Retired - Chapter Seven – Emperor’s Blade - Sex Stories

Retired - Chapter Seven – Emperor’s Blade

... well as I do, the PG cannot divide their loyalties. They cannot protect you if they are worried about a loved one being hurt.” “I know, but it just isn’t the same without you here. I see the faces I know, but I don’t feel the trust I felt with you. I know they are sworn to protect us from any threat. I know they will do it. But I can’t place blind trust in them. I always knew you would keep us safe, or die trying.” “They will too, Robert. It is what we all do.” “Listen to you,” Asta said, with a mocking smile. “You still say we. You are still a part of them, no matter what you say. If someone attacked right now, you would do everything in your power to protect everyone here, and you know it.” “That is the problem, Asta. I could not protect just one of you. My loyalty would be divided.” “Your majesties, if I may speak,” Lizell said softly. She was obviously nervous about being in the car with the royal couple. “Be at ease with us, Lizell. You are among friends,” the emperor said. “It seems to me your answer is in front of your face.” “Please enlighten me. I see nothing but the dark cloud that has covered my vision since the day my friend asked to retire.” “You gave him the rank of Supreme Marshal. Let him be that. As the SM, he is in charge of the entire military. The PG is just one of his tools. He could remain in place and direct the armies in the war on your enemies. Plus, using the military intelligence branches, he could help to prevent the threats from ever manifesting ...

... in the first place. A threat prevented is a threat stopped in time to protect everyone’s life.” Robert stopped to consider this for a few moments. “You would no longer be a Praetorian Guard, but you would still be in charge of them. You would be regular military again, and you would be able to marry and have children.” Asta jumped in. “That would also allow Cleo to go on an inspection tour with you. She loves the idea, but we have not been able to give it enough of an official reason to make it work properly.” The car settled to ground in the underground garage of the palace. The majority of the PG had already arrived and cleared the place. I stepped out of the car and was suddenly swept under a set of arms. “Uncle Drake, you made it!”, Cleo screamed, as she wrapped me in her arms. Then the voice of a young man of about fourteen rang out. “Uncle Drake!” As his arms enfolded me, a small voice started at my knee. “Unca, Unca, Unca, Unca! I scooped up the small boy and held him in my arms. Then I kissed Cleo on her cheek and returned Daniel’s hug. Finally, I kissed Little Drake’s cheek and buzzed him noisily. “How are my favorite niece and nephews?” “Unca Drake come home!”, the little one shouted. “Yes, Little Drake, I came home for a visit.” I could see Lizell’s eyes grow wide as I spoke. My greeting with the royal children was pleasant and tearful. “Let him in the house, kids,” Asta said, as they all tried to vie for my attention. They let me go and started to lead us into the ...