Ch. 121..125: The Vampire Prince's Blindfolded Bride Chapter 121-125

Chapter 121: Father has never trusted me

The next morning:

"Your Highness, the King wants everyone to be at the breakfast table, including Princess Alora," Tobias informed him. The physician had done the dressing and told the prince his wound would be healed in one or two days.

Magnus dismissed him and then put on his shirt. "Why did suddenly Father want me and Alora on the same dining table as the others?" he queried as he buttoned his shirt. Tucking it inside his trousers, he headed to the dressing chamber while Tobias closely followed him.

"His Majesty must have thought that it’s the time to embrace his daughter-in-law in the family," Tobias opined. Other than this, he didn’t have any satisfactory response for the prince.

"You are wrong, Tobias. At the dining table, my mother and father will have better opportunities to make feel Alora low. Already she is stressed. I think you should tell my father that we won’t join them for breakfast," Magnus clarified to him.

Tobias helped Magnus dress up further and said, "Your Highness, it’s been a long time since you will be with your parents, having meals. I know your diet isn’t like the others, but the food is made according to your choice." Tobias did his best to convince Magnus as he tucked the broach at the top of Magnus’s collar, he added, "Princess Alora also desires to be a part of this family. You should definitely join them for breakfast today."

Magnus contemplated for a moment before agreeing to Tobias’s suggestion. He wore the waistcoat, followed by an embellished and intricately woven overcoat. His hair was done and he was ready to see Alora.

As Magnus came to the drawing-room, he found Alora with a blindfold in her eyes with Selvina. "Why did you wear that?" He asked.

"I cannot go with naked eyes in front of the King and the Queen," Alora replied.

Magnus sighed as he sensed that she had become this way because of yesterday’s incident. He stood behind her and opened the knot of her blindfold. Alora did stop him, but he didn’t listen to her.

Standing in front of her, he held Alora’s chin up, making her look into his eyes. "Stay the way you are. I like Fierce Alora. I like timid Alora too, but your fierce side is better. Also, it’s time you shall win over my parents as you wanted. Don’t forget you have to tell them what we have found out about your pretty eyes," Magnus said.

Alora hummed and asked about his wound.

"Better than before. I told you it would heal at a faster rate," he replied. His eyes lingered on her lips for a brief moment as he heard her say,

"That’s a relief."

In a moment of privacy, Magnus leaned in to kiss her, catching Tobias’s amused glance. Alora’s cheeks flushed crimson, her eyes blinking rapidly at his sudden kiss.

"We shall go now," Magnus said, gently taking her hand as they made their way to the dining hall, where eager faces awaited their arrival.

Alora was nervous, her heart was thumping against her chest and she felt it would be a good breakfast experience with her family. This was her first breakfast with them, so she prayed that it would go well.

Entering the dining hall, Alora sensed the eyes were at her. She pulled away her hand from Magnus’s grip and curtsied to all of them, keeping her gaze low. Magnus followed suit, greeting his parents before ushering Alora to the table. With a gentlemanly gesture, he pulled out a chair for her, ensuring she was seated first.

"How are you feeling, Magnus? I was informed that your wound would heal completely in one or two days," King Esmond stated, gesturing to the head servant to serve them breakfast.

"I’m feeling well and surprised," Magnus answered as he clasped his hands together.

"Why surprised, son?" Queen Margaret asked.

"Because we all are having breakfast at the same table," Magnus replied.

"Is it wrong to eat together?" King Esmond questioned and glanced at Alora, who looked quiet.

"It is not wrong, but strange," Magnus remarked. He turned his focus to Alora and looked at her plate.

"It’s strange we are now sharing the breakfast with a human," Lillian suddenly remarked.

"Then, please leave, Lillian," Magnus sharply told her. "You can have breakfast alone in your room," he added.

"Don’t talk to your sister like that. Everyone should eat quietly," Margaret told him and gazed at Lillian, gesturing her to maintain the decorum.

"Let’s begin," King Esmond commanded and they all started eating. Magnus was quite impressed with the meals. He thought they had forgotten his choice of food, but he was wrong. Alora, too, enjoyed the food she was served.

As they finished eating, the servants picked up the utensils from the table.

"I have something to inform to my dear father," Magnus initiated the conversation.

"Yes, please," Esmond was quite surprised his son had to speak with him.

"Alora and I found the truth about her eyes. In Shadowbrook, we went to the Dragon Trees Forest, where we encountered Stella, a Lunar Goddess. According to her, Alora’s eyes don’t harm everyone, but only those who keep ill feelings about her. Stella then disappeared saying Alora has to live like this while fulfilling a task, where the vampires, werewolves, and humans will come close not by political means but socially and emotionally."

Initially, Magnus had plans to keep it a secret from his father. However, later he felt that telling his father was crucial.

"What did you say?" King Esmond slightly frowned. "Doesn’t that mean we have to mingle with them?" He asked to confirm.

"Well, there’s nothing wrong in mingling with them. The problem between us three species is because of the huge gap of understanding among us," Magnus explained.

"Why would a Lunar Goddess come to earth to speak this nonsense?" King Esmond refused to believe Magnus. He considered that they two lied to him.

Magnus’s jaw tightened to hear that remark and he glared at his father. "This is the problem, which makes me stay away from you. Father has never trusted me and I know he will never," he pronounced, rising to his feet and slamming his hands on the table.

Chapter 122: Stop fooling yourself and my son

"Father, they aren’t lying," Izaak said, supporting both of them. "You wanted to know why Alora has such eyes. The reason is that the Lunar God chose him and asked Stella to bless Alora with those eyes when she was in Lady Rhea’s womb. It was all planned. Also, even ancient textbooks have mentioned about Lunar God and Goddesses," he explained.

"Leave it, Brother Izaak. I don’t want to convince Father of anything," Magnus said and asked Alora to get up. "We should leave," he murmured.

"Stay seated. Didn’t I have any right to even question you?" Esmond lay back on his seat, his elbow moved to the armrest.

"Magnus, what we didn’t give you. We always fulfill your every demand, yet you question our credibility with you. You cannot speak in such a way to your father," Margaret scolded him this time and asked him to apologize to his father. He told him to show respect. He wasn’t a kid anymore, who needed to be taught the mannerism.

"My humble apologies, Father, for speaking wrongly with you," Magnus said nonchalantly. "Is that enough, Mother, or do you want me to get on my knees?" He inquired irritatedly.

Alora didn’t know what to say in this situation. Magnus was like a 4-year-old kid, who liked to throw tantrums in front of his parents.

"Magnus, that’s not what I mean. Be sincere," Margaret said, glaring at him.

"I am tired. I wish to rest. The breakfast was lovely," Magnus said and went to the door. He stopped and asked Alora to follow him. She left her seat promptly.

"Please forgive Prince Magnus for his rude behavior. We didn’t intend to lie to the King or anyone present here. Stella said this and she disappeared after that. I know it’s hard to believe, but I’ll prove to all of you that I don’t harbor ill intentions toward anyone or harm anyone," Alora said in an apologetic tone.

Magnus rolled his eyes and he walked to her. "Don’t explain anything to them. They won’t understand unless you prove them. That’s how this family works," he stated.

"Very well," Esmond said at last. "Let’s say I trust you, Alora," his words sent a wave of surprise through the room. "But can you look into my eyes? You must prove that your eyes pose no threat. As the King, I command you to gaze directly into my eyes. If you cannot, continue wearing the blindfold until you feel capable of meeting someone else’s gaze, aside from my son, Magnus," he decreed.

Alora, taken aback by the unexpected demand, shook her head in refusal. "I beg your pardon, but I cannot," she replied in a low voice.

Magnus halted his attempt to escort Alora out when Esmond’s voice echoed in the hall.

"Alora, if you yourself doubt Stella’s words, how can you convince the world that you’re as normal as us?" Esmond’s inquiry rang out as he stood up in a commanding attention. Following his suit, the others also left their seats. "Silence, everyone, including you, Magnus. While I may not reprimand you for your impertinence, I can hold Alora accountable," he asserted sternly.

Izaak glanced at Alora, curious to see how she would respond to the King’s challenge. With her throat dry and her thoughts muddled, Alora found herself unable to formulate a reply.

"Just live the way you are living, Alora. Stop fooling yourself and my son. I hope you are smart enough what I meant by that," Esmond stated.

"Father, please stop," Magnus urged this time despite fuming in anger.

"Father-in-law, I-I will prove to you that I’m not what everyone thinks of me. I am not fooling anyone. I do not dare to do that," Alora said while feeling nervous and scared.

"Well, let’s see how long it will take you to come out of your illusion," King Esmond remarked and left the dining hall, followed by Queen Margaret.

"Alora, you should not try to become like us. Also, Father is right. Stop dreaming that we will accept you ever," Lillian stated. She quickly left the hall in her prideful walk.

"Alora, it’s good to see you after so many days. You look better without the blindfold. I’m willing to look into your eyes if you want. Then, no one will bully you," Alaric stated in his humble tone.

"Thank you, Brother Alaric, but I’m not ready for that challenge," Alora replied, mustering a smile despite the emotional turmoil within. She fought back tears, refusing to appear weak in front of them.

Feeling her distress, Magnus gently placed his hand on her shoulder, offering her a silent comfort.

Izaak broke the tense silence, offering insight into their father’s intentions. "Father’s words may be harsh, but his intentions are kind. He wants to understand why Magnus consistently stands up for you. He’s troubled by the notion that his son may prioritize you over our family," he explained, casting a meaningful glance at Magnus.

"That’s an excuse, Brother Izaak. And tell Lillian to stay within her boundaries. I may not hesitate to put her to rest next time. She has turned cunning," Magnus commented. He held Alora’s hand and took her out of the dining room.

As Alaric watched them leave, he asked Izaak, "Did Magnus not tell Alora about Venus’s imprisonment?"

"He didn’t," Izaak replied. "Is Venus still imprisoned?" he queried.

"Yes. Father hasn’t intervened in the matter yet, but I suspect Norman has paid him a visit," Alaric confirmed.

"I’m not sure what to expect. Alora has a forgiving nature, after all. She’s kind, perhaps too trusting," Izaak remarked.

"Magnus might be driven to extreme measures against Venus. Let’s hope he considers Alora’s well-being before acting," Alaric murmured, voicing his concern.

"Venus is not going to change as far as I have studied her. She is jealous of her own sister. Alora needs to think of her future before making any decision. If she forgives Venus, she may bring another danger upon her," Izaak affirmed.

Chapter 123: What my mother-in-law started

As soon as Norman was informed about Alora’s and Magnus’s arrival, he left the breakfast in the middle. "I should see them," Norman said, informing his wife.

"I’ll accompany Father," said Elliot as he also left breakfast in the middle.

Rhea told Norman to be gentle with Alora. "Last time she was too upset with you. But I know her. She won’t refuse to help you," she asserted, keeping her trust in Alora.

Norman hummed as he sipped water before leaving with Elliot for the palace.

As Rhea watched her husband and son leave, she prayed internally to turn everything right.

"Do you think we would have seen this day if Alora wasn’t with us?" Madam Aubrey bitterly asked as she left the spoon on the silver plate before her. Rhea turned to glance at her because she again started finding faults in Alora.

"Mother, why don’t you understand that Alora was never a problem in this house? We heard no complaints from her side after she married the royal family. Venus foolishly dragged Alora into all this and the consequences are in front of us," said Rhea, telling her mother-in-law not to blame Alora always.

"Your tongue also became sharp after Venus got imprisoned. It seems you never cared about your second daughter. What she became today was because you always neglected her!" Madam Aubrey remarked harshly. She left the dinner table in anger while mumbling something in her mouth.

"My Lady, don’t take Madam’s words to your heart. She had turned old and turned even bitter," said Rhea’s attendant.

"Wrong, Mrya. Mother was always like this. I should have taken action when she started filling Venus’s mind with negative things. I need to correct what my mother-in-law started. However, I’m scared that Venus will understand me if I get to meet her," Rhea said while expressing her concern with furrowed brows.

"Madam Aubrey never liked you in general, My Lady," Myra said. She had been by Rhea’s side for over thirty years. She always saw how Aubrey tried to turn Norman against Rhea. It began the moment, they both married after falling in love with each other. However, Rhea always tried to be a filial daughter-in-law and ignored everything.

"Sigh. I cannot change what has happened in the past. But I’ll not let my daughters’ futures be affected anymore," Rhea said with a determined tone.

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Norman and Elliot exited the carriage when they were asked to wait. After ten minutes of waiting, Tobias came to them and told them Magnus had refused anyone’s visit for the day.

"I’m here to apologize to my daughter," Norman said humbly.

Tobias found it amusing as he knew Norman wasn’t there to see Alora but to regain his lost position and save his daughter from the punishment.

"Pardon me, Norman. However, Prince Magnus is recuperating after getting injured during his return," Tobias explained to him, exposing the reason why Magnus didn’t wish to see Norman.

"Prince Magnus got injured!?" Elliot looked surprised. "Why don’t you let us meet Alora? She must want her family to be by her side at this time," he said cleverly.

Tobias looked at him this time. "Forgive me, but they both aren’t entertaining any guests today. As far as I remember, Princess Alora is no longer associated with any of you, except for her mother. Now, please excuse me, since I have a lot of work to finish," he politely said and turned to walk away.

"Please, Tobias. Alora’s mother also wishes to see her. Let me see her only once. I won’t take more than ten minutes of her," Tobias requested. He was helpless for the first time.

Tobias didn’t say anything and left their sight.

"He ignored us, Father," Elliot said in a slight anger. "I think Prince Magnus hasn’t forgiven you and what Sister Venus did, he will never forgive her either," he remarked.

Lillian, who happened to hear the entire conversation, smirked and decided to approach them. As Norman and Elliot made their way outside to leave, a voice echoed in their ears, making the two of them halt.

Turning around, they found an elegant woman standing in front of them. "Your Highness Princess Lillian," Norman immediately bowed to her while his son followed his suit.

Lillian smiled and said, "You two look desperate to see my brother."

They raised their heads while Norman’s gaze was lowered, Elliot looked into her eyes.

"Eh... Yes, Your Highness. However, we got to learn that Prince Magnus got injured on his way here. I hope he is well," Norman said, expressing his concern.

"Your dear daughter caused the injury to my dear brother," Lillian commented, bringing confused expressions to their faces. She gazed at Elliot, who seemed to stare at her for a minute. "Keep your eyes down," she firmly said while smiling.

Elliot did that promptly, apologizing to her.

"Follow me. I’ll take you to my brother’s chamber," Lillian said and turned around. The grin widened across her lips since Alora would get a surprise visit from the people, she didn’t wish to see.

Norman and Elliot readily followed the princess. Finally, they were outside the chamber, where Magnus and Alora were present.

The servants gave her a way in. Norman thanked his stars today for being on his side. They stopped in the drawing room when Lillian told the two of them to take seats on the sofa. Selvina was slightly worried to see them.

"Your Highness, they weren’t supposed to be here," Selvina said.

"Call my brother and sister-in-law," Lillian commander her while sitting on the sofa chair.

Magnus, who already realized the presence of two humans, heard the door being knocked. Alora, who was engrossed in writing her journal, told Selvina to come in.

The door opened and Selvina informed them about the visit of Norman and his son.

Alora was confused and pondered why would they even come to see her. Magnus ordered Selvina to leave and got down from the bed.

"They must be here to beg," Magnus muttered with annoyance, "Lillian, I’m going to kill you." His jaw tightened and he clenched his fists.

 

Chapter 124: To see my mother

Lillian, sensing her brother’s displeasure, attempted to leave before he could confront her. However, Magnus intercepted her, seizing her throat.

"Ahh!" Lillian gasped, struggling to break free, clutching at his hand.

Norman and Elliot watched in a gape as Magnus revealed this side of himself, fearing they could be his next targets. If Magnus couldn’t show mercy to his own sister, they realized, there was little hope for gentleness toward anyone else.

"Didn’t I tell you not to force your nose in my matters? It seems you have a death wish, Dear Sister!" Magnus said with an intimidating gaze.

"Magnus!" Alora called his name out and rushed to them. She held his wrist, asking him to leave Lillian. "She’s your sister. Let her go," she implored, managing to pull his hand away as Lillian struggled for air.

Witnessing her brother’s callousness, Lillian was horrified. Her brother was insane. How could he be willing to harm his own sister?

Tobias entered the drawing room, greeted by a distressing sight that unfolded before him.

"I’ll inform Mother about this," Lillian threatened, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Don’t use Mother’s name as a threat," Magnus retorted sharply. "And who are you to meddle in my affairs? Don’t pretend to be the epitome of innocence. I know your intentions and what you’ve been scheming, bringing those two humans here," he accused as he skeptically glanced at her.

"Please, Magnus, don’t say anything to your sister," Alora pleaded, trying to pacify her husband.

Lillian clenched her fists, her voice trembling with anger. "Brother Magnus, you only care about your wife. I hate you," she declared, stomping her foot before turning to leave.

"Well, I hate you too, Dear Sister," Magnus retorted mockingly, watching as Lillian stormed out.

"Father, we should leave," Elliot whispered in Norman’s ear. He never saw vampires fighting among themselves and here was Magnus! He almost choked Lillian to death.

"Stay quiet," Norman told him in a low voice.

"Apologize to Lillian later. I don’t want to hear anything," Alora said with an angry look. "You cannot treat your sister like that. Siblings do fight, but they don’t think about killing each other," she stated while caressing Magnus’s arm.

"Do you feel better?" Alora asked him after a minute.

"Hmm." He turned around and glanced at both Norman and Elliot, who were trembling in fear.

"How dare you two show me your face?" Magnus chuckled. Alora held his hand, shaking her head, signalling him not to make any harsh comments.

"I am here to apologize to Alora, my daughter," Norman said.

"I don’t have anything to speak with Father," Alora retorted, though her voice remained gentle.

"Sister Alora, at least hear him once. I know you are angry with all of us, but you cannot let Venus rot in the prison," Elliot pronounced, bringing the truth about which she was unaware.

"Why is she in prison?" Alora asked. She glanced at Magnus, who refused to speak on that.

"Don’t you know anything about this?" Norman queried.

"I’m not aware of that," Alora answered. "What did Venus do that she’s taken to the prison?" she then questioned her father.

Both Norman and Elliot didn’t know what to say to Alora at this point. How to tell her that Venus plotted against her?

Alora glanced at Magnus, thinking if he would tell her. "Venus wanted to take your life. For this, she manipulated Eugene’s mate," he briefed her, knowing the fact that the truth would hurt her. However, he couldn’t keep it hidden anymore.

"Alora, you should talk to Venus once. She did lose her mind to think something like this, but she is your sister," Norman said, trying to convince her.

"How is Mother doing?" Alora queried.

"Not well. Mother cries most of the time," Elliot replied this time. "Even Father is removed from the position of High Chancellor," he added, revealing another truth to her.

Alora gazed at Magnus, who didn’t speak anything on that.

"Our family will destroy, Alora. I’m the one, who should get punished. I am the one, who always discriminated among my two children and you. Alora, that day, I should have stood by your side as your father. I know I have made a lot of mistakes all this time. However, I am ready to repent," Norman said in an apologetic tone.

"I would like to see my mother," Alora said and left the chamber. She was no longer interested in hearing her father’s explanation. She didn’t trust her father or her brother. In general, she trusted no one in that house, except for her mother.

Magnus followed her closely and they both stopped only in their bedchamber.

"I didn’t wish to tell you all this in such a way," Magnus said.

Alora remained quiet and this silence of hers was killing Magnus. He couldn’t even read her thoughts since her mind was blank. He decided to stay silent because that was the best in this situation.

After a while, Alora opened her mouth to speak, "I want to see Venus." She met Magnus’s gaze, who instantly agreed to her request.

"Don’t let her manipulate you," Magnus advised her.

Alora hummed and he led her way to the dungeon prison, where Venus was present. It had been more than five days for Venus since she had last seen someone in the dungeon. The food would come from the small opening made at the lower part of the door. When the door, opened Venus quickly stood up in the hope her father might have freed her.

However, to her surprise, Magnus and Alora were standing in front of her. Tears streamed down Venus’s cheeks and she ran to Alora along with the shackles that were attached to her feet and hands.

She pulled Alora in a tight embrace. "Forgive me, Alora. I won’t ever do that. I love you. Please tell Prince Magnus to let me go. I beg you," Venus said while begging her sister.

Alora pushed her away gently and kept her gaze low. The next second, she slapped Venus, bringing shock to both Venus and Magnus’s face.

"This is for inflicting pain to our mother," Alora said in a stern tone.

Chapter 125: A wailing and a agitated woman

Venus placed her hand on her cheek as her eyes remained low.

"You should have thought about Mother before scheming against me. I understand you hate me, you hate the fact that I am living a good life and having a loving husband," Alora pronounced, her frustration evident in her voice.

"Don’t deny that. You think I’m naive, who doesn’t understand people. You were supposed to carry good traits. You weren’t supposed to be like our grandmother. How could you become so evil?" She questioned with disappointment.

Venus kept sobbing, didn’t know what to say anymore. She had destroyed her own life and whatever Alora said about her was absolutely right. This time she didn’t even beg her or faked forgiveness.

"Can I even trust you, Venus? I have no answer for it. I don’t know whom to believe and whom not to. You broke my trust not once but many times. If you couldn’t become a good sister, you should have at least been a good daughter. Our mother would not have to keep her head low in shame," Alora admonished her.

Venus knew it was an end for her. She was definitely wrong this time. For it, she didn’t ask Alora to let her go for the last time. Because now Venus felt that she couldn’t live anymore. She was ready to accept the punishment coming on her way.

Alora walked out of the prison, Magnus trailing behind her. The heavy door closed, leaving Venus once again confined within the dark walls.

Alora covered her eyes with her hands, tears streaming down her face. Magnus gently rested his hand on her shoulder, offering silent support as she allowed herself to release her pent-up emotions.

After some time, when Alora felt better, she told Magnus she needed to see Eugene’s mate, Zinnia.

"You don’t feel well. We can see her later." Magnus wanted to take her out of the prison.

"I want to see her now. I need to correct my sister’s mistakes," Alora stated.

Magnus got weak in front of her request. He wiped her eyes and cheeks. "Do you want water to drink?" he asked.

"No. I’m fine," Alora replied, taking a deep breath.

Magnus took her to the prison, where Zinnia was locked. The guardian soldier told Zinnia to wake up, who was lying on the floor in a corner. As she was informed about the prince and the princess, Zinnia stood up.

"Make sure not to look into my eyes while we converse," Alora asserted.

"Princess Alora’s sister told me about her," Zinnia stated. "I was supposed to kill you as per Venus’s order. Because of you, I lost my mate," she affirmed. It seemed she had no remorse for what she wanted to do.

"I killed Eugene. Do you know why?" Magnus took a step forward. "He wanted to gauge out the eyes of my wife. I don’t care if he was your mate or not. Eugene deserved to die from the beginning because he lied about his real identity," he affirmed.

Zinnia chuckled. "Then, what about me? I had no fault. I only wanted to live with my mate comfortably," she proclaimed.

Magnus chuckled to hear her statement. "I don’t care about that either," he stated.

"Zinnia, you can’t eye a married man. If you truly loved Eugene, you should have had enough guts to come forward and tell everyone about it. You didn’t have to keep your affair and destroy another woman’s life. You believed Eugene just because he was ready to keep you as his mistress, but you didn’t think once that he could have abandoned you one day," Alora explained.

"That would not have happened," Zinnia retorted, her eyes turned deep brown.

"Eugene never wanted to reveal you in front of the world. A mate bond is a purest form of love among werewolves. However, Eugene wanted to use you for his needs. He would have married you instead of my sister if he were innocent. Don’t destroy your life for a man, who wasn’t even ready to fully embrace you," Alora provided her the insight of a practical aspect.

"There is no use in talking to such fools like her," Magnus stated, telling Alora that they should now leave.

Zinnia contemplated as she realized what Alora said wasn’t wrong.

"I’ll give you a chance to live again if you’re willing to leave the path of vengeance. Think about it carefully till the evening. If you wish to die for a useless man, I won’t stop the punishment awaiting you. However, if you start fresh, I’ll help you with that. That’s the best I can do for you, Zinnia," Alora stated and left the prison.

Zinnia lifted her head as she watched Alora step out of the door. She glanced at Magnus, who didn’t say anything to her and walked after his wife.

Approaching Alora, Magnus asked her why she told Zinnia she would forgive her.

"Because that’s the best I can do for a wailing and agitated woman, whose mate’s life ended. I don’t want her to live for Eugene but for herself. I think she deserves a chance," Alora affirmed.

"But I don’t think Zinnia is trustworthy," Magnus said. "You think I shall let her go when she wanted to~" His words trailed off as he didn’t finish the sentence.

"I am safe. Nothing happened to me. I think Zinnia isn’t evil. She truly deserves a chance," Alora told him.

"Well, if this is what you want, I cannot oppose you," Magnus replied with a smile. "Shall we go then?" he arched his eyebrow.

"Of course."

As they moved forward, Magnus said, "I never thought you would slap Venus."

"It was necessary. Venus made a grave mistake," Alora asserted. "It all happened because my grandmother filled her ears constantly. Mother has suffered because of her actions. If only I had opposed my grandmother, this would not have come," she added.

"So, do you wish to forgive Venus?" Magnus queried. "Don’t make a foolish mistake this time. I will follow your decision, but I want you to not forgive Venus," he proclaimed.