"Now... the Silvermane Principality has secretly allied with the Snow Elves, allowing both to form a pincer attack against the Barbaric Orcs. The Principality has also obtained Alchemical Weapons from the Thunderous Swamp and will soon be able to eliminate the enemies on the Empire's northern border. At that time, His Majesty will no longer have to worry constantly about the northern borders and can sleep very soundly at night."
High Priest Lancelot could tell that every word spoken by Marquis Anderson was dripping with irony. If the Silvermane Principality resolved the threat of the Snow Elves and Barbaric Orcs, and also possessed powerful Alchemical Weapons, then the entire Empire might have to worry constantly. They would fear the Silvermane Principality turning its aggression towards them, causing His Majesty to lose sleep every night. Currently, the Empire and Marquis Anderson needed each other. Speaking in riddles and playing mind games served little purpose.
