There were about seven elders sitting in their designated chairs and staring at the king with disapproval for what he had just done.

According to them, going to the human world just to save Mila was not a wise move, considering what had happened to the previous kings.

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Liam's reckless actions shouldn't be taken lightly because there were already several vampires and other creatures they could rely on and trust to bring the queen back.

"The soul possessor had escaped with Princess Mila when we attacked the research center and if it wasn't for the king's quick order to change the strategy, it is certain that we would still be looking for Princess Mila's whereabouts," Andreas tried to defend Liam in front of the elders. "Moreover, after what happened with the soul possessor, we can't trust anyone a hundred percent." But his actions were labelled offensive in the eyes of the seven people.

"You have no right to speak here!" Rang, one of the seven elders, rebuked Andreas loudly which made the man swallow back his protests, and he was left with no other choice but to take a step back when Liam waved his hand.

"Go and check on Mila, in case she needs something," Liam said in a low voice.

For a moment, Andreas felt a bit hesitant to leave the king in the hands of these arrogant elders, but he couldn't possibly refuse a direct order from Liam in front of them either.

Therefore, reluctantly, he walked out of the room to meet Mila.

Meanwhile, after the door was closed, Rang resumed displaying his irritation at Andreas, for going against his words and daring enough to express his opinion in this meeting. He started protesting at Liam.

"You shouldn't let a guard like that stay beside you," Rang said sarcastically, but his tone was laced with unconcealable unhappiness.

Rang was an old man with dull brown coloured hair. There was a wound on his left temple he got in a battle with humans decades ago. The wound couldn't be healed completely no matter what treatment he tried. "The previous king would have imposed a severe punishment because he dared to express his own opinion in such an important meeting."

Liam narrowed his eyes at Rang and leaned forward while resting his chin on his intertwined fingers.

"I am the current king and I will not punish him just because he is telling the truth," Liam said firmly.

Although Liam could be considered very young to ascend the throne to become their king, his sharp analytical skills and calm demeanor really made his interlocutors sometimes find it difficult to deal with him.

People who were able to control their emotions were sometimes far more dangerous than those who were always using threatening words.

"You still have to discipline him." Rang was still stubborn about his opinion, but this time his voice wasn't as harsh as before.

"We still don't agree with your decision to leave the palace," Alena spoke up. She was the only woman among the seven elders and was the younger sister of the late king. So, it could be said that Liam and Alena still have a close blood relationship.

Liam knew that the matter would eventually come to this and debating the matter with these stubborn elders would not lead this meeting anywhere near a mutually satisfactory outcome. Whilst, there were so many things for Liam to deal with.

Therefore, there was no other way for Liam to end this useless meeting other than by showing his authority as the king.

"You have the right to oppose something, but the final decision is still in my hands." Liam didn't have to tell them again. It was as clear as day that if it wasn't for him, Mila would still be out there and they would have lost track of her again, because Andreas had already explained this. "I am the king, it is my responsibility to keep my queen safe."

"You guys haven't even tied the knot yet, she is not the queen yet. You can choose another noblewoman to fill the position," Gregory added. He was sitting right next to Liam's left, so the king could easily see the disdainful expression on his face. "Princess Mila has been the object of research for decades, we don't know what side effects she is suffering from. I doubt she will even be able to give birth to the next successor after what those savage humans did to her."

This time Liam stood up suddenly, his body towering over the seven. "Be careful of what you say," he said quietly, but authority dripped out of every word he said, forcing them to submit to their king and pay close attention.

"I am just stating my opinion," Gregory tried to use the same line Liam had said moments ago to defend Andreas.

"But what you are talking about is the future queen of this kingdom. Of course you don't need me to remind you of the consequences for someone who tarnishes the royal family's reputation, right?" Liam glared at Gregory for a moment before he turned his attention to the other elders. "This meeting is over."