The Fate of Narendra Women
89. Final Decision
Kamila did not understand what Tethia meant about the decision to be announced. But when Lily takes her to Narendra's main room, gathering everyone including Kamila in a wheelchair and Iaros, Kamila can instantly understand her.
Demeter did not smile.
In other words, Aether managed to silence him.
"I'll speak on behalf of First Brother here." Demeter glanced at Kamila at a glance before straightly staring at Iaros. "Sister Aether handed the decision to me, and Uncle Leader agreed to it."
Lily's hand held Kamila firmly. Here, perhaps whatever the decision will still harm them. So it's actually a session they don't want to listen to.
"The half-descendants of Narendra from this point on are considered non-existent."
Kamila clenched her hands tightly.
"But in honor of Kamila and Lily, I suggested marriage for them. Except with Brother Aether and Brother Hephaistos."
The eyes of Iaros and Kamila meet. When that happened, Iaros immediately turned his face away, making Kamila know that he was no longer Iaros who was willing to kneel for him.
"And as for Brother Iaros," Demeter was clearly holding back the anger as she wished to say the following sentence, "she personally revoked the claim for inheritance. So Brother Aether decided ...,"
Most likely the death penalty. Kamila was pretty sure of that. After all, Iaros had already lost the honor of being Narendra for retracting the words he gave.
"..., the deepest confinement will be where Brother Iaros is from now on."
Kamila's stunned.
"Helen would remain his wife, but was not allowed to accompany Brother Iaros. Nor is it permitted to conceive of any Narendra offspring."
Kamila's heart felt stoned.
In other words, Iaros would also be wiped out of Narendra's history without leaving any descendants at all.
And all because of Kamila.
"Then last, to Kamila," Demeter said again, looking at him for longer this time, "your last act was hard for Narendra to forgive. Whatever your reasons, I feel like the best decision is to apply a life sentence. With whoever you marry, you are forbidden to leave the room and may only meet other people, including Lily and Aunt Amarylis, once a week."
Kamila was clutching the clothes on her knees.
He deserves any punishment, but Iaros should ....
"But," Demeter suddenly looked extremely cold, "Sister Aether allows if Big Brother Iaros and Kamila decide together."
Simultaneously, Kamila and Iaros gasped.
"You have two hours to decide. That's it." Demeter turned around, left the room the first time.
*
Iaros was taking off his clothes in the room. Replacing the rose-patterned shirt and tuxedo he used to wear into a patternless shirt, assisted by Helen.
Not much conversation was going on between them. Even if each other wanted to talk to each other, Iaros did not know what to say to his wife.
"You didn't accept First Young Master's offer?" It was Helen who opened the conversation first. "Isn't that what you want most?"
Iaros buttoned his shirt without a sound.
Rather than having to hear a question he did not want to answer, Iaros decided to come out. Demeter said within two hours of Iaros' announcement he would be taken to the deepest cage, but there was nothing to wait for in two hours.
"Sister."
From behind, Euribia's voice stopped Iaros. The girl ran, suddenly dropping into Iaros' arms until she was shocked herself.
"What's wrong?" asked Iaros not expecting.
After injuring Agav, Ribia should be upset that Iaros was not killed.
"I love my brother." Ribia was crying. "I love my brother. Don't forget that."
".... Even though I hurt your favorite bodyguard and ... Camila?"
Ribia nodded. "Although so."
You stupid kid.
Iaros took a breath. Put a kiss on the top of Ribia's head at least for the last time.
Twenty-three years Iaros lived, more than half of which was exhausted for him to gaze at Kamila. To be honest with Iaros, this child meant nothing.
But even Iaros, like this, Ribia would hug him and say that he loved Iaros.
"I love you too" whispered Iaros weakly. "Take care of yourself, Little Brother."
*