Power Conspiracy by Pedro Urvi

Author:Pedro Urvi [Urvi, Pedro]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-04-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 27

As he scanned the horizon, Gerd was left speechless. Before him was an immense expanse of land and forests, with areas of fresh blue water, all of different sizes and shapes. More than a thousand lakes covered a green landscape of tall grass and woods as far as the eye could reach.

“Wow! This is amazing …”

Nilsa, beside him, nodded eagerly. “A lot more so than I’d imagined.”

They were on a hilltop, and below them spread an extraordinary land. This was the Thousand Lakes, unique in all Tremia.

“They certainly gave it the right name,” Valeria commented.

“A Thousand Lakes,” Nilsa mused. “I’d say there are more than that.”

Egil smiled. “That’s how it’s known by the two kingdoms who are vying for this enormous expanse of land. Zangria controls the northern part of this beautiful place, and Erenal the southern. They’ve divided it in half, even though they fight to gain control of the full extent.”

“Kingdoms always seem to be fighting to gain control over more and more territory,” Gerd complained bitterly.

“For territory, power, or both,” Egil said. “The aim of every kingdom that values itself highly, and hence the aim of its ruler, is to make itself even bigger and more powerful.”

“Where’s that written down?” Gerd asked grumpily.

“In the blood of kings, I’m afraid. They’re born with that obsession.”

“Not just kings,” Valeria put in. “Powerful people are like that too.”

“Well, they shouldn’t be. Why can’t they leave this beautiful territory in peace and each live happily in their own kingdom?”

“It’s a gem, it’s true,” Valeria said as she swept her gaze across as much as she could see of the landscape.

“And it’s rich in natural resources,” Egil added. “For that reason, and also because of its strategic value, both Zangria and Erenal will always dispute it.”

“Well, I think it’s really disgusting,” Gerd insisted.

“Yeah, there shouldn’t be any bloodshed in such a beautiful place,” Nilsa agreed.

“A kingdom in Tremia whose ruler doesn’t shed blood?” Egil commented bitterly. “I doubt whether that’s ever existed, or ever will.”

“You could be the first,” Gerd said.

“Yeah, exactly,” Nilsa agreed. “You’d be an example to the other kingdoms.”

Egil smiled. “That’s a nice dream.”

“One that you might make come true someday,” Gerd said encouragingly.

“Where are we going to find another king who’s good at heart, intelligent, with knowledge, honor and valor?” Nilsa said with a sweet smile.

Egil blushed. “Thank you … that touches my heart … I’m blushing.” He bowed his head.

Valeria gave a sarcastic grimace. “I don’t think our present king can boast of any of those qualities.”

“Not our own king, nor the king of Zangria, nor the king of Erenal,” Nilsa said. She spread her arms in a gesture of frustration.

“Dasleo, the King of Erenal, is a great supporter of the arts,” Egil pointed out. “His kingdom has the largest library in Tremia.”

“But he’s at war with his neighbors,” Gerd objected.

“I think he feels he’s obliged to stop King Caron of the Zangrians.”

“Well, anyway, you’d be a much better king,” Nilsa said. “As far as we’re concerned, of course, and you could set an example, I know you could.

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