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In the kingdom of Arendelle, Queen Ivelda ruled. And she ruled it with with an iron fist for the past 11 years. Very few would ever raise their voice against so, in fear of retaliation for the queen had eyes and ears everywhere. Rebels had tried overthrowing her over the years but were always dealt with.

The central region of Arendelle was where the queen lived. Looking at her now one wouldn't think she was an evil enchantress. She was in her private quarters at the moment admiring herself through a floor length mirror.

"Beautiful. Have you ever seen anything so beautiful before?" Ivelda said, eying one of her servants from the reflection.

That person was her personal bodyguard, Aaron Wells. The dark brunette looked at her with his faded hazel eyes and replied blandly, "You are the fairest in the land my queen."

"Oh aren't you the sweetest, Aaron! Now as much as I'd love to admire myself, duty calls. Christopher is right outside my room, can you summon him please?" the queen asked, referring to her butler.

Nodding, Aaron went to the door and opened it to that the butler was there.

"Her majesty requires your attendance." he said simply.

Inwardly, Christopher Gordon groaned, but kept his expression as emotionless as Aaron's. Entering the room, he immediately bowed.

"You summon me your majesty?" he asked.

"Indeed. I shall be busy with something important today, but that means I'll have to miss today's execution. Have another servant go fetch Lord Carter since I can't be there. Oh and while you're at it, make sure that Damon is ready for today's execution. Hopefully he's awake by this time." Ivelda requested.

"Anything else, your majesty?" he asked.

Ivelda thought for a few minutes and nodded, "Yes. Have Captain Tai meet me in the main audience chamber. That is all Christopher, you are dismissed. You can return to your regular duties after doing these."

Nodding, Christopher left the room and first went to the stables before having a messenger fetch Carter, who was one of few who lived outside the castle that directly serve the queen.

The man himself eating breakfast in his manor house when the messenger arrived and informed him of his duty. Carter frowned but acknowledged it.

"I'll be there within the hour." he replied.

Her personally hated executions. They were probably the worst part of his job as the Queen's emissary. It took all of his control to never unleash the beast hidden within him. However, an order was an order. Finishing his breakfast, he got ready to leave for the palace.

During this time, Christopher went to go summon Captain Tai, who was inspecting his soldiers. The oriental looking man was in the middle of his duty when he got his summons. Normally he hated being interrupted, but since this was the queen, he hid his irritation.

"Very well. I'll head there immediately. Franz, continue inspection. I'll be back." he told his 2nd-in-command before leaving.

Christopher had deliberately decided to seek out Damon last. The man was a nutcase in his opinion and didn't like interacting with him at all. Since executions were a common thing, the executioner was required to live within the castle. Reaching Damon's quarters, Christopher knocks on the door.