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Third Person’s POV
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“Don’t worry, the news will spread from Union County. With Blue Ridge State hundreds of miles away, no one will trace it back to us, Raven said.
After a pause, he added, “The women Madison trained have entered prestigious packs. We must stir chaos in these packs and families. When they’re too busy dealing with their own issues, they won’t support the royal family.”
Germain sipped his coffee, masking his carlier ruthlessness and appearing as the mild gentleman he seemed to be, “Good”
Meanwhile, at the Ministry of Justice, Dudley was growing increasingly anxious. “Alpha Lance, why did you bring Doctor Digby here? Even with his medical skills, he’s not a forensic expert.
Lance remained calm . “Dudley, patience. Such a high–profile case demands caution. If we’re not careful and end up blaming an innocent person, we’ll face even more public criticism.”
Dudley, with years of case–handling experience, knew there were some doubts in this case.
But with the criminal’s confession and solid evidence, what was there to review?
“This is a waste of time! Every day that woman lives disrespects her victims, Dudley said discontentedly.
Lance responded, “The Union County head reported a death penalty. It’s April now. Even with express delivery, the document round–trip would only take a month. Why the rush, Dudley?”
“When is Doctor Digby arriving? We’ve been waiting for ages, Dudley fumed, sitting aside.
Though he didn’t openly clash with Alpha Lance, his irritation was evident.
The two deputy ministers trembled in fear, ulike Dudley, whose daughter was a royal priestess favored by Lycan Erasmus,
The others lacked such backing.
Shortly after Dudley’s complaint, Doctor Digby entered.
Short but imposing, he cast a cold glance at Dudley, who immediately stood up, his earlier anger replaced with meekness.
“Doctor Digby, sorry to trouble you,
“My apologies for the wait, Digby said indifferently.
“No, no, I wasn’t angry at you,” Dudley explained, not daring to offend Digby, who had cured his mother’s severe illness last year.
“Was your anger not at me? Then was it at Alpha Lance?” Digby asked after sitting down.
“No, no, I wouldn’t dare, Dudley said, trying to make a good impression.
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“It was at them,” Dudley said, pointing at the two deputy ministers, who froze.
Despite not having spoken a word , they took the blame, as it was their duty.
Lance knew Digby could handle Dudley.
Dudley’s mother fell seriously ill last year. Even top doctors said to prepare for the worst . But Doctor Digby treated her daily for a month and literally brought her back from death’s door.
Without beating around the bush, Digby said. “Alpha Lance briefed me on the case last night. Let me make this clear; even a weak, chronically ill person can gain exceptional strength in extreme anger, but it’s only temporary and couldn’t enable her to kill several strong men.
Everyone became serious. Lance , new to the justice system with limited case experience, lacked credibility.
But Digby, with years of medical expertise, carried weight.
If he said it was impossible, it was impossible.
Dudley argued, “But there are eyewitnesses who saw her commit the murders. She confessed, and the murder weapon matches the wounds.”
Digby asked. “I haven’t seen the case report, but I assume the victims‘ stab wounds are deep, even reaching the bone with a single strike?*
“Yes!” Dudley and the ministers nodded eagerly.
Digby took out a paper listing several drugs or poisons, along with their effects and side–effects.
After showing it to the group, he explained each one.
“The first is ‘ Inferno , which induces hallucinations and amplifies one’s deepest obs temporary superhuman strength.”
“But hallucinations require an antidote to reverse. After the murder, the woman chased neighbors and calmed down by the time the police arrived. So it’s not ‘Inferno,”
“The second is ‘Mind Parasite,‘ an ancient parasite known as ‘Control Worm. It enters the brain and allows another person to control the host’s actions, with the host retaining full memory of the events.”
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