The Vampire Prince's Blindfolded Bride -
Chapter 152: The enforcers
Chapter 152: The enforcers
"You didn’t have to be rude to Miss Scarlet. She was here for a normal greeting," Alora said.
"Shall we begin the work?" Magnus asked as he slumped into his chair, ignoring what Alora said. She wasn’t surprised by his way of not talking about Scarlet. But why did he do that? There must be a reason behind it.
Magnus read the first documented file and lifted himself from his seat. He went to Alora and leaned down beside her. "This is the case, where a human and vampire conflict is present. It is alleged that the human used a shaft to kill the vampire’s newborn. However, the human refuses the claims, and no evidence is found, making it difficult to give justice," he explained to her.
"Shouldn’t this case come under the Chamber of Diplomacy?" Alora queried with a curious gaze.
"Well, right. We need to work alongside them. However, this majorly involves our expertise. This department makes laws for both, including the punishments." Magnus explained to her slowly while Griffin took his seat next to Alora.
"It needs negotiations. The town where it occurred consists of both the colonies and the humans who think that the vampires lying about them. They claim to be weaker than any vampire. Since I can read minds, this case will be solved in just seconds," Magnus asserted.
"So, whoever is the culprit, what punishment will he be given?" Alora asked.
"Depends on the enforcers," Magnus replied. "It can be public execution," he added.
"Isn’t that..." Alora’s voice purred as she felt it was a ruthless punishment, "Harsh?"
"Then, how the crime be reduced?" Magnus queried.
"Hmm. There must be some other ways," Alora remarked.
"There’s no other way," Magnus replied.
"So, now, you will only find out who is telling the truth since the shaft wasn’t found. Then, an Enforcer will decide the punishment," Alora deduced.
"And I am one of those enforcers, including you. So, you can also decide the punishment. Though you need to keep your hearty feelings aside," Magnus explained to her.
"I won’t decide any punishment. I’m here to learn and find out why this bitterness between the two species exists," Alora asserted.
"Hmm... Werewolves and vampires too. I would say among us the enmity is more than general friendship," Magnus remarked.
"Isn’t that because the werewolves can truly harm the vampires?" Alora quipped.
"Yes, for that reason. Let’s solve this first case. Griffin, gather everyone in the Hall Of Justice," Magnus instructed as he rose to his feet.
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"Mother, I don’t think I should go out with you. You can go to the market yourself," Venus opined.
"What will you do alone in the house? Let’s go together. You will feel better," stated Rhea. She put down the brush on the dressing table and clipped her hair using the silver hairpin.
Venus left the chair and looked at her mother. "I shall better stay at home. I will cook the lunch for you," she stated.
"Maids are there to do that work," Rhea still insisted on taking Venus out with her. Last night after dinnertime, Elliot told her how Venus talked about not living. The reason why she didn’t wish to leave Venus alone in the home.
Seeing her mother’s insistence, Venus said further, "What if someone speaks wrong to you because of me?"
"No one will say anything to me or you," Rhea stroked her cheek. "Your birthday is approaching. You should buy a new dress for yourself," she asserted.
"I have many in my wardrobe, Mother," Venus stated. She sensed her mother was concerned for her, so Venus felt she should agree with her. "I should wear the hat then," she added.
"No need. You look pretty this way." Rhea didn’t wish her daughter to hide her face. She believed Venus needed to fight her own insecurities first to live like before.
Venus hummed and the mother-daughter duo left for the market.
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"Brother Alaric, you here? I thought you worked from the palace," Alora said.
"I thought to come today. Did Magnus not tell you about the evening welcoming party for you?" Alaric inquired.
"No, he didn’t. What is it about?" Alora was kind of surprised to learn this.
"You are the new member of the council, so we will welcome you," Alaric replied with a tiny smile on his lips. "I think Magnus forgot to make you aware of this. But where is he?" He looked around the room.
"Prince Magnus is with the four enforcers. He will be here shortly," Alora answered. "Why doesn’t Brother Alaric sit?" she questioned.
"So, how does it feel to be here? Oh, shouldn’t you be with Magnus to know how the enforcers work?" Alaric inquired as he pulled out a chair to sit on it.
"Umm... Magnus asked me to read these documents," Alora murmured and pouted her lips. "Earlier, we went to the Hall of Justice. The case of a vampire-human conflict, where it was allegedly said that the human killed the vampire using a shaft, Prince Magnus solved it in seconds," she remarked, praising her husband’s skills.
"Well, Magnus does have the unique ability to read minds, so it makes it easier to solve the tough cases. The reason why the Vampire Council wanted him to join back for such a long time," Alaric asserted.
"Prince Magnus told me he was bored here," Alora stated.
"And other reason might be the trouble he got to read the minds. Our thoughts hold our real personalities. Magnus ends up seeing a lot, even the sad parts of one’s life. So, he decided to leave everything behind and shift to Elmswood," Alaric explained to her.
Alora was not surprised to learn that. Though Magnus never admitted this in front of her, but she believed he was tired of reading the thoughts of everyone around him, especially in the Vampire Council.
"I found out Scarlet has become close to you. She was telling the others that you two are friends now," Alaric suddenly said.
"Are we?" Alora was confused.
"Yes, Scarlet bragged about it earlier. I ended up hearing her conversation with the others. Are you aware of the fact that Scarlet was head over heels for Magnus?" Alaric questioned her.
"Oh, yes, I am," Alora replied. "But she is no more interested in Magnus," she added.
"I hope so," Alaric stated. "But it will be better for you to stay away from Scarlet. I’m not fearing you. Just asking you to be careful," he explained.
"I understand, Brother Alaric," Alora said and thanked him for making her aware of this. She knitted her brows together, wondering what was in Scarlet’s mind.
"Also, I saw your sister and mother in the market. Your sister doesn’t look well, Alora," Alaric informed her.
"What?" She got worried about learning that. "I think that’s because she was in prison," Alora remarked.
"The reason is many people know what Venus did to you. Because I had some work in the Human Administrative Center, I ended up hearing the gossip there too," he briefed.
"I think I let this matter go out. What should I do now?" Alora asked for his advice.
"You only disciplined your sister. Venus needs to fight on her own," Alaric muttered. Before he could speak further, the door opened and Magnus entered the room along with Griffin.
"Brother Alaric!" Magnus was surprised to see him.
"I came to attend the evening welcoming party for Alora," Alaric replied as he tilted his head to gaze at Magnus.
"Brother Alaric didn’t need to tell her. It was a kind of surprise for Alora," Magnus remarked.
"My apologies. I thought she would be aware of this," Alaric answered and he watched Magnus sitting on the chair. "You didn’t include Alora in the meeting of the enforcers. Why?" he asked.
"I thought Alora should not witness the punishment to the human. She might feel sick," Magnus replied, glancing at his wife.
"Will the human be executed?" Alora widened her eyes.
"Yes, that’s what the enforcers have decided," Magnus replied. "The crime was heinous."
"What about his family? They were not the part of this crime, or were they?"
"They were not. But they have to suffer for it. His family may have to leave Velaris and go to the other town to start their new life because here, no one will let them live," Magnus explained to her.
"Hmm. That’s understandable," Alora murmured.
"I forget to tell you but Rubin has come to the palace, Magnus. Did you promise him that you’ll make him join the council?" Alaric brought an important matter to the light.
Magnus’s forehead creased as he sensed the desperation of Rubin to join the council. It bothered him even more now. "Did he leave?" he inquired.
"No. I heard from Tobias that he would wait for your return. You should not have promised Rubin such a thing. It’s not easy to enter the council," Alaric stated.
Magnus fiddled with his fingers as he pondered why Rubin wanted to be in the council.
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