As the deal was signed, Acer instantly deployed his forces to Arizona to protect their people. Their target was to get Decker Gunn. He was the mastermind behind all the activities going on in the Kingdom.
However, just like Levi Cooper predicted.... he wasn't able to reach back to his country from Eutopia. Decker got to know about the deployment of the forces from Eutopia so, he ordered his people, ''That old man will not let me have the throne peacefully. Just kill him, I don't care about anything else.'' He said in a fury.
''But Sir, the consequences of murdering a king can be really severe. We should be careful.'' His assistant tried to make him think twice. But, Decker lost control.
''DO WHAT I HAVE ORDERED YOU, YOU MOTHERF*CKERS.'' He roared at them, leaving them with no choice but to bow their heads.
The visit to King Levi was the top secret but it was his bad luck that he got the moles in his team and they delivered the news to Decker.
As soon as he stepped out of his private plane, he was attacked. There were bullets flying everywhere. His guards and armed forces tried to protect him but soon they were outnumbered and the attackers got the best weapons.
Many bullets pierced through him and he passed away on the spot.
*****
This news of her father's death was instantly delivered to Zephyr. It was raining outside and she was enjoying the weather by looking outside the window when the Captain and other members of the brigade came to her.
They all went on one knee and bowed their heads. That was the greeting which is presented only to the leader of the Kingdom. Zephyr was fully aware of that. Her eyes flickered as she stood up with trembling legs, her lips quivered but nothing came out of her mouth.
''Hailing to the Queen of the Kingdom of Arizona.'' The Captain said.
''Your Majesty.'' All of them said from behind.
Zephyr, who still had a little hope and wanted to deny the reality.... couldn't deny it anymore. She had to face it.
''What happened?'' After a long silence, she asked. Her voice was cold and her eyes filled with wrath. She knew how to keep her emotions in control. Being the successor to the throne, she has been taught.... to never show her weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
''The Late Majesty Levi passed away in an attack. We are still trying to find the culprit and-'' the Captain paused.
''And?'' Zephyr did have that much patience.
''All the evidence is leading to Mr. Decker Gunn.'' He reported.
''What?'' She chuckled as if she had lost her sanity, ''How can that be? You cannot use any name. Defamation can cause you a severe punishment.'' Zephyr threatened him.
Actually, she had an idea that the person behind all the commotion in the Kingdom was her dear uncle, whom she liked a lot. Levi Cooper never told her about him but she heard all of that from him. Still, she tried to trust him. That's why it was hard for her to accept the reality.
''We are really sorry, Your Majesty, but that's the truth.'' The Captain lowered his head, ashamed. ''And they need you at the main office. There are plenty of things which you need to take care of.''
Just the mentioning of 'Main office' made her eyes fill with tears. Ever since she opened her eyes, she had seen her father on that seat. Being all mighty and graceful. How can everything change so much within minutes?
''You can all leave. Give me some time.'' She turned away from them.
''Yes, Your Majesty.'' They stood up. ''I will send trustworthy maids. They will help you with your clothing.''
She didn't turn to reply to them and waited until she was left alone. As soon as she got her privacy, Zephyr fell down. All the barriers which she had been putting on her emotions broke down. ''Father, how can that be?'' She cried and sobbed hard. Because she knew, after that, she wouldn't be getting the chance to mourn also.
''Uncle Decker.'' She still couldn't believe that he could be this ruthless as to kill him.
Her eyes were swollen and red. Two maids entered the room and bowed. ''Your Majesty, you need to get ready for the main office.'' One of them said.
Zephyr got up from the couch and looked at them. They looked in their early thirties, kind and organized from their appearance. Zephyr never liked others to change her clothes but now she had to get their help.
''What's your name?'' She asked them.
The one that was taller and looked more mature than the other one said, ''I am Jessica and she is Allison. We are going to be at your service.'' They lowered their heads in synchronization.
Zephyr nodded.
''I will prepare a bath for you, Your Majesty.'' Jessica told her and went to the bathroom.
She filled the huge jacuzzi and adjusted the temperature of the water to a comfortable level. ''Please, Your Majesty.'' Allison said to her.
Zephyr took a deep breath and went to the bathroom. Jessica and Allison slowly started to take their clothes off and soon Zephyr was standing in front of them stark naked. She wasn't shy about nakedness. Her body was perfect in every way... it was even better than the Kardashians.
A nice, plump and fleshy pair of a** and boobs are of perfect size. Carefully, she stepped inside the jacuzzi and let the water engulf her body. Zephyr gasped at the sensation of water against her skin. Her mind was a mess but it helped her calm down a bit. She closed her eyes and felt them washing her body with a sponge.
Soon, she was done with the bath. The dress which Allison brought for her was black formal attire. Since the whole nation was going to mourn the death of the Late King, it was mandatory to wear black dress.
They neatly adjusted the dress and tied her hair. In the end, they put the hat with a net on the front of her head. ''You are all good to go, Your Majesty.''
Zephyr looked at her final reflection in the mirror and she wanted to scream, cry out aloud. 'Why did it turn out this way?' She questioned. She was ready for all of this.
When they came out of the sitting area, Zephyr saw a man standing, wearing a black suit. He was quite young and handsome. ''Your Majesty, I am Flynn Lee and from today onwards I will be your personal secretary.''
Zephyr looked at the man from head to toe. He was too young to be a secretary. ''I don't understand.... I mean, why is everyone deciding their own roles? I have never seen you before and after what is going on right now, I cannot trust a person like you as my assistant.''
''You might suspect me, Your Majesty. But no one's deciding their roles on their own. It was Late Majesty's decision. Before he went to Eutopia, he had planned everything for him. When you go to the main office, you will understand what I am saying.'' Flynn reported to her.
''He knew he was not coming back.'' She whispered.
''Yes, His Majesty had a hunch.'' Flynn agreed with her.
''Oh, dear lord.'' Zephyr winced once again, ''And he never told me that. Here, I have been waiting for him like an i***t. If I knew things would turn out this way, I would never have let him go to Eutopia. In fact, you should investigate them too... I have a bad feeling regarding them.''
''Your Majesty, they are helping us with their forces.'' Flynn didn't like how she suspected them.
''We have to leave. I will report everything to you on your way to the main office.'' He bowed his head and led the way.
Zephyr followed him. The outside of the apartment was swarming with reporters. ''We are not going to give any statement to the media right now. We will escort you to the car, Your Majesty.''
Flynn told her as she looked terrified to see so many people. The army instantly came and formed a circle around her.
''Please wait for the official statement from the Royal Highness.'' Flynn said to the journalists and carefully escorted Zephyr to the car.
With all of the security and the protocol, they drove her to the main office.