8 Ch 07.2 These kids (1/2)

MRE Ch 07.2

Meeting room of Duke Conley,

Duke from his seat announced the plan they are going to follow and assigned their respective jobs to them. Duke is trying to get up from the chair. Other nobles' expressions loosened .

Count Alvaton asked ” Milord , Why is that dumb prince is healthy and kicking , didn't you said that he is at deathbed.” Others were also guessing the same thing in the afternoon meeting.

Duke replied with a little regret ” that damned Charles must have taken him to some good healer in time.”

” Sir when the prince is still alive can we carry out our plan. Other Nobles will label us as traitors and no one takes in traitors .” Said Count Newshawk. This is the major concern for other nobles , they don't have connections like Duke to higher-ups of other kingdoms and if word gets out that they are traitors, no one will take them in.

” Don't overthink, we will release our brothers then we head to Dakota , it's as simple as that, preparation on their side is complete.” assured Duke thinking ' ha !  I need these fools' riches , who cares about them.'

Kipler nodded his head in affirmative looking at them with pity.' fools'

Everyone left the room, they got to the city gates. Guards there tried to stop them, but after Conley showed his title, they stepped back.

Conley and his supporters moved out of city, being in city meant to be under Charles' vigilance, which would affect their plan negatively . But one person slipped away from their group.

He returned to Duke's house, it was empty everyone had left. He reached the wine case, opened it, and fragrance filled his nostrils.

He was befuddled by exotic smell, he took the special bottle of wine which was half filled. He took a mouthful, he wanted to savor it slowly, but could not resist the temptation and emptied the bottle.

In his drunk state he collapsed to the ground, he tried to lift his hands but his body wasn't under his control.

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Palace, Arcania

Sun had set, protestors had gone home after a day of hectic work , to take some rest and prepare for the next day .A guard came running towards the palace gate. Palace guard intercepted him. He said something in his ear. Palace guard was shocked,  he ordered to open gate. Both of them dashed taking long strides to their Chief's room.

Charles' room is occupied by four people. Few guards are standing outside the room. They saw two people running towards them wearing insignia of palace guards. All of them became vigilant, raised their pikes. But soon relaxed seeing one of them was the main gate keeper.

Both guards were allowed to enter the room , breathing heavily one of them announced ” Chief , Duke and his men moved out of the city .”

Charles and Duke Wilkinson's brows were furrowed. Room became deathly silent. Guards bowed and left, their work was done.

Charles muttered blaming himself ” I should have stopped them , if I knew they were going to move out so soon ….”

Duke being more experienced consoled Charles ” it's not your fault. They will take a few weeks to organize themselves so we can use this time to enact countermeasures”.

Charles slammed his hand on the table with bloodpower and the table turned to ashes instantly. His eyes became fiery red as if they are burning.

Duke used his bloodpower to react fast, he grabbed a shield to prevent it's impact from harming others. He said ” it has been so many years Charles since I last saw you using bloodpower.”

Charles came back to his senses, ” sorry , I was very frustrated and….” then he turned to stunned young men behind Duke and apologized.