After our goodbyes, 5 entire winters and summers would pass. The sky now covered the marine’s Headquarters at the port of Machuts. Many men in marina uniforms sat around the long wooden table and waited, until one we already knew entered, with eyes as red as blood and hair of darkness, his dark soul and lifeless expression that made everyone in the room lower their heads.
“Commandant Maximiliano, we were waiting for you”
an old man then stands up to read the parchment
“another royal letter” someone whispered.
And so the old man started.
“Due to your immense help, infiltrating the blood Emerald ship, making us aware of all the strategies and structures used by pirates, we were able to send the great blood Emerald pirate Julia Rogers and many others reputable pirates to hell. The king now proposes to throw a ball of honor to celebrate the end of the war with the pirates of the north, 5 years ago.
the old man stopped and looked around nervously. Aiden, or rather Maximiliano, sat in the chair at the end of the table, one leg over the other and his hand on his face.
when a presence interrupted him.
“its already this day of the year” he thought
Lilim Vasconce, one of his captains with long dark blonde hair
“Hurray for our Commander, right?!”
and everyone looked at each other before starting to flatter, unfortunately for them, Maximiano was already anesthetized, and didn't care at all for all their efforts. Truthfully, Life felt a bit empty now that Julie was dead, and so Maximiliano did nothing but work without ever feeling complete again.
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Meanwhile, many kilometers away from there, a frail nobleman with a white wig, the duke of Monthechhio was being observed. He stood near the port, awaiting the return of his daughter, who had been attending an all-girls school overseas ever since the death of her mother.
With gentle features, the old duke would gaze out at the horizon, his eyes fixed on the dock whenever a ship approached. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, his long-awaited daughter arrived.
As she got closer, her vibrant red hair and emerald-like eyes captivated the duke. Well, you could say the beautiful young lady was like a bucket of cold water for the duke who froze at the same second.. This stunning vision before him wasn't his daughter, it was none other than Julie Rogers.
Approaching him with an impish grin, the lady drew him into an embrace and whispered a secret in his ear, causing the duke to tremble and almost lose his balance.
Helping him to stand, the lady requested that the butler bring to her "father" a glass of water. They boarded the carriage and Julie made her intentions unequivocally clear.
She held the daughter of that very man captive and, unless he was willing to comply, she would keep her imprisoned for several more months or worse. To reinforce her message, Julie presented a carefully wrapped package.
"Oh, how Ah've longed for your presence, father. Do admire my humble offering," she cooed, handling the package to the old Duke.
Peering apprehensively at the small box, the man feared it contained a piece of his dear daughter's body. However, instead, he discovered a collection of incriminating documents that exposed his illicit undertakings. It was more than enough evidence to condemn not only him, but his entire family to the gallows, courtesy of the crown.
"Of course, if you help me, I will help you, silly," Julie retorted.
Curious about how she obtained the package, the duke asked, "Why should I trust you?"
"Because you have no choice, and pirates keep their word," she replied confidently, and continued
"It is an honor to make your acquaintance, father. My name is Julie. Perhaps, if it pleases you, you may refer to me as little June, although only in private. For the following month, your daughter shall be identified as Anelise van Monthechhio."
"oh, and I will ensure your real daughter receives the same treatment as me, of course, one eye for an eye."
And thus, they set off on their way to the old Dukes Manor.
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