The fidgety officials watched as the court fell into utter silence ; similar to the midnight when spent in a cemetery.. Standing eerily like statues of a 100 years, they watched as the veins on their Duke's forehead popped without a second thought ; Invisible balls of furious flames heating within the boundaries of his moistened eyes .

The unknown pledge of a father's allegiance to his daughter weighed on their conscience heavily as they realized how shameful and distasteful it was to have failed in their duties.

The enormous giant door rippled open with a paralysing force causing them to waver like jelly on a glass plate.. The hinges creaked slowly measuring how excruciatingly sluggish the time was, as they shifted their solid necks to witness the man who had come in alike with the force of a storm and they eyes shook in horror ..

Fear rippled through their spines at the formidable and intimidating aura that had welcomed them. Behold, a tall frame stood in the corner with evidency that there are more years to fill into his frame ; His mettalic eyes glistening like the edge of a newly sharpened sword under the sun.. Broad shoulders and a physique that oozed superiority and authority ...

Ink black air that was damp from blood trickling down his ethereal and out of the world face .. His suit followed in the same pursuit as it's friend . A taunting smile rested on those pink lips that was connected to a sharp lithe jaw and a cord thick neck ...

Beneath him lies a pool of blood that pulled them to astonishment as to whether it was his blood or the blood of another unfortunate victim of consequence .. Mockery evident in his eyes as if deciding who to jump on next .. Their eyes wandered to the wagon that stood next to him and their hearts jumped out in fear ... The very thing they all failed to find ; Their Duke's missing daughter

At first they had thought it was a doll as her skin was so deathly pale it blended with the white dress on her body . They swallowed their saliva as her head dangled like a ragdoll as if to show a sign of revival.

Stealthily they watched as he dragged the cart while walking towards their Duke , blood staining the path he treaded on ... The muscle on his body ripped with every movement and they couldn't help but wonder if God had took his time creating him as he oozed very much Elegance,Perfection and Arrogance that seemed like it was inborn to begin with

The wheels of the cart created a little screechy sound as it collided with the crystallized polished glass floor.. They stared at their Duke whose anger only intensified with every passing second and if they were not involved _ They would have grabbed a popcorn to watch the killing suspense .

Finally the breathtaking stranger halted ; few meters before their Duke as he pushed the barrow aside until it halted right next to the wall. And if there was a chance that their Duke would burst into flames ,it would have happened a long time ago ...

His taunting smirk only made him look more frightening and deadly and his choking aura combined with the kunk smell of blood kept everyone at bay. Their knees wobbled like jelly fish as they stared in astounding astonishment as to who this man might be to be exhibiting such demeanor

" Long time no see Claus " His deep breathtaking voice echoed round the quiet court for about a few times before their jaw dropped in shock ..

Who does this man think he is to address their Duke by his name and profoundly how he came to know about it .. Oh,he wants to lose his head badly coz all it took was one order from their Duke and he would have his head rolling off his body ...

" Grab my daughter" They heard their Duke bellow in a murderous tone and they quickly ushered like bunch of ants towards the girl who seemed dead at a sight ..

" Dismiss" They heard the stranger's deathly frightening voice that sounded like a death call to their ears and their legs moved as if following the order but of course not without their Duke's permission..

Their eyes immediately wandered to their Duke and immediately they saw his murderous gaze they scampered off with his daughter without a second thought

" Come now , I wasn't too late so make that frown dissapear " Claus heard the stranger in front of him utter without a second resonance