User blog:HAWAIIANpikachu/Funny moments in Long Live the Queen

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Funny moments I encounter in LLtQ, Warning, spoilers ahead!

Remember, people can't cause a civil war against you if you have a hostage.
A nice peaceful beginning....

A bit later, Briony catches up with you. Briony, Lady Mead: Hello, Elodie. It's so wonderful that you're going to be Queen now. Briony, Lady Mead: I mean, I am sorry about your mother... Elodie, Crown Princess: Thanks. Briony, Lady Mead: ... but think of the opportunities you're going to have! You're so lucky. That's an odd way of putting it. Briony, Lady Mead: Anyway, I was wondering, now that you're almost Queen and everything... have they told you all the secrets? Elodie, Crown Princess: What secrets? Briony, Lady Mead: Like, how to get into the old palace! I've heard it's packed full of treasure. Elodie, Crown Princess: You mean the Old Capital by Kathre Lake? The abandoned one? Briony, Lady Mead: Exactly! They had to leave in a hurry, so they left all kinds of treasure behind. Briony, Lady Mead: And nobody ever goes there because the forest is supposed to be haunted, so the treasure's probably still there! Elodie, Crown Princess: (The forest isn't just haunted, it's full of monsters like the keythong!) Elodie, Crown Princess: (But what if she's right and it is full of ancient treasure?) Menu: [Offer to help] [Try to talk her out of it] [Tattle to her parents] Player chose: Offer to help Elodie, Crown Princess: I don't know any secrets about getting into the old palace - yet. Elodie, Crown Princess: But if you come back to the castle with me, we can check the archives. Briony, Lady Mead: Great! I knew you could help. Briony, Lady Mead: I'm supposed to go back to school, but I was already planning to sneak off. Briony, Lady Mead: I'll ditch my escort, sneak ahead, and meet you at the castle! Elodie, Crown Princess: (This could be fun.)

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Current time: Week 29

Our troops: 4110

Rebel troops: 5110

Elodie, Crown Princess: Wait a minute! Elodie, Crown Princess: The Duchess of Mead is one of the rebels - but we have her daughter Briony here at the castle! Joslyn, King Dowager, Duke of Caloris: Why is Briony here? Elodie, Crown Princess: Long story. She wanted an adventure. Menu: [Send Briony home as a gesture of goodwill] [Hold Briony hostage] Player chose: Hold Briony hostage Elodie, Crown Princess: So I'll write to the rebels and tell them they'd better back down if they value her life. Joslyn, King Dowager, Duke of Caloris: Would you really execute one of your old school friends? Elodie, Crown Princess: Does that even matter? They'll give in.

*One week later*

Joslyn, King Dowager, Duke of Caloris: The negotiator for the rebels has arrived to speak with you. Diplomat: We require proof that Lady Mead is in your custody and unharmed. Elodie, Crown Princess: Fine. Briony! Get in here! Briony, Lady Mead: What do you want now, Elodie? Briony, Lady Mead: This has been the worst vacation ever! I thought we were supposed to go on an adventure together. Briony, Lady Mead: I am tired of being cooped up in that tower! I want to go home! Elodie, Crown Princess: As you can see, she's her usual self. Diplomat: What are your demands? Menu: [I only want peace] [A ransom payment] [Exile for the rebels] Player chose: A ransom payment Elodie, Crown Princess: I think you rebels are a little behind on your taxes. Elodie, Crown Princess: You will return to your homes and prepare a tribute of two thousand lassi to be sent to the Royal Treasury. Elodie, Crown Princess: Then Briony will be returned and we will not speak of this 'rebellion' again. Diplomat: Very well. These terms are acceptable. Elodie, Crown Princess: (Yes! I out-maneuvered them!)