Holly held Felix tighter. They got caught. Her heart was beating very fast when she saw King Francis's face.
A smirk appeared on Felix's face. "I've been waiting for you," he said.
Holly looked at Felix, confused. What's waiting? They should run away from Francis. That King could catch them both.
Or not.
Holly gasped. This was Felix who was with her. A beast. The creature that is feared by humans.
King Francis was still standing from afar. He raised his hand, telling the guards to arrest them. The sound of bodyguards' footsteps approached, and a moment later, they were surrounded by hundreds of guards who formed a circle around them.
Felix chuckled. "This is too much. You only want to catch two people."
King Francis still looked angry. He lowered his hand, signalling the soldiers to attack Felix.
"Are you going to change now?" Holly whispered worriedly. She didn't want to see bloodshed here.
Felix shook his head. "No need to do it."
The soldiers were approaching them. Francis's face grew more vicious and sly. He guessed Felix would end up here.
But of course, those armies were not a problem for an Alpha King.
Felix didn't move and stood still with Holly. All the soldiers came forward, running vigorously while brandishing their swords.
Holly closed her eyes, preparing for whatever could happen.
One second. Two seconds. Almost a minute passed, and suddenly the atmosphere felt quiet. Where did the soldiers go?
Holly opened her eyes in shock. Those armies sat on the floor wide-eyed in fear, no one was strong enough to stand. Their legs suddenly went limp, and their bodies trembled. They seemed to be seeing a ghost.
Felix just breathed, and those armies fell to their knees in front of him. Francis, who was still standing in the distance, was getting angrier.
"I will kill you!" he said.
Francis took the sword at his waist and ran to Felix. But just a few more steps until he reached Felix, he fell to his knees. His legs shaking like the others. The pressure on his chest made his heart beat very fast.
Fear overcame him like an animal crawling from his feet. He couldn't move, his eyes were focused on Felix.
[What kind of aura is this?] He shouted in his mind, but his mouth was speechless. He had never felt this scared in his life.
Francis then looked at Holly. That woman was very calm in Felix's arms.
[How come she could be calm like that?] Francis' eyes trembled seeing Holly, who was completely unaffected by Felix.
Holly was starting to notice it. She breathed a sigh of relief. She forgot how strong Felix was. He didn't have to expend effort to defeat them.
Holly also smiled arrogantly at Francis, who looked at her enviously. She deliberately leaned her head against Felix's chest. Her gesture told them, "He is mine. The creature you fear the most protects me."
"Are you dizzy? I'll finish it quickly." Felix thought Holly was dizzy because she suddenly leaned her head back. Holly shook her head with a smile.
"Come out!" Felix gave the command.
Dozens of knights, Cass and Gilbert, came out of hiding. Felix deliberately told them to hide so as not to cause bloodshed. He didn't want Holly to see anything traumatic.
They secured all armies and took those humans to the dungeon.
"The outer palace and other parts have been taken over," Cass said.
Felix carried out his plan with great ease. He attacked the palace secretly. The people outside the palace would definitely not know. He just got rid of the dukes and officials who could block him.
Felix had actually been planning this for a long time. But he was still having trouble finding a way to lure Francis out. But instead, they catch Holly and give Felix a huge chance. Thanks to this stupid King, Felix could reclaim his palace smoothly.
Felix told Gilbert to help Holly then he approached Francis. Felix's sword was pointed at the stupid King's neck.
"Where is he?"
"W-who? I-I don't kn-know what-"
"Your master! Your ancestor master. I know you got this kingdom for his help."
Francis gulped. His Adam's apple rose and fell out of fear. Felix chuckled as he smelled urine from Francis' pants.
"Humans are really disgusting!" He raised his sword, preparing to slash at Francis' neck.
"Wait! Don't! Millard isn't here!" Francis shouted before the sword touched his neck.
Felix stopped his sword. "Millard?"
"Yes. My ancestor worshipped him. He is a monster, like you."
"Don't call His Majesty a monster!" Cass did not accept what he said. She drew her sword and stepped forward, ready to attack, but Felix stopped her.
Felix tried to remember who Millard was. He couldn't find the name in his memory. Looked like he never knew that Millard.
"So this Millard gave you this kingdom?"
Francis nodded frantically. "H-he helped King Gillian to get this kingdom from mons-" Francis silently glanced at Cass. "I mean, from werewolves."
"Who is Gillian?"
"He was the human who led the rebellion," Cass replied.
Felix's smirk widened. So Millard betrayed his people, making humans as pawns while waiting for Felix to wake up. He deliberately instilled hatred between werewolves and humans. After Felix woke up, he hoped that Felix would lead the war and annihilate the humans.
Felix almost laughed. It was a plan of hundreds of years. This Millard really planned it carefully.
Unfortunately, Felix was not a bloodthirsty King. It was just a waste of energy.
"What should I do with him, My Queen?" Felix asked Holly.
Francis gaped in shock. "My-my Queen?" He looked at Holly in disbelief.
It seemed he hadn't heard of Holly becoming Queen. Felix was increasingly convinced that he was just a puppet king. This Millard must be a mastermind in this country.
Holly walked slowly toward Francis, assisted by Gilbert. This King destroyed her family, even though Holly admitted her father was indeed a murderer.
Her family and the people of this kingdom have also become victims of his stupidity. Holly's hatred for him had reached its limit.
"I can kill him if you want," Felix said calmly. Holly was more appropriate to judge him.
"You killed my family." Holly's voice was calm and deep, making Francis shiver in scare. Felix turned around, surprised to find Holly looking so cold.
"You ruin my life! You ruin this kingdom!" Holly glared at Francis.
Felix was fascinated. Holly looked really cool with that tough style.
"Killing is mercy. He won't feel anything if he dies. And I won't give mercy to dung like him. Imprison and torture him forever." Holly gave the order, and Felix obeyed her.
Francis was shocked. The beast obeyed this weak girl? How could it be? He really couldn't believe it. But a moment later, fear overtook him. Endless torment was waiting for him.
Felix smiled. His Queen, as expected very smart and cruel. He liked her even more.
Cass pulled Francis, who was crying while screaming, begging to be released. "I'm sorry. Please spare me! I'm innocent!"
Francis' voice faded as Cass slowly drifted away from them.
Holly's heart sank. It was like a dream; she could say that to the King.
"Now, what should we do?" asked Holly.
Felix took over Holly from Gilbert. He felt more at ease when Holly was in his own arms.
"We have to make the second prince to be a king."
Holly raised her eyebrows. "But we don't know where he is."
Felix smiled. After all that happened today, his smile looked like sweet candy.
"He's here. Right in front of you."
Holly was taken aback. "You're the second prince?"