"War is already coming," Malachai said. "The moment a Seraphim heir takes the throne, our entire revolution is invalidated. Everything we built, every reform we pushed through, every change we made.....it all becomes illegitimate. We'll be branded traitors and executed. So yes, I want war. I want to end this threat before it ends us."The room fell silent, the weight of his words settling over everyone. He wasn't wrong.....a legitimate Seraphim heir did threaten everything the Revolutionary faction had built. But the cost of opposing her..."I propose a vote," Lady Seraphine said finally. "Each faction decides its approach. Assassination, negotiation, diplomatic contact, or observation. We share intelligence but pursue our own strategies. Agreed?"Reluctant nods around the room. It wasn't ideal, but it was better than fracturing completely."Traditionalists vote for diplomatic contact," Lady Seraphine announced. "We'll send an envoy to meet with her, assess her character, and offer su
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