Søren requested we put this tour to a halt till the culprit is behind bars. A few were skeptical till I gave them a demo. I walked across the street and walked a few paces when someone tried to use chloroform to knock me out. I fought him and got away. I felt everyone relax as I made it back to the palace alive. The Alpha guard and Pretorian guards ran to cover me. The skeptical ones apologised as the Wraiths and Reapers jumped the guy. I checked security to see someone was tasked and dragged into a van. Oleg asked me to go to the throne room while he conducts an investigation. I had to change into my official robes. Miranda was kindly waiting for me with eggplant coloured robes that had gold thread embroidery. My lovely cornflower blue frock was put away. I love that dress. The last time was mom's birthday. Batou had come on his bike and sidecar. We drove around all day and ate different types of pizzas.
The Empress's robes made me feel very beautiful. I can feel Roland smiling. First the pale violet under robes. Once the two sides overlap a white sash was used to keep it shut. Second layer was dusty lilac with buttons on one side. The final layer was the eggplant robe. Miranda undid my hair and combed it several times. The entire time I felt like a mother tending to her baby. She started to cry. I hugged till she calmed down. She styled my hair and pinned with flower motifs hairpins with shaky hands. She was still sniffling as Anya came forward with the platinum mask to cover my face. I have noticed the mask was smooth and had no face or anything painted on it. The Jade one was replaced with a new one. But this time it was to wear inside the palace. I put on silk socks and a pair of black glittery high heels. The door opened and I was escorted to the throne rooms.
The meeting was about my safety. I was told very politely to stay in the palace even if I get bored. The assailant chose to swallow poison so we have no clue who had sent him. They are not taking any chances. They are afraid I will die if I bite him. So I behaved properly and agreed to stay home. But I made it clear that I will attend the invitation from Hae. Those are non-negotiable. Caleb or Alina or Layla will go on my behalf if anyone else sends an invitation. The place was decorated with Fuchsias and Gardenias. I asked the translator bot not to translate what we say to the guests in case they are working for the bad guys. Some tried to disagree but the majority agreed it was for the best. The guide for this year was Ariettie. I waved at her and she waved back. The tourists asked her what the hand gesture meant. The vamperic council members wore black and gray robes while all the werewolf members chose to wear robes that were terracotta colour.
I noticed the Pretorian guards were all wearing military uniforms but the colour was soft burgundy. The tour guides all wore powder blue uniforms. The tourists mostly wore ash gray, honey, cinnamon, ochre and rust colour clothes. I heard her explain it was a gesture of greetings. I smiled as the council members changed the conversation to discuss the growing population. We agreed to rotate them so our enemies will be on their toes. The public agreed that the council members shouldn't be permanent if the Sovereign isn't permanent. So the members will be replaced every twenty years. They didn't like it but they were overruled. They have the authoritative power only if the people accept them. Recently they have made some rules behind my back and without my consent. They watched as I abolished the laws that favour vampires over werewolves.
The military asked me about my recent purchase of the latest weapons. I had to show them the recent activities in the neighboring systems. A few were ready for war. We need to be prepared to keep our own safe and sound. They asked their own analysts to double check if war was a possibility. They agreed we need to increase our population and be ready. I ordered enough weapons to defend two systems. I was going to order the next batch when we were sure we wouldn't be bankrupt. The military bought the rest with their own savings. The trader's guild held a meeting and I sent Caleb. We got our cut of the profits and I paid the army for buying the weapons. I got their thanks as they returned the cash. They believe the money has better uses. In fact they transferred it to my account since I purchased the weapons with my own money. The senate held a meeting and to vote for the next Kaiser. We sent new senators for the vote.
A senator from the Pantomime regions got to be the new Kaiser. He was human. He had olive skin and he was mute. He spoke with his hands. That didn't stop him from having a strong presence. He invited the senators for a celebratory dinner. My senators were late to the party because of the documents they had to present to the building. It is part of the registration. When they arrived they saw everyone was dead. The Semites had attacked them. They assumed everyone was present and released poison gas. The law enforcement sent people to arrest them. While the junior senators were temporarily promoted to senators. Until their predecessors were summoned. The retired senators were summoned and the junior senators were tutored what to do. Thankfully the security didn't declare us suspects. The vote was redone and a senator from the Pantomime was chosen again.
The Semites were screaming since they were hoping to get the position. Security came to arrest them. According to the report they tried to ring the system so their representative would be the head of the senate. The voting system has an inbuilt program that detects if anyone is trying to swing the vote in their favour. If anyone tries to rig the vote. The program deletes the computerized vote and call for and physical vote. Where they podium lights up blue for yes and red for no. The computer counts the number of blues and reds and let everyone know who won. I knew because I accidentally drank blood from a security guard. This is a security feature the senators are not made aware in case they try something colourful. The senators sent me a box of chocolates as thanks. Since it was my idea to replace them. Had the original been there. I would be attending their funeral.
Søren retorted his subjects will always compare my rule to his. I told him to do his best and trust he will do good. I sent a message of congratulations to the new Kaiser hoping her term would be great. She sent me thanks and thanked me for convincing my family to vote for her. I got word from Elodia and Clemence. The Semites tried to escape the planet but were caught because facial recognition. They are screaming mistreatment and unfairness. They were executed before the sun rose. New senators were sent to replace them. But they were told to go back since the senate didn't trust them. I was told to be careful since Elodia was sure they will retaliate. We all agreed if the Semites try this unsavoury behaviour again they will be sent straight to the lawless regions. Their seat in the senate will be dissolved. They were claiming innocence but no one believed them. We took a few minutes to mourn the dead before continuing the day's work.
Layla left with a delegation to conduct business with the Idril. They are one of the wealthiest in the galaxy. They have investments all over. We went to extend a hand of friendship and they accepted. She came back with good news. We had gained a new friend. Only time will tell who is really our friend and who is our foe. There were a few Nocturnals who believe the new rules meant I had fewer power. This meant the council has the ability to over throw me. After a system wide vote I was given power of attorney. I tried to return it but everyone refused. So I accepted with humility and respect. The werewolf festival was in a week and I got to see the grounds was buzzing. I saw a haunted house. The werewolf incharge named Sirius explained there will no axe swinging competition since children will be attending.
I agreed it would be safer if we didn't have it. I did apologize since I was trying to make the festivities more lively. I did smile when he showed me booths that were dedicated to sweets and other delicacies. They did have a machine that turned small metal disks into different shape of charms. There was a fortune teller and the Samoans sent their best to perform fire dances. There will be circus performances and a few games. He sent the invite so I got ready since it would the dark knights as they searched the city for people who want to kidnap me. I was airlifted within the hour. Today Oren was the pilot and Sydney was the communications officer. The yacht flew to werewolf country. It was beautiful. The sky was a watercolor of violet, red, orange, yellow and purple. I wish I could paint this view. The view of the country was equally beautiful. The greenery of the forest complimented the multicolors of the fields.