[-In Prince Ranku's Manor-]

After weeks of being in a mission with Alpha Marcus, Prince Ranku has finally returned.

Mister Alfredo, the butler of Prince Ranku greeted him along the other staff members behind.

"Prince Ranku! Sir … your older brother has been expecting for your arrival since this morning." The butler informed his master.

Alpha Marcus whispered to the ear of Prince Ranku, "I will head to the showers … and if you want, you can join me once you are done with your older brother."

Immediately, Prince Ranku removed the hand of his mate.

"There are people … you maniac!" Prince Ranku stepped on Alpha Marcus' right foot as hard as he could.

"OW! OW!"

"Where is Ivan?" Prince Ranku ignored his mate.

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After Mister Alfredo led Prince Ranku to the guest room, Prince Ranku was surprised to see his guest room filled with different fabrics, clothing and mannequins.

"What's happening here?"

"Ivan? Why did you turn my guest room into a tailoring? Don't you have your own residence?" Prince Ranku asked his older brother.

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"There is no more space left in my residence." Prince Ivan replied.

"So basically, you went to my residence to occupy my own space." Prince Ranku's retort from his older brother's reasoning.

"As if you have a choice. Stop complaining! Because our big brother needs effective attire for his army when they go to war."

"WHAT?"

"It's for the inner part of every warrior. Before they wear their armor."

"Ivan … they are not going to wear thick armor because they have to shift into their wolf forms."

Then it dawned on Prince Ivan that he designed his inner attires for a human warrior not for a werewolf.

"DARN IT! I FORGOT!"

Prince Ivan got used to designing clothes and attires for humans.

Forgetting how to adjust the garments for werewolf warriors.

"Anyways, we have gathered evidences that Alpha Alister met with the other Alphas and bribed them to join his faction. And he illegally gathered rogue werewolves for their own interest. Without the notice of the Alpha King or the Prime Minister." Prince Ranku told his older brother.

He continued reporting everything he has found out.

Giving credit as well to the contribution of Alpha Marcus in their mission.

"Haven't you heard? Laura already admitted to her crimes. And there are negotiations made to diffuse the situation regarding with the opposition." Prince Ivan conveyed to his younger brother about the recent developments of the conflicts in the royal court.

He continued, "The problem now is …"

"What do you mean? There's another problem? We are at war with the vampire king. Why are these things happening right now?" Prince Ranku expressed his frustrations.

"I understand you as well, Ranku! It's Selene's father …"

Prince Ranku was astonished at the news about Selene's father.

Prince Ivan told everything what happened and the current situation with Alpha Berrick.

"This is bad! What will happen now … if indeed Alpha Berrick is out for revenge for the royal family? After all, he may not be as forgiving as Selene."

"Exactly, my point! We need to be prepared. This is something very much complicated because Selene will be the center point of this inevitable clash between her father … and … her mate!"

Both brothers became worried for the future of their kingdom and the royal family.

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In the forest near the main headquarters of the Hunters Association.

All the henchmen were surprised at the powers of their Grand Elder.

For the first time, Amelia displayed her witch powers.

Exhibiting her witch powers.

"H-How did she …?" one of the henchman uttered in surprised.

…

The poisonous fog of Petro was blocked by her powerful barrier.

"Before I became a vampire … I was a witch … THE FIRST WITCH who survived the vampire turning." Amelia revealed to everyone.

She continued, "And I will not be an easy opponent."

…

All henchman fell into her multi-dimensional illusion force field.

…

Remy was given the signal to flee while they still can.

But she won't leave her mentor.

"I will not leave you, Grand Elder!" Remy knew that Amelia won't kill the henchmen because most of them were her students.

And it was not her intention to kill her students.

"GO NOW!" Amelia told Remy.

"They will soon find a way to resist my illusion." Amelia explained to Remy.

"BUT …" Remy feared for the worse.

"Just find a way to gather forces in support of our Supreme Ruler. Seek asylum to your sisters and they will help you."

"We need you to lead us … Please!"

"Forgive me but I cannot let you stay because I know they are given the orders to wipe out the northern army."

Amelia gave her farewell to Remy before turning her attention back to the henchmen.

"Remy… I am proud of what you have become. I know you can lead the new forces that will help the Next Chosen One in her rise to the throne." Amelia looked at Remy and bid farewell to her.

…

"We will get you back! I promise you that …" Remy was in tears.

Knowing the role that she has to play in the war against King Lionel.

…

As she flee with her northern army, leaving Amelia on her own against the henchmen of King Lionel.

Remy thought to herself.

"My sisters and I… will get you back once we gather our forces!"

…

Amelia's illusion was deactivated by one of the henchmen.

But Amelia covered herself with massive amount of energy force that turned her into a huge griffin.

-RRAAAWWWR!-

"Hanzo! The grand elder can do that?" Petro was in shock at the sight of their grand elder.

"Yes, she can but I expect her to do that. That's why King Lionel gave me these shackles just in case she transforms into a huge griffin."

He revealed the final instruction of King Lionel.

*** Flashback ***

"This is the dark shackles made by the king of warlocks to put Amelia under my control. Once she transforms into her griffin form, immediately wrap these dark shackles on her."

There was a hesitation at first.

Because Amelia was highly respected amongst the henchmen.

"Hanzo… prove to me, where your loyalty lies. Is it to your mentor … or to the one who saved you and raised you as my own?" King Lionel stated to Hanzo.

Instantly, Hanzo kneeled in front of his king.

"Of course, my liege! I AM FOREVER INDEBTED TO YOU!"

"Then do this, for me! And then…"

"Ransack the main headquarters with her by your side. Amelia will be our biggest weapon against the hunters." Final instruction of King Lionel.

*** End of Flashback ***

Amelia released powerful gust of wind from flapping her huge wings.

Trying to block the path of the henchmen so they could not chase Remy and her northern army.

Before she knew it, Hanzo successfully attached the shackles around her neck.

"Forgive me… Amelia!" Hanzo felt deep sorrow from capturing his mentor and treating her like a beast.

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