The Hour of The Wolves

Chapter IX (Alissarh)

They arrived to the Vindicator mason at sunset. It was an old three store house with marble fence surrounding it. As they entered the main gate a giant statue of a knight welcomed them with a tome of law in one hand and sword in the other. There were a line of butlers waiting for them and led away the horses. Even though they wanted to show polite disrespect the presence of Lady Alissarh shocked them. There was no hesitation just cold determination in her movements, which commanded respect from all of them. She walked straight to the office like it wasn’t the first time she has been to the manor. In the office there were seven servants in lined up around the walls. On the huge office desk there was some bandy and two glasses. There were two chairs only in the room. In the one behind the desk sat an old man with strong built in spotless coattails and a sword on his side. The same weapon as the sculpture held in the garden. The one in front of the desk was positioned and chosen so anybody who sit in look up to the lord of the house on the other side of the table. On the road here Begonia told her everything about the baron methods of getting the upper hand like these chairs, so she wasn’t surprised.

“Good day to you Baron. First of all, I am really sorry for your loss and thank you for accepting to talk with me in such a hard time. As you know I was appointed to investigate the death of your wife. ”Started Alissarh with a reassuring smile, but the Edgar Vindicator cut in.

“I assume you want to ask me some questions about my wife and weather I am an accomplice in her murderer. So please could you cut to the chase, I really want to get over with this, the smell of careerist fake nobles really makes me want to puke.” Said that baron in a natural voice like he was telling Lissa that the weather is nice today. “I say that I have nothing to do with the murder and you will accept it, because you can’t do anything against it. Thank you for your time , now leave. “He waved his hand and made an ugly smile, then turned away and looked out he window. He flinched as a soft clap broke the silence of the room.

“What a performance, you could have been a wonderful actor. It is truly a pity I already know that you were in for the murder. Actually, it is such a funny story that your ancestors are so disappointed in you they rather sell you out also you wife told me a few things.”

The man in the chair started to shake in his anger and turned back to young woman.

“You insolent little s**t. Who do you think you are to waltz in my office and accuse me with such things! You are trying to tarnish on of the oldest house in the Forged realms. I will cleanse these lands from the plague you lot are. Lord Fenris brought you peasants to our land from that dirt hole. I shall be the one who kill you all. As the Vindicator I will be the protector of our land if no one else want to take that burden. “ Spitted the baron. “But see I am a just lord and you are quite pretty for the eyes so I might let you live if you become my mistress. Hell, with it if you behave well I maybe even let you be the next baroness. Of course, I will need to cut out your tongue. I learnt my lesson with the pervious one. “

“Are you finished?” Asked Lissa in a cold tone and she walked to door and closed it. Her eye color changed to shining blue and her words carried the power of royalty “ I will tell you something what you shall never tell a soul. That I will make sure. Our family was brought here, because the Fenris house is still true to the emperor. The old master of the house saw the imperial blood in my father and arranged for us to have a safe haven here. You want to compare bloodlines little man? I am Alissarh A’dab Al’Qazam the rightful ruler of all lands from the Broken shores to the Hollow desert. I am the hope of my people, the guiding light and the empress of all dead and living.”

“ As I would believe these lies.” Laughed the Baron. “You truly are fool. Restrain her and throw her into the dungeons. I will go and play with her highness later. “

“I will give a chance to your wife to make you change your mind, because I wish to cause no harm. I hope she succeeds.” Said Alissarh with a grave tone and focused her power to summon the spirit of Begonia Vindicator. She lent her more power then the first time which allowed her to speak with the living.

“Oh, I am back. Long time no see you sick son of a... “ Said the baroness, her voice full of enjoyment. “ I so love when you make a fool of yourself darlin. You think you are holding all the cards, but actually your hand is empty. I had time to think, a lot of time actually and it seemed more and more weird for me why you sent me to get your suits form the tailor that day. You even insisted on it as if it was so important for you that I get the clothes and not one f the servants. You knew for sure I was cheating on you whenever I went to the city, so it was no surprise that I headed back around that time. “Why Begonia spoke in a cruel calculated voice, the baron got angrier and angrier. “ You know what I think, you crazy little man? That you are in the same league with the masked man and asked him to do this little favor for you and you would do something for him. I am dead so I don’t care weather you get behind bars for a long time or not, but for sure want to payback to that manic who killed me. My offer is the following . You tell us everything about him and we let you live. “ By the time she finished the barons had was as red as a tomato.

“How dare you! You make me suffer in your life and you even reach after me from the grave. I am so glad that I arranged your death. Yes, you were right, but that does not mean that you will be able leave this room alive. “ He visible calmed down a little and turned to the servants in the room. “Kill them all and clean up the mess after it. We have our orders from Lord Vesphar. “