Chapter 50: Chapter 45

Agathe

 

The wind was cold.

She wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck and continued walking through the large palace garden. The leaves of the trees shone in yellow, red, and orange, and the air smelled of autumn. It was quiet in the castle garden. Not even birds could be heard.

She was satisfied. She had tested her husband's illegitimate son and he had passed. He was clearly smart and pursued his own goals. She was able to use both to her advantage. The young man wanted to be part of the royal family. And that's exactly what she wanted to take advantage of. But where should she place him?

She knew that the von Schmalberg's held trade relations with the vampires and had thus gained considerable wealth. The von Schmalbergs bought special semi-precious stones from the marshland, which they had processed into jewelry, which was very popular with the common people. Their youngest daughter, a mortal, had turned nineteen a few weeks ago... Would that be a good place for Torsten? The family was popular with the common people. If Torsten were to marry her, this would have a positive effect on the opinion of the people and overshadow the scandal. But he would be close enough to the royal family there to give the queen a stomachache...

On the other hand... For some time now, werewolves have been fleeing to the swampland... So far, the vampires had done nothing against the refugees and refused to hand them over because, as they said, the queen had nothing to offer them in return. After all, she refused to marry her youngest daughter to the vampire prince and heir to their throne... Something she hadn't told Julia about. Only her husband knew about it and he shared the Queen's opinion. They would not send their daughter to the vampires, even if the vampires repeatedly sent her a marriage offer for the princess to connect their lands. The prince needed a bride, but that would not be Julia.

Julia was too precious to be sent to the vampires. But wasn't there a vampire princess too? The girl would have to be eighteen now... Agathe smiled. She had found a place for Torsten. Now she had something to offer the vampires.

The refugees were a thorn in her side. Every wolf that escaped was one taxpayer less. She demanded high taxes from the werewolves and from the elves, with which she financed most of her military and medical care. As a result, she did not have to burden her people with high taxes.

And what if the fugitives were planning a major uprising across the border?

She had stopped the minor unrest in the country for the time being. In recent weeks, there had been no more unrest and it should stay that way.

She had tried to see the future, but all she saw was great magic.

And in one vision she had seen her own death.

Something that could not happen under any circumstances. Unfortunately, she did not see how it would happen or who the perpetrator was. But if it had to do with the riots, then they had to be strictly prevented and remain as such.

But at least, for the vampire problem she now had a solution since trading alone was no reason for them to support her kingdom in the fight against flight. Torsten was supposed to marry the young vampire princess and thus connect their kingdoms. Then the vampires would help her to stop the escape of the werewolves (and also some elves). And the illegitimate son would be far, far away.

She would invite the royal family to the solemn ball for her daughter and discuss everything with the von Bluthofs. And she also wanted to invite her illegitimate son.

She sat down by her fireplace with a smile, since she was now back inside the castle, and made the guest list for the ball.

 

Julia

 

"You're cheating!" Laughing, Leopold threw his cards on the table after Julia had won the game.

"I don't cheat! You're just a bad loser, Leo!" She laughed too.

Marko, who sat next to her feet as a wolf, snorted in amusement and nudged her with his muzzle so that she would scratch him behind the ears. Something, he obviously enjoyed when he was in wolf form. Leopold had become accustomed to the big wolf into which Marko transformed.

Finn sat reading on the floor and used Marko as a pillow. "And what about the cards in your sleeves, princess?"

"What cards?" Julia hid her arms under the table. In fact, there were cards hidden in her sleeves that Finn had noticed. "You're imagining that, Finn!"

"I'm not imagining it!" Finn stuck his tongue out at her. Julia returned the gesture with a grin.

"I am shocked!" Leopold crossed his arms playfully annoyed. "I'll never play cards with you again! I only play with Marko now."

Marko snorted and rolled his eyes.

"I didn't cheat! That's a lie!" Julia also crossed her arms. Some cards slipped out of her sleeves.

Leopold and Finn burst into resounding laughter, into which Julia joined in.

"Do you have magic lessons tomorrow?", asked Finn when they calmed down.

Julia nodded. "Yes, but I would like to do without it."

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"Don't you like your new tutor?", asked Leopold. "I thought she was nice?"

"She's nice, but I'd really rather didn't have magic. Instead, all three forms of magic showed up for me. Now I'm not just a princess, no, a lot will be expected of me!"

Marko got up and trotted to the door, where he changed back. Julia watched the transformation with interest until she noticed that he was missing something crucial. She held her hands in front of her eyes.

"I'm tired!", he announced, yawning. "I'm going to sleep."

"Marko!", cried Julia. "Get dressed!"

The werewolf stood in front of them without any clothes and laughed. "Of course."

Finn stared at him with wide eyes and red cheeks. Leopold just shook his head. "Couldn't you have transformed back into our room?"

Marko grinned. "Maybe..." He left the room.

"He did that on purpose!" Finn was still red. Even his wolf ears had become slightly reddish.

"Definitely", Leopold agreed.

Then they heard Sophie's indignant voice. "Marko! Get dressed! Why are you naked?"

"I was warm", they heard Marko answer laughing.

"Clothes! Immediately!"

Julia shook her head.

Leopold sat down next to her and grabbed her hand. "So?" He looked deep into her eyes. Julia became restless. "You didn't cheat?" He winked at her and kissed her hand. She blushed. Something she did a lot lately.

Finn watched her with a smile, then turned back to his book.

"I would never cheat." Julia rubbed the hand Leopold had kissed.

Leopold grinned and leaned towards her. "I don't believe you," he whispered in her ear. Then he leaned back with a satisfied grin. "Fancy a second round? Without cheating?"

 

Marie

 

She and Theo made garlands out of colorful paper, which Marie had been provided by the academy. The teachers were so enthusiastic about her idea that she hardly had to spend any money herself. They were given materials to make the decorations, were allowed to use the kitchen, and the flour and everything else they needed.

They sat in Marie's room. Her roommate was not there. She wanted to go to the library of the academy, which was always open until midnight so that the students could study as long as possible.

Theo was enthusiastic about the idea of organizing a party for the princess.

"Can I come to the party?", he asked.

Marie thought about it for a moment. She couldn't invite him as a guest, that would be a scandal, but she wanted him to join the party. "We're going to need someone to refill drinks... How about that?"

Theo nodded. "That's what I do! Yes! As long as I’m at the party too! Will there be music?"

Marie declined. "Hiring musicians would be expensive. We don't have that much money, even if everyone gives some money."

"Don't any of your classmates play an instrument?"

"I don't know, but I can ask tomorrow morning... Great idea, Theo!" She hugged him briefly, then continued to make her garland.

Theo grinned sheepishly.

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