The Ganut

Episode 11 : Suspicions

After this meeting, the 11 will no longer be asked as much except those who are part of the restricted council. The restricted council includes some members of the 11, the general and the king. The role of the members of the restricted board are:

* Paul: He acts as the spokesman for the people, the king's advisor, the assistant to his majesty in the event of the king's absence. He is also Sifane's Minister of Finance.

* Jérel: He is the head of the army, he heads the royal guard. He is also in charge of arresting criminals and ensuring the safety of the Sifanois against threats in and out of the city.

* Timothy: He is the king's political advisor. He speaks on behalf of the working and modest classes.

* The king: He is the supreme judge and the ultimate decision-maker.

But there was talk of a meeting of the 11 on this day. Paul therefore took the floor and explained the function of Bali. In summary, it had the same powers except that of declaring war, that of raising someone to the rank of nobility and that of beyond a law passed by the council with its veto. The members of the board were unanimous in these terms and Bali had therefore officially taken office. So she took the floor to say a few words:

- Thanks to the 11 who tirelessly watch over the well-being of the Sifanois. When my son announced my appointment to the palace, there was a silence before people began to applaud. This silence was nothing but the translation of their reluctance. But with the powers conferred on me today, I hope to remove the doubt thanks to my achievements!

The meeting was over and the 11 left the room. Caesar was looking for his wife and realized that she was still inside. He then surprised a confusing conversation:

Bali: - And by the way, I wanted to thank you for applauding after Morak's announcement at the banquet. I didn't have time to do it then... Thank you for breaking the ice.

Savel: - No, don't worry we have to accomplish a lot more things, we launched the train and it's running. It is not a silence in a banquet that will slow him down.

Caesar systematically turned to his quarters. He had just heard that his wife was not with Savel yesterday. So she would have lied to him and why would she have done it? The fact that she wasn't in her neighborhoods yesterday wasn't that bad. But the fact that she lied about the reason for her absence to her husband was unbearable for Caesar. He advanced with his head down, murmuring hypotheses and thinking of multiple scenarios. What could his wife do outside the palace to the point of hiding it? He lay down on his bed and asked one of his servants to come. He asked him if his letter had been sent. The servant confirmed to him that he had sent the letter to Tresoria via an ordinary messenger as he had asked him. Caesar therefore inspired a big blow and decided to wait for the response to his message before taking any action.

As for Morak, he was sitting in front of his history teacher and he had already died of boredom. He was already suffering from the idea of thinking that it would last 3 years! He had three classes a day and he had combat learning on some nights. He envied his sister Zassi so much that she could still go to the royal academy. He felt a little lonely and his only companions of his days were his teachers and his books. His mother came to see in the room where Morak had class if everything went well for his first time. "How could it be better? "He said to him in a sarcastic tone. She came out of the room and asked for her carriage to be prepared. She was going to Savel's. Savel had brought Raoul and was waiting for the arrival of Bali. The discussion between Savel and Raoul began:

- You know what it's like to be discreet

- Uh... Of course, sir

- Nooo! Damn it! No! You don't know it! On leaving the palace, one of my spies told me that Caesar and his wife were arguing because she was not at the palace last night! We all know where she was.

- We are careful not to be spotted, his driver goes down and parks two blocks away. Then he comes back to get it when we finish.

- Apparently, that's not enough! Because Caesar surely has doubts at the moment.

- Don't worry sir, doubts, that's all he has. Nothing can bring it back to us. But we will be even more careful.

- Doubts are always dangerous, they lead to suspicion, investigations, questions. It is with doubts that we end up discovering the truth. So I want you to stop seeing her.

- But sir... I wanted...

- It is not negotiable. Stop until I allow you to do the opposite.

The door opened, Bali entered the room and felt like he had stopped a serious discussion. She first stared at Raoul and then asked them if everything was fine. He answered yes with a nod and beckoned to Raoul to leave them alone. Raoul executed and Savel was able to address Bali.

- Do you remember Frida?

- Of course, she was my personal servant I call you back.

- Well, you also know that we murdered her not only to cover our back but also because she knew too much about your escapades outside the palace...

- Did you make me come to tell me about the past?

- No, if I made you come, it's to tell you that I know that your husband has doubts, and doubts are not good for business. So if you don't want to make her suffer the same fate as your servant, you must stop this!

- How dare you! First, you address your queen and never threaten me or my husband again, is that clear???

- Yes, your majesty (he says in a sarcastic tone). But I would like to remind the Queen that it was our combined efforts for 15 years that led to your appointment this morning.

- Bali cast a black look at Savel and went out slamming the door! She saw Raoul in front of the door and also eyed him. She went up in her carriage and turned to the palace.

At the academy, the courses were over. Garuk and Makissi said goodbye before she got into her carriage. Her four friends who had attended the scene came to the carriage after she left. They teased him while stalking him all along the way home. Garuk had finally arrived home. Max had welcomed him as always with barking and throwing himself at him. But Garuk had noticed a carriage at the entrance. He entered the house and surprised his aunt Melva in the arms of a man. To get their attention and make them stop, he asked: "Mom is home? ". Immediately, she stopped making love with her man and replied to her nephew with denial. So she asked her lover to leave because the situation was already very embarrassing.

All the couturiers had finished and returned home except Mary. She was so focused on her work that she had not noticed that the place was emptying. Although she needed her 15 krika as a bonus, she had agreed to do this service for another reason. She wanted to please the one who occupied her heart and thoughts since the royal banquet. While she was immersed in her sewing, she heard the workshop door open. Who could it be? . The closing time had passed for a long time. She tilted her head to see the person who came to bother her and saw Jérel. What attitude should she adopt, stand up to greet him, remind him that the workshop is closed at this time? Kindly remind him to come back the next day? She asked herself so many questions at the same time that she had forgotten to bow. "Good evening, can you help me? "He told him. Mary raised her head, stood up and bowed. He noticed that it was Mary. His face lit up. He too did not know how to react. He apologized for disturbing him in his task and inquired about Mary's condition. He could see her blushing.

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