Although good things came from everywhere and his nephew had a lot of people helping hom, Asani had gained control far easier than if it would have been with the real Acacius!
"Uncle
I ask of you to please bless me with the future of our empire.
Under your watchful eyes and helpful hand we can raise higher together, do the best for our people.
Would you give me that honour?"
Timely someone appeared, a tray in hand with a black crown placed upon, it was gorgeous. Going from peak to peak with smallen golden beads and details placed upon.
Going along with the colours on his suit, tracing it tenderly, Acacius grabbed it.
Going back up, standing back in front of Asani, the boy immediately kneeled on one knee. Head still held high as the most trustworthy eyes stared up at him.
Holding the crown between his hands he started his own speech.
"As an uncle, I couldn't be more proud.
You have risen and withstood many, difficult challenges.
With the help of trusted aides at your side.
I hope that is something that will follow you for all the years to come. Even when I'm no longer at your side."
Asani wanted to protest, say something but held his tonque.
''Those past weeks I have seen your growth and I can impart with you all that
Asani Aamon Axton is more than ready to care over all of you.
It is why I ,Acacius Aeni Axton, happily impart the duty over to my nephew, Asani Axton.
With the hope that he shall cherish as I have, that he shall look for growth wherever possible, give everyone the same chances no matter what and that he may always keep the good in his heart.''
Finishing at that, he didn't know what else to say, Acacius placed the crown with great care on his nephew's head.
The moment enhanced by the striking sun and the deafening applause.
Moving sideways, he watched Asani rise in one swift movement.
A sight to behold, only for so long, slipping away he intended to find a way through he crowd.
But he shouldn't have bothered, Asani had seen him leave and followed shortly after.
''Uncle, are you well? I understand if it was a bit much.''
''...I wish to rest.''
Asani didn't refute, didn't say the crowd needed him, he merely escorted him to the artifact Cyra had given him and soon enough he was in the walls of his castle.
Stretching out to relieve his straining muscles, he quickly checked if the cameras had been taken away.
That was not the case, it also seemed someone was busy planning away in his room.
He should just pretend he didn't know what was happening, it would just be even more damning for Sophie if Asani found out.
Strolling mindlessly to his room, he thought about the boy's speech, very articulate and very well thought of it.
Opening his door he went for the can of water, motion of putting in glas and drinking it on automatic.
Cyra had put something in it, without her magic she used what she could apparently.
In the moments waiting for the effects he got rid of the jewels, the hand armor and his cape.
Rolling his shoulders in a way to loosen them, how could jewelry weight so much?
Acacius didn't even notice when it happened but soon he felt his eyes closing and a dizzying effect taking over him. Barely stopping from falling over, he held onto his bed.
Sound of his door closing and locking behind him made him turn and with the system as backing he turned pale.
''S-sophie?''
"Surprise~"
Oh dear heavens, her smile stretched as far as the jokers did.
Did she go insane from losing her power?
"Are you not happy? I patiently waited till we could once more be alone."
"You..what did you do?"
"Asani took my magic, took my power, I will not let him have you without a fight."
Grabbing his head as there were suddenly two of her, he almost missed her next words.
''How was the crowning? Did he make it as glamorous as he said he would?
I believe so seeing your fine clothes and added detail.''
Tracing his cape she smiled sadly. ''It is a shame it came at a cost for me but you must be happy.
Relieved even, the burden no longer falls upon you.''
Oho, Asani had turned on the cameras.
He almost wanted to cockily ask what she said but held it in.
His attention was divided between Sophie, Asani and his spinning head
Why does he always do things like this?
''Tell me...are you relieved.'' So softly she spoke however her eyes almost burned with venom.
Feeling himself sway and hit the mattress he experienced difficulty gathering the strength he needed to stand or do anything else.
As soon as lighting he felt her hand tracing over his face, so gently down his neck and swiftly on to his suit.
She was moving fast but Asani was faster.
As soon as he noticed and realised what was happening he moved, alerting the crowd, even going as far as setting a live feed.
No pressure, mate.
Now he needed to do even better in his reactions.
He was already on his way with trusted quards at his side.
Rambling he spoke''wa..wait this..let's just..talk for once.''
''Your desperate attempt won't work on me, because of you and your secretive actions I lost all I have worked for. The son of who took my dreams away sits upon a golden throne, your lover avoided my grasp and even helped him succeed on your orders.
And now you take me for powerless!"
Breathing in, eyes startling open as her nails digged into his skin he wondered how many times one could do the same things. Does sexual activity ever get boring or does it just become special with the right person?
As time went on he could feel his blood rushing, heart beating like crazy and his skin accepting the touches. Nonetheless he didn't forget to voice out his findings. ''I-it burns.''
"It's supposed too, it is a drug.''
She moved on, lips brushing over his cheeks, neck and chest.
It was like she wanted to mark him one final time as teeth bit just about everywhere.
''S-stop.''
She did not, surprising.
With almost closed eyes he watched Asani enter the castle and rushed to his room.
Dropping his hand limp at his side, he just waited.
And it didn't disappoint.
With a wave of magic, the door shattered and subsequently Sophie blasted against the wall.
"Uncle..uncle''
He was getting shaken, soft at first but afterwards desperate.
''Are you alright..uncle.''
Blinking, he tried to do more than that but the drug was potently running through his veins.
''Your highness, I have brought the doctor.''
''Take a look, please.''
Some prodding here and there and soon an elderly males voice sounded.
"Quite a potent drug, difficult to find but very popular.
The victim is left powerless, to the point of being unable to move.
Unable to resist anything.
Luckily I happen to have the antidote right here, that is easier to find, I always keep it close as my grandchildren once had been drugged with it.
I wasn't able to help them but I vowed to be in a position of help if it happened again.
I am relieved that I can help now.''
The wait after feeling the medicine flow was tense, no doubt the same was happening by the public.
They did not need to worry as he came back with a gasp, inhaling what felt like the freshest breath of air he ever got!
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