The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 105

Although a few days ago, the king received his report about the shadow knights saving the land of Tubal from the invaders. And along with his report was an article about the group.

Whoever wrote that certain article was trying to build up the shadow knight’s credibility. Guess they wanted fame and power after all.

The group was becoming popular in every region as days passed by.

The other day, he received a report from the governor of Marseille that more and more men were joining the group. At the moment, the shadow knights in the region of Marseille alone increased to 3,405 abled soldiers excluding the new trainees who joined a week ago.

They are not being paid but the plunder they’ve been getting after fighting the rebels were more than enough to support their numbers. Aside from the plunders the group were acquiring, they were also receiving plunders from the other groups from the other regions.

Looked like the group have training camps everywhere!

They were growing fast in numbers and the king feared that a day will come where no one might be interested to join the royal army anymore.

The shadow knights were a treat and he needs to do something to get rid of them as soon as possible.

“Prince Leo said he won’t be coming back for a few more weeks so he can investigate further.”

“Then I guess he found them. That’s good. Tell him to watch over them carefully. Find their weaknesses so we can easily dispatch them.”

“Yes, your majesty.” His personal ȧssistant motioned the scribes to write what the king commanded.

“How about Prince Veziron, did you receive any news from him?”

“Sire, he refused to send a report. He said he’ll come and see you privately as soon as he arrives in the palace.”

“That’s fine.” He motioned the people to leave his chambers for the time being.

As soon as they left, he stood up and went to where his crown was. Looking at the gold crown with precious stones imbedded on it, he reached and ċȧrėssed it gently. Then he walked near the open window facing the east side and looked at the vast horizon before him.

He heaved a heavy sighed and glanced at the golden crown once again.

‘People can really do nasty things just to obtain such a troublesome crown like you. I wonder what joy have you ever gave to the past kings before me.’ He muttered softly. Then his mind recalled a certain scenario in the past.

He and his brother along with his uncle had also fought for the throne when they were younger. The belief that becoming a king will give you the license to do as you please once you obtain the crown corrupted their mindset so they used every trick to win the king’s favor. Nasty deceits were not exempted.

A lot of blood was sacrificed before he could obtain the throne. Shattered dreams and broken homes of people he loved the most became a sacrifice as well. If only he knew what the future looks like, then he should have not fought for the throne.

His brother died because of his disease. But he knew someone poisoned him. His uncle who was eyeing for the throne also died mysteriously and the people who claimed to have witnessed his death faced unfair execution as well.

Milcah’s daughter was a great seer serving the royal family for years. But since she knew how the other royals died, she and her husband was accused of treason.

The royal family unreasonably killed them.

The king knew Milcah would hate him for not defending her family but he didn’t have a choice back then.

He was in deep thought for a few more minutes when he heard loud rushing knocks on the door.

“What is it?” He asked when he saw his PA catching his breath when he entered the room.

“My king, bad news!” He yelped.

“Tell me quickly.”

“The rumors about the great herald reached the council and they gathered themselves at the royal court.” He reported. “They are demanding for your presence, sire.”

“What?!” He exclaimed. Who possibly spread the news about the herald? Now he’s worried.

***On the other hand, outside the palace, a certain old man was laughing his heart out in his chamber. Five of the elders have also joined him for a tea at his porch.

“Ha-ha-ha! Now, what will you do, my king?” He sneered viciously.

“Are you sure you don’t want to join the protest?” One of the old men voiced.

“I don’t need to do that. Let our allies do it. Besides, my presence will only aggravate the king even more.” He chuckled sardonically.

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Back in Rouen, Leo doesn’t know if he would agree with what Sarah wanted to do since his original plan was to spy out Liam and the others wherever they go.

However, denying the lady’s request might bring him more trouble. And considering that she was the herald’s granddaughter placed him in a difficult situation. She was also a seer and Leo doesn’t know how powerful she is, therefore, he must be wise.

“That’s okay. I can accompany you to the royal city. But we have to go to Patar first before heading to Colah. Will you be okay with that?” He spoke gently.

“Yeah, I’m alright with that.” Sarah beamed. Her face was filled with excitement at the thought that she will be able to see her grandmother once again.

“Well, if you already made a decision then you better notify Liam and the others. Because if I remember it right, Cole told me their next destination would be in Patar.” Diana suggested.

“Then we can go with them. I’m sure Liam won’t mind it.” Sarah was confident.

“Well, if you said so then why not. We definitely need companions on the journey.”

Sarah may not say it but she was excited and nervous at the same time. It would be her first time to set foot in both regions since they were known as a place for the nobles and simple people like her was not allowed unless they are slaves.

“Isn’t life in this kingdom unfair?” She remembered uttering those words to her grandmother in the past.

“It is indeed unfair.” Milcah answered her granddaughter’s question.

“Why do people need to set distinctions? Whether slaves or nobles, everyone is entitled to live their life to the fullest.”

“I believe the same.” Milcah chuckled. “But you know what, time will come where discrimination will be broken.”

“I bet it would be a glorious day if it will truly come.” She has doubts.

“It will and it’s very near.”

Sarah didn’t understand what Milcah said that time, even until now. It was still a puzzle to her.

Seeing the world while travelling with Liam and the rest gave her a feeling of hopelessness. This country is beyond irreparable.

It would take one strong leader to change the world they were in. And it will take a lot of courage and determination, power and justice to transform it. Unless, the God of the heavens intervene personally.

“You know what, grandma use to tell me that a time will come when this kingdom will see a great change. And that time is near… very, very near. But when I came to see the country’s situation, I think the kingdom is doomed.

Diana and Leo stared at each.

“I heard your grandmother is the great herald that everyone was talking about. All that she has spoken came to pass. If she said that then don’t you think it would happen?” Leo acted as if he just heard about the rumors.

“She believed that the crown prince was alive and who knows, he might really fulfill the prophecy of old?” He added.

“Prophecy? What prophecy?” Sarah didn’t have any idea about what he just said.

“You didn’t know about it? How come?” He was actually checking the young lady’s knowledge.

The thought that she might knew who the crown prince was pushed him to asked further.

“She never said a thing.” Sarah answered. “I didn’t even know that she was the great herald.”

She kept her at bay! Leo was a bit disappointed.

“What about the crown prince? Do you know how the story started?” Diana suddenly glowed. Her eyes were sparkling as if she was into something.

“I… I’m not sure about his story but rumors said that he died when he went for his lesson in the royal forestry. His archery teacher left him for a minute but when he came back, the boy went missing. They tried searching the whole forest but they only found his robe soak with blood.”

“His body was never found?!” Diana’s eyes glittered.

“Yes, that’s right. They said a wild animal must have attacked him.”

“Then it is definitely possible that he is alive! I’ve seen a lot of movies like that before. He may really be alive!”

What’s with the excitement? Sarah creased her brow as well as Leo. They couldn’t even understand what she was muttering.

“This is definitely a great story I could put up in my blog.” She giggled at her own thoughts. Then all the more, she needed to keep writing her diary.

“Don’t you believe your own grandma?” Leo faced the young lady since Diana was lost in her own world for she kept blubbering words only she could understand.

She sighed. “I wish she told me everything. But yeah, I want to believe her. If she said it so, then I will try my best to support her. Looked like she has a strong faith that the crown prince will really bring a revolutionary change in this country.”

“I hope the crown prince is much better and less evil than Veziron too.” He unknowingly uttered but when the young lad looked at him in confusion, he faked a smile.

“Don’t mind me, young lady. I am one of the individuals waiting for the great change.” He chuckled playfully.

However, a man leaning behind the wall sneered viciously after listening to their conversation.

That man they call Leo, something isn’t right about him. He was pondering on something and after a few minutes, he widened his eyes in unbelief.

That’s right, he remembered it now. He can’t be wrong this time!