Before King Everard could respond, the chamber doors swung open. Gasps rippled through the court as the northern envoy, still bruised and cloaked in travel-stained leathers, stepped forward, flanked by two guards. The king motioned for silence.
The envoy dropped to one knee, then rose with effort. "Your Majesty," he began, his voice hoarse but urgent, "I come from the High Houses of Frostspire bearing grim tidings—and a debt long left unanswered."
The high house of frostspite is a high noble house from the northern empire one of the 3 great power on the continent,and had Came to their aid during their war with valrose empire dubbed the war of the lost plains.
The king's brow furrowed. "Speak plainly."
the envoy continued,"our ledgers show that your kingdom still owes Frostspire the debt from the economic bailout that was render so has to rebuild the destruction cause during the War of the lost plains, the debt was scheduled to be paid over the period of 2years however your kingdom has only been paying the interest for the last year now and considering the recent disturbance the high house of frostspite has decided to give an ultimatum that you pay the principal amount in the next 3 month or the succed half of your mountain plain bordering the empire border.
A heavy silence fell.
The nobles exchanged uneasy glances. Brent's hand drifted to the hilt of his dagger, and even Ryker found himself stunned.