Chapter XXI
Pronoia, Elysium
Julu 11th, 1832
“It has gone too far, your majesty.”
The leader of the Viomíxanoi, a mighty interest group inside the Elyisian government consisting of industrialists and bankers, bowed his head slightly in deference to his king.
Looking up, he added:
“A civil war will cost millions – both lives and raw money. We feel it is in the country’s best interest to make a deal – a compromise – with the opposition. Right now transport, food and fuel supply and most government services in large parts of the country is paralyzed. With respect, your majesty, it cannot go on.”
He coughed nervously, as the king sat silently in front of him, saying nothing.
“As such, we suggest certain…changes are made in the terms of our country’s open borders. Closing them to certain…elements, restricting access, but not totally closing them…it would probably sate them.”
Silence.
“I have written down the Viomíxanoi’s suggestions, in detail. I am certain, your grace, that this will be of utmost importance for the realm.”
Silence.
As the Viomíxanoi’s leader was about to open his mouth again, the king looked up and started directly into his eyes.
It sent a shiver down his spine.
“No.”
Julu 11th, 1832
“It has gone too far, your majesty.”
The leader of the Viomíxanoi, a mighty interest group inside the Elyisian government consisting of industrialists and bankers, bowed his head slightly in deference to his king.
Looking up, he added:
“A civil war will cost millions – both lives and raw money. We feel it is in the country’s best interest to make a deal – a compromise – with the opposition. Right now transport, food and fuel supply and most government services in large parts of the country is paralyzed. With respect, your majesty, it cannot go on.”
He coughed nervously, as the king sat silently in front of him, saying nothing.

“As such, we suggest certain…changes are made in the terms of our country’s open borders. Closing them to certain…elements, restricting access, but not totally closing them…it would probably sate them.”
Silence.
“I have written down the Viomíxanoi’s suggestions, in detail. I am certain, your grace, that this will be of utmost importance for the realm.”
Silence.
As the Viomíxanoi’s leader was about to open his mouth again, the king looked up and started directly into his eyes.
It sent a shiver down his spine.
“No.”

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