Chapter 379
(Author’s POV)
“Your majesty, is there anything we can do for you? Your wish is our command,” Silvia spoke with grace and assurance.
“Yes, Sire. Tell us, what can we do for you?” Vinicio added. His voice sounded unlike himself, filled with utmost respect and seriousness.
The sound of Jacob’s light chuckle filled the room’s atmosphere, “Hahha~… you all~… are speaking like I am~ dyin ~g. Did you forg ~et… I have alr ~eady… died onc ~e, acc ~ord~ing to the hum ~an standa ~rds p>
“Your majesty, we have no such intention. We want you to have a long and prosperous reign over all of the Vampires,” Silvia’s voice came out firm.
“Of course, my king. We ’ALL’ want you to live a long and healthy life,” Catherine jumped in as well. She wasn’t going to let Silvia steal all the thunder and leap in advantage.
“I didn’t know~… you all were worri ~ed for my heal ~th this muc ~h,” Jacob’s voice resembled his usual lazy, elegant tone, though he still sounded exhausted. “By t~he way~ I call ~ed all of you here~ for an~… urgen ~t matter p>
“Please, my king. Feel free to discuss anything with us,” Catherine’s tone sounded monotone, but the urgency brimming inside her could be seen in her eyes.
“Good~ it’s good~… to hear that from you~ Rich ~ards he spoke, a brief smile played on his now bluish purple lips. “You mi~ ght have alr~ eady guess the pu~ rpose,” he paused and continued, “It is regard ~ing the head’s position~ Jacob muttered. “As I cannot leave my chamb ~er until the heal ~ing ritu ~al is con~ clu~ ded, I want to~… appoi~nt the hea~d for the tim~e being p>
Though no one said anything, the desire in their eyes was unquestionable. As the person ruling the whole of the Vampires, Jacob’s words were law~… and only if all the Elders, unanimously, disagreed with his decision could it be overturned. So, whatever he would say from now on, they were obligated to consent. Because there was no way any of them could reach a consensus and oppose Jacob.
The anticipation was palpable as Jacob once again spoke, “I, the Kin~g of Vampi~res~ Jaco~b Larso~n… appoint~ Elder~ p>
Catherine clenched her fists, her lips pressed, her eyes dilating. Her expectations were at a new high. She was sure her name would be called. Simply, there can be no rivalry between her and that, lowborn, Silvia Silver.
“I appoint Elder~ Richards as the~ head’s~… secret~ary~ Jacob completed his words.
Brian grinned from ear to ear. After hearing Catherine’s name, he had skipped the part that was said after that. He couldn’t contain his excitement and blurted out, “Wise choice~ Your majesty~ Elder Richards is the wisest choice for the head position p>
He glanced at Catherine, who seemed dazed. Her already dilated eyes were now red, fuming.
“Elder Tape~ I guess you are getting hearing impaired. Did you not hear his majesty’s words~ clearly? Elder Richards is going to be the aide for the temporary head and not… the… head,” Vinicio taunted. Though those words were said to Brian, they landed sharply on the chosen one.
Realizing what a blunder he had made, Brian didn’t dare to lift his head and look at Catherine.
“Your majesty~ why did you give me the aide’s position?” Catherine asked point blank. She tried to keep her voice steady, but it was reeking of rage.
Jacob’s fatigued sigh reverberated as he said, “Elder~ Rich ~ards. You are mos~t knowleg~able and experi ~enced amongst all the Elders. That’s why~ are the most su~ ited for the tas~k. Are you~ some~how… dissatisfied with my~… verdi~ct p>
Vinicio didn’t even restrain himself and gave a brief, light, sarcastic laugh, remarking, “Elder Richards, didn’t you say earlier that you were the most experienced out of all of us, so you should be thrilled that his majesty picked you for such a tedious task.” He was doing a tremendous job of pouring salt water on her fresh wound.
Gritting her teeth, she gave Vinicio a cutting glance but managed to restrain herself. She knew he was trying to take a poke at her. With a tight voice, she replied to Jacob’s earlier question, “I am happy to follow my king’s order p>
Jacob hummed and added, “I adm ~ire your fealty towards~ me. As for the head’s po~sition, I design~ate~ Fab~ian p>
After his announcement, there was a pin drop silence. The deathlike stillness was so extreme that the warm room turned glacial, bone chilling.
Even Iris and the other healers present were shocked to the core. A mere human was given the responsibility of leading the Vampires. Even the thought was ridiculous to them. But now with Jacob’s unhinged declaration, his intention to actually handover the title as well as his business empire was evident.
The first person to break the silence was Brian Tape. He was furious to hear Fabian’s name, “I OBJECT, FIRMLY. Fabian may be attached to you by blood, but he has no attribute nor any sort of trait to take charge of the Vampires.” He didn’t like Silvia or Vinicio, but not more than Fabian, ’That mutt is going to lead us? Has the seawater gone inside Jacob’s head, turning him totally insane p>
“I agree with what Elder Tape just said, your majesty. Fabian, I know he has the potential, but right now isn’t the time. The news about your accident has made waves all around the world, and all eyes are on us. The humans, the vampires, the werewolves, everyone. When they get to know that the Vampire’s proxy is an ordinary human, we will become a laughing stock,” Silvia surprisingly backed Brian’s words.
“Your majesty, you can’t be partial on this. I, Catherine Richards, refuse to serve under a human being,” she stated imposingly. “Fabian Stephens isn’t fit for the role p>
After a ten second silence, Jacob hummed, “Hmm~… and what are~ you~r thou ~ghts on this, Card~ amone p>
To Be Continued…….