The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 106

The royal elders and the palace officials were demanding to hear the truth from the king’s mouth.

The rumors about the crown prince reached their ears but they treated it as a fluke before. However, when they heard that the king was keeping the great herald inside the palace greatly alarmed them.

“Is it true that you captured the great herald and that you are keeping her inside the palace?” One of the elders asked.

“Did you interrogate her about the widespread rumor? Is it true?” Another said.

Some groups were already discussing about it until the hall was filled with mutterings.

“She needs to be interrogated according to the law. If she’s lying, then she must die!” One of the king’s official exclaimed. The king looked at the man who lit the fire and just as expected, it was one of Shadrach’s pawn.

“Don’t you fear the God of the heavens? How could you kill a God-sent person?!” One from the confederate group bawled.

The royal court was filled with their arguments and the king was obviously in distress. Everyone knew that there are three kinds of officials inside the hall. The opposition, the confederate and the neutral officials.

The confederate were the ones who fully support and sides with the king no matter what happened. They always think and based their decision for the betterment of the kingdom people. On the other hand, the people who goes against him were the opposition group led by Shadrach. These people were akin to Shadrach and prince Veziron. Obviously, they all came from the same clan. As for the neutral officials, they are in the middle. Officials who rides and follow wherever the wave goes.

Yes, they were obviously on the play-safe area.

The king ċȧrėssed his temple. He needed to be wise right now. One wrong move will definitely stir havoc in the kingdom.

“Your Majesty, please let your officials hear the truth right now.” One of the prominent elder spoke, then the room was suddenly filled with silence. It was Golam, the supreme priest in the kingdom. He was known for his integrity and fairness.

“If I may request, please enlighten the people in the kingdom as well as your officials. The matter about the crown prince have already reached all ears, but still, the confirmation must come from the king himself. Only you can bring peace in the minds of your people.” He added.

The king sighed and thought for a minute. ‘Only you can bring peace to your people.’

“Everyone, listen. The matter about the crown prince was not confirmed yet. I am still to interrogate the great herald about it. Give me a few more days before giving you a definite answer. No one here wanted to hear the truth more than me since it concerned not just the crown prince but also my son. As you all know, the great herald is on her old age and was quite weak. She’s been sick the past few days, so let’s give her some time to recuperate.��� The king voiced.

“Are you sure you’re not trying to save her from the consequences of your own order?” One from the opposition team have spoken.

“My king, you should not forget about the law you created. Anyone who spread a lie about the crown prince must die. Whether the herald is sick or not, the fact that she can still speak won’t change. We only need to get the confirmation.” Another challenged him. “Or could it be that the herald doesn’t want to talk to you?” He sneered viciously.

“The law shall stand and no one is exempted by it. If the herald is found to be lying, then she must face the consequences of her action but if she tells the truth then she will be rewarded according to the law.” The king was wearing an emotionless face.

If they think they can threaten him then he will prove them wrong.

“But how will you know if the herald is saying the truth? Anyone could lie to save their own life, isn’t it?”

“But not the herald.” He replied confidently. “We all know that the herald never lies. She built a high reputation of herself and everyone in this room knew that.”

“Since you seemed to trust the herald but we cannot, can we suggest a better process, your highness?”

“Say it.”

“We, your officials must also hear the truth from the great herald. Then we shall judge whether she is saying the truth or not.” He was bold enough to challenge the king.

“Looked like a good idea!” Some of the officials yelled in unison.

The king was in silence for a few minutes. If he rejects his idea, then they might think that he’s trying to protect the herald. But if he agrees, then the herald will be in danger. He knew very well how vicious these people are and they will surely take advantage of their freedom to trick the old woman at all cost.

Dang it! He yelped within him. If he can only get rid of those people who always goes against him then he should have done it a long time ago.

“Okay. I’ll arrange the date for the interrogation.” He tried to maintain his fearless composure in front of them.

He dismissed his officials then he went back to his chamber. And as soon as he reached his room, he punched his study desk as hard as he could. When can he possibly get rid of those nasty officials?! He clenched his fist in anger.

They were like poisonous snakes lurking around and spreading venoms among the other officials!

Milcah. He needs to see the great herald right away!

“If you cannot be positive then at least be quite.” Sarah hushed Lemuel whose been saying a lot of negative things against the Sven brothers when the team gathered together at the living room.

They were talking about what the three brothers did to Liam in the past. It was not surprising at all when Sarah and Diana heard a lot of negative feedbacks about them. Well, could they blame Liam’s team after knowing his nightmares during his childhood days with that family?

The Sven family came to see Simon for the last time since they will be laying him to rest this afternoon. They also came to thank and if possible, asked for Liam’s forgiveness. Though they knew it was impossible but still, they wanted to apologized to the man since it was the right thing to do.

“They don’t deserve to be forgiven!” Asher gritted his teeth in annoyance while watching the scene before them.

As for Diana, her eyes were on the people kneeling before the man. Yes. They were kneeling before Liam and they looked sincere. Ah, if she doesn’t know the whole story then she might judge Liam as a heartless jerk for letting old people fall on their knees begging for his mercy.

They were truly sorry.

“We know this is not enough and it wouldn’t change the past but we hope that someday, you’ll be able to forgive us.” The father kowtowed in shame. “We are very sorry.”

Liam faced sideways so he can see Simon. After hearing their pleas for forgiveness, still, he didn’t say a word.

“Thank you for saving our lives!” The three brothers kowtowed, their foreheads were already touching the floor. “We know that what we did to you before was unforgivable and if it is possible to serve as your slaves for the rest of our lives then we will gladly do it as long as you forgive us.” The eldest boldly uttered.

The two looked at the eldest skeptically. What was he thinking when he said they will serve him for the rest of their lives? Did he really want to be Liam’s slave? They made a disappointed look but when they saw him smiled meaningfully, they immediately agreed.

Bart, the eldest son, seemed to know that Liam wouldn’t even think of doing such. However, they all dropped their jaws when the man suddenly replied.

“Can you really do that?” His tone was filled with sarcasm. He was clearly challenging them. “Would you be willing to be my slaves for the rest of your life?”

The whole family were all shocked, especially Bart, the eldest. He was not expecting him to take his bait. Now everyone’s eyes were on him looking forward for his answer.

“Well, I don’t actually need all three of you. One is enough as a compensation. So decide among yourselves who you want to serve me for the rest of his life.” Liam uttered.

His team could hear the conversation from the living room so they were all shocked when they heard Liam agreed. Is he serious?

Ben, the youngest brother lowered his head and bit his lower lip in frustration. If the family would choose who will stay, then they will probably choose him since he was half blood. He was the daughter of a concubine anyway and there’s no way his father would let Bart become a slave.

He was his successor after all.

“I…” Ben was about to speak when Bart suddenly yelped.

“I will!” He closed his eyes in grief. Looked like this is his karma for doing wicked things not just to Liam but to other people as well.

“Bart!” His mom and dad cried in fear.

“I will become your slave for the rest of my life since it was I who plotted evil things against you.” A tear dropped from his eyes.

No! dread and unbelief was painted all over their faces. Ben teared up. Did Bart saved him just now? He couldn’t believe it.

Liam was looking at the sobbing man for a few minutes. Then he twitched his lips upwards and his team saw that. Was he just messing up with them? Tsk! Bad Liam. Cole suddenly heaved a sigh as well as the others. Diana herself ċȧrėssed her ċhėst and smiled. “You scared me Liam!” She muttered within.

“The first thing you should know about me is that I’m not you.” He spoke when he saw the grief on their faces.

They all looked at him confused.

“Rise up and go home.” He looked at them with a smile. “I chose to forgive you not because you deserve it but I chose to set myself free from my past. I’m tired of hating you.”

“Let’s just root for each other and watch each other grow.” He added.

Yes. He decided to close the wounds of the past.