Taste of ecstasy

Chapter 24

"You could have waited for me to come..didn't have to create such chaos....Ruelle will kill me.." Raphael turned around and went to Magnus after the chattering crowd was in control. "I didn't have enough time..they would have driven away with all of them...Raph..you should do something and verify the licenses of all the shop owners...there were presents cows and horses in them some of them were pregnant.. it's so cruel... it shouldn't be legal to trade animals like this... I'm afraid that's not right...I never knew such kind trades happen in idris" Magnus said whispering, Raphael shook his head smiling "Yes you are right this is so wrong...and no, trading animals without a proper inspection done by the royal invigilators is illegal in Idris..I will take care of it..alright! You don't worry now leave.... Or you can come with me to the palace...." Raphael suggested but Magnus shook his head "No...I am covered with dust... I need to go and take a bath..now...Raziel!! I stink" Magnus said, well he is fully cloaked and hooded. yet Raphael could imagine magnus making a face and how adorable he must be looking now.

Magnus was about to leave with his bag "Wait!!! This traitor is running...take him to the court..take him to court...we lost so much money..take him to court right now.." The man among those traders shouted looking at Magnus which made him stop walking. "Quite!!....shut your mouth..how dare you open your mouth before chief commander" One of the guards dragged his sword from its sheath and pointed at the man who got scared and backed away "Forgive me sir....I request you to take him to the court and charge him..we lost our animals and can't do any business now..." he bowed down before Raphael, the whole crowd started protesting "take him to court" Raphael raised his hand "I will take care of this matter...and you! (He pointed his finger at a man who has done all the talking) don't tell me and make unnecessary suggestions of what should court do...", "No! no!.... We want him at the court now...we need all the lost business from him" another man shouted smirking at Magnus.

Before Raphael could raise his voice Magnus came to Raphael "Raph... let's go the court and be done with it...you know the truth anyway..and I will pay them whatever they want....lives were saved... it all that matters", "are you serious?.. Magnus, whole Idris will be present in the court, jury will be there...I cannot allow this..your safety will be in danger...you may have to reveal your identity and the other things come after..." Raphael didn't want Magnus standing in the middle of the court as criminal and Alec would hate to see Magnus standing in the center of the courtroom as a culprit.

"Take him to the court...take him to the palace....we want justice.." Four of them started to protest along with the gathered crowd.

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There he was standing in the center of the grand hall there were citizens of the kingdom sitting on the left side and the jury, and legal authorities were sitting on the right side his hands were handcuffed and the chains were in the security guard's hands Raphael hated all of this but he had no choice he was standing right before Magnus with his back facing him.

But, Magnus was awestruck his eyes were wondering all over the court hall, those brownish golden walls, wide, huge pillars with beautiful carvings over it looked nothing but royal there were many chandeliers hanging by the roof of the hall and the was over three majestic thrones. And the one in the middle caught Magnus's eye because it was the throne where the king must wear his crown and rule his empire.

The throne, a symbol of majesty and power, stands tall and imposing. Crafted from the finest ebony wood, adorned with intricate carvings of gold and precious gems. The throne's frame is sturdy, with robust legs shaped like lion's paws, representing strength and courage. The seat and backrest were upholstered in rich, velvety white fabric, embroidered with golden thread.