Chapter 58

**Tzalmon Point of View**

"Lord Dignitary of commandment, you say." I mused revealing a smirk.

What is that nuisance of an old man doing here?

"Yes, Majesty. Do I send a missive to them to withdraw?" Edus asked ready to take action.

I shook my head when a thought struck me. This Dignitary old man is pretty nuisance to everyone and was one hell of a headache.

His arrogance was beyond his capabilities while his capabilities are beyond nothing. However, he has a very good grasp of law amendment of the kingdom.

If he was here, looking for Eblilis, then it must be because he was incited by other members of court.

"Not yet. Let's see how she gets out of this. No matter her political power in the province or her business, they are both growing rapidly in great pace with not much hurdles on her way. This might be a good opportunity to see her real prowess."

It will be interesting to watch the show. Either she falls or rises up, it only depends on her.

This woman has always had high ambitions, let's see how she copes up from the pit called Lord Dignitary of commandment.

Following the news about of how the two nuisance Lords are going to visit Oudad, I expected her to get diverted from the original track. Surprisingly, she did not give a fudge about the arrival of Lords and just continued to take charge of next step of her trade.

I, as Vulcan Aguelli, was the one to be dumped with most work. After the final adjustments of bicycle were finished, I was ordered to make three hundred of them as soon as possible. Along with the absurd orders, I received a sketch of an insignia from her.

It was five elements in a circle. Fire, water, wind, soil and lightening symbols were formed in a circle giving it an eye-catchy impact.

Said that this would be the brand logo of her trade and every item produced by them shall have this symbol made of a unique combination of minerals so as to prevent others from plagiarizing it or faking it.

While I busied myself with teaching the workers the exact process of making the bicycle and supervising them while they manufacture the bulk that was ordered, the two Lords quietly entered Oudad province and started investigating around about the changes.

Eblilis might not know but I know how difficult these two Lords can be given the province is now under the command of a woman.

A woman Lord was unheard of. Sooner or later, the news of Eblilis being an active controller of Oudad province will create storm.

Forget about others, even I don't believe she could preserve until the end even though she has some very good skills.

As a King of this Kingdom, I would be troubled by these few nosy Lords myself. Given how she was new here and has no much knowledge of how things go around here, he would not be be able to get out of this pithole.

Except, I want to see how long will she bear the pressure of these two Lords.

Seems like these following days would be rather interesting. It has been centuries that I looked forth so eagerly for a good show.

Exactly two weeks later, I received news that a judgment hall will be set up and Eblilis was sent a letter from the two Lords to attend.

Needless to say, what this judgment hall is set up for.

A judgment hall was an establishment where the power gather and political issues were discussed. Not only the discussion, it was also used to pass on judgments on a power lower than them when they find something unpleasant.

How much ever does it sound unfair, the lords and dignitaries does have that position to take such decision related to other provinces if the majority agrees.

I purposely reached the treasure Palace just in time when Eblilis, along with Azar and Eelk was about to leave for the judgment hall.

"What are you doing here?" Azar frowned and stopped me from closing near.

"Sir Azar, I am here with the report of the past week activities." I answered back gently but displeasure I felt by his tone enraged me.

If only I could tell him my identity, it would be easy to show him his place.

"Wasn't it due for tomorrow?" Eblilis asked while straightening her gown and smoothening the creases that were not there in the first place.

"Indeed it was, Milady. But I noticed few people looking into the workshop and following the activities of the workshop from a few days. After confirming that it wasn't my paranoia, I came to inform you."

I need to go with her to this judgment hall and watch the show clearly. Eblilis, don't disappoint me and take me too.

Her beautiful, delicate face showed a hint of understanding followed by a small smile.

That smile... although small, was beautiful.

How come she suddenly started to smile beautifully? In the past it was just mediocre.

Was it because she was happy here without me? That doesn't feel good to me though.

"I got it. I will look at the report after I get back. Give it to Mr. Letos." Saying, she started to walk away with Azar and Eelk.

"Please wait, Milady. If you are going to judgment hall then I must tag along as well." I speed walked after them after shoving the reports in Letos hands.

"Hm? Why must you?" Eelk asked and his tone was not as rude as Azar's

No wonder Eblilis finds this commander a better subordinate than others.

"It is like this; this morning I received an invitation from Lord Uplon asking for my attendance." I pulled out the small invitation scroll I received.

With how these two old men implement things, I knew very well that as a supervisor of the workshop, I would receive an invite as well.

And I couldn't be happier when I got it. I almost decided to take invisible form to tag along and watch the show but the invitation came just in time.

Eblilis pulled the scroll from hand and saw that it was written in our native language and frowned. With an unsatisfied scoff, she passed it to Eelk. After reading it Eelk confirmed about it and so she allowed me to tag along.

She got into the carriage along with Igses and Circe who came along in the last minute while we three men took a horse each.

The judgment hall was on the outskirts of the city and was an hour away from Treasure palace. An hour later, we stopped in the front of a medium sized building that is hosted for official purpose only.

We soon got down and walked inside and when I looked at Eblilis to see if she was nervous and if she was, I wanted to give her a word of courage.

Unexpectedly, she was calm and looked perfectly alright. Not to mention how she seem like she didn't care, I found it funny.

How come she has become so interesting suddenly?

She wasn't intriguing to this extent in the past. Why is it now?

What changed now?

Wordlessly, we stepped inside and soon a steward and a couple of guard lead us to the hall on the second story.

We were still a few steps away from the hall when a discussion involving multiple voices was heard. Eblilis stopped for a moment when one of the voices suggested that she was a disgrace to the fairer gender for doing trade and becoming the controller of Oudad.

Azar and Eelk glanced cautiously at her, almost trying to gauge her reaction to what we heard. When she displayed nothing on her face and continued to walk, their expression turned grave.

It almost looked like their worry was not for her but for those inside the hall.

But why?

It's not like they don't know those old men who mess everything and hold substantial power but why do I feel that these both are more worried for the lords instead?

"Such a disgrace. A woman who has a child was walking into men's swamp. It's a disgrace I tell you all. A disgrace to the whole women community." We heard when we were just out of the large door.

"Milady, please." The standing guard opened the door slowly while the steward announced our arrival.

Taking a deep breath, Eblilis straightened her back and held her head high as she stepped inside and we followed closely.

The loud discussion that was going on a moment ago was calmed down and pin drop silence spread. The Lords who gathered around showed no respect to her and just sat there as they looked at her with disdain.

The Lords were sitting in row on either side of the hall leaving no vacant seat for Eblilis. Noticing this, she whispered something in Eelk's ear. Eelk went out and soon got a huge chair for her and placed it at the head, in the middle of both the rows.

Everyone watched this happen silently and watched Eblilis walk to the head chair and take a seat.

"So, I heard there are some nosy people who got busy over my business. Let's begin the discussion and know what your problem is."

Sweet heavens, she was so fearless.

Gorgeous!

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