Paxius makes a hologram appear, it shows them space and the battle that ensued. Paxius speaks, "These designs that seems as illusions, are holograms. This shows of what happened that led to the fortress appearing. This fortress has always been with Azuria even before it was founded." Gasps fill the room.
Paxius continues, "This fortress is normally kept outside the world, for exploration purposes. However, we encountered a force beyond the earth." One person speaks, "What are you talking about? Azuria announced that there's no threat beyond the earth and even organized an excursion to a new realm. Do you mean this threat is from the Monster Realm?"
Paxius sighs, "It would've been better if it was from the Monster Realm. However, this threat has always been in our realm. They are the cause of the ancient ruins scattered across the world." People wait in anticipation and Paxius continues, "They have been visiting, no. They have been invading the earth for thousands of years. And with each invasion, they destroy the civilization that resided here."
These words shocked them all. Paxius looks to his side and Ragnar speaks, "Indeed, what my friend says is true. We, Cathgul have been aware of this for many years. Cathgul was founded to repel these invasions. But alas, we're yet to succeed."
Murmur fills the room. The people are shaken and afraid. Paxius leans to his side speaking to Ragnar, "Was this conference really necessary? Look at them." He gestures with his head, "Do you see them surviving this invasion?" Ragnar lowers his head, "No." Then Paxius speaks, "So why burden them with this knowledge? They would've been better living in ignorance than this."
Ragnar looks at Paxius with determination, "Because we have Azuria." Paxius sighs, "It's still not enough. The Xenos are by far the most experienced in combat. And even they returned in such a state."
"But they still won." Ragnar said as he looks forward with determination, "My father told me of this invasion, he was told by my ancestors. In all the times the invaders came, this is the first time that a force was repelled." Paxius leans back in his chair, "No matter how I look at it, there's no way to win this. We just don't have the numbers."
Ragnar looks to Paxius, "Then make the numbers. Make us like you." Ragnar's words linger in Paxius' mind, "Make them like us? Is that even possible?"
Paxius rises to his feet murmuring, "That brat always come to mind when I hear the word impossible." Nytri's lips twitch as she gazes at him, "Oh I just know he's talking about me." Paxius takes a deep breath, he rises to his feet and raises his hand to draw their attention. "Everyone," Paxius speaks, "Though the invaders are strong, we can win this war."
They continue discussing amongst themselves on what to do. Nytri is still by the window observing everything. She speaks to an Azuria on her left, "Hey Phil?" Phils responds, "Yes, mother." Nytri speaks, "How long has a meeting like this been going on?"
Phil rubs his chin in thought, "I believe 6 months would be right. These royals have been moving in Azuria for a while now. I believe everyone ignored it because Azuria became a tourist hotspot."
Nytri nods in understanding, "There're some nations here that seem to cause trouble. Is Paxius aware?" Phil nods, "Oh yes yes. He's been aware of it for a while now. So we limited our interactions with those nations. Cathgul is the only alliance we're involved in and interact with those nations in it."
Nytri nods, She turns to look back, "Prixti, how are you doing?" Prixti smiles, "I'm doing great mum." She spreads her arms trying to show how fit she is but she groans in pain, "Urgh." She looks at Nytri smiling wryly. Nytri sighs, "You shouldn't walk around if you're not healed yet." Prixti smiles, "I'm alright mum. Those weapons just hurt a lot."
Nytri hugs her then walks to the edge of the roof, she drops from the top landing outside the conference building. She turns to the entrance of the building, "I guess I should at least be present for this." She enters the building to the conference room.
Nytri is right by the door, "From orphan to princess, orphanage to international gathering. What a journey." She opens the doors. All eyes fall on her, she walks into the room ignoring all the murmur and whispers. She reaches Paxius and he raises a brow speaking, "Shouldn't you be in bed?"
Nytri shrugs, "I woke up a long time ago." She goes to the side to take a seat on the other side of Paxius. Pasiux grits his teeth, "So you deliberately left me to deal with all this trouble." Nytri gives a thumbs up with a bright smile, "I knew you could do it." Paxius has a vein popping. He takes a deep breath and stands back up to speak, "Everyone, the Princess of Azuria has some pressing matters to share with us." Paxius gestures for Nytri to speak.
Nytri rises to her feet and the room falls into silence, Her thoughts, "Huh? Did the FEAR passive skill activate? I haven't done anything?!" She clears her throat, "Greetings everyone, I'm the princess of Azuria, Nytri Elnora Alcore." She glances across the room, "I was on Dialdelios, the flying fortress that crashed a few days back."
Murmurs fill the room. Nytri shows a little smile and her thoughts, "So the FEAR isn't active, good." Nytri glances across the room to see a hand up, "Yes you, you may ask your question."
A prince stands to his feet, "Her Majesty the Princess Nytri, do you mean to say you witnessed the invaders yourself?" Nytri's thoughts, "Just Nytri would do, no need for that long intro." Then she speaks, "I was at the forefront of the counterattack." She turns to Paxius who moves the holograms to depict Nytri arriving on Dialdelios to help and even fighting. But because she's covered in her ARMORED SHELL, they do not know it's her.
Nytri speaks, "These invaders, though greater in numbers and weapons. They can bleed, they can die. As you just witnessed, Azuria launched the first defense against them and won."
One person quickly retorts, "Won? The fortress fell from the sky! You call that victory?!" Nytri grins and her FEAR passive activates, "Indeed. We slaughtered over 90% of them and we had no deaths. That is a win." The person tumbles to his seat trembling. Nytri notices it and takes deep breaths hoping to mitigate it.
"As of this moment," Nytri is speaking, "We've faced attacks outside the earth and on earth." Murmurs fill the room and a king speaks, "What do you mean? None of those invaders are on earth."
Nytri shakes her head, "No, they're already here." Her words shocked them all and she continued, "While we repelled them outside the earth, they launched an attack on our capital." Her words sound like thunder. Some find it hard to believe. A queen speaks, "How can that be? I've been in Azuria for a month now and did not notice anything."
Nytri's thoughts, "Go home already!" she clears her throat, "We contained the attack before it could escalate into a major issue. Luckily, they focused on Cyber Cove, where our researchers are. They've already started researching their technology. Hopefully we'll be able to make weapons to fight back."
A prince smiles at Nytri in a weird way, "Wow, I never thought the flower of Azuria would be interested in weapons." Nytri ignored his statement. He glanced around and tried to repeat his words but Paxius interrupted him, "Prince Knolx, watch your tongue, before I rip it out." Paxius glares at him.
Nytri taps her hand on the table, "As of this moment, we've located multiple locations around the world and nations harboring these invaders." Her words shock them all, "So, I will personally take action in dealing with these invaders, and all who ally with them."
King Kyros speaks, "I acknowledge your determination, however, someone as nice as you couldn't handle those aliens, Princess. I believe it is better t-" He noticed Paxius' dropped jaw and freezes. He looks at Nytri to see her chuckling. Nytri speaks, "That's the first time I've been called nice. Either way, I'll make sure they're all wiped out. So, earth won't have to worry about these invaders ever again."
Paxius clears his throat, "Oh, Don't mind me. I'm just baffled that someone now sees her as nice. Everyone always said she was naïve." Nytri glances at Paxius whispering, "You want a beating?" King Kyros smiles, "I understand, I do know she convinced you to withdraw Azuria's armies from attacking Falshurx's allies."
Paxius tilts his head, "True. However, she will handle this operation because I see no better candidate. She's quite thorough despite her looks." He grins with a proud look of a father as Nytri takes her seat.
King Ragnar rises to his feet speaking, "Per what we've all learned today, I believe an alliance is needed." Paxius and Nytri turn to him asking at the same time, "Alliance, for what?" King Ragnar rolls his eyes and keeps speaking to the hall, "We should come together to defeat this threat that lingers over our heads. United we stand, divided we fall."
Nytri rests her head on her hand taking Ragnar's words in and her thoughts, "United we stand huh. Can't deny that."
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AU: Yeah, Narration has been wobbly for a while now. But will try to pick things up...hopefully.
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