Charles
*The man sighed, nodding as this was going to be a rather interesting thing. He followed her as his eyes continued to wander all around him*

```"I see I see, throne? Xiao Ore, explain what the situation is"```
Jamie
*In the middle of the throne room lay a giant black mass, although at the distance they were at, they could not tell what it was.*
Travis
*Walks forward as she looks in the throne room she turns to face him before speaking.*

`"Questions for later not right now."`

*She would walk towards the black mass quietly her eyes filled with a fire for battle*
Charles
```"Haish... You better explain soon"```

*He sighed following Orestis. But when he saw this black mass, this made him curious as he wondered what that thing was*
Grace
*The black mass upon closer inspection was in fact folded in wings as a tail is seen slithering from the front of it toward the back. The wings the unfurl casting a shadow over them both as a giant black dragon was revealed, just peacefully sitting in the middle of the throne awaiting them.*
Travis
*She smiles softly upon seeing him she was a little scared but he was her father... She took a breath before speaking*

`"I didn't know this was the fort you wanted me to have control over... It is empty I see no guards... Or servants of any kind...?"`

*She spoke allowed to him*
Charles
*Cheong Myeong stopped there seeing the large black dragon... And he sure as hell connected the dots on who that dragon was... He knew that it was her father... He stood there silent as he didn't know if he were allowed to speak, and if he were to speak would it be out of turn and in return kill him?*
Grace
*The dragon seemed to be disappointed.* "It disappoints me to see that one of my children has learned nothing of our time spent together. Things are not always what they seem." *The Black Dragon points to the ceiling with one of his elongated claws. If they would look up they would see hundreds of singular red eyes peering down at them. The Abyssal Guard. Vylius is a creature of cunning and tactics, if they were any other intruder they would be dead on the spot.*
Travis
*Smiles softly before shaking her head*

`"When there is a master there is always a student and always something to learn."`

*She looked up towards the ceiling to see the abyssal guard before speaking again.*

`"I didn't think you would work so quickly there is a fleet coming I'm sure your already aware I counted at least 180 ships or more of humans armed with heavy equipment they have wasted no time in trying to kill us."`

*She said softly.*
Grace
"You are correct in both statements. I figured I would give my newest creations a test run. I'm sure you've seen them boarding the enemy vessels. I call them Seekers, the bioluminescent monsters. If they reach our costal defenses and they prove to be inefficient, General Zorzal will inform me and I will intervene."
Travis
`"I see well I would like to know how did you come up with the idea with that after this... But before you go further with any plans don't you want to know who my companion is here first before spilling all your plans."`

*She smiles softly at her father looking towards Cheong with a serious look hoping he didn't anger her father she would hate for them to not get along...*
Grace
"Ah, yes your new human companion. I did see him in your memories, I almost forgot introductions."

*The Dark Dragon looked at Cheong.* "Greetings, I am Lord Vylius, leader and protector of the Dark Beings, and father of demons. You are Cheong Mheong correct? Martial artist, and more honorable than most humans I've encountered."
Charles
*The moment the dragon spoke to him, he was prepared for the introduction, though rather nervous. He bowed while cupping his hands in front of them towards Vylius*

"This Junior greets Senior protector and leader of dark beings, as you know I am Cheong Myeong, Sword Master of Mount Hua and known to be the sword dragon of the Murim world. Senior's words flatters this Junior too much, I am but a simple Taoist and Swordsman"

*He said this calmly and naturally as he himself has been in many many cases in where he has needed to go through such formal greetings.*
Grace
"So tell me, human. Am I as you thought I'd be? In Orestis's memories, you've said... Questionable things regarding me and her, so I'm curious to what your response is. And... No lying." 

*Vylius would open a his third eye located on his head just above is two normal ones that gleams a brilliant crimson.*
Charles
"If this Junior may speak his mind, I have only heard random bits here and there. Because she is a black dragon I assumed you were a black dragon as well, and well I heard you were rather powerful as well. But one thing I wish to say and forgive me if I am disrespectful when I say this. But I have heard that you have destroyed a kingdom of this land, is that true?"

*Cheong Myeong said this genuinely and didn't lie about what he had said. However, what he asked was something he wished to be confirmed as he had heard this from an old general. If this is confirmed, he may find himself in a rather sticky situation*
Grace
"Indeed I did. Back then, I was at war with the entire world and some woman had kidnapped Orestis and brought her to a hostile kingdom. I pursued and was fired upon without provocation. When this woman has vanished with Orestis, I eliminated the enemy kingdom by taking out their capital city in one single spell which left the rest of the kingdom is disarray in which I conquered as I did the rest of the existing kingdoms."
Charles
"I see, this Junior understands Senior's words"

*The man nodded as he stayed in the same boy and arm position. He had not moved from that spot. But after this was when he stopped being in the position he was in. He took a deep breathe in and out as he simply didn't know what to say nor do*
Grace
*The Dark Dragon eyed him curiously.* "Perhaps it seems that you do believe that I'm a monster who needs to be brought down... By my own daughter no less." *His voice changed into a growl.* "Let me make myself perfectly clear, I exist to liberate the dark beings and cease the hunting of them that the beings of light and life partake only because of the dark beings' existence. I will stop at nothing to achieve my Dark Utopia once more, where the creatures of the dark may live in peace and prosper under the shadow of my wings!"
Charles
"If Senior would allow for this Junior to speak his mind. Although that is a great and wondrous way. But at the cost of how many lives? I have not been hostile nor disrespectful to senior, so this Junior would ask that there would be no assumption made about this Junior."

*For someone rather so powerful and grand, he is one who shows sign of a ruler with an iron fist. Whether this black dragon is not is up to how Vylius continues to carry himself on. But one thing was sure, this dragon is a dragon who doesn't care about what the cost is to attain his goal... Someone who doesn't care about others but his own and objective is a rather dangerous being...*

"And this Junior would like to ask about those who aren't dark beings under your rule? What will happen to us humans?"
Travis
*She took a soft breath and remained quiet as she listened to her father her eyes changed into her dragon slits along with her fingers becoming dragon claws but why did she do this*

`"I'm the previous world my home nation called ebbfell made up of humans demi humans ect, lived peacefully along side my father. Those humans that wish to do anything to keep us demons in chains will have to be removed. The rich, the nobility, the royalty will not give up there demon slaves because we simply say hey can you please let them go. They deserve right and freedom they would rather watch the world burn then to see us free. Combatants will be put down swiftly. Non combatants won't be dragged into this. This is of my knowledge. I don't however speak for my father."`
Grace
"What my daughter says is true. We actually had this discussion upon my return. Non-combatants will be left alone. However, any who dares attack me and my demons will be considered combatants and be dealt with as such. I won't kill every combatant however, some will be shown the error of their ways by my gifts. But as I told Orestis, this is war. Death is inevitable including civilians unfortunately. However, that being said I will not target non-combatants. I hope for coexistence."
Charles
"I will say this as a human in this land. Seeing a large black dragon coming with a very large army is very scary thing. Senior alone is terrifying. As a human this is what my natural response will be, "There is a big dragon, very scary, natural response is think he is enemy and kill. Oh he's come to take my slaves to, definitely" Is the typical human response. There is never a need for violence unless one wishes for violence. This may not need to be a war, but needs diplomatic representatives that don't look frightening nor intimidating or will give the impression that they will wipe you off the face of the earth even when it comes to appearances. Us humans when given the wrong impression or image will make things harder for you. If you wish for a utopia, don't let it be a utopia that was built on blood."

*He said this rather firmly as he didn't understand the Nicholo Machiavelli ideal present, the ends justify the means... Such thinking is flawed... As a place built upon the blood of innocents and all those in front of this conquest isn't a future others should live and accept...*
Grace
"You preach this yet this is the very cause of the hunting of our kind. Our appearance, do you really think that can be helped that we are created this way. The nation of Ebbfell was the first and only human kingdom that allied with us. This did not require us to come to them with a different appearance we shared the common goal. Your kind hunts and kills anything that's not like them, it's rather audacious of you to proclaim such a solution to creatures who can not change their appearance to look more human. No need for violence you say? What do you call the human army knocking on my door? I have not raised a hand against them and look. They're here to invade me."
Charles
"And Senior, while they have chosen such a thing what was your response to them knocking on your door with an army? And I have misspoken when I said appearances. I am not saying one should change their appearance but change their auras. And as I have said before "A black dragon suddenly appears, you are scary and terrifying with a large army." Of course they would come knocking on your door. As I understand, currently they see you as invaders for suddenly appearing in their kingdom unannounced saying that you would free theirs slaves and will kill whoever stands in their way. Would you yourself not be threatened to see such a sudden appearance? Looking at other perspectives is a thing one must do as a leader. Although I cannot speak for the entirety of the human race, but I will say one thing for sure. You are a threat in the eyes of a human. But one thing is for sure, to give them the response they want justifies their actions towards you. And I'm not saying that it is rightfully justified, but it is justified to them"
Grace
"You are gravely mistaken. This is not their land. These are called The Banished Lands. It was not owned by anyone when I returned. This was a dumping ground for unwanted beings. The kingdom that is currently attacking us is Aicrotor, a kingdom of racists. They either enslave or kill what is not human including dwarves, Demi-humans, elves ect... You do not understand war or politics, and how could you? You spend your days constantly training to get stronger. You prepare your body for battle, yet you would rather not take action against an undeniable threat. And now you proclaim that I should just let these invaders come ashore?"
Charles
"It seems that this Junior has misspoken when I said appearances. But my entire point is, violence won't solve everything all the time... And I lack much knowledge of the outside world, but as a Taoist I implore and beg Senior to hear out Junior's words and take it into consideration. Although you yourself may not be a threat, but they think so. If you allow them force you to act how they want you to, then you'll truly become what they make you out to be. I know you wish for a utopia, a place for all. But as someone who's the last of my long lineage, war will only bring about pain... A reason to hate others... I would know as my family was destroyed because of hatred. War will only make their hatred and disdain for demons even greater. This will indirectly impact the demon slaves as they will be punished for their growing hatred of demons... Please if this can be resorted in a way that won't involve a sea of red... This will ultimately help you achieve your goal under better circumstances... Would you wish for a Utopia built on the bloodshed of enemies and innocents... Can you be at ease knowing innocent lives will be sacrificed for your Utopia?"

*As this point it wasn't a debate anymore but a plead to listen to his words and to take them into consideration. If that much is done, then at least Cheong Myeong will know that he will not have to leave his sister because of her father's wishes. He stood there rather defeated as he couldn't do anything else*

"But I understand if Senior says it's not possible... This Junior apologizes for my opinions..."
Travis
*She turns to face cheong with a soft expression before speaking to cheong.*

`"Then if what you say is true right... That we should try and go about it in a diplomatic path. Why don't you try to go and speak to the army that is currently sailing across the ocean over here to kill us all from the nation of aicrotor I think it's called. I want you to see for yourself why... My father thinks he can not reason with them not because he isn't willing to it's because they are unwilling to you can bring a horse to a river to drink water but you can not force it to drink from it."`
Grace
"The humans are only out for themselves and these ones despise everything that's not them. Including elves, dwarves and my people. What they do not kill, they will use as slaves. I admire your dedication to peace, however sometimes peace is never an option."
Charles
"Haish... Then I will go see if I can reason with them..."

*Cheong Myeong said this turning around and beginning to walk out as he now would need to do more work... Here it would seem that Cheong Myeong was just doing chores? Cleaning up the messes of others... Now he must go clean up the mess made by the two factions... Truly unfortunate*

"I will be back, if I'm not back without I would say maybe an hour or so? You can consider me dead or captured"
Travis
`"Your not going alone I will accompany you. Or at least father can have one of the abyssal guard accompany you. If you don't return. I will burn this world down looking for you."`

*Her eyes turned to dragon slits along with her dragon claws coming out from her fingers*
Grace
"He will be safe on the mainland. It's getting to their warships that will be the tricky part. My monsters are locked in combat with them. In fact one of the groups has taken over a vessel and is attempting to ram it into the other ships. I also must warn you, that the humans are nearing our costal defenses, those I can't prevent from firing, once they are in range."
Charles
"This Junior appreciates Senior's advice. Xiao Ore I am ready to leave when you are"

*As he crossed his arms thinking about what he will have to do to get things to work properly*
Travis
`"Father I won't be long."`

*She said softly as she began to walk towards the door and broke into a soft jog*
Grace
*Vylius would not and watch them go as he began to scheme, to what the next stages should be.*
Charles
*Cheong Myeong followed behind placing both hands behind his back*