Watching Gabriel intently the woman narrowed her eyes. "C is aware of what he does, and has shown a lot more sense than the king has in any of these past months. C also knew to expect the raise in taxes, the increase in military spending. Ask your king if he planned on raiding the neighboring countries for land and resources or to simply hold back any rebellion that were building up." Her tone was cold and cruel, harsh and unforgiving.<br/><br/>"C showed us the path that would lead to. Bloodshed, famines, plague and war. Battle after another, burnt fields, and the dead bodies causing the outbreak of diseases in these lands. Rape, pillage, tyrants and thugs." She stared at him coldly, then shaking her head.<br/><br/>"As for Protector Satel, she seems to be the<em>worst</em>example of a woman in this country if you ask me." She made a sharp comment, then thinking it over. "As for the bastard heir, she has a choice, but in the end, C needs her to establish peace. She is free to step down as a ruler and name a council in her place if she so chooses, but not until the king is dead and C has spoken to the people in question." Her tone was serious and at the same time, frighteningly relaxed.