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Retired - Chapter Seven – Emperor’s Blade

... front of us. I led the three ladies to the front of the emperor. “Your Majesty, I bring to you the Grand Duchess Daria. She has been placed under arrest for treason against the empire. In the hold of the craft is all the evidence collected to support these charges, including evidence to support charges of previous activity. I have also brought with me the Countess Lorelei and the Grand Lady Lizell. They are here to bear witness to the crimes of which the Duchess is accused.” “Supreme Marshal Drake Daemon. I have heard the words you have brought before me, and order the Grand Duchess taken into custody until these charges may be resolved for good or ill. Be it also sworn the countess has proven friendship to the royal family in times past, and shall be welcomed as an honored guest at our house. The Grand Lady Lizell is unknown to me, but as you vouch for her integrity, I place her in your charge until such time as she is a trust in the palace. She is to hold the status of honored guest as well. Grand Marshal Angel Kita, please take the Duchess into custody, and place her under guard in the tower.” Angel stepped forward and bowed. “Supreme Marshal, may I take the prisoner from your care?” “Grand Marshal, the prisoner is yours.” Angel and a detachment of men escorted the duchess out of the circle and away to her imprisonment. Then the emperor spoke in formal tones. “May we request of the Supreme Marshal, that he introduce us to his companion lady?” “Your Majesty, I have the ...

... honor of bringing the Grand Lady Lizell Stanner, a reporter for the Galactic Advisor. She has proven most helpful in the exercise of my duty as a citizen of the empire.” “Be welcome among us, Grand Lady. May the blessings of our houses join in friendship.” Then the emperor looked to the formation. “All recognize the valor of the Supreme Marshal.” The entire base saluted as one man. I returned the salute crisply as I faced the emperor. We were headed for the palace in the emperor’s armored car. “What the hell was all that formality about, Robert. You have never been a stickler for that kind of thing.” “Reporters were watching from the fence line, and I wanted absolutely no hint of impropriety when handling that bitch.” Asta laughed from her seat beside her husband. “Besides, Drake, it is always fun to see how uncomfortable your dress uniform makes you. Just feel happy we didn’t make you wear full dress blacks. You would have to have a sign that read, ‘Medals continued on next soldier’.” “How are the kids?”, I asked. “Cleo is bouncing off the walls because her Uncle Drake is coming to see her. Daniel is excited to show you his new hoverbike and wants you to take him for a ride. Little D can do nothing but tell people you are coming. They all miss you terribly.” “I know, Asta, but I could not retire and stay here. I had to move away, or I would never have been able to lay down my duty as a PG.” “What if I gave you a writ of exception?”, Robert asked suddenly. “My friend, you know as ...