Rigel and Arthur got up earlier. They finished changing to go to the meeting of the dragons on the outskirts of Meredale south of Johannesburg. Both wore black suits and red ties while Sonia, a red dress with black floral details to the knees and matching ballerinas.
Rigel helped her put on the pre-assembled baby wrap to transport the egg. They had to have her close so that he could feel the warmth of both. Sonia spoke to her and caressed her on the advice of Zedonia, by the time she is born, she can recognize her parents.
Hakeem came to pick them up by car to arrive before hours. On the way to the arena, they spotted other dragons on the road going in the same direction.
-This year is the most complicated of all. As you will see, today three new leaders are defined, including Kurt Denzel Trudy. It seems that the bets are against Vic as they give his son as his successor without having fought yet- Hakeem expressed his opinion
-Heh! 7 vs 1 doesn't make much sense. If you look at it from the point of view of draconian society, he lost before he started.- Rigel looked out the window as he hugged Sonia
-Hey Arthur, put this on. Don't take it off unless you want to go to the hospital. The wrath of the dragons is impossible to bear for some magical beings.- Hakeem handed him a necklace with an emerald in the middle of a golden dragon
They arrived at a secluded area and in the middle of the field, where a parking lot spread out over more than 70 hectares to cover all the cars, buses, and motorcycles that transported the dragon clans of three neighboring countries.
They walked 200m to enter the stadium. They went up the stairs and then the elevator, heading to the alpha boss box, where security escorted them to their seats.
From the box the immensity of the place was contemplated. The stadium had the capacity for the public in a total space of 235,000 m², seating for 190,000 people. In addition, it had 10 floors and 80 meters above the roofs of the stadium, the annexed pavilion, 70 meters long, was enough to cover the section of the supports.
It had 110 exits, five giant screens, three complete floors for parties ideal for international meetings, Olympic training, an indoor pool, saunas, gym, hotel and everything for the convenience of the guests.
The battle arena was grass in the middle surrounded by hard earth that made fighting easier. Due to the lack of income to be able to maintain the stadium and despite being reluctant to show the world where they were fighting, in recent years, the dragons rented its use to national soccer leagues and international tournaments.
The feeling of terror was distant depending on the proximity, there were those who preferred to sit further away because they were sensitive and those who crowded to take the first seats despite having giant screens, because for some, seeing it live was different from seeing it through a device.
The wait was getting crazy and the vendors, taking advantage of the crowd, walked among the stands offering food or souvenirs; such as hats, t-shirts, dolls for children and decorations for eggs.
The host saluted and began the first battle for the position of leader of the Jensen clan, then it would be followed by that of the Goldstein clan to finish off the Trudys as a finishing touch.
While this was going on, Brad was called into the press room where the private oral trial against Victorius was taking place. The seven rishis or sage dragons came forward after almost 200 years to judge someone who broke almost all draconian laws and dared to refuse to bring his entire family with him.
Victorius with his sons Kurt, Quentin, Magalee and his wife Laura, stood firm in appealing their case to the most powerful alphas as long as they let them continue with their lineage even though they could not stop the combat. The charges against him were continually denied and when Kurt was about to discuss inheriting the title of chief, Rigel entered the room. Seeing the black dragon, pissed them off, the contempt they felt towards him was such that they did not think clearly or rationally, they just wanted to trample him.
The rishis and he greeted each other and continued with the allegations. Kurt didn´t know the man standing in front of them, the air around him was vicious and heavy, it was a very familiar feeling of resentment and deep hatred, he suddenly remembered where he experienced such a presence and the memory of that person resounded in his head letting out her Name.
- Dido ...-
Rigel looked at him in disgust, turned and continued in front of the council.
-I suggest you do not mention that name again for the rest of your life. You're not the one to call my mother, after murdering her-
They all closed their mouths and cold air penetrated their columns. Laura did not let it pass and took as an insult the fact that her son was called murderer.
-How dare you say that. You are a shameless and a scoundrel to accuse my son. That woman was weak and useless, she died of an illness after conceiving you, that's the truth-
The disapproving looks were not long in coming. Although for the Trudys it was the first time meeting, the rishis already knew what had happened since Rigel was called to confirm his public statement on Friday, an hour before the trial to find out what to expect with the Trudys.
Not to side with Rigel, but rather to get a deep insight into what he thought about the trial. His resentment was indelible and his request for justice and recognition towards his mother and grandmother was what motivated him to ask for the most cruel and just punishment. He left the application of the sanction at the disposal of the rishis.
Rigel was not silent and with a twisted smile he rebuked Laura.
-Weak and useless? I must admit that you have the guts to criticize and dirty the name of the best alpha in the world, who was forced by threats to marry your son and then poison her and leave her to die in a corner in less than two years. .-
-Insolent, you think that you can get away with that aberrant accusation without foundation or proof that supports you, you only dirty the good name of my clan. Supreme council, just observe this ungrateful boy, he keeps accusing us over and over again of more senseless charges, I ask you to ..-
A thud of something hitting the table cut their words in half. Rigel took out of his backpack an old case of jade scrolls and threw it on the table, it was full of dust and asked one of the rishis to open it with the master key they had.
The dragons eyed the case and pulled out the scroll to peruse, averting their gazes to the Trudys. Victorius gulped, he didn't think the scroll even existed and he started to feel scared. Laura was sure that she was in charge of destroying it so that there would be no evidence but to her horror, it was in front of her.
-They thought it was destroyed, right? Incredible what a visit to the cemetery can give you if you look closely at the pantheon hahaha- Rigel made fun of them
-Victorius, this testament and declaration, you know what it means right? - Zedonia got pissed off
-You, impossible! That roll is not real, it is fake! The original was destroyed years ago ..-
- How?!!! You better than anyone should know about the will of dragons. If an alpha is entered as a boss, he will receive a golden scroll and three unique scrolls that will react only to him. No one can destroy them, only the council itself has that power.- Morla was furious
Gabriel took the jade scroll, tossed it to Laura, and it began to glow in her hands.
-You even dared to steal the opening stamp. You wanted to usurp the power of an alpha using his own seal! -Magnus was perplexed
-Yes ... it is good to recognize when you have been defeated or not, Vichio- Rigel laughed
Victorius paled at the nickname. There was only one person who called him so disparagingly.
-Di ... Dido! -
There was no going back, the Trudys were discovered.