31 The fallen leaf (2/2)

”As per the statistics, the trade between the Land of Ostbarrow and Land of Shadowlake has declined due to the recent storm which hit Shadowlake. The demands are high, but, the supplies from our province couldn't meet their demand.” one of the councilmen continued.

”So, we've come up with an idea that we will start recruiting more workers this weekend or maybe the next.”

”Don't we have sufficient workers for that?” Gerard sighed and he flipped the statistics file.

”Continue,” he ordered, his eyes were still scanning the file.

”Next,” James ordered as he took out a pink file out of the pile of files.

”This is regarding the black witches. Recently, a civilian saw a man being murdered for the ritual near the forest. The person performing the ritual was in black robes. He couldn't see the face as ran right after seeing the incident. The dead man was a human and the family now wants actions to be taken against the black witches. The villagers also demand the same.”another councilman spoke as he walked towards Lord Gerard to hand him the file.

”Assign ten warlocks for this task and ask them to watch over the whole village. Especially at night.” Gerard's glanced at Alexander sideways.

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”Next,” he ordered.

”Wait, I have a suggestion. May I?” Alexander interrupted.

”Yes, sure. What is it?” Gerard's face suddenly lightened up.

”Talking about the black witches, a few incidents have already occurred in the Land of Brookville as you all know. The warlocks currently are undergoing training. ” he continued.

”As there a few such cases that will be taken to the council, I want my army to be a part of this mission.” Alexander looked at Gerard, wanting to get his permission.

After a minute of silence,

”Okay, you shall now be a part of this mission.”

Hearing to this, Alexander smiled gently.The smile was short lived and was soon replaced with a stern, determinant look.

Soon, the council meeting was dismissed. Alexander and Gerard moved out of the hall, followed by the councilmen. They all entered their respective carriages and started leaving.

Meanwhile, the two lords wandered around the palace garden.

”Only one more day left,” Gerard smiled looking at Alexander.

”We will meet again,” Alexander smiled back.

”Stay there! Right there...” Gerard spoke as he stopped in his track.

”W-what?” Alexander was confused. He stopped suddenly and looked at the ground.

”What is it?”

”This is where your father had seen your mother for the first time,” Gerard spoke.

Alexander spoke nothing but stared at the ground and the surrounding.