Chapter 19 55 vouchers " She did what ? " Azmaveth thundered , his voice echoing across the marble walls of his interior palace . " She is not just requesting , she is demanding your presence in her chambers , " one of the guards declared with his head lowered . he didn't dare raise it just in case the emperor would vex and kill him . " The other guards and maids in the area heard it . " Azmaveth squeezed his hands against his armrest , wondering what to do with her now , and pardoning her consistently would make the elders believe he is now weak , and they might be forced to use their own methods to take her out , the same way someone amidst them had been sending assassins to kill him . He needed to do something to restore his respect and then make sure no one touches her . Calling another court meeting two consecutive times in less than three days isn't something to be regarded with light hands . " Guards , " He ordered stiffly , and the two stationed guards standing close to the wall moved according to his command . " Drag the princess here . " " Yes , Your Majesty ." They chorused as they went on their way , just as soon as they left , the doors burst open and some of the council members strode in , they had murderous looks on their faces as they strolled inside . " Your Majesty , " They greeted , and Azmaveth gritted his teeth together in frustration . " What brings you here without any prior notice ? " He queried , and Azarok stepped forward , a look of dissatisfaction on his face . " It is the talk of the palace ... " He started , " That the human girl has demanded to see the emperor and that he come to her . She even declared that in her stay in this palace , His Majesty would be the one to seek after her . " " Let us kill her and serve her remains to the birds of the air , " Erebus suggested . " Her insubordination has brought about a division amongst the workers in the palace . Rumors spread like wildfire , my lord , and at the slightest ignition , you would be known as a weak king who is being controlled by a lowly human female . " " I am glad members of the council are so concerned for me ." He muttered , tapping the claw rings against the armrest of the table . " Why shouldn't we ? His majesty personally hand - picked up for this sole purpose , " Azarok continued , but there was someone who was still unsatisfied . " Your majesty , I still believe that death is too much of a penalty for her , " Draven muttered , and then all evil eyes turned towards him . " Shame on you , Draven ." Sarkan snapped . " The witch ordered you to summon the emperor to her , and you didn't think of beheading her at the spot !? " " We should strip you of your position for that ! " Demanded Draken with fire in his eyes . " Or even have you been caned ? " " Please listen to what I have to say . " He pleaded , and then the emperor raised a finger , suggesting that he carry 11:06 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 19 : on with his explanation . " The human princess didn't summon his majesty out of spite . " 61 E55 vouchers " Then what ? " Azarok snapped , his red eyes calculating , and Erevan bit down on his lips , arguing with his uncle for the second time in the meeting might cost him . So this time around , he was hoping Draven was strong enough to outsmart these old owls . " She had mentioned the emperor had promised to court her in her traditional way , " He mustered , and then turned towards the king . " Sire , forgive me for I should ask if this is true . " Azmaveth smirked slightly , he could figure out where this was going ? And all of a sudden , he was interested in this boy . He seemed intelligent . " Yes , it is indeed true ." He confessed with a small smile , and the council members each shared a disappointed glance , a little frustrated as they might not get what they wanted . Which was the death of the human girl . " I am afraid to say that if the emperor had agreed to court her according to her tradition and customs , then we have no right to condemn her to death ." He was oddly fluent today , and somewhat confident . It seems like he understood the reason the emperor had appointed him , it wasn't to make him be the girl's personal maid but because of instances like this . " And why do you know so much ? " " Because the emperor had appointed me to be in charge of the princess's welfare . " He confessed . " And if his majesty was displeased , he would have killed her long before this council started ." " Ugh ! " They heard a whimper from the doorway . " Let me go ! " The two guards the emperor had ordered to go get the princess were back in the courtroom , they held her each arms in one of their hands , and they grip were like vices - difficult to break . Natalia's bloodshot eyes glared in the direction of the council members before her eyes trailed up to meet the emperor . " What are you doing ? " her voice breaking as she queried him . " Have you truly brought me here to be caned ? Even after you promised to give me a choice ? " " Human, whenever you are in court in the presence of the emperor , you are to lower your head , " Sarkan muttered with clear disgust written on his face . " I will never lower my head for cowards- " before the rest of the words could roll off her tongue, the emperor raised his index fingers , and there was a loud reverberation in the room , everyone dropped to their knees , the pressure that pressed against them was strong enough to break their bones . Natalia felt as if air had been knocked out of her lungs . As he fell to the ground , she shut her eyes tightly , trying to get the mind - boggling noise that invaded her head out , but it was close to impossible . The rest of the dragon was suffering from the same impact , but Natalia seemed to feel it more , as she was the 11:06 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 19 ... 61 55 vouchers weakest . And in almost an instant , the noise was gone , Natalia felt her body fall to the ground , and dry coughs escaped her , her body quivered from the aftermath , and she felt a thick liquid stream out of her ears . She reached for it , and she almost gagged when her eyes came into contact with the thick red liquid . 11:06 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!