Chapter 148
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"We are now going to wait," Azimir answered, startling everyone in the court hall, including Vasili and Zavid. They could not understand what their Alpha had in mind. How would waiting help them in the precarious situation they were in? Will they be able to find the mastermind who wished to harm Ideni and the people of Ideni?
Although Nathalie would be arriving in Ideni the next night, that did not mean they would wait until her arrival. What if the person executed their plan before that? How would they protect their kingdom from the unknown enemy?
Vasili and Zavid looked at Azimir doubtfully. But the man remained unfazed under their probing gazes. He knew what he was doing better than anyone and he did not care what the others were thinking at this moment.
He was going to wait for the mastermind to show himself to him. That did not mean he did not have other plans of his own. But none of the people in the courtroom had to know about it. They were better off not knowing about his plan lest they should interfere in it and lead his ashtray.
"Alpha, what will we get out of waiting?" One of the ministers questioned aggressively, surprising everyone by his tone. It was only when he noticed the strange looks he was getting from the people around him that he realized his mistake. He had been impudent towards his King but he did not regret it. He was worried for his kingdom and this had made him question the powerful man brazenly.
His worry got the best of him and he could not control his emotions. What was wrong in questioning his Alpha, his King when he was doing nothing when they would soon be in crisis. Their enemy was in hiding while they were out in the open. They could not do anything before they found out and who the enemy was. What if they would be waiting forever and the enemy would execute his plan in the meanwhile?
Azimir was not surprised by the young minister's question. He had expected someone to question him about it. His brows quirked up in appreciation for the man who had dared to question him courageously, without caring about the consequences of his actions. Did he not know that he was speaking to the Alpha of Ideni? If he dared to disrespect him, the Alpha could kill him for it?
The young man was a human and all Azimir needed to do was to snap the man's neck and he would be gone forever.
"Do you better plan that, Minister Gavin?" Azimir shot back, allowing the man to show him what he could do and he had any better plan that could save them from the precarious situation they were in.
Gavin was taken aback by the sudden question. He had not expected his Alpha to ask him suddenly and he went blank for a moment. But he composed himself the next instant.
"Please forgive me, Alpha. I do not have any plan in mind." Gavin lowered his head in shame and Azimir did not condemn him for it.
When some of the wiser and older ministers of the kingdom themselves did not have a better plan, it was not surprising the young and inexperienced minister had nothing to say. But Azimir saw a strange glint in the man's eyes that surprised him greatly. It was as though he had something in mind in actuality and was unwilling to say it in front of everyone.
'Interesting!' He mused and looked at the young man keenly who still had his eyes lowered. But there was something in his stance that made him take a double-take at him. All of a sudden, the young man looked smarter than all of them.
Azimir made a note to speak to him after the session. He had to find out what the man had in mind.
"Minister Gavin, you have nothing to be shameful about. As I said, other than waiting, we can nothing in this situation. We just have to be alert at all times and make sure that we do not let our guards down even for a moment.
Gavin bowed at the man in gratitude. "Thank you, Alpha."
"Anyone else? Does anyone here have a better plan than what I suggested? I am open to ears for them." Azimir suggested and all he got in return was silence. He had expected this outcome but disappointed him was no one was willing to speak anything in this regard. What was the use of him having such a huge ministry when he had to plan and execute all the plans himself?
"How disappointing!" Azimir sneered. "I have my ministers for a reason. They are supposed to advise me and help me deal with matters related to the kingdom and the people. How dissatisfying it is that no one is willing to give their opinions on this matter, let alone devise a plan that could keep Ideni from the enemy! What is the use of me having a ministry? Would it not be better for me to dissolve the ministry and keep a few people as my advisors?"
Azimir's tone raised at the end and the entire court hall was stunned into silence. They had never heard their Alpha shouting at them ever in such fury. He was incensed, they could see it and they realized the reasons for it. But no one knew how to tackle the situation. If they at least knew who the enemy was, they could have at least devised a plan. But...
The ministers lowered their heads, not having the courage to even lift their heads, let alone object to their Alpha's claims.
Azimir wandered his eyes across the court hall, his eyes cold and heartless. He knew it was a waste to speak to them right now. All of them were scared and they could not be of much help to him at this time.
Azimir pressed his forehead in frustration. There was no use speaking to them in this matter right now. He sighed lightly and stayed silent for some time.
"Also, it will be the time for the contest for the Alpha King's throne soon. I will have to leave for Aranill when the time comes. Then," Azimir tilted his head as he thought about it. "Beta Vasili will be in charge of Ideni."
Azimir did not have to point this matter out. This was how it was every time. The Alpha and the Gamma would leave for Aranill while the Beta would stay behind and take care of the kingdom and the people in the Alpha's absence. The ministers nodded in acceptance, hoping that their Alpha would become the Alpha King. It would be such an honor to them to have other King becoming the Alpha King.
"I also have some happy information to share with all of you." Azimir's cold eyes softened suddenly and a strange emotion of indulgence filled them, surprising everyone.
What could the information be that made their Alpha so happy? Why does it seem like he became gentle all of a sudden? What happened here? Could someone explain them the reason? The ministers thought.
Only Vasili and Zavid knew what their Alpha wanted to speak next and their lips curled up immediately. Their Alpha was in love and he wanted to share this matter with everyone. Soon, the kingdom of Ideni would be getting a Queen and what a queen she would be. Commander Aylin.....Ideni would surely prosper and reach new heights under her reign.
"If everything turns well," Azimir's lips arched up when he heard Vasili and Zavid's thoughts. They had not bothered to hide his thoughts from him and Azimir was ecstatic by their way of thinking.
"The kingdom of Ideni might soon get a Queen," Azimir revealed the biggest truth and happiness of his life and observed his ministers who sat dumbstruck in their seats.
Silence ensued in the hall and nobody spoke for a long time. The ministers did not even react as they gaped at their Alpha in shock. It was Vasili who broke the silence and bowed at his King.
"Congratulations, Alpha. I hope to meet our Queen soon."
Following Vasili, even Zavid too congratulated the man and one by one, all the ministers snapped out of their thoughts immediately and congratulated their Alpha. This was a great matter. Them getting a Queen was a great matter. But what piqued their curiosity was who their Queen would be. Nobody had seen their Alpha interact with any female in Ideni at least. Then, was their Queen from Aranill?
Azimir read their thoughts and his smile widened. It was clearly evident in their eyes and he almost nodded at them in acceptance. But he refrained from doing so. It was not the time yet to reveal who his queen was. He had to make sure that Aylin had accepted him completed and the man who was threatening was gone forever. One slip of tongue and Aylin would be in danger again and that was not what he wanted.
After discussing a few more matters, the session ended and Azimir, instead of leaving the court hall before everyone like he usually did, stayed on his throne, stunning everyone again. They could not decipher what was running through his mind. But they did not question him on this and left the court hall one by one.
When Gavin got out of his seat, Azimir nodded at Zavid and he stopped the man from leaving immediately.
"Minister Gavin, please stay behind. Our Alpha has something to speak to you."
While Gavin was frightened, the other ministers looked at him in pity.. The man had brought this upon him himself. Who told him to go against their Alpha and question him blatantly?
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"We are now going to wait," Azimir answered, startling everyone in the court hall, including Vasili and Zavid. They could not understand what their Alpha had in mind. How would waiting help them in the precarious situation they were in? Will they be able to find the mastermind who wished to harm Ideni and the people of Ideni?
Although Nathalie would be arriving in Ideni the next night, that did not mean they would wait until her arrival. What if the person executed their plan before that? How would they protect their kingdom from the unknown enemy?
Vasili and Zavid looked at Azimir doubtfully. But the man remained unfazed under their probing gazes. He knew what he was doing better than anyone and he did not care what the others were thinking at this moment.
He was going to wait for the mastermind to show himself to him. That did not mean he did not have other plans of his own. But none of the people in the courtroom had to know about it. They were better off not knowing about his plan lest they should interfere in it and lead his ashtray.
"Alpha, what will we get out of waiting?" One of the ministers questioned aggressively, surprising everyone by his tone. It was only when he noticed the strange looks he was getting from the people around him that he realized his mistake. He had been impudent towards his King but he did not regret it. He was worried for his kingdom and this had made him question the powerful man brazenly.
His worry got the best of him and he could not control his emotions. What was wrong in questioning his Alpha, his King when he was doing nothing when they would soon be in crisis. Their enemy was in hiding while they were out in the open. They could not do anything before they found out and who the enemy was. What if they would be waiting forever and the enemy would execute his plan in the meanwhile?
Azimir was not surprised by the young minister's question. He had expected someone to question him about it. His brows quirked up in appreciation for the man who had dared to question him courageously, without caring about the consequences of his actions. Did he not know that he was speaking to the Alpha of Ideni? If he dared to disrespect him, the Alpha could kill him for it?
The young man was a human and all Azimir needed to do was to snap the man's neck and he would be gone forever.
"Do you better plan that, Minister Gavin?" Azimir shot back, allowing the man to show him what he could do and he had any better plan that could save them from the precarious situation they were in.
Gavin was taken aback by the sudden question. He had not expected his Alpha to ask him suddenly and he went blank for a moment. But he composed himself the next instant.
"Please forgive me, Alpha. I do not have any plan in mind." Gavin lowered his head in shame and Azimir did not condemn him for it.
When some of the wiser and older ministers of the kingdom themselves did not have a better plan, it was not surprising the young and inexperienced minister had nothing to say. But Azimir saw a strange glint in the man's eyes that surprised him greatly. It was as though he had something in mind in actuality and was unwilling to say it in front of everyone.
'Interesting!' He mused and looked at the young man keenly who still had his eyes lowered. But there was something in his stance that made him take a double-take at him. All of a sudden, the young man looked smarter than all of them.
Azimir made a note to speak to him after the session. He had to find out what the man had in mind.
"Minister Gavin, you have nothing to be shameful about. As I said, other than waiting, we can nothing in this situation. We just have to be alert at all times and make sure that we do not let our guards down even for a moment.
Gavin bowed at the man in gratitude. "Thank you, Alpha."
"Anyone else? Does anyone here have a better plan than what I suggested? I am open to ears for them." Azimir suggested and all he got in return was silence. He had expected this outcome but disappointed him was no one was willing to speak anything in this regard. What was the use of him having such a huge ministry when he had to plan and execute all the plans himself?
"How disappointing!" Azimir sneered. "I have my ministers for a reason. They are supposed to advise me and help me deal with matters related to the kingdom and the people. How dissatisfying it is that no one is willing to give their opinions on this matter, let alone devise a plan that could keep Ideni from the enemy! What is the use of me having a ministry? Would it not be better for me to dissolve the ministry and keep a few people as my advisors?"
Azimir's tone raised at the end and the entire court hall was stunned into silence. They had never heard their Alpha shouting at them ever in such fury. He was incensed, they could see it and they realized the reasons for it. But no one knew how to tackle the situation. If they at least knew who the enemy was, they could have at least devised a plan. But...
The ministers lowered their heads, not having the courage to even lift their heads, let alone object to their Alpha's claims.
Azimir wandered his eyes across the court hall, his eyes cold and heartless. He knew it was a waste to speak to them right now. All of them were scared and they could not be of much help to him at this time.
Azimir pressed his forehead in frustration. There was no use speaking to them in this matter right now. He sighed lightly and stayed silent for some time.
"Also, it will be the time for the contest for the Alpha King's throne soon. I will have to leave for Aranill when the time comes. Then," Azimir tilted his head as he thought about it. "Beta Vasili will be in charge of Ideni."
Azimir did not have to point this matter out. This was how it was every time. The Alpha and the Gamma would leave for Aranill while the Beta would stay behind and take care of the kingdom and the people in the Alpha's absence. The ministers nodded in acceptance, hoping that their Alpha would become the Alpha King. It would be such an honor to them to have other King becoming the Alpha King.
"I also have some happy information to share with all of you." Azimir's cold eyes softened suddenly and a strange emotion of indulgence filled them, surprising everyone.
What could the information be that made their Alpha so happy? Why does it seem like he became gentle all of a sudden? What happened here? Could someone explain them the reason? The ministers thought.
Only Vasili and Zavid knew what their Alpha wanted to speak next and their lips curled up immediately. Their Alpha was in love and he wanted to share this matter with everyone. Soon, the kingdom of Ideni would be getting a Queen and what a queen she would be. Commander Aylin.....Ideni would surely prosper and reach new heights under her reign.
"If everything turns well," Azimir's lips arched up when he heard Vasili and Zavid's thoughts. They had not bothered to hide his thoughts from him and Azimir was ecstatic by their way of thinking.
"The kingdom of Ideni might soon get a Queen," Azimir revealed the biggest truth and happiness of his life and observed his ministers who sat dumbstruck in their seats.
Silence ensued in the hall and nobody spoke for a long time. The ministers did not even react as they gaped at their Alpha in shock. It was Vasili who broke the silence and bowed at his King.
"Congratulations, Alpha. I hope to meet our Queen soon."
Following Vasili, even Zavid too congratulated the man and one by one, all the ministers snapped out of their thoughts immediately and congratulated their Alpha. This was a great matter. Them getting a Queen was a great matter. But what piqued their curiosity was who their Queen would be. Nobody had seen their Alpha interact with any female in Ideni at least. Then, was their Queen from Aranill?
Azimir read their thoughts and his smile widened. It was clearly evident in their eyes and he almost nodded at them in acceptance. But he refrained from doing so. It was not the time yet to reveal who his queen was. He had to make sure that Aylin had accepted him completed and the man who was threatening was gone forever. One slip of tongue and Aylin would be in danger again and that was not what he wanted.
After discussing a few more matters, the session ended and Azimir, instead of leaving the court hall before everyone like he usually did, stayed on his throne, stunning everyone again. They could not decipher what was running through his mind. But they did not question him on this and left the court hall one by one.
When Gavin got out of his seat, Azimir nodded at Zavid and he stopped the man from leaving immediately.
"Minister Gavin, please stay behind. Our Alpha has something to speak to you."
While Gavin was frightened, the other ministers looked at him in pity.. The man had brought this upon him himself. Who told him to go against their Alpha and question him blatantly?
"We are now going to wait," Azimir answered, startling everyone in the court hall, including Vasili and Zavid. They could not understand what their Alpha had in mind. How would waiting help them in the precarious situation they were in? Will they be able to find the mastermind who wished to harm Ideni and the people of Ideni?Although Nathalie would be arriving in Ideni the next night, that did not mean they would wait until her arrival. What if the person executed their plan before that? How would they protect their kingdom from the unknown enemy?Vasili and Zavid looked at Azimir doubtfully. But the man remained unfazed under their probing gazes. He knew what he was doing better than anyone and he did not care what the others were thinking at this moment. He was going to wait for the mastermind to show himself to him. That did not mean he did not have other plans of his own. But none of the people in the courtroom had to know about it. They were better off not knowing about his plan lest they should interfere in it and lead his ashtray."Alpha, what will we get out of waiting?" One of the ministers questioned aggressively, surprising everyone by his tone. It was only when he noticed the strange looks he was getting from the people around him that he realized his mistake. He had been impudent towards his King but he did not regret it. He was worried for his kingdom and this had made him question the powerful man brazenly.His worry got the best of him and he could not control his emotions. What was wrong in questioning his Alpha, his King when he was doing nothing when they would soon be in crisis. Their enemy was in hiding while they were out in the open. They could not do anything before they found out and who the enemy was. What if they would be waiting forever and the enemy would execute his plan in the meanwhile?Azimir was not surprised by the young minister's question. He had expected someone to question him about it. His brows quirked up in appreciation for the man who had dared to question him courageously, without caring about the consequences of his actions. Did he not know that he was speaking to the Alpha of Ideni? If he dared to disrespect him, the Alpha could kill him for it?The young man was a human and all Azimir needed to do was to snap the man's neck and he would be gone forever."Do you better plan that, Minister Gavin?" Azimir shot back, allowing the man to show him what he could do and he had any better plan that could save them from the precarious situation they were in. Gavin was taken aback by the sudden question. He had not expected his Alpha to ask him suddenly and he went blank for a moment. But he composed himself the next instant. "Please forgive me, Alpha. I do not have any plan in mind." Gavin lowered his head in shame and Azimir did not condemn him for it.When some of the wiser and older ministers of the kingdom themselves did not have a better plan, it was not surprising the young and inexperienced minister had nothing to say. But Azimir saw a strange glint in the man's eyes that surprised him greatly. It was as though he had something in mind in actuality and was unwilling to say it in front of everyone.'Interesting!' He mused and looked at the young man keenly who still had his eyes lowered. But there was something in his stance that made him take a double-take at him. All of a sudden, the young man looked smarter than all of them. Azimir made a note to speak to him after the session. He had to find out what the man had in mind."Minister Gavin, you have nothing to be shameful about. As I said, other than waiting, we can nothing in this situation. We just have to be alert at all times and make sure that we do not let our guards down even for a moment.Gavin bowed at the man in gratitude. "Thank you, Alpha.""Anyone else? Does anyone here have a better plan than what I suggested? I am open to ears for them." Azimir suggested and all he got in return was silence. He had expected this outcome but disappointed him was no one was willing to speak anything in this regard. What was the use of him having such a huge ministry when he had to plan and execute all the plans himself?"How disappointing!" Azimir sneered. "I have my ministers for a reason. They are supposed to advise me and help me deal with matters related to the kingdom and the people. How dissatisfying it is that no one is willing to give their opinions on this matter, let alone devise a plan that could keep Ideni from the enemy! What is the use of me having a ministry? Would it not be better for me to dissolve the ministry and keep a few people as my advisors?"Azimir's tone raised at the end and the entire court hall was stunned into silence. They had never heard their Alpha shouting at them ever in such fury. He was incensed, they could see it and they realized the reasons for it. But no one knew how to tackle the situation. If they at least knew who the enemy was, they could have at least devised a plan. But...The ministers lowered their heads, not having the courage to even lift their heads, let alone object to their Alpha's claims.Azimir wandered his eyes across the court hall, his eyes cold and heartless. He knew it was a waste to speak to them right now. All of them were scared and they could not be of much help to him at this time. Azimir pressed his forehead in frustration. There was no use speaking to them in this matter right now. He sighed lightly and stayed silent for some time."Also, it will be the time for the contest for the Alpha King's throne soon. I will have to leave for Aranill when the time comes. Then," Azimir tilted his head as he thought about it. "Beta Vasili will be in charge of Ideni."Azimir did not have to point this matter out. This was how it was every time. The Alpha and the Gamma would leave for Aranill while the Beta would stay behind and take care of the kingdom and the people in the Alpha's absence. The ministers nodded in acceptance, hoping that their Alpha would become the Alpha King. It would be such an honor to them to have other King becoming the Alpha King."I also have some happy information to share with all of you." Azimir's cold eyes softened suddenly and a strange emotion of indulgence filled them, surprising everyone.What could the information be that made their Alpha so happy? Why does it seem like he became gentle all of a sudden? What happened here? Could someone explain them the reason? The ministers thought. Only Vasili and Zavid knew what their Alpha wanted to speak next and their lips curled up immediately. Their Alpha was in love and he wanted to share this matter with everyone. Soon, the kingdom of Ideni would be getting a Queen and what a queen she would be. Commander Aylin.....Ideni would surely prosper and reach new heights under her reign."If everything turns well," Azimir's lips arched up when he heard Vasili and Zavid's thoughts. They had not bothered to hide his thoughts from him and Azimir was ecstatic by their way of thinking."The kingdom of Ideni might soon get a Queen," Azimir revealed the biggest truth and happiness of his life and observed his ministers who sat dumbstruck in their seats. Silence ensued in the hall and nobody spoke for a long time. The ministers did not even react as they gaped at their Alpha in shock. It was Vasili who broke the silence and bowed at his King."Congratulations, Alpha. I hope to meet our Queen soon." Following Vasili, even Zavid too congratulated the man and one by one, all the ministers snapped out of their thoughts immediately and congratulated their Alpha. This was a great matter. Them getting a Queen was a great matter. But what piqued their curiosity was who their Queen would be. Nobody had seen their Alpha interact with any female in Ideni at least. Then, was their Queen from Aranill?Azimir read their thoughts and his smile widened. It was clearly evident in their eyes and he almost nodded at them in acceptance. But he refrained from doing so. It was not the time yet to reveal who his queen was. He had to make sure that Aylin had accepted him completed and the man who was threatening was gone forever. One slip of tongue and Aylin would be in danger again and that was not what he wanted.After discussing a few more matters, the session ended and Azimir, instead of leaving the court hall before everyone like he usually did, stayed on his throne, stunning everyone again. They could not decipher what was running through his mind. But they did not question him on this and left the court hall one by one.When Gavin got out of his seat, Azimir nodded at Zavid and he stopped the man from leaving immediately."Minister Gavin, please stay behind. Our Alpha has something to speak to you."While Gavin was frightened, the other ministers looked at him in pity.. The man had brought this upon him himself. Who told him to go against their Alpha and question him blatantly?
