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As I looked up and down the immense stone corridor waiting for Alessandria and Nemesio, I was thrilled that we were finally going to take down this corrupt official.
Of course, I had wanted to storm into the office without them and take him down. But Alessandria's note was very firm that I needed to wait for her. She's so boring sometimes!
Anyway, I was stuck waiting for them. Just standing in the shadows of a stone staircase. Looking at the boring grey stone walls and ceiling while I waited.
Well, at least I had some impressive paintings from centuries ago to look at. The painting directly in front of me was of the harbour filled with hundreds of ships unloading spices, sugar and other extremely precious cargo. I shook my head and spun my dulled blade slowly as I remembered Ordericous hadn't had a day like that for centuries. The war with Mortisical hadn't helped nor the other decisions of past kings.
Perhaps I might try and change that in the future, I don't know how but it would be good for the people. Then I almost laughed at myself for starting to think as a leader.
Maybe Alessandria was on to something. Maybe I could lead a Noble House successfully. Even now I wanted to rid this country of a traitor so perhaps I could lead and serve the Queen. But I know my sister has a long way to go yet with her family.
Looking around again, there was still no sign of them. I hate people being late! Well, they weren't late but they were taking their time to get here.
Poking my head further out of the shadows of the staircase, I looked towards the far end of the corridor where Ares' office was. So badly I wanted to charge in there, attack him and end his treachery, but spun my dulled blade faster and decided to wait.
Although, I got the odd smell of oranges and sweet honey for an unknown reason. Maybe he was burning incense in his office?
Getting almost bored of waiting, I took a few steps out into the corridor, feeling the cool morning breeze blow past me and the soft red carpet under my feet.
Finally, I heard the typical sound of Hellen's big stick tapping on the stone floor. Turning around I saw them walk towards me. My dulled blade turned faster at the sight of Nemesio in his blue and fiery red armour, but I remained calm.
Looking at Hellen, she gave me a cheerful smile. She too was probably excited by the idea of getting to thump someone over the head. Then Alessandria nodded in my direction wearing her usual black leather armour. But she smelt of pastries and honey. Could that be what I smelt earlier?
When they reached me, they kept walking. I joined them. Together as one force, we walked towards the wooden door to Ares office.
Once we reached it, Alessandria nodded to Hellen.
She charged forward.
Whacking the door with her big stick.
Amazingly, it broke open.
We charged it.
I whipped out my sword.
My eyes searched for Ares.
Nothing.
I only saw the same boring stone walls and tiny desk as earlier.
Hellen smashed her stick down in frustration.
My dulled blade turned faster in frustration.
I wanted to lash out at him.
However, taking a deep breath, I calmed myself. He wasn’t here that was out of my control. No point getting annoyed about the little things. I’ll leave that to the non-autistic people.
Looking at Alessandria and Nemesio, they shook their heads in frustration and Nemesio went over to stand by the door. Presumably, in case Ares walked up the corridor.
“The room’s clear,” Alessandria said as she passed me the Arrest Warrant signed by the Queen herself and the Lord Justice.
I’m not particularly sure why the Lord Justice needed to sign it, but I couldn’t care less about Procurator politics.
“He has not been here for a while,” I added as I pointed to the furry sandwich on his desk.
