>>5850215And so you did, yet in the first few lines it became clear what had happened. The eastern bulwark. Mithras had failed miserably. Not only had the infidels successfully crushed the Mithradian expedition. But they had also captured their Emperor and the transport fleet. And had landed on the Mithradian homeland.
<span class="mu-i">’’I don’t understand, how in the world such a thing happens. Are the Mithradians not the greatest power in the region?’’</span> You asked
<span class="mu-i">Years and years of neglect. Their empire has been ruled by a string of neglectful and incompetent emperors. The previous one lost the actual war fleet against the Castanans a few years ago. Now power lies with the Emperor Anastasius V, the former finance minister and brother-in-law of the now imprisoned George III. He has made the decision to petition the west for aid against the infidel.’</span> The nuncio explained
<span class="mu-i">’’And that request has been granted. A new crusade, in Mithras no less. I take it I am not the only one who will receive a nuncio am I?’’</span>
<span class="mu-i">’’Of course not.’’</span> The nuncio said with a snort.
<span class="mu-i">’’ I can’t come personally. Matters in Greifswald are not settled. I am merely the first in what I hope shall be a long line. Yet my son is eager and willing, he has the wanderlust in him. I shall send him in my stead.’’</span> You had decided. The boy was eager to see the world and this was a great opportunity to give it to him.
