The Vampire's Wife
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All attention was on Noa who looked beautiful in a long dress. Noa's beauty radiated and anesthetized many pairs of eyes that were there. The lock of the power that has been released, makes it look more special with an unusually strong appeal.
"He was human yesterday." Murmured one of the attendants.
"His beauty is not like a human being." Many compliments were thrown to make Lucas put on a face that he did not like. Jealousy is not clear he still feels. He did not want any other man to enjoy and praise his wife's beauty.
"It's so long." Ana welcomes Noa. He grabbed Noa's fingers and accompanied her to sit beside him.
"So Ma's sleeping." Reply Noa reasoned. He smiled slightly staring at Lucas who was sitting next to him.
"Because everyone is present. The trial will begin." Stephen's voice echoed in the airtight room of the hall." Please ask a question." Her body was standing at the altar.
"Is Mr Lucas' wife a human being?"
"He's a human being." Stephen replied without further ado.
"How could this happen, Sire. Isn't that something that's off limits? Then why doesn't Lucas hunt like Alexander used to." Stephen took a deep breath. He knew for sure his people would question the rules.
"That's my goal to gather you here. I was too selfish to be a leader. I feel unworthy because the rules I have applied have been broken myself." Some of them were whispering and others were not shaking. They still believe Stephen to be the right creature after his predecessor.
"Angoish in what matters Sire."
"Don't you know I ever removed the rules about coexistence with humans first but I re-imposed it. It's because I feel betrayed by my wife, Ana. I don't want our nation to be hurt by human love." Everyone nodded slowly. They still remember the incident in which Stephen re-imposed a ban on marrying humans.
"Why did you repeal that rule again? Is it because of Lucas?" Stephen turned to look at Ana with a pleading face.
Ana stood up so that all the creatures who were there could see her.
"Don't you remember if she was my first wife, Ana." The guests again muttered as if in discussion." It turns out he wasn't cheating. I was wrong all along. He had to lie just to protect Lucas. That's why I'm repealing that rule. I became convinced that humans are worth fighting for even though their ages tend to be short." Ana's lips turned to hear the defense that Stephen had made.
"How could he still be alive, Sire. Lucas is 900 years old. No man lives that long." Stephen beckoned the royal soldiers to bring Elena to the court.
Patresia looked pityfully at her mother. Elena's legs and hands were handcuffed with a special shackle attached to her neck.
"Empress." The guests were surprised.
"He is no longer my queen. He was the one who had locked Ana away for hundreds of years just because of an ambition. He has spread slander and hatred. He even killed my brother William to carry out his plan." The whispers sounded increasingly boisterous. They did not expect that the woman who looked resolute was able to commit many crimes.
"I just want us to be able to hunt human blood freely! That's all! Don't you want that to happen!!" Shouted Elena trying to defend herself. He hopes to get support from some of the representatives of the people who are there.
Elena's words tend to be very inappropriate, making both Noa beads look shiny. He who is actually a human being feels not welcome to hear the careless request that Elena makes.
His emotions were ignited but he tried to hold on. While the other side of the unlocked Noa can immediately be free to control the workings of his brain.
"Wouldn't the strong survive!" Elena did not also humble herself that might be able to bring her free from severe punishment. Rice has become porridge! That's what Elena thinks. He already looks bad and does not want to cover up the ugliness again.
"What if I turn it back? Your people I'll slaughter like game animals. Are you willing to take responsibility for your words Elena!! If you insist on wanting it. We are at war and who will perish from the face of this earth!!!" Challenge Noa with a loud voice. Some of the invited guests who know with other figures Noa have thought to choose the path of peace.
"Listen! Isn't this like an insult to our nation!!" Elena was still trying to find allies but it felt useless.
"Nobody will be demeaned or humiliated if we can coexist. All creatures in the world have been placed in their respective regions. We should live side by side because we are not the owners of the land we are on! If you want to defend that great empress." Pointing towards Elena." I accept the challenge of war!! Don't blame me if you'll be wiped out!" The guests muttered with frightened faces. Last night's events are still vividly reflected in their memories.
Lucas approached Noa and gently rubbed his back. He hoped that Noa could lower her emotions a little. Lucas believes that Stephen is unlikely to agree to Elena's frequent requests made to him.
"You better sit Baby."
"No! It must be maintained!!" Look at Noa sharply towards Elena.
"Who of you defended his words!" Stephen asked, pointing at Elena. The guests just kept quiet. Sanity makes them choose to coexist as they were." Raise your hands if you agree to coexist and repeal the rule forever." Stephen was stunned to see the guests raise their right hand. That indicates if they agree with the rules that will be revoked.
It was in vain that I held back my emotions for hundreds of years. How could they possibly fear that one woman!! If they unite, they will not win. Let Elena in your heart. He felt that he was working on a futile job because it had to end up like now.
"From today I'm repealing that rule. All my people are free to marry men from either the low-caste or the high-caste." All the guests murmured boisterously. They welcomed the decision with great joy because they had been accustomed to drinking animal blood." I'm lifting the sentence for Alexander. He's been released and can come in and out freely." Stephen's gaze turned to Lucas." I hope you can replace Dad here. Dad felt unworthy to be the leader after this incident." Stephen looked down at me to Lucas.
"Sorry Dad. It's not time for me to change your position." Lucas looked at Noa who was standing next to him.
"Dad thinks you can be a better leader than Dad."
"I want to enjoy being with him without the burden I carry." Reject Lucas to polite. He was quite happy to see his father change who dared to acknowledge his selfishness.
"I'm sorry Dad. This is all at my request. My life that has been restrained since childhood makes me want to feel free life like other humans. While yesterday, I couldn't do that because of the blessing I haven't got. I promise, if later I am satisfied to feel freedom. I will accompany Mr. Lucas to stay in this place and accompany him." Noa doesn't want any more misunderstandings between Lucas and Stephen.
"Mom agrees Son. It's appropriate that Lucas indulges all your wishes."
"Hm yes already." Stephen looked toward Alex." I was hoping you'd take on this job Alex." Alex returned Stephen's manic gaze.
"Pendosa like me doesn't deserve to take your place." Alex still could not forgive the actions of Stephen who had destroyed Tiara first.
"All I admit is here. I apologize in front of the guests. Consider this my apology. I hope you'll accept this decision so you know what it's like to be a leader." Alex sighed softly. His bead occasionally looked towards Noa and Lucas who were sitting parallel.
I wanted to be a leader long ago. But not in this way. Alex feels he is being made a backup king candidate. But when he looked back at the beautiful face of Noa. Make him no longer think of a request that feels like an insult.
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