The Dark Apostle fought hard during the battle earlier, and now it was Ves' turn to put up a good fight.
Even if Ves did not strictly belong on the battlefield, that did not necessarily mean that his life was devoid of struggle.
Politics could be just as contentious as actual warfare!
Many rights, resources and opportunities were at stake today.
Although the Larkinson Clan had already formed an initial agreement with the big players about concessions, such a hasty and informal deal could not be completely relied upon.
They could not dispute the core terms, but they could still gain advantages by fiddling with the details.
Ves needed to assert his rights and authority if he wanted to prevent the other parties from nibbling away at them.
Only by putting up a firm demeanor would he be able to protect the concessions that he rightfully earned through his work and sacrifices.
