After Life: Knights Of Sin

Chapter 10: Whispering wasps

Diora Castle
War room

Unala, wearing her usual traditional attire, finds herself in the middle of a heated argument between a wolf and a snake.

On the right corner of the empty war room was Remi wearing his casual clothes with no armor consisting of black jeans and a blue top.

"Her mother's last wish was to stay with Ed and me! What right do you have to say otherwise!!!" Remi shouted with anger in his voice.

On the left corner was Unala's younger brother, Prince Stefan. He also wore a traditional-looking light brown caftan. Despite being a hobgoblin like Unala, he had traits of another race called the Naga, having snake-like features. The skin on top of his arms had light blue scales, his eyes were slit, and he had fangs. His black hair covered his left eye completely, making him more menacing.

"See here, I'm the Prince of this kingdom. That girl is one of the rarest abnormalities in this world, a Hobbit. Her skills can be used to benefit the kingdom down in the central mines! So whatever you say won't change my decision!" Stefan stated.

Hobbits were rare among the abnormal humans in the kingdom. Their tracking skills were amazing, and they could find gold and other valuables without getting detected by monsters. The whole argument revolved around the fate of the young girl, Valerie.

Unala finally broke her silence. "This is getting us nowhere. The girl will remain in the Fiora orphanage until we conclude tomorrow. Until then, the two of you behave."

"You're taking the demon's side now, what the hell sis?" Stefan exclaimed.

"Oh yeah, I'm trying to give a girl a normal life as opposed to being used as a tool, and I'm the demon," Remi sarcastically said as he rolled his eyes.

"Enough! We're dismissed for today. Same time tomorrow for the final verdict," Unala declared as she and Remi walked away, leaving Stefan in anger.

Outside the castle, Edward was holding a sleeping Valerie. It was early in the morning, and she hadn't woken up yet. Her features had changed completely. Her height was no longer that of an upcoming preteen but of a 7-year-old, only reaching Edward's stomach and Remi's waist now. Her ears were bigger, and her feet had small tufts of orangy-red hair on them and were also bigger.

"Did we win, Sir?" Edward asked hopefully.

"Nah..." Remi replied with a low tone to his voice.

"Huh?! I was sure your shouting would have done us miracles," Edward honestly stated.

"Was that some sort of joke?" Remi snapped at his companion, who cowered in fear again.

"Enough. Edward, you'll have to drop the girl at the orphanage. I won't permit you two to keep her around until my final verdict," Unala addressed Edward.

"Understood, princess..." Edward said sadly.

As the four continued to their next destination.

Swampfort village
Fiora orphanage
Edward and Remi dropped Valerie off at the orphanage before departing.

"Where are you two going?" Valerie asked softly.

"Unala's got us mining for gems again!" Remi spat out, not pleased at all.

"So be a good girl. By tomorrow, we'll clear everything up and bring you back to the house," Edward said with a faint smile.

"Umhh," Valerie nodded her head.

Another person appeared from behind and put a hand on Valerie's shoulder. It was the abnormal beastman sister, Abigail. Her black uniform was more vibrant than ever, her long blonde hair styled in drills that stayed by the left side of her back. Her cat ears stood at attention, and her yellow bushy tail was up with glee.