O~hoho-hoho~! As I stated once, "Your words and actions as of this moment forth will set the standard of our conversation to come." Talking is inherent in this understanding. I permit you to speak your piece, Crimson, and shall deign to choose thus to talk. However, as I wish to honor and respect your boldness before me, your clear superior, we shall hold our discussion in a more proper environment. A damaged arena is ill-fitting for non-combat, is it not?
Turning to face Diamond, she continued her speech to Crimson.
To you, Crimson, I shall speak with to your liking in two days. No more; no less. Bring whomever you wish to bring with you for such a discussion, for they shall all be welcome. I know you have plenty of friends who work alongside you, and I will not do them any disservice that I would not visit upon you first. Use the two days to prepare accordingly; return then to this castle where we shall parley. Now begone!
Turning away from Crimson, Melaine extended a hand toward Diamond, speaking more words with her attention now on the corrupted Trainer.
As expected... I receive your display with full acknowledgment. To be in service to the New Ruulan Empire, you are hereby recognized, Diamond Royal! Serve with all your might to advance the goals of the New Ruulan Empire, and to unite all regions under the name of the 1st Crown-Princess, Melaine Diancie!
She then levied a smug and cruel grin toward Lucy. She switched back to PokeSpeak, making it clear she was addressing the Lucario.
{ Insubordination of any kind will be punished accordingly. Do not disappoint me. } O~hoho-hoho~!
Following her speeches, she turned to the adviser from before.
Aerys. I leave the cleanup of the arena to you. Once all parties have been attended to, please escort them off the island, then report to the throne room. I must discuss our next steps, and prepare us for a discussion with that curious Chimp.
The adviser girl bowed.
It shall be done as you request, Crown-Princess. Shall I inform the others of the meeting at the throne room as well?
No. I shall have Lady Chandela inform them and assemble them. You focus on your work here. I am entrusting a great deal to you. Make sure Diamond Royal is also assimilated into the ranks appropriately and that the Lucario will not be troublesome.
Aerys lifted her head from her bow and returned to her usual overseeing posture.Crown-Princess.
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Melaine took her leave of the arena, returning to a small chamber somewhere within the castle. As she gazed upon an assortment of various lockboxes and other chests, she grinned, confident in her next actions.
So, using the media to spread a positive image is too tiresome. I cannot keep the facade up for long. I must set a path for us to achieve the goals I have set. Those who would side with us shall be fairly treated...and those who resist shall be treated fairly. That would be a good starting point. Yes, I shall begin the organization of all here and now, and ensure my power will be uncontested to all. Everyone will unite under the banner of the New Ruulan Empire! O~hoho-hoho~!
The weather around the island intensified, and the seas surrounding the island became supremely disturbed, with large crashing waves and rough waters. The flashing lights increased in frequency and intensity as they rained down. The castle itself seemed to only reinforce its structure in the weather, the shadowy crystals forming its entire design shifting to accommodate its growth. The castle rose to truly be something one of a kind, almost becoming its own location.
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Inside the throne room, Melaine would hover in the spot designated for her. She had had a "throne" of sorts produced for herself, a fanciful and tasteful frame of dark that highlighted her as she hovered in place. Before her, several Trainers and Pokemon were bowing. To her left side, her adviser stood alongside a hovering, ghostly, grass spirit-like creature. To the right side hovered a small crustacean-like creature with electrical sparks running through its pinkish body, with a pair of antennae that lit up at the ends; itself alongside a handsome young man dressed impeccably well.
Melaine began.
To my loyal subjects. Today is the day we begin the first steps to establishing the unification of all regions under the New Ruulan Empire! We shall present ourselves to the world as a power to contest the hated and backward "UPL"! Any who would side with us shall be fairly treated...and those who resist shall be treated fairly! Let us make our move!
As the groups in attendance gave cheers of approval, Melaine smiled as a flash of shadowy lightning cracked, thunder rolling through the area.
O~hoho-hoho~! O~hoho-hoho~hoho~! O~hoho-hoho-hoho~hoho-hoho~! O~hoho~hoho-hoho~!