Silvertree Chronicles Bk. 08

I do not trust him and no information should be provided to him directly. He can request it through the Queen for now or me. Then I want a subterranean check over the entire area for signs of activity.

When the drow emerge again I want to know where before they even know. This includes the waters around the human kingdom. I do not give the drow that much credit for intelligence."

They chuckled at his comment. He got up on his horse, "Base One is locked down. Please take care of those humans and open the way for me."

The dragon communicated with the female who nodded.

The guy at the crystal looked at Charlus, "Door is open."

He teleported to the main gate. Charlus rode all the way to house Silvertree. He contacted them as he approached the gate, "Open the door. I am riding in. The guard went to stop him and saw the door open for him, "Sir Silvertree, Knight Commander."

He nodded as Charlus rode in. They sealed the door, he opened the portal and went inside. He took his horse to the back. He got mugged by his siblings today.

He hugged them all. Finally, the Duke looked at him, "You need to look at your account, it is over ten million."

Charlus sighed, "Probably something for saving the dwarves and the forge."

He nodded, "They sent 10 million for that not knowing the limit you need to keep." Charlus nodded.

He thought, "Varus'Nor, do you know of any clause if the trust keeps growing because of these restrictions. Anyway, to bring it down without wiping it out?"

Varus'Nor asked, "What size is the trust?"

Charlus looked over, "How large is the trust?"

He looked at Charlus, "It has gained almost 5 billion over what we had before."

Charlus thought, "5 billion in growth since the trust started that puts it over 88 billion."

Varus'Nor responded, "There is a provision if it goes over 100 billion. For example, a house patron on patron attack could push it to that level. It reaches that level I will tell you which provision to unlocked."

He looked at his brother, "It goes over 100 there is a provision to handle reducing the trust."

He nodded, "A long time off then."

Charlus looked at him, "Unless another patron tries or succeeds in killing you. Then it is a patron on patron attack. That could push if over fast."

He looked white and Charlus sighed, "You have been keeping a low profile, right?"

He shrugged, "Compared to your antics yes. I have been involved in some courtly intrigue getting called before the Queen. Another Patron said I ruined his grandson, who is older at 105 and just as into guys as I am. The difference was I got caught in his house balls deep in his ass while jerking him off and he groaned out too loudly.

His mother thought he was sick. Then she saw what we were doing and she called us both sick. When he told her, I was the patron of my house she left. He then sucked me off. We have even talked about getting married next month."

Charlus nodded, "This upsets them. Is he fertile?" He nodded.

Charlus sighed, "No chance he would want a wife in this mix. They do make fake cocks she could use on you while you do him."

He shook his head, "If anything we would add a third male, his younger brother comes of age in a couple of days and he wants to join us for a night and see if that is what he wants. Yes, he is fertile too. The Queen told the other patron to go home and told me to watch out for him. House Goldsmith makes most of the armor in the city."

Charlus looked at him, "Anyone else joining others house?"

He looked at Charlus, "If it is two of them then I may surrender my title. Brimium married into house Silver Moon while you were gone. They live here though. She likes her workshop for enchanting and nobody objected as she still does enchanting for the house and their house.

She returned her armor of course. That would make Zirran the next heir. He is thinking of abdicating if that happens. He does not want financial restrictions. He had made a small fortune from the 10 percent rule."

Charlus looked at him, "Korina find someone?"

He nodded, "They are talking about getting married. Her family objects to the idea of their only daughter marrying another woman. End of the line of the house. They are thinking of bringing in a man to get her pregnant so she can keep her house going. Small house, Golden Spoon."

Charlus looked at him, "You are trying to tell me that title could be heading to me."

He nodded, "Possible in the next few months, maybe sooner."

Charlus walked away and went back to his wife. She smiled at him as he stripped out of his clothes and then his armor in front of her mother-in-law. She just about fell out of her chair when his cock sprang into view. He put clean pants back on and curled up next to his wife. "There is a house crystal and one for each of the bases. Base 1 is secured and locked down. I may have met another champion today; technically the day I came home."

She looked at Charlus, "A champion to whom?"

Charlus sighed, "The human goddess Mystra. A 9-year-old female human who is a gestalt caster that I saved from being a dragon snack. One of the 10 I brought back. I have another 20,000 on an island. I do not trust the human King here.

He wants the capability of Alliance Overwatch in his hands but he will not even wear his fucking glasses. I am over 1,700 rings now since I returned, all from humans around him. I came back with over 2,700 rings.

Almost all of them are half-dragons shock troops. Barely adults when given one of those rings. Males are three times more likely to be used than females on the creation of the rings. Because they breed the females. One of the humans I rescued was raped and bore a half-dragon. Made her infertile. She is interested in me."

Trilia turned and looked at Charlus, "You attracted to her?"

Charlus sighed, "Infertility bothered me, but depending on what happens with you it may not be an issue. If you are infertile then she would be a good fit. She is attractive and has a fighting spirit."

She smiled, "This one I want to meet."

Charlus smiled, "When you can get up and carry our children around. The Queen asked me about fertility and if I was interested in this 9-year-old, she will be 10 in a few months. I told her she had just over 8 years to go before being an adult. Hard to think of her in that context, it is sick.

She needs to grow up first and we will think about that question. I say that because I wonder what kind of children would be produced by two champions. That is the thought; not sex with a soon to be 10-year-old."

She nodded, "I know but you are thinking of adding another wife."

Charlus looked at her, "Depends might just be a bedpartner, nothing says I need to marry another. It also will depend on what the lady does to safeguard you and our children. I have agreed to nothing yet and I have not heard your thoughts on the matter."

She looked at Charlus, "I think we should regardless."

Charlus sighed, "If you are infertile then every woman will be infertile. I will think about marriage, but it would be a hard sell if anything happens to you. Not to change subjects but I was told I could be the Duke in a few months."

She looked at Charlus, "What?!"

Charlus sighed, "He is talking about marrying out of the family to another man or two. Two brothers. The second becomes an adult in just a couple of days. Creating some courtly controversy as that family thinks my brother corrupted him. They bring in his younger brother and they are likely to try and hang him by his testicles."

She sighed, "Did you stop to eat? I see how lean you have gotten."

He got up, "Would either of you like something?"

She nodded, "Some chicken with ginger and water."

He nodded and looked at her mother, "I will walk with you."

They walked over to a small table in the next room, she looked at him, "You did not need to get undressed in front of me."

Charlus looked at her, "You did not need to stay in my room while I got undressed."

She sighed and nodded, "I just did not expect you to take it that far."

Charlus sighed, "I did not take it far, I just changed out because I had my armor below clothes for a change. I prefer the other way but I was dealing with the King of the humans. I felt sticky from just being near the slug. I did kill his court wizard. Took his head clean off letting the blood shoot across his court's floor."

She shook her head, "What did he do?"

Charlus looked at her, "Became a robe for a half-dragon."

She sighed and nodded. "This infiltration is bad."

Charlus nodded, "I got clean-up efforts started in every place I could. I may go out to Base 1 and monitor things later. I wanted to spend some time with my wife and family."

She smiled, "She knows your work is important."

He smiled, "She is as well. Even more so right now."

He went in and ate with his wife and curled up and fell asleep next to her.

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The Human King contacted Base 1, more out of habit than anything. He did nightly checks to see where the elven and dragon militaries were located and he got no response. He hissed out in anger when there was no response. He tried base 2, "This is King Rosenthrawl! Why is base 1 of the Alliance Monitoring Service not responding?"

The young elf in question left there a while ago. "The system does not use that name anymore. It is Alliance Overwatch, Your Majesty." The King yelled back, "It is what I say it is, I will not have some rogue of an elf telling me otherwise now answer my question."

The elf sighed, "I am not in power, but just following orders in compliance with elven law and what was given to us the name of the system was given by its creator and owner, Commander Silvertree. Alliance Overwatch at Base One has been locked down and is currently unmanned, Your Majesty."

The King ended the connection and roused his lover out of his bed, "Lover of mine, get to that base with Wizard Greesan. Get that system moved to our hidden facility. I wanted one terminal and now I can get you to take them all. Also, dispatch the Marietta to the Far East. Find out what the bounty is for this stealth butcher or butchers.

That elf is not long for this world. Keep your glasses on, and check that other wizard. I don't need any elves, half-dragons, or dragons hiding in my court. Let alone this threatening fool of an Elf. Fuck him! He does not want people loyal to me using this system then I will take his system from him. Ensure it is locked down from scrying."

The General nodded as the Queen cleaned both cocks from his rutting session with the King and Generals rutting session. They had 2 dukes and 4 royal guards in the room as well. She had their seed in her womb.

She saw his folly and her attempts to grab power from him coming to a conclusion with this 'stealth butcher' killing her husband she could assume the crown and go to war with the elves.

She did not have a name or any information on this elf to pass back yet as her husband refused to discuss this new arrival or anything military-related with her. She had no idea of her husband's military forces' current numbers.

She had a few officers loyal to her bed with which to work with once they returned. She had to keep that fool, Fredrick, away and ensured he died in the first battle, if not sooner. Word had it that he fled when the dragon's struck.

She had formed a secret alliance with the humans in the Far East once she became Queen, bringing in men from there. They were not suited to her bed because of their features. But suited to key roles, like the court wizard who was killed.

General Ramish nodded, "I will get you once we have it in place."

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Charlus had a restful night with just whispered communication on the women.

He heard from the Lady of Dreams, "Butterfly is an unknown and years out. She appears to be a champion to another god. I cannot fix Black Eagle, she would not be a good wife."

He thought, "Why would she be a poor wife?"

Charlus heard back, "She is infertile. You need heirs."

He thought, "We will see what happens with Trilia and the children. If their status leaves me in a rage, then that is your doing. If she becomes infertile then infertility is preferred by me as she will be the only one to bear me children. That might be true forever because of you, or Aerdrie Faenya. Hard to tell who all is involved in the conspiracy against me."

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The Lady of Dreams knew that not everything would go well. He kept calling out Aerdrie Faenya and she knew that was pissing her off as she could not communicate with the champion directly. The Lady of Dreams knew she was pushing him hard. She wanted to break him of his stubbornness with her.

Instead, he was becoming more set to stand against her and she did not like that. Like many of the Elven Gods were doing to her at the moment, at least the ones she needed the support from. The ones she needed to bring his heart into line to submit to her demands.

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He awoke several hours later and set his spells dressed and got his armor on and grabbed his gear. He kissed her goodbye and walked out.

He knocked on her mother's door. She answered but looked haggard. He sighed, "Leaving for a little while. You did not give clear directions on when you wanted to be contacted."

She nodded, "You are fine. Thank you for letting me know."

He smelled sex in the room and could not help myself, "Flying solo, or do you have a partner? This room smells of sex."

She turned red, "None of your business."

He nodded, "I can just lock the portal into this section of the house. Any visitor giving the issues I am facing is my business."

She sighed, "Not a visitor. Lives here."

He nodded, "I am heading out but I have to see Zirra about an enchanting project I need her to start right away. See you later."

He walked away and went through the portal and headed for Zirra's room, He walked backward. He saw the portal open and he stopped as Zirra stepped out. The portal closed and she stared right at him. Even though she made herself invisible.

He smiled, "I was not joking about an enchanting project. I want you to craft another amulet fit for a champion."

She looked at him as she took the ring off, "Another champion?"

He nodded, "A human girl in the Academy now, thanks to my efforts. A gestalt battle mage and battle Sorceress. You did 7 of them. I want to see what you come up with for those 2 classes on a human."

She nodded, "I will use your account to get the material."

Charlus nodded, "Do that today I got to go to the bank and make transfers because it is over the cap again."

She nodded, "For good reason."

He looked at her, "The destiny cards are showing marriage or a house attack coming for my brother the Duke. Be aware and prepared. Talk with Kora, prepare her for potentially more heartache, please."

She nodded. He went back and got his horse

He went out and looked at the guards, "Any messages?"

Three stood there and one asked, "Who are you?"

Charlus looked at him, "Knight Commander Silvertree. I live here. My first name is Charlus."

He looked, "One call from a place called Base 2. Hours ago."

Charlus pulled a crystal, "Someone tried to contact my home hours ago. What is the problem?"

The guy sounded nervous. "A man coming off leave teleported to Base 1 and the consoles are missing. I did not know what to do."

Charlus looked at the guard, "Open."

He undid the lock and Charlus teleported to the main gate and then teleported to dragon lands and rode like the wind inside until guards came in and stopped his approach.

He popped a crystal, "Majisa I am trying to get to your Overwatch. Base 1 consoles were taken. I can find them from your Overwatch."

She sighed, "Guards, get him to Overwatch. I just got alerted to a rider and I assume it was you."

Charlus smiled, "Guilty."

Charlus called Base Two, "Were there any inquiries about Base 1 last night or yesterday?"

He looked at his list, "The human King tried to contact the base and was told it was unmanned and locked down."

Charlus sighed, "I want the person who gave him that information ready to have his ass handed to him! I said no information to the human King and that meant no information."

Charlus got to the control room and dismounted. He went inside and walked over to the console. The dragon on duty looked at him, "You need something?"

Charlus nodded, "Yes."

He popped a cover off of the central console. He looked at the dragon, "Each one of these crystals handles communication in one direction to each console. These twelve go to Base 1 and 2. They are all active, which means whoever took the console did not shut it off. These are communication crystals, unidirectional to allow for the heavy load of data that is transferred." He nodded. Charlus looked at everyone. "Back up."

He drew his swords and switched in a ring of invisibility. He found the crystal he wanted. Charlus teleported to the distant end. He was crouched and saw the King, the general, and another wizard. The wizard spoke, "Getting them here was not a problem. The general and his men broke through physical security as your agents had the physical location already. Then they destroy the teleport blocker. This room is protected from scrying. Figuring out the controls will take time. I am not sure what each of these even does."

The King looked at him, "An elf figured out how to build it, you can figure out how to use it. Fuck him and blocking access to the humans on this."

Charlus rolled out, took the head off of the wizard, and did a double strike that went halfway through the general's body with both blades. He held a sword to the King's throat as he pulled the ring, "You assume too much. I told you what I did. I told you to wear the fucking glasses.

I took care of the actual thieves now I just got to deal with the master planner. Put those bodies on the console. Say one word and you will be dead before any help can reach you." He pulled out a crystal, "Your Majesty I need you to drop shields to the city and the palace. I will be bringing a diplomatic mess to your attention."

Charlus heard her sigh, "I am just getting to the throne room now. Just a second." King Rosenthrawl finished moving the bodies. Charlus put his manacles on him and his dead general one set on each hand so he could face his lover. He pulled out his rod of expansion. Queen Goldeagle sighed, "The shields are down."

Charlus asked her, "Your Majesty, can you clear the court? Get Majisa and the Dwarven King there if possible."

She sighed and a few minutes later, "The court has been cleared I hope this is important."

Charlus teleported in with the two dead bodies, the Human King and two of his consoles. He rolled out teleported away and brought in the third one in second. The human King was shouting, "He is fucking crazy and should be put down!"

Charlus looked at him. "I am bringing in a psionic who will turn your mind into mush to tell us all the truth of the matter. The headless wizard and general broke into Base 1 physical security. They destroyed the teleport block crystal and stole the 3 consoles to an undisclosed location.

He stated 'An elf figured out how to build it, you can figure out how to use it. Fuck him and blocking access to the humans on this.' This was after the other two told them how they got them from the base. Unaware that I plan for every contingency. Including how to track my own invention. Permission to make the call and bring in a psionic interrogator."

The Queen looked at the King, "Can you explain how you have his property?"

He looked at her, "How would I know it was his property. If it was taken from his base it shows his incompetence."

Charlus looked over at Majisa, "Your people handled the physical security to Base 1 as part of the Alliance Agreement in regards to Alliance Overwatch. Do you agree with his assessment?"