The conflict in the Endless Forest had come to a close, and Lion King Tai'e returned to the palace, his body still covered in wounds that had yet to fully heal.
"Bring the naga up here!" Tai'e shouted. Shortly after, four orc guards carried a massive water tank into the grand hall.
The Golden Lion sat to the side, eyes closed in meditation, with anger etched across his brow.
The tank settled, and a large naga emerged partially from it, bowing to Tai'e and saying, "Honored Lion King, may I ask what business you have summoned me for?"
"Business?" Tai'e sneered, "What happened to your promised alliance with the sea tribes?"
"Uh..." The naga was clearly unaware of what had transpired.
Tai'e continued, "I spent great effort, hiring mercenaries from the human empire to constantly search and explore, sacrificing countless people, just to help you recover the Tide Jewel, and how did you repay me? With betrayal?!"
