Ultstadt wrote:
Jaafan’s brow furrowed as Bathandwa explained the empire’s line of succession. It was strange to he who had spent most of his life in a small tribal structure.
”And what determine’s one’s place in the Great Kraal? Could you become empress, as sturdy as you are? Could a barbarian such as I?”, he paused and then waggled his eyebrows toward the commander again, ”I will not lie and say the thought of becoming your king does not hold certain pleasures.”
" Faithful service to the Empire first and Waga second."
" Empress?", she chuckled.
" There is currently a female Underking....it has not happened yet but it is not impossible. There would certainly be less extra Princes running about in that case.", She boomed with laughter.
" The Underkings are drawn from throughout the Empire, you could certainly have a chance to become one if you applied yourself and put in the years."" King? You mean to rule me? I am a commander....perhaps I will rule you..."