expected Arthur to have some back and forth discourse with Leonel first before tracking back to them. Then, they could try to rebuttal some of Leonel's views.

But, instead of any of that happening, King Arthur shut it all down from the beginning. In fact, he didn't even pause to have a conversation with his court ministers either. He just directly made the decision before them all.

It was no surprise, then, that even the court ministers were shocked. The only one that didn't seem to have a violent reaction was Lancelot.

He sighed deeply, closing his eyes. He sank back into his chair.

"Hold on a moment, King, isn't this too rash?" Matteus' expression changed violently as he stood. "Please reconsider, there are still many matters I've yet to bring to the table.

"Though what the child said about us is partially true, it is not completely so. Even without technology, we have access to many mystical means far beyond what mere –"

Arthur rose a hand, his eyes remaining closed.

"That's enough. I've understood most things but my decision remains the same. If you would like to stay as ambassadors to my Kingdom, please feel free to do so – we will accommodate you appropriately."

Matteus' expression froze. Were things really going to end just like that? How had they lost to a kid who barely spoke a few words?

King Arthur story. He

within Camelot. Of course, he also got a bit lucky by being

know what to say or how. Arthur's words were so final that any attempt he made to change

a hand grasp onto his shoulder. He turned to find that it

that case, we will be

a heavy silence, the four hidden family members walked away under

…

"Fuck!"

print into a thick tree. Despite his strength, the tree hardly swayed. But, that

up his capture. He had already suffered ample punishment from the family, but to also be berated in public and looked down upon for it… how

The only exceptions to these rules were the

older members were sent to negotiate. But, Matteus had never expected to run into Leonel. Had he known, he would

over to see

Laeron. Keep that cancer smoke away from me." Matteus waved his

feeling somewhat impatient. They were more peeved about the wasted trip than Laeron seemed to be and were wondering why

going to

Zindi. What's the hurry?" Laeron spoke

sneered. "You seem quite relaxed for a man who was almost killed by

intent as he

"Almost killed by who?"

my time, Laeron. Have a good reason for stopping me or