One More Step

''Just tell us.'' He was curious.

''Make them so annoyed that they would willingly give up. After all, they all have to think about the laws they have and have to bow to our country laws for 99 years. Can they handle it?'' She wickedly smiled.

''How do you plan to do that?'' Both men jumped up as the idea was really not bad.

''Bring me books of laws of both countries. Bring your two helpers as well. I will need every single hand and eye to compare the laws. Every law that is against our rules, we will put pressure on things like that. If they can change their rules, maybe the marriage between the two countries is not a as bad idea. But if they can't, we will have leeway out. They will certainly not bow if we press them enough, but not too much. And yes. Take me as a translator or personal help for our prince. I am sure he knows the language, but it's better if he has someone from here as a shield. many people know me and wouldn't press too much, but if they do, I will make such a scene and they won't be able to do much against it. After this, I will go with you back to that continent, I am curious. I actually wanted to stay here until the end of my life. Here is a nice, calm life, enough food and my backing is not as bad. I know that Lord Jong is working hard to be able to declare me as his child. But no matter how he wants, even if laws change he won't be able. Some things are just too deep in society. It would take many decades before mixed children are accepted. So for me to leave this place on time, it is better for both of us. And after all, his mother, my grandmother is there as well, for so long, completely alone. I need to meet her as well. And I need to meet the Kazis family.''

They had to agree to that. The old man stroke his beard and had his own thoughts while watching Kyra. ''I actually had a similar idea. There are more people than just those two here. I will tell them to use your idea and come up with a plan. Why bothering to do it alone. Now let's talk about your powers. I heard you started doing strange things and it worked. bowing to the moon and stars, why do you think its working?''

''The point is not bowing itself. It is connecting to the natural powers you need to be able to transfer them further. You can do standing, sitting, sleeping, laughing, do whatever you think could work, but you need to connect your wish to the power you need. Like me, I connect to earth when I need to find or to make better land so the plants will grow lusher, I connect to sun for more warmth if I need it, or to water or to moon, no matter what you do you need to show your appreciation of the life and the item you plan to connect to. If you are smith you need to connect to fire, and metal and make them together. Some smiths can make legendary items from the same piece of metal that others make only a small knife. It's because their vision, appreciation and connection to himself are so strong. Same with any other jobs.'' She tried to explain while they listened to her breathlessly.

''You are sharing your secrets with us. Is that fine?'' he shook in fear. If the Kazis retaliate...

''Fools. There is no secret in what I just said.'' She held her forehead. Shouldn't they teach her that kind of thing?

''Actually, after basic training, we teach our children about the right way of living and loving nature, animals and people we contact. Eat just enough to live comfortably. Kill only if you need to. Don't harm or use your next. Well, jobs are different things. We don't use our workers as they are protected by law with wages that the state pays. So everyone is happy living there. But we have quite strict rules about many things that here are too lenient. When you get the book of laws you will understand. Actually that would be your second quest. To learn our laws and you will be tested on that. Later you will be given the book. Now about Anna. As she was with you, she passed as well. So she can learn the laws as well or she can get medicine teacher that will teach her things people here wouldn't know.''

Kyra thought about it. ''I think you should just give us teachers for both things. I will concentrate more on law and she can concentrate more on medicine. Like I said before she will be an amazing healer later on. When is the prince arriving here?''

''It is planned that he will be here beginning of next year. We came with the second ship that travels over here for this year. Actually, only five sh.i.p.s would travel between our beloved continent and this one. From the first moment, the sea becomes calmer until last summer days. After that, the waves are too high to travel here. We plan to bring him with the first ship and if something goes wrong, last ship is his escape plan. Just in case.'' He scrunched his eyebrows. After talking to her he knew that things are not simple.

''How long does the trip last. It seems you came quite fast.'' It was just a short while ago when the message was sent.

''It is far away, but we have our ways to speed up the sh.i.p.s. We always hoped to make the transport more than five, but the waves are a big problem. We can pas just at certain times when wind turned. And that is only five times a year. I wish we could bring more people to help you.'' He worried about her stubbornness.

''It's fine. As long as everyone helps, we can handle it well. But after the prince comes, I must definitely be there and he must accept me. He must know about our plan. How do you even contact each other?'' Actually she was curious about that anyway.