The Beginning Adventure of the New Monarch

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Chain of Command



In the grand throne room all the key military and administrative leaders were assembled. Gilbert and Nilyna were the last to arrive, kneeling respectfully before their king.

The room imposing with its golden banners and massive chandelier, was steeped in palpable tension.

Jonady seated on his throne, surveyed his subordinates to his left stood Raelia the embodiment of grace and understated authority.

To his right stood Kaylen his right-hand man, poised with dignity and vigilance.

Kaylen was the first to speak, his voice firm and clear.

— "My king, all principal generals are present."

Jonady nodded slightly, raising his hand to allow the assembly to rise.

— "Good thank you for your presence," he began in a calm yet authoritative tone.

Declaration and Restructuring

Lord Robert the general of the ground forces, was the first to straighten up his imposing stature accentuating his loyalty.

— "My lord we are your humble subjects. Command us, and we shall obey."

Nilyna, brimming with energy, added:

— "Give the order and we will execute it without fail."

Jonady nodded, his tone grave.

— "Good. During the last war against the Empire, we suffered unnecessary losses due to a lack of coordination and intelligence.

A restructuring is necessary to prevent such failures from happening again."

Kaylen took over with tactical precision.

— "In consultation with the king we have decided to establish a more efficient chain of command and organize our forces with clearly defined responsibilities."

Jonady resumed speaking, his gaze moving from one leader to the next.

— "From now on, here are the new appointments:

Gilbert: You will be the Captain of the Royal Guard. Your loyalty and courage make you the ideal choice for this role.

Marcus: You will become the future commander of the kingdom's fleet. Our navy needs a man of your caliber to rise again.

Robert: You will continue to command the ground forces. Your strategy during the last campaign proved your worth.

Sachvi: You will now lead the mage unit. Ednia's magical potential must be harnessed with discipline and precision.

Nilyna: In recognition of your organizational skills, you will become the Chief Steward of the royal palace. You will oversee and coordinate all domestic staff.

Suddenly an imposing man entered the room. Dressed entirely in black, his face concealed by a raven-shaped mask, and a long sword strapped to his back, he knelt silently before Jonady.

Raelia reveal the identity of this mysterious figure spoke to enlighten the assembly.

— "This loyal servant is the leader of our new unit naming Shadow Raven . Katran will now be in charge of intelligence and special operations."

The man inclined his head slightly without uttering a word. The subordinates in the room exchanged glances before in a synchronized motion kneeling to approve their monarch's decisions.

The meeting continued for another fifteen minutes, during which Jonady reiterated the kingdom's strategic priorities and answered a few questions from the commanders.

Once the orders were given the leaders left the room one by one, leaving the new monarch alone with Raelia, Kaylen, and Katran.

Katran though a reserved subordinate, stepped forward and handed a report to Jonady. He took it reading through it carefully. His expression grew grim as he read.

— "They've started moving" he said at last.

Raelia curious asked softly:

— "Who are you referring to, Jonady?"

He placed the report on the armrest of the throne and replied in a measured but weighty tone:— "Ouroboros."

The words left a heavy silence in the room. Kaylen furrowed his brows, while Raelia instinctively tightened her grip on Jonady's hand.

This group with its toxic influence and malicious intentions, posed a dangerous threat to the stability of the kingdom.


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