Somewhere far from the werewolf kingdom.

A huge palace where the former emperor, the first supreme ruler of all supernatural beings used to reside.

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Emperor Odin convenes everyone, members of the Altum Council, in his great hall of unity.

All the members convene after everyone replies from the invitation sent to them. A huge hall where all leaders of every race that joined the first great war against the hordes of darkness.

In the middle was a huge marble table.

Unfortunately, the entire palace became just a mere meeting place for all remaining members of the Altum Council to convene.

[-- First Arrival --]

Since the Alpha King of all Alpha Werewolves requested for an emergency meeting.

He arrived first with his 3 Elite warriors;

Galvin, Theo and Jackson.

Three of his best warriors accompanying him.

Along with the current -Grand White Witch- whom recommended the meeting.

"Are you sure they would come, Magdeline?" the Alpha King curiously asked the Grand White Witch.

"Yes, they will. I know that for a fact." Magdeline reassured Alcyd regarding the attendance of the other members of the Altum Council.

Theo and the other elite warriors were nervous because it is their first time to step inside the legendary palace of the late Emperor Odin.

Their attention seem to be wandering off due to their fascination of the place.

"Wow! The royal palace is incomparable to this one." Theo was completely amazed at the murals and structure of the entire palace as they made their way along the halls.

Engrossed like Theo, Galvin could not contain his amusement as well.

"How can such a marvelous palace be left unattended and abandoned? Are there any remaining loyalists or supporters of the late Emperor Odin maintains this place?" Galvin wondered.

Jackson remained quiet and preferred to keep his senses alert for any surprise attacks.

Magdeline replied, "Most of them were killed and assassinated. As you know, the former Alpha King and Persephone had their own group killing off any opposition to their own cause. Leaving this palace abandoned like this because no one would dare earn the curse of Emperor Odin."

Together in unison, they asked.

"Curse? What do you mean?"

"The late Emperor Odin casted a curse that any supernatural being that would dare to acquire or own this palace except for the next chosen one." Magdeline responded.

Seeing the elite warriors of the Alpha King remained confused and curious.

Magdeline continued,

"Misfortune and life of misery will befall to anyone who dares to take this palace for their own interest. Only the next chosen one, the destined supreme ruler of all supernatural being has the right to own this place."

Nodding at the explanation of Magdeline.

They arrived at the great hall of unity where the members of the Altum Council were supposed to be convening.

Just like before, only the members of the Altum Council can enter the great hall.

While the retinue or warriors of each delegate will remain outside the huge door.

For Magdeline, it brought a lot of memories upon entering the palace.

Though, she never had the chance to see what was inside the great hall of unity.

Named by the late emperor himself.

Signifying the symbolic portrayal of the Altum Council within the supernatural world.

All throughout the different kingdoms and territories, the Altum Council was known to be the council that defeated the hordes of darkness which was led by the 'Dark Lord' himself.

Even King Alcyd was basking on the majestic and marvel of the great hall.

An experience he never imagined before.

As they look around and look for their rightful seat.

Engraved to each seating arrangement was the representation of each supernatural being that joined the battle against the horde of darkness.

Two of those were … the werewolves and the witches.

Positioned next to each other.

"So … this is the great hall of unity! I believe this is your first time as well … Magdeline?" King Alcyd pointed out to the grand white witch.

"Yes it is! My sister used to bring me with her before when she was still alive. Until one day, I stopped going with her because I was more dedicated in helping the late Queen Esmeralda." Magdeline told the Alpha King.

A smile could be seen from the Alpha King at the mention of his mother.

"I have been wondering all these time. Why were you so loyal to my mother?" King Alcyd directly asked Magdeline.

Before Magdeline answered the query of the son of the late Queen Esmeralda.

A pause and remembered the reason of her undying servitude towards the late Queen Esmeralda.

"She helped me give birth. Protected me from a powerful dark being. Mia's father was a vanquished powerful dark being. During my younger years, I was abducted before by a powerful dark being that took a liking on me. Forcing himself to me and … Let's just say, your mother helped my sister in rescuing me. Thus, it forged the beginning of the partnership of the witches and the werewolves from that day forth." Magdeline revealed to the Alpha King.

Surprised and left momentarily speechless at what he just heard.

"Forgive me for reminding you with such painful part of your life. We were never told about it. Based on the books and the pages of the history, it was because my mother fostered a good relation with the first Grand White Witch."

Magdeline gestured towards the Alpha King that he has nothing to apologize for.

"It's okay! My sister requested for the late queen of werewolves to exclude the information about my abduction. She was also given the permission to erase any memories of those who knew at the time except for the Alpha King and your mother. Even the memories of other witches were erased as well. Leaving only few to know the secret."

"Then why would you reveal to me such sensitive part of your life and a big secret? You could have made up your own story about it and I would believe it."

"I guess, I want you to be reminded and understand that I will never be your enemy as long as I live. Because of the gratitude I have for your mother. I owe her a lot. Protecting you and helping you to achieve the life that you deserve are just some of my ways in paying her back and showing my gratitude. Lastly, I will never allow you to become like your father." Magdeline declared to the son of the late Queen Esmeralda.

Silence followed through after her big revelation of her past.

Then the other members of the Altum Council has arrived.

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