"In fact, I do remember the basis of that alliance, but it is not that alliance that I am here to renew," he began, "there was a time not so long ago that the Order and the Shogunate negotiated a new treaty and it is that treaty that I have been sent to restore."
"As for whether the Arch is solely the problem of the Order," he went on, "while it is true that we concern ourselves above all with the elimination of the Nomad threat, it is arguable that the Aoi Iseijin are more the problem of the Blood Dragons than the Order."
There was a murmor around the court as his words sank in.
"They are likely present in this very court as we speak," he added gravely, "until they reveal themselves or undergo thourough medical screening, they appear to be human in every way and we know for certain that they count Blood Dragons among their number."
Another more widespread murmor went around the room.
"I'm sure I don't need to point out what a threat this poses to the security of Blood Dragon operations," he said, "while their immediate goals may not conflict with your aim to unseat the current Emporer, their goal is largely to spread dissent and chaos in preparation for a Nomad invasion as with the Das Wilde in Rheinland."
He cleared his throat.
"For this reason," he said, turning to Shogun Noboro, "I am not at liberty to reveal any details of the Order's plans concerning the Aoi Iseijin except to the shogunate personally."
He took a datapad from a pouch on his belt and handed it to Shogun Noboro personally, not allowing the guards to relay it. He then returned to his position to allow the shoguns to read the pad...
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