Chapter 4040

Chapter 4040

Lotho had many objections, but the more he reflected over Fyrwal’s words, the stupider his arguments sounded even to him. Yet it was the memory of Feela’s severed corpse that sealed the deal.

“You make a fine point. I’ll support your proposal with the Council, but I can’t guarantee it will be accepted or even taken into consideration. You don’t have to convince us plant folk, but the Emperor Beasts.

“They are going to be less receptive to your straightforward oratory and more outraged by your utter disregard for the Council’s traditions. I suggest that when you give them this speech, you choose your words carefully and switch to a more conciliatory tone.”

“Damn, you are right.” Fyrwal groaned. “It’s exactly the reason I washed my hands of the Council and the Kingdom for the past 700 years. I’m too old for this shit.”

“You are welcome.” Lotho nodded. “One final warning. Even if you do everything perfectly, you can still fail. There are many who are going to perceive your candidacy as an attempt to climb to the throne while Feela’s corpse is still warm.

“Others will understand your true intentions, but they will still twist them around. Hydras are not liked much these days, and you less than anyone else. For what it’s worth, I’ll back you however I can.”

Most of the members of Orpal’s army were plant folk and Fae. It had created a huge scandal in the Awakened community and put the entire plant race under heavy scrutiny.