Interlude 23: The Rückner brothers

Plot
This Chapter takes place at the same time as the previous two chapters

Konrad information Finance Minister Rückner that he has a quest, but Konrad is being evasive. He finally tells him it is his brother, Baron Rückner, who is here to see him. When Baron Rückner comes in he informs his brother that he has received information the Kurt will attempt to kill Wend. He explains how Kurt has obtained the Flute of Grudges and plans to use the magic tool to kill Wend and his group. Finance Minister Rückner doesn't believe for minute the his brother had nothing to do with this and that he is probably the mastermind. Baron Rückner further goes on to tell his brother that he is doing this since his son is employed by Wend and he is basically doing the right thing. Prior to meeting his brother he finally acknowledged Rodrich Rückner as his son. With this he tells his brother since he has a connection to Wend he would like to get concessions for land in the Savage Lands to develop for himself. Since Finance Minister Rückner can't prove his brother is guilty he give in and gives him the concessions he wants. After his brother leaves Finance Minister Rückner is furious that his brother used this tactic to get concessions. When Baron Rückner get home he throws a party to celebrate the success of his plan and him and his supports are having a good time. As they are talking about how they used Kurt to get what they wanted and how they will bring down Finance Minister Rückner, Kurt's grudge that survives shows up and turns all his guests to zombies who then proceed to kill Baron Rückner. After the attack Finance Minister Rückner shows up and is informed by Cardinal Hohenheim that Baron Rückner, his family and about 50 of his supports have been killed. Due to being informed earlier by Wends group the church had been on alert and as soon as the grudge and zombies they rushed over to purify and kill them. Cardinal Hohenheim then lets Finance Minister Rückner know he is disappointed in him since he granted his brother concession and that his favorite granddaughter Elise Katharina von Hohenheim and her fiance Wend, were almost killed. Finance Minister Rückner realizes he has made a grave mistake and his actions in the future will be watched by the Royal Family and the Church.

Characters
Finance Minister Rückner

Baron Rückner

Konrad

Cardinal Hohenheim

Kurt Baumeister - as Grudge

Baron Rückner's family

Unnamed Noble families

Locations
Stadtburg