Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 365

I’m Not a Tyrant

Abril was about to get out of bed, but Alessandro stopped her.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

“I have dance lessons today and also lessons with Sir Gabriel.”

“The doctor said you should rest.”

“I’m fine, besides, the dance is in a few days. I don’t want to be embarrassed when the day of the dance

arrives for not knowing how to dance.”

“That won’t happen. On that day, you’ll be the most dazzling and beautiful woman in the place. Everyone

will be so absorbed by your beauty that even if you make a mistake, they won’t notice.”

“Even so, I want to get it perfect. I want everyone to see that I’m worthy of being by your side.”

“That’s not true. In fact, I’m the one who’s not worthy of being by your side.”

Abril got up and said to him, “Even so, I don’t want others to talk about me.”

“If anyone does, I’ll cut their tongue out, so they won’t say it again.”

“No!”

Alessandro laughed at Abril’s reaction and said, “I was joking, I don’t plan on doing that. I’m not a tyrant.”

She placed a hand on Alessandro’s chest and said, “I’m fine, let me do my duties. If I feel unwell, I promise

to rest.”

Alessandro stroked her hair and replied, “Okay, but promise me you won’t overdo it.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t.”

Seeing how determined Abril was, Alessandro didn’t insist on her staying to rest. He kissed her on the forehead, said goodbye, and went to his office.

Mid–morning, Cassian went to Alessandro’s office and reported everything that had happened when they

went to see the elves. When Cassian finished speaking, Alessandro remained silent for a moment, and

when he finally spoke, he said, “It seems there are more races in this world than I imagined.”

“Honestly, I still can’t believe it. Fairies, elves, creatures born from darkness I think we were better off

when we only had to fight bandits and human armies.”

Cassian looked out the window behind Alessandro and said, “Sometimes I feel as if we’re not prepared for this new war that’s coming”

“You’re not the only one who feels this way I feel the same, but even though our future is uncertain and seems dark, I won’t give up. I’ll fight for my kingdom and everything I love until my last breath

“And I’ll be by your side, protecting your back, like in the old days.

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“It’s been a while since we practiced. Do you want to spar?”

“Don’t you have work pending?”

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“I always have work pending; it’s endless. So why don’t we go and train a bit? I need to clear my head, then

I’ll continue with my work.”

“Then let’s go.”

Alessandro and Cassian went to the training room. All the guards and knights were very surprised to see Cassian walking without his leg faltering.

Cassian, noticing all the eyes on him, said, “Everyone’s staring at me.”

“They must be surprised; it’s been a long time since you came here.”

“Yes, I hope I can keep up in this training.”

“You’ve always been a natural fighter with the sword. I’m sure you’ll do well.”

“I don’t think I’m a genius, I just work harder than others, although lately, I haven’t been doing that.”

Each chose a sword and began training. While their swords clashed, Alessandro asked, “How are things

between you and that girl Maya?”

“Fine, I suppose.”

“That’s an unusual response.”

“She’s made it clear to me that our relationship won’t progress.”

“Then try to change her mind.”

“You say it as if it were something easy to do.”

“It might not be easy, but it’s not impossible either, so try it, if you really want her.”

Cassian wasn’t very sure of his true feelings for Maya, and since he didn’t want to tell his brother that, he

changed the subject. “I’m going with Maya to find the key to Hades.”

“What?”

“You can’t go, and I don’t trust her to go alone with the elves. They still don’t have your trust, neither do they have mine, although they are helping us, I feel they have hidden intentions and aren’t telling us the

whole truth”

“I feel the same way”

Alessandro made a thrust with his sword, sending Cassian’s sword flying away. He remarked,

“I think I’m a bit rusty”

“Yes, you should practice a little more.”

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Gabriel appeared, and Alessandro, upon seeing him, said,

“It seems my free time is over.”

“Your Majesty, may I remind you that you still have some matters to handle.”

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“Yes, yes, I know, there’s always something to handle and matters to address. I wonder when the day will

come when I’ll have some time for myself.”

Gabriel replied bluntly,

“You’ll get to rest eternally when you’re dead. Now fulfill your obligations, Your Majesty, because when you

don’t, my workload keeps piling up, and sometimes I don’t even get to go home.”

“I get it, stop complaining. We’ll see each other later, Cas.”

As they walked through the corridors back to the office, Alessandro and Gabriel encountered Duke

Alfonso Vampel, who looked furious. He made a somewhat brusque bow in front of Alessandro and said,

“Greetings to His Majesty, the king.”

“Greetings, Duke Vampel.”

“Your Majesty, could you grant me an audience?”

“At the moment, I’m very busy, Duke Vampel; perhaps another time.”

“Please, Your Majesty, I won’t take much of your time.”

‘I’m sorry but…”

“Please, Your Majesty, do it for the ties that have united us for so many years.”

Alessandro didn’t want to deal with Duke Vampel; he was an old fox who only caused trouble, so he agreed to give him an audience before he did something worse.

“Alright, let’s go to my office, although it must be brief as you know I’m a busy man.”

“I know and I’ll be brief.”

The duke followed him to the office, and upon entering, Alessandro sat in the chair behind the desk and

said,

“What makes the duke so insistent on having an audience?”

“It’s about my daughter Victoria. I heard she’s been banned from entering the palace, I would like to know

why.”

“Do you really not know, duke?”

“Victoria said it was due to a small misunderstanding.”

“A small misunderstanding? She placed spies in my palace and attempted to attack my wife. If her punishment was so lenient, it’s only because of my wife’s kindness, but I’m not as kind as she is, so don’t

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Alfonso clenched his hands into fists, he was furious, but he had to control his anger and bow his head. He bowed and said:

“I appreciate Your Majesty’s kindness. I regret having interrupted you. I will no longer take up your time, I will take my leave.”

Before Alfonso could leave, Alessandro warned him:

“Duke, I hope you keep your daughter under control. Although she was once my betrothed, Abril is my wife and my queen. I will consider an offense against her as an offense against myself, and you know the price to pay for treason.”

“I know, Your Majesty, I promise my daughter will not commit such impertinence to your queen again.”

“I hope so.”

After Alfonso left the office, Gabriel said:

“I think the duke might cause problems in the future. He has accumulated too much power and thinks he

is superior to everyone. He only bowed his head out of caution, but don’t be surprised if he betrays us.”

“I already know that. In fact, he never supported me to be king; he supported Cassian, but things changed when he suffered his leg injury.”

“That’s why the rushed ceremony to appoint Prince Cassian.”

“That’s right.”

“We should keep him under surveillance.”

“Yes, send men to watch him and ensure he doesn’t notice. I don’t want to alert him. When all this war is

over, I will deal with him personally.”

Alfonso left the king’s office in a fury. He was so upset that he would have destroyed everything in his path

if he weren’t still in the royal palace. Blinded by anger, he didn’t realize he had wandered off the path. He was about to turn back when he suddenly saw the princess of the kingdom of Laios. Upon seeing her, he felt as if something inside him was screaming for him to flee. Since he didn’t have time to do so, he hid behind a pillar covered with vines that kept him concealed.

When she passed by, his whole body trembled, and he nearly collapsed

As Abril walked down the hallway, she stopped for a moment, feeling as if her light magic was reacting to danger. She looked left and right, but in the hallway, there was only the maid accompanying her. She thought it might be her imagination playing tricks on her and continued on her way

Alfonso didn’t come out of his hiding place until Abril disappeared around a corner. Although she had moved away, he continued to feel unwell and hurried to reach his carriage waiting for him at the entrance.

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As he entered his carriage, one of the servants accompanying him noticed his sweat and trembling and

asked:

“Duke, are you alright?”

“Get me out of here.”

When he reached his mansion and got out of the carriage, Victoria approached him. She had been waiting. wanting to know how things went, if the restriction placed on her entering the palace had been revoked.

“Father, how did it go? Did Alessandro revoke my punishment? Will I be able to attend the ball that will be held in a few days?”

Alfonso felt his head buzzing, he shouted at her angrily:

“Shut up, I’m not feeling well.”