Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 382

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Alessandro met with his generals. Cassian was present as the general of the first squadron of knights. Dantriel and Ethan also joined as representatives of the elven troops. Many generals showed concern, as some of their soldiers were scared. The attack by those monsters during the ball had instilled fear among the troops. Arthur Kavis, the general in charge of the second squadron of knights, said:

“Your Majesty, many of the knights have asked if in this war we will face monsters.”

“I will not lie about what we will face. Our enemy is King Venobich, but this time he has monsters and who knows what other horrors he will have prepared for us,” Alessandro responded with complete frankness.

“Your Majesty, our weapons are useless against those monsters. Fighting them will certainly lead us to death.”

Ethan interjected, “It is true, your weapons are useless.”

“And who are you? What are you doing here? I thought this meeting was only for generals.”

Alessandro answered for Ethan, “I have asked them to be present.”

Since it had been a direct order from the king, Arthur did not reply, even though he didn’t like the idea of a stranger being there. He just limited himself to looking at him with distrust and displeasure, especially when he opened his mouth again.

“That’s why we will provide weapons capable of killing those monsters, although only the most skilled warriors will survive. So you should choose those who will be useful during the war and those who will

not.”

Arthur couldn’t remain silent in the face of that man’s words. “All our knights are great warriors. If your weapons are effective against those monsters, we shall not die.”

Cassian spoke to calm the mood, as Arthur seemed about to attack Ethan. “You have said that your weapons are effective, but how can we know that what you say is true and not just a simple lie?”

“If what you want is a demonstration,” Dantriel spoke for the first time, “we can give it to you. While our troops were heading here, they captured a creature born of darkness because we imagined this might happen.”

Arthur stood up, slammed the table forcefully, and asked angrily, “You have brought a monster to our kingdom! You’re crazy!”

Dantriel spoke calmly and said, “Please calm down.”

“You bring danger to this kingdom and ask me to calm down!”

Arthur addressed Alessandro. “Your Majesty, your duty as king is to protect your people. These people are nothing more than enemies of the kingdom. They have brought a monster, they are not to be trusted. Perhaps they are also working for King Venobich. They should not be here; they should be questioned in

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the dungeons.”

Ethan responded, agitated, “We are not on the side of that monster, so hold your tongue.”

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He didn’t know King Venobich, but hated him deeply since he had stolen the woman he loved, and because of him, she was dead. So the mere mention that he could be on the side of that monster repulsed

him.

Alessandro told them, “Calm down, both of you. Arthur, they are not our enemies; on the contrary, they are our allies. For them, King Venobich is also their enemy. Today I have gathered you all because, the war is at our doorstep, and this time it will not be against men but against monsters. If we do not prepare, our kingdom and everything we love and know will turn to ashes. So I ask you all to fight by my side against this great threat that is coming, to protect our home together.”

Alessandro didn’t order them; he asked because he knew he couldn’t force his people to fight. A warrior without spirit was like putting a lamb in front of a hungry wolf. He needed warriors willing to give their all on the battlefield, warriors with burning resolve who would fight bravely by his side.

“Let me ask you once more, who will stand by my side, protecting our kingdom and our people from the threat looming over our heads?”

All the generals hesitated for a moment, they were afraid of what lay ahead. Cassian had planned to leave to find Maya; however, he couldn’t leave his brother to face the danger alone. His generals didn’t seem very eager to be on the battlefield, so he stood up and declared.

“I will stand by your side.”

The other generals were inspired by the prince’s support for the king, especially because they knew that Cassian was as strong and powerful as the king; they all rose and responded in unison.

“We will also stand by your side, Your Majesty.”

The meeting continued for a while longer, and when it ended, everyone headed to the training field where the elven army was located. Dantriel approached a soldier and instructed him to hand over a sword and

bring the creature they had captured on the way.

The soldier promptly obeyed, drew his sword, handed it over, and then went to retrieve the monster. He returned shortly after with several more soldiers, dragging a cart with a cage covered by a thick blanket. A terrifying roar sent chills down their spines, and one of the soldiers removed the blanket, revealing a hideous creature, as black as ink, roaring and baring its sharp teeth. The creature attempted to escape the cage but failed; the cage appeared to be made of the same material as the weapons carried by the army.

All the generals were tense, and Alessandro was no exception; he felt the same. He was afraid that the weapons the elves had wouldn’t work because if they didn’t, it would mean that his only hope of defeating those monsters was Abril, exposing her to danger, something Alessandro would never allow. She was the woman he loved, his everything; he would rather lose the war than lose her, as he couldn’t imagine a life

without her.

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Dantriel swung his sword in the air and ordered the cage to be opened and the monster to be released. All the generals put their hands on their swords, tense because they didn’t know if those weapons would be effective against that formidable creature.

Ethan told them.

“Don’t worry, Dantriel will finish him off quickly.”

The cage door opened, and the monster shot out like an arrow towards Dantriel. He remained motionless until it was close enough for him to stab it with his sword. The creature screamed in pain, the sword had cut the creature, and a black liquid was oozing from the wound. Dantriel moved as fast as a leopard and attacked the creature repeatedly, without giving it a chance to counterattack. He kept cutting until he cut it to pieces and killed it.

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Everyone was astonished; Dantriel’s skill was magnificent. At that moment, Arthur realized that they were not just being arrogant; without a doubt, they were excellent warriors.

Dantriel shook his sword to clean off the remaining black blood and said.

As you can see, our weapons are effective.”

Alessandro addressed his generals.

“As you have witnessed, they are our allies and are here to fight alongside us. Their weapons are effective and are the only ones capable of killing those monsters.”

Arthur knew it was impossible to kill those monsters with normal weapons as they had proven themselves, but a question crossed his mind: how did they manage to kill the monsters that attacked them at the ball? But he didn’t want to ask it, as it was neither the place nor the time to do so, so he kept it

for later.

Abril was in her room when she felt a strange presence that gave her chills. It was the same presence she

had felt during the ball; without a doubt, it was a creature born of darkness. She peeked out from the balcony but immediately remembered what Alessandro had asked her. Not to go out, to stay in her room.

She returned to the room after a quick glance and confirmed that there was no danger.

That afternoon, she continued pacing back and forth waiting for Alessandro to arrive. While she was doing

so, she heard her mother’s voice in her mind.

“Abril.”

“What’s wrong, Mom?”

“I want to show you something, but to do so, you must sleep.”

Abril looked towards the balcony; the sun hadn’t set yet. It was too early to go to sleep, and besides, she

didn’t want to because she wanted to be awake when Alessandro arrived.

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“Must it be right now?”

“Yes, what I want to show you is important, my little one.”

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Abril knew that when her mother said it was important, it truly was. She went to bed, laid down, and said,

“I’ll try, but I’m not sure if I can fall asleep; I’m not tired.”

“Don’t worry about that, I’ll help you sleep, just close your eyes.”

Abril closed her eyes, and within a few minutes, she fell asleep, or so she thought. She saw herself lying on

the bed, and she got scared, thinking she had died.

“Am I dead?”

Her mother appeared by her side and reassured her.

“Calm down, my child, you’re not dead. Your spirit has temporarily left your body.”

Sophia extended her hand and said,

“Take my hand, there’s a place I must take you.”

Abril trusted her mother. She took her hand, and in the blink of an eye, she found herself in a place that felt

familiar. It was the old, dilapidated section of the castle, which had been her home since she was very

young, where she prayed to the heavens every day to help her live one more day.

“Why have you brought me here, Mom?”

“Just wait, and you’ll find out.”

Abril kept looking at the corners of that room and wished to leave. The bad memories she had of that

place flooded her mind.

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