"Which kind of interrogation takes place in a municipal hall?" Alpha Jones asked LukeSophie held his hands as they both walked behind Luke into the hall.The hall was filled with crowds. Sophie wondered what Luke had told them that made them came out in such numbers."Come here!" a law officer came and guided Alpha Jones and Sophie to the podium."What's happening?" Alpha Jones asked Luke again."The heroes of today, that has made this day a reality. Our liberators" a lady that was already addressing the crowds shifted her attention to Alpha Jones and Sophie."Is that us?" Sophie murmured."I don't think so" Alpha Jones looked flustered."Welcome Alpha Jones and his lovely wife" the speaker introduced them. She signaled to them to come close to her.Sophie and Alpha Jones obeyed her and waved awkwardly at the crowds."I think a smile would be better than a weird face" Luke came behind them and whispered.The crowds clapped rhythmlessly."Stop!" someone stood up among the crowd "Aren
Few days earlier.David sat on the throne in the throne room. He was very confused about the decision to make over some of the Manor's guards negligence of their duty post"We are sorry, sir" the guards chorused again."Do not say anything again" he scolded them angrily.Alpha Jones was obviously doing a great job before he went on the journey.David knew he had to punish these guards. They neglected their duties and that could have caused problem.He was still unsure of which punishment he should made them serve. The Mage that should be with him to help with decision making was not helping in anyway. He had left all the running of the Manor's affairs to David."Do you know the gravity of the offence you committed?" he questioned rhetorically. "Anyway, this is what will happen. You will not be relieved in your duty post. You will guard double shift. That's your punishment" he felt that would be better than passing a judgment that could trigger a revolt."Thanks sir" the guards appreci
Alpha Jones and Sophie had just arrived at the Manor. They both walked into the throne room and was astounded to find a stranger sitting on the throne with David standing beside her."What is happening?" Sophie blurted out."You're welcome, Alpha Jones" David rushed to welcome them. "You won't believe who has arrived" he exclaimed in delight. "Whoever she is" Alpha Jones walked towards the throne. He fixed his gaze on the stranger Sophie wondered who it was that had such audacity not just to sit on the throne but also remained seated despite seeing Alpha Jones coming in."Tonia?" Alpha Jones recognized her."Alpha Jones!" she called out."It's been a long time" Alpha Jones was definitely happy to see her. He opened his arms waiting for her hug.Tonia got up and ignored him. He walked past him and stopped in front of Sophie."You are the wife. Anyway, you are beautiful" she nodded. She was obviously arrogant.Sophie was too confused to utter a word. She just stared at her helplessly
At the dining. Sophie looked around as they were about to eat. David, Tonia and the Mage were not around. She felt skeptical about that."What's the problem?" it seemed Alpha Jones had noticed her skepticism."We are the only one here. The others?" she pointed at the empty seats."The Mage told us he is busy with Tonia, forcing his Mage lesson on her" he reminded her."Busy enough to skip dinner" she said sarcastically."This is ceremonial and time consuming. They can just have their meals in their compartments. And if you feel somehow about the empty seats. We can fill it with some maids or servants. They will be happy" he replied without taking it seriously."And David? Has he started the Mage's lesson too?" Sophie just felt something was wrong."David has not enlisted with me" the Mage came in suddenly. "I don't know his whereabouts. I'm famished" he rushed to the dining table. "I think I know" Alpha Jones chuckled. "If two lovers are absent together. That means they are sharing
Sophie hesitated as she was about to step into the room. She was sure she heard someone talking and it was definitely not Alpha Jones.She remained calm to eavesdrop again."I have to do this" a male voice came up again breathlessly. It was more like murmurs but she heard it clearly."For the greater good" the unknown voice said again.Sophie wondered what was to be done in their room. She waited, she wanted to learn more before she would venture in."No, no, no" the person was obviously having a battle of decision within his mind. "I should speak with the goddess to change her mind" he sighed.Sophie remembered who the self acclaimed goddess was, Tonia. She must have sent whoever this man was but it was still unclear to Sophie what his mission was."The goddess knows better" he scoffed. "This is what she wants" he gasped in conclusion.Sophie heard the sound of a sword slowly brushing against its sheath. She wasn't sure if her hearing was accurate but she needed to stop whatever was
The Mage had been waiting for Tonia for some minutes. It was time to show up for her daily lessons."Two minutes more!" the Mage muttered to himself. That was how long he would spare before going to force her out of wherever she was hiding herself"That was too long. I'm here already" Tonia's voice whispered. It sounded like it was within the Mage's head.He was startled. He turned around and around pushing off some jars off the table. The noise coupled with the startling made the Mage fell off his feet.He quickly got back up on his feet. He stared around looking for Tonia. It was making him mad."Where are you?" he finally asked loudly."I'm everywhere. I'm a goddess. Have you forgotten?" her voice came up again and she laughed faintly."What is happening?" the Mage gasped. He was about to run out of the room when Tonia pulled him back."Who are you?" he asked with fright."I'm Tonia, your daughter. Of course" she replied slowly to tease him."I don't think so" he shook his head an
Sophie hid in a corner. She watched as David was training the guards. She had been following him for some days after what happened in their room, some days ago.She noticed David had really changed from what he used to be. He seemed to have become stronger and more ruthless. Though he looked happier than before but he was now getting angry over the slightest of things.All Sophie needed was, something that would make Alpha Jones realize he couldn't trust David anymore.The training was going well with the guards until he grabbed one of them by the neck. He stabbed through his heart and dropped his body."That is a lesson to all of you" he said loudly at the others. "No one should speak ill of the goddesss. That's the first rule. Secondly, you shouldn't be weak. This man here was too weak" he fumed and pointed to the dead body.The other guards were terrified.Sophie was flabbergasted. That was David killing someone without a word from Alpha Jones."Weak men can not protect this Manor
Tonia stood in the center of the hallway. She was waiting for the guard walking towards her.The guard hesitated on seeing her. He must have felt skeptical by her weird stance."Come" she waved at him seductively."What?" the guard looked around probably checking if he was alone. He moved quickly towards her. "How may I help you?" he grinned happily."First, I need food for seven men. And then your service" she replied him slowly and winked at him."Food for seven men? What are you going to do with that?" he asked smiling. "I already have six men. You are the seventh. You need the food for the job you are going to do for me" she moaned. "So, run all the way and fetch it for me" she turned to show him her side."You want me to run along?" he stared down the hallway behind him. "Why would I do that?" he chuckled. He was obviously not going to cooperate with her."I think you already know what's in it for you" she tilted her head to a side."Of course, I can see it written all over your