Way of Overlord-Chapter 278: Messenger From The West

When Mukhulai leave the tent, Aeryon is still thinking about the message that has been given to him.

He paces around the tent and he seems to be thinking of something. Usually if he is in front of his small table, he would tap the table with his finger while thinking

But now, he is standing, so he is pacing around.

The sound of his footsteps echoes in that tent

He thought back about what he had discussed before with Mayeux and he could not help but shakes his head

But there is a smile on his face.

Aeryon then could not help but chuckles.

"Mayeux is right"

Then he laughed for a second

"The winter did not yet end, but they already send someone. However, the winter is coming to an end. It did not deviate much. Instead, it moves according to Mayeux plan"

The more he thought of it, the more excited he became.

"I should meet them and listen to them" even as he is saying this, there is a smile on the corner of his face.

Aeryon wears his clothes, this time appearing luxurious and look nothing like the warrior chief he embodies in the evening

He wears a long flowing robe, woven from wool, it provides warmth and there is emborided motifs all over these robes.

These robes was weaved after the great victory in Nurshira and there is many more new motifs that was added. It is a trace of ancestral stories, galloping horses, soaring eagles and celestial symbols of the Steppe.

He then took his crown, a crown of woven grasses with a felt lining to help feel warm during winter

Beneath the robe, Aeryon wears a fine silk, dyed in earthy tones, loose fit that allow ease of movement.

Aeryon then grabs a leather belt studded with silver that cinches the robe at the waist and secures the scabbard.

He wears a silver ring, and a pendant amulet bless by the Ashana. And then as he is about to go out, he took a felt boots , a kind of boots he rarely wears except when meeting guest of honour.

Aeryon look at himself and he nodded

He then went out of his tent and quickly goes to the chief tent.

And when he enters the tent, there is already some people in the tent. There is Mayeux, sitting on the right side of the tent.

On his side are the officials. Most of them are engaged in administration and the governance of the defeated tribe.

Belarion on the left side of the tent. And on his line are the military commanders, most of whom were trained under him before they were promoted.

There is even some of the commanders in the room. As Aeryon enters, all of them bow their back and put their hands on their chest

"Kan!" all of them said at the same time.

Aeryon only smiles at this address of his title as he took a seat at his throne.

A throne has always been a symbol of power and authority. And before the chief of the Brolgadhr has never crafted a throne for themselves.

When they meet, they sit cross legged and talk to each advisor while sitting on a slightly elevated platform

It wasn’t until after the Nurshira raid, that Mayeux propose the creation of a throne.

And it is because of this throne people perception of Aeryon also change from a simple chief to a true leader of the tribe and a Kan that would unify the Southern Great Steppe.

The throne itself is crafted from the finest stones from one of the quarries of the subjugated tribe.

It has a robust frame and each stone is meticulously chosen for its unique hue and texture, then expertly chiselled and assembled to form a seat worthy of their Kan

To soften the sternness of stone, artisans of Yan have skilfully layered the throne with sumptuous fabrics, rich in colour and plush to the touch.

The fabrics are weaved by the Steppe weavers.

These fabrics are not merely for comfort; they are a canvas displaying the artistry of the Steppe’s weavers.

Intricate patterns, woven with threads of gold and silver, depict scenes of the Steppe’s history and the Kan’s triumphs

It is clear the ambition of the tribes has risen with their rise in status.

And it is something that even the messenger could feel. This messenger did not know much about Brolgadhr before their rise to power but one could tell that this is now a strong tribe.

The messenger could see the some of the fabrics that hangs on the sides of the throne and he could see depictions of the Old Empire glory, and the victory of the young Kan

The messenger take all of this into heart.

In comparison to the gilded thrones of the world’s great empires, resplendent with jewels and precious metals, this throne may seem modest.

But to the people of the Steppe, this throne chair is already luxurious and could already shows the majesty of the Kan.

Aeryon had seen the throne of the world in his world.

Of course, he never saw it directly but his world has the internet

To see the throne of the world , you could see it from your bedroom

And compared to those throne his throne look shabby.

But his people have never seen the thrones of other kingdoms and empire and to them Aeryon throne is already very luxurious.

One day, when they would ride their horses to the four corners of the world, they would surely open their eyes and see the wonders and luxuries of those rulers and then they will know the opulence of the rich.

So, in Aeryon tribe, they rarely sit anymore.

Aeryon would sit in his throne and his men, would line up on his left and right, the closest to him is the one that is highest in title and regarded close to him.

They would stand and not sit down and when the messenger saw this, he was reminded of the court meeting of Yan people.

And so, he did not seat himself and stand up like the others in the tent.

Aeryon look at the messenger in front of him.

Messengers are usually humble and subservient but one look and Aeryon could tell that this messenger is not servant.

The fabric on the clothes, the way this messenger carries himself, looks nothing like a servant.

He looks intently at the messenger, smiles and then ask

"Who are you?"

" Kan Aeryon, it is a great honour to meet you"

"I am Chayun, one of the sons of Chief Chadha"

"Ah. And why did you come here?"

Chayun could tell that Aeryon is someone that is very direct. It spoke to him because he is also very direct

And from what he heard about the Kan; he is not someone that like to talk in a convoluted way.

"I came here to inform the Brolgadhr tribe of something. When winter ends, my father wanted to attack the Haltur tribe. We want to know the attitude of your tribe" Chayun did not mince words at all.

The moment he arrives, he introduces himself, and move straight to the point

Aeryon hearing this was stunned for a second. Then he laugh.

"HAHAHA!" his laugh echoes inside the tent room.

But no one else is laughing.

Some of the one-hundred-man leader wanted to say something but Aeryon raises his hand and the gesture is clear.

Halt from saying anything

There is an uncomfortable silence in the tent. Chayun appears calm, but one could tell that he is pretending to be calm.

There is a smile on Aeryon face, his eyes looking at Chayun. The face is smiling, the eyes is cold.

"And what do Chief Chadha expect from me?"

"Kan Aeryon. Will you honour the agreement before? Will you not attack us when we goes to attack Haltur? What my father wants...my father needed your word, Kan"

Aeryon smiles.

But there is a hint of menace in that smile.

The atmosphere in the room is not at all pleasant.

It felt like the son of Chadha is threatening the Kan.

Aeryon , if this is any other day, for such disrespect, he would surely wanted to vent.

And with his power, he could truly vent. But he wonders whether there is the machinations of Chadha behind this young child.

Aeryon also did not want to ruin this matter. After all, it is moving according to Mayeux plan.

Yes, he is acting. Acting like he is disturbed by Chayun request. The only one that knows that he is acting right now is only him and Mayeux.

There is no need to disturb this matter. Instead, he could not be happier that Chagai tribe would attack Haltur.

Only then, the Bolghar could move. And the moment Bolghar tribe make a move, that is already completing half the plan that they had.

Aeryon close his eyes.

And he seems to be taking his time.

Chayun gulped and he tries to hide his nervousness.

The other did not notice it but Mayeux notices it and he smirks

In the room, the military side is very concerned.

They all think simply.

And because they did not know the intrigue and scheme involved, all they could see and hear from Chayun words is that the Chagai tribe wanted to expand toward the west.

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