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It is quite an overreach all things considered, but if your own sights are set for being Queen of Dalmace entirely, then eventually you wouldn't care much at all about being Duchess of Mallines yourself.
Though as you expected, Naith's demeanor towards you remains the same, which is disappointing since after Ypalle you'd kind of hoped that you could break the Countess to your will in the same way. But she would probably bite back, you imagine. Regardless of how she personally feels towards you though, she will affirm her support and alliance if you can offer the status of Molyes to her. And interestingly this isn't just support in terms of noble voting and election, but she'll fully support you militarily if you should want to resort to that. So you'd have the strength of three counties behind you in force, or the supporting votes of two counts.
<span class="mu-r">"-ah! Who are you?! How did you get in here?!"</span>
During the final eve for the visit of your guests, although you'd been quite content with your accomplishments, you are given quite the scare when a stranger seems to have found her way into your room against anyone's knowledge or wishes. Announcing herself while you're preparing your bed.
<span class="mu-i">"Princess Isabella! You've caused much change in little time, and set many events in motion to- ach!"</span>
Dressed in blue robes, the mysterious figure approaches you with ominous words to speak, though doesn't threaten you in any way. Of course you may feel threatened but no hostility is brought against you from this person. Fortunately before she can touch you, Emelie bursts through the door to once again protect you. Always handy with her long thin dagger, whenever you're in need of it.
<span class="mu-r">"Thank you Emelie. This is twice now, I suppose we ought to be sharing a room again..."</span>
Unlike with Verge and that ugly business, there's no fight to be had here, just confusion and answers. Well this certainly didn't go the way the stranger planned, so with her life threatened by your handmaid, she becomes quite cooperative! From the secret society known as the Blue Veil, apparently they have been monitoring you and your actions, and decided that now was the time to meet with you. After displaying your success in military matters by securing Troweil, but also in diplomatic matters by winning the support of your neighboring counts during their visit here. A similar situation with the Blue Veil, who would gladly support you and your cause if they could have a seat at your table. To this, they offer much in the way of resources and secret connections, access to even the highest reaches of Dalmace.
