165 Fear.
The next morning Nexalia walked out of her room to attend the royal court and was found by Nuiya. The palace guard was playing to be her personal guard in the absence of Ameris. The palace guard told her, “Your Majesty, the minister has been put inside the solitary confinement hold.”
Nexalia nodded and asked, “Did anyone else see you while you dragged him back?”
Nuiya shook her head and Nexalia said, “Since this is kept a secret, I hope it stays that way. Or I will have your head under my feet.”
That said, Nexalia walked ahead, leaving a scared Nuiya behind her. The palace guard calmed her mind and then followed her majesty.
Zysha looked at the lady beside her and said, “Her you head under my feet. You really manage to make me amused, you sounded like a pure wannabe.”
Nexalia replied back telepathically, “It is because only with power can we rule them and these people need a spear up their arse, and not a soft whip. These thick-skinned bastards have no conscience and they deserve to be treated like this. At this moment, I cannot trust anyone. Nuiya is from the family of a count, so I am not sure about her.”
Zysha nodded and said, “I understand your concern, but calm down. You do not need to show such a strong resolve. Learn to be silent and sometimes even diplomatic. If you need to kill, then kill in silence, let your actions speak. I cannot believe I am teaching all this to a humanoid.”
Nexalia smiled and said, “You are correct. I should be like this, just that I am too antsy.”
Zysha said, “Dear Nexa, it is not good for a Queen to be so anxious. You stabilize the throne, and for that, you must stay calm yourself.”
Nexalia nodded and replied, “As you command, Imperial Nanny. “
Zysha turned her head sideways and cursed Shi Lang for leaving her behind, but the food was good. She resigned to her fate as she went along with the queen.
Nexalia stepped inside the court and stood in front of the throne, however, she did not climb the stairs leading to the throne. She turned around and cast a gaze. She asked, “Where is the finance minister?”
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Shi Lang sat on the chair inside the control room. He said, “I want you to select targets, and take note, this will be an execution-only mission. You will have to take out the targets, the guards, and everyone. The task of the secret service is not only to get information but also to clean up the mess. You will finish this task and create an example. An example for those who dare to defy the throne. Understood?”
The members of the secret division were standing in the gathering zone, and when they heard this, they shivered, not from fear, but from excitement. They all nodded and replied in a clear voice, “Yes, Sir.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “Get going then.”
Ameris was her today to see what this young man was planning, however, when she heard the instruction he passed, she was shocked. She said, “What do you mean by an execution-only mission?”
Shi Lang did not look at her, but his fingers flew all over the holo-keyboard, as he replied, “I want them to kill all those who side with the Finance minister for the monetary gains, whether they be the officials or the military personnel.”
Ameris gasped and asked, “Even the military heads?”
Shi Lang nodded and before Ameris could say anything he cut her off, “The people in the military must have a higher level of loyalty than the lobby of the queen. They must stand up for the nation, and its safety. However, sleeping with the finance minister will get them nothing. They will become the termite that will hollow out the empire.”
Ameris nodded and said, “Whatever you think is right is fine. But try not to create too high a wave. It will make the court unstable, and her majesty might have to step down.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “Do not worry, the lady will not need to step down. On the contrary, the people will rally behind her. Put your heart back in its place.”
Ameris wanted to say something but she stopped herself. Then she shook her head and went to look for the other Terran people.
Jenkins was responsible for checking on the obstacle course overhauling. Darcx was supervising the additional tech staff to monitor the movements from the intelligence department. A few hours ago he found something very crucial and interesting. However, before he get this thing to Shi Lang or Rosa, he asked the staff to verify it.
The lady given the task suddenly said, “Cheif, I have results. Things are just like we suspected.”
Darcx went over to her and leaned over her shoulder to check the details. The girl blushed slightly, but she was aware that this guy was doing it subconsciously. Darcx smiled and stood up straight before he patted the lady on her shoulder. He said, “Good job, Amiha.”
He transferred the data to his communicator and rushed to report to Shi Lang. He knocked on the door of the monitoring room, that served as Shi Lang’s office. The latter responded, “Come in.”
Darcx walked inside and said, “Captain, we have something you might like.”
Shi Langs topped his work and raised his head. Darcx was aware of his temperament. This guy was too serious when it came to his work. So, he walked up and handed him the Data. Shi Lang gazed at the data and said, “Call Amelia, we are going out for a task. Instructor Rosa will hold the fort here, you are the deputy and Quinn will guide the teams later, remotely. Jenkins will pick our people from the rendezvous. “
Darcx nodded and said, “Understood.”
That said, Darcx went out of the cabin and found Amelia. The girl was surprised but something told her that it was a crucial thing. So, she stopped her practice and rushed back to see Shi Lang. The guy told her what this was about and the girl was shocked.
She did not care about anyone and they left together to get ready. Ameris wanted to ask where they were going but she did not get a chance. In the past few days, the docking area was filled with sixty vessels to fly the crews out at a moment’s notice.
Shi Lang was capable of flying these vessels as well. He got in the pilot seat and Amelia sat behind him. He communicated with the ground staff and they cleared him to takeoff. The young man controlled the vessel to fly out of the small enclosure with finesse and speed that shocked the ground control.
In the past week, when they saw Shi Lang bashing the alpha team, they realized that this guy was not their regular person, he was a monster when at work. he would break them till he can reshape them into something that will achieve the goals and objectives.
Shi Lang was a deity they feared and revered. The vessel left the base, and things became busier. Rosa took on the job of the overseer and more teams began to move out. They were going to the capital. All the high influencing cards were inside the capital. That was where they needed to pick their first mission.
Tonight was the time when the Queen’s Snare, made its presence known.
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Amelia asked, “Is the detail correct. What if this is a trap?”
Shi Lang sighed and said, “I hate to say it, but I will need my Wazir to make sure that the things are what they seem to be. If you find anything out of order, you get out and we pull back. However, if they do have something interesting, then let them enjoy the eternal slumber. Especially that woman Chol.”
Amelia nodded and said, “Why do you feel bad, I am glad that my ability is of use to you. Otherwise given how cautious you get around others, you will never trust anyone and this might affect the efficiency of the operation.”
Shi Lang smiled and said, “What will I do without you?”
Amelia thought for a bit and then said, “You can date the Queen. She sure has dibs on you.”
Shi Lang shivered and then he said calmly, “My heart belongs to you and only you. So does my body.”
Amelia nodded when she heard this.
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After three hours of flight time, the vessel slowly landed near a stream in the forest. Shi Lang and Amelia got down, and the latter said, “The meeting is going to be held a couple of kilometers away from here. Right?”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “Then you move forward and I follow at five hundred meters. You can use text messages to contact and pass on messages.”
Amelia nodded and said, “Be sure to cover my bases, Okay?”
Shi Lang pulled her close and kissed her lips. He said, “I will protect you with my life, baby.”
Amelia slapped his chest with a backhand and then she ran into the woods. The mission has begun.
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In the capital, the usually silent night seemed to be rather eery than calm. Shadows seemed to be moving around in the dark. Striking an odd fear in the hearts of those who could perceive them. The nobles were on the high alert. What happened in the court today had made them fearful of surprise.