The Emperor's Men 8 by Dirk van den Boom

Author:Dirk van den Boom [Boom, Dirk van den]
Language: deu
Format: epub
Tags: science-fiction
ISBN: 9783864027871
Publisher: Atlantis Verlag
Published: 2021-05-31T22:00:00+00:00

19

“I am grateful for the concern that the Divine Ruler expresses through you,” Chitam said, looking at Inocoyotl. They sat alone in the king’s private chambers, isolated from servants and courtiers, as far as one could be alone in this building. They spoke in a muffled voice and did everything so that no one could hear what their conversation was about. This was necessary, because the content of their exchange was quite explosive.

“You know that the Eternal City never forgets its children,” the envoy replied. “And Mutal is the first among our children. It grew up and makes us proud. But in the end we see you also with concern.”

“I am aware of that.”

Inocoyotl shook his head. “This worry is greater than the few words I can speak. I have to say it frankly: I do not want to imagine the reaction of the Divine Ruler to my messages and the developments described therein. Your Inugami has conquered Saclemacal, and maybe Tayasal too, most likely – and he has installed governors.”

“He did. And he’s not my Inugami.”

Inocoyotl looked at Chitam closely. His reply came with some vehemence, almost defiantly. He hadn’t expected such strong, obvious aversion. But he knew where this antipathy came from and chose clear words again.

“It has not been proven that he is behind the attack on your wife.”

“But one of them is responsible for setting fire to my palace.”

Indeed, Inocoyotl and Chitam had had a very open conversation so far. The King of Mutal had apparently sought to win Teotihuacán as an ally for what Inocoyotl could only describe as the King’s civil war against his own city. It was not something that particularly troubled him, in fact it fit his plans well. But to show this too openly may turn out to be wrong. So he remained cautious in what he said and expressed his doubts. He didn’t want to get into a position that looked like he had forced Chitam into rash actions. It was necessary for their plans that the King of Mutal remained to be his own lord, or at least that it seemed to the outside world that way. It would not benefit his position if the impression was given that the Divine City interfered in Mayan matters at will.

“I have got the impression from your descriptions that not all of the messengers agree with their Lord.”

“There are differences between them.”

“Can you take advantage of this?”

Chitam pursed his lips, looked thoughtful. He wasn’t sure, it seemed. “I’ll try. Once we agree, I speak to that one named Aritomo. The seeds of doubt are already growing in him. I have to skillfully accelerate their growth. I am still not sure how to do this. But there is definitely one on our side when the time comes, namely the tall man named Lengsley. My sister Une has her strong hands firmly around his balls. Depending on how he behaves, she will massage or crush them.”

Inocoyotl found that Chitam’s cold, calculating tone hadn’t even changed throughout their conversation, even when he was talking about his sister.

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