Three days later, Ivory was discharged and taken to her room. Ragi on the other hand was still under house arrest, awaiting trial. Styles was up and doing his best to prove Ragi's Innocence. The guards were ready to testify on his character and moral standards but this was a case of rape and they were going to need a lot more than words. The maid was cross-examined on several occasions but she still stood her ground that Ragi was a rapist. Ragi on the other hand denied knowing her. He could have easily swept the case under the rug because no evidence was presented but he worried about what his people would think of him for dismissing something so serious.It will eventually boil down to the fact that he was being partial because she was merely a servant.And he didn't want that. He wanted to handle the case in a way that would raise no questions.Ivory, although under bed rest, couldn't help but worry. She could see how drained her husband was.A knock came on the door and a set o

Four days went by and Ragi was set up for trial. Eina stood proudly, confident that she would win the case effortlessly. The Emperor and his Empress sat at the highest point of the table, followed by the council Lords and lastly, the judges. Small murmurings were going around as the people discussed and argued about the case. Once the hammer hit the table, everyone fell silent waiting for the procession. “I know you all are aware of the reasons you are gathered here today but there would be a slight change in today’s session…” Murmurings arose once again and the hammer hit the table once again to get them silent. “We plan to get this over with as quickly as possible which is why we will be introducing a long-age tradition instead of the customary swearing”. Lord Cedric shifted uneasily in his seat. What was this new twist they were introducing? He was certain that the Emperor had something to do with the new development. his eyes flickered to Styles’ who remained sitting on his se

Elena blinked, unable to believe that she outed herself to her family. What would they think of her now? “Mona, it’s not what you think…” Elena took a step forward but Mona backed away. Even the boys who were always in support of the her looked at her like she was the devil. “I can explain..” “There is nothing to explain, Elena. Did you or did you not?” Her husband cut in. Cedric was thrilled by the news. Elena was certainly the woman he needed on his team not her weak daughter. “I did, alright. Were you expecting me to watch my daughter get married to a nobody? Everything I did was for her good!” Eena defended. “You are so unbelievable, Mother! You decapitated a man that I loved for your selfish desires! How cruel can you be?” Mona was pissed to the point that tears pricked her eyes. “And to think you made it seem like an accident. What if those men succeeded in raping me? What would be your excuse then?” “They wouldn’t. I only asked them to pretend like they wanted to. At le

Styles arrived at the border with Ragi and he met the intruders at the border. They were heavily built with tall intimidating frames. Ragi, however, remained unfazed by their forms. Styles got off his horse to meet them and that was when the hefty men gave way to reveal the small petite woman. Her attire suggested she was a royal. He could barely make anything of her face because of the veil that concealed her face but her delicate steps and apparent grace made her appear like the most fragile creature he’d ever seen. “Greetings, your majesty,” she bowed and the men followed suit. “I am Princess Heli from the Yung tribe. I have been sent by my people to formally seek the protection of the black empire against the tyranny of the Wang empire. Do not send me away, I beseech you.” Her voice was melodious, blending with her stunning grace. Styles glanced at Ragi who nodded in approval. “Your greetings have been accepted and your grievances duly noted. What I do not understand is why y

“Your Majesty, what a pleasant surprise,” Ragi moved out of the way for her to come in. Ivory walked in. “I'm sorry for barging in on you, unannounced,” she apologized.“It's totally fine. I'm glad to have you here. What may I offer you?” He asked. Ivory didn't really want anything but she realized she needed the liquid courage to ask this outrageous question in her head. “Your finest wine. Impress me,” she shrugged, taking a seat. Ragi walked to his bar and picked out the wine on the topmost shelf. “I hope this doesn't disappoint you. It is not the finest wine in the kingdom but it is the finest in my possession,” he told her. “That is quite sweet of you. Almost ungeneral-like,” she teased. Amusement lit his eyes as he grabbed two glasses. “I heard you were not feeling well. I assume you're better now?” He threw a glance at her.“Thankfully.”Ragi poured the drink in both glasses and offered her one which she gracefully accepted. She took a sip and her eyes widened. “This is in