Not human

Sebastian looked over all the dead bodies, his eyes were bloodshot. He felt an overwhelming sense of relief. He had allowed the beast completely take over so he tried to regain control. He was still regaining control when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

He turned back and saw two men approaching him, swords in their hands. One of the men throw a knife at him but he was able to easily move and the knife missed him. Sebastian cursed under his breath

Without another thought, Sebastian removed the knife from his lower back. The cut was not so deep so he paid no moch attention to it and stood in defense.

Prince Sebastian did not take a step to meet his challengers. He stood his ground ready for defend. He could already tell by their movement that they were stronger than any other man he has fought. The fact that they were able to throw a knife at him without him noticing said a lot about their strength.

In the last ten years, no one has managed to sneak up on him except he allowed it, his senses were on high alert.

He looked past them for a short while and roam his eyes around his surrounding to see if there were other men.

Meanwhile, Eight could also see the men that we're about to attack them. He panicked since he saw as the prince pulled out the knife from his skin. In his years of fighting beside the prince, he had never seen Sebastian get injured before. He was confused and at a loss of what to do.

Besides he was not so sure if there were only two men or more attackers will soon appear. His other problem was the fact that he could not trust the men with them to protect the prince. So he did as Jeffrey has instructed him.

He sat on the floor and immediately brought out their communication book. Picking a small knife he cut his hand and with the blood he sent a message through the book to Jeffrey.

After which he rode his horse into the Battlefield. He commanded the fit men to check the bodies on the floor and ensure every one of the enemies was dead. He then turned his attention back to the prince who was already fighting the two men

At the same time in the king of Avalo courtroom.

"How do you plead," the Eunuch asked lady Catherine again because even after a long pause lady Catherine was not able to say a word.

"Your majesty," Lady Catherine bowed. Her palms were sweating and her knees felt weak. "I.. I...I don't remember what happened I might have said something," Lady Catherine said.

There were gasps in the room. Although she has not fully admitted yet everyone already knew she was guilty.

"Your majesty," General Thompson got up unable to stop himself. When he first appeared in the courtroom that morning he was confident that his daughter would not get hurt.

"My daughter is just a child. It was her mistake to have wanted to welcome the Princess who did is but a stranger. Catherine would not dare offend the prince if she was not almost angered to death, " General Thompson said.

He was so confident that the King would listen to him after all he was aware of the fact that the king hated princess Ellen and wanted her dead. In his mind, his speech alone was enough to save his daughter's head. And push the blame on Ellen for not behaving as expected.

The hall room fell quiet, some people immediately agreed with his words while a few people understood what he was doing. The King was one of those people.

He honestly did not want to hurt the daughter of his friend. This was the reason he asked her to marriy Julia since he had plans to dispose of the Crown prince at the right time. Seeing that General Thompson has managed to give him a way to save lady Catherine he breath in relief.

But who was Ellen, she was no longer someone who lets others stepped on her. She was not scared of death anymore. What she feared was dying like an ant.

She was a princess for goodness sake and she knew that in a court like this one wrong word could cost her head. She did not make all the plans just to get at Lady Catherine. To Ellen Lady Catherine, was just bait to get her real target, Julia.

It was Julia's fault that her husband almost strangled her on the day of the Royal ball. She had expected Julia to defend lady Catherine, then she would accuse him. She had it all planned out in her head.

Unfortunately, Julia was smart enough not to get involved and General Thompson has presented himself.

"Your majesty," Ellen bowed with the help of Jeffrey who already saw how General Thompson has turned the table. Ellen's voice was still soft and low.

The King turned his attention to her, he was hoping she made a mistake so he could get rid of her for good. The prince can not blame him if she acted stupidly.

"General Thompson is right," Elle paused. Everyone seated in the hall was surprised at her statement. Colors returned to Catherine's face. 'thats right, who do you think you are. You just wait till this is over I will deal with you,' lady Catherine celebrated her victory too soon.

"He is right I am just a stranger, where I came from people do not defile their King's words in anger. Respect for the throne and crown prince was absolute but I am wrong. This is not Bozoa but Avalo where people can insult the throne when angry," Ellen said and glanced at the throne.

Forgive me you Majesty, General Thompson is a very wise man. where I came from noble talked with wisdom and stand for the right things. Your highness Ellen bowed to the Queen. If you say something that really annoyed me and I slapped his majesty would I be forgiven on the account that you annoyed me?" Ellen question.

Everyone in the courtroom subconsciously shook their head. Moreover, lady Catherine got angry because I said my husband was the Crown prince," Ellen said and frowned her brows. She looked around as if waiting for someone to say she was wrong.

Everybody present was surprised at her boldness. She sounded as if she was accepting her fault but in reality, she was insulting General Thompson. She made his words sound so stupid. Ellen's statement was her way of telling everybody that she was polite with lady Catherine

Nobody knew how to react to her words. Lady Catherine could not argue because indeed princess Ellen had not insulated her. While Everybody was still in a dilemma Ellen's voice was heard again.

"Wait is there something wrong with what I said?" Princess Ellen asked and convered her mouth as if she just came to a shocking realization.

She turned and face Jeffrey tears running down her cheeks. She looked really hurt and scared. The hall fell into a pin drop silence. Nobody knew where all this was heading to. Even Jeffrey was shocked and confused.

"Tell me Jeffrey is my husband really not human. Is he…" Ellen paused her head to the ground and her hands shaking for everyone to see. "A beast like Catherine called him?" She whispered in a low voice but it was loud enough for everyone in the room to hear.

Jeffrey was taken aback by her reaction and the sudden question that he did not know how to react.

Tell me she said pulling Jeffrey's arm. She looked like a lost child looking for her way home. Her appearance immediately made everyone in the courtroom pity her.

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