WITCH - The Queen

Chapter 100

Agathe

Agathe had a lot to do.

It was of little importance that she and Marlon had just arrived at her castle. As soon as Agathe strutted through the castle gates, she called to a council meeting with her advisors. Marlon shuffled tiredly beside her. While Agathe was planning and organizing, his main task was not to fall asleep. There was still time for that later.

The vampire struggled with the time and the bright light of the sun, which blinded him. Sometimes, he grumbled sullenly.

Within a very short time, her advisors gathered in the Great Council Chamber of the castle. There they first congratulated the queen and king on their marriage, Marlon noticed little of it, and then eagerly waited for their queen's plans. Agathe had the sleepy ex-prince served a glass of fresh pig's blood. There was tea and biscuits for her and her advisors.

"Well, I know, our wedding came as a surprise to many!" She smiled mildly. "The country needs a king. The people must feel safe and cared for. They will be pleased that their queen has found a new partner. And the marshland needs a queen. We intend to slowly merge our countries over the next few years. Nevertheless! I owe it to the nobility to host a celebration here as well. Therefore, we will have a big ball. To celebrate the wedding. The date has already been set. Only invitations need to be sent. For this Saturday." She had already informed Lea. Even before all the preparations could be made.

Marlon nodded tiredly and loudly sipped his blood. Agathe grimaced.

"A ball?", her financial advisor nodded eagerly. "However, that would please the nobility. But at such short notice?"

"Certainly", Agathe agreed. "I want a spectacular ball. I'm sure it can be organized at short notice."

Her advisers nodded with furrowed brows and gave each other nervous looks. Agathe snorted slightly annoyed. "I owe our nobility a quick feast. Anything else would be an insult. And, of course, the ball must be remarkable. Befitting. As far as it can be done in this short time", she continued. "We, your new king and I, wish nothing impossible. But there's more. A war is imminent, as you all know. The rebels will attack. Soon. I saw them in visions. We have been preparing everything for an approaching attack for three years. No matter what measures we took, the visions remained the same. Now the time has come. I want all the troops to gather. And I would like the young cadets of the military school to be called up as well! We need every man and woman! We must also continue to monitor the borders. And one more thing! Has my youngest been found in the meantime? I want to have her by my side at my victory", she glanced briefly at Marlon, "at our victory! And we will be victorious!"

Marie

Theo sat on Marie's bed. It was late and she had smuggled him into her room. Elin didn't mind. However, she had no idea of the relationship between the two. Elin was asleep by now. Marie had received a letter from her parents, which was addressed to her and Theo. Therefore, she brought him into her room to discuss it together in peace.

At the beginning of the letter, there was good news for Theo, which almost made him jump in joy. His mother was expecting another child. "I hope we'll be home when my brother or sister finally arrives!", he whispered excitedly. He didn't want to wake Elin up.

"Maybe. But that's not all", Marie said softly. "The rest of the letter is less enjoyable."

She sat beside him, holding the letter in her trembling hands.

"Less? What else happened? Is someone sick?" Theo asked. He leaned his head on her shoulder and scanned the letter. "Oh! Your little brother had a nice birthday party! And my sister is in love for the first time. I don't see anything unpleasant here..."