The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 108

Prince Zyrie, the third son of the king from Lady Shamah received a message from the second prince, Leo, saying that he will be staying for more days in Rouen. Then he also notified him about the progress of his ȧssignment.

What’s more, Prince Leo discouraged him to notify the King about his advancement. What he was doing must remain in secret for the time being.

Shadow Knights? Zyrie ċȧrėssed his jaw. ‘Should I follow him to where he is? But he will surely kill me.’ He sighed. Guess he need to trust his brother for these matters. The Shadow knights doesn’t look like a simple group since they aren’t labeled as rebels or what not.

Modern day Robin hood? He picked up the article that was attached to the scroll and read it one more time.

Robin hood… He stood up and went to his bookshelves and pulled a certain book to read, ‘The tales of Robin hood.’

An outlaw who was considered a hero. A man who can’t stand injustice, hated corruption and helped the poor by stealing from the nobles. In other words, a man who hates the royals.

Then will he go against the king someday? Prince Zyrie was trying to ponder on something. Will they?

Omo, he needs to see the king immediately.

He was on his way to the king’s chamber when he suddenly saw Prince Veziron rushing to enter the king’s room. He creased his brow upon seeing his perplexed face. Witnessing a new side of the prince, Zyrie hid himself from the man’s sight and as soon as he entered the king’s chamber, he cautiously followed and hid himself in a corner.

“Prince Veziron, your back. How’s the negotiation with King Melchizedeck?”

“Congratulations your majesty. I’m positive that we got the kingdom of Armany on our side.”

“That’s good to hear, son.”

“Though he will be sending his final response a week from now.”

“A week from now?” The king sighed in doubt. “Why are they prolonging the treaty?” He was quite worried.

“You should not worry, my King, for I am positive that we have already won King Melchizedeck’s favor.”

The king looked at the man who was emitting a confident glow.

“Where is your confidence coming from, my son?”

“The king has agreed to sign the pack in one condition…” He paused and looked at the king intently. “I must be betrothed with the lone princess of Armany.”

“W-what?!” His eyes widened in shocked and he remained speechless for a few minutes.

“I’m sorry for not getting your consent for this, father. But you told me to do everything to win them. So I didn’t think twice and agreed.”

King Edward walked towards the window and stared at the horizon. He was certainly in deep thought.

Being betrothed with the lone princess of the kingdom of Armany means he has ȧssured his position as the next king of Allen. He underestimated his son’s ambition and he seemed to have forgotten that Shadrach was Prince Veziron’s adviser.

Dang it! He didn’t see this coming!

“But if you are against the marriage then you have the final say. Besides, it’s not yet late to severe the agreement with the kingdom of Arm—”

“Would you be okay to marry someone whom you didn’t even meet?” The king buŧŧed in.

“If it is for the good of the kingdom then I am ready to do it at all cost.” He was firm.

The king sighed defeated. “If you’re okay with it then so be it.”

Prince Veziron smirked knowingly. Then it’s final! He sneered as he stared at the man looking outside the window. His position as the next king was already secured as of this day. So whether the crown prince return, the crown will still be his.

On the other hand, Prince Zyrie held his breath upon hearing what Veziron did. As expected, he was full of deceit. Securing the throne for himself through his betrothal with the northern princess�� Prince Zyrie had never thought that he will succumb to it.

Prince Zyrie was about to leave the king’s chamber but he halted when he suddenly heard the prince asked something.

Fudge! He knew about the Shadow knights!

“I think it’s best to get them on our side as well.” Prince Veziron suggested.

Though the king was startled, he tried to conceal his suspicions.

“Are you possibly thinking that such thugs are a treat to the royalties?”

“Yes.” Prince Veziron did not hesitate.

The King faced the prince and with an expressionless face, he tried to talk off the prince about the matter.

“What do we gain by getting the outlaws in our side?” Then he walked to his desk and sat on the chair. “Don’t worry about them, son. We won’t be needing their aid as long as we have the northern kingdom in our side.”

Prince Veziron twitched his brows. ‘Your highness, do you think that I do not know you sent Prince Leo to search for the head of the shadow knights?’ He sneered in contempt. ‘Fine. If you really don’t want them then I’ll take them on my side instead.’ He promised himself.

“If you said so, my king. Then I shall take my leave then.” He kowtowed but before he left, he gave the king a final gaze. His eyes were filled with suspicions and unbelief.

As soon as the door was closed, the king placed the papers back on his desk and stood up once again. He walked to the window and had his eyes settled at the sky.

He sighed deeply while recalling a very unfortunate event in the past.

If only he can turn back the time, then he shouldn’t have fought for the throne. He was so young back then and was blinded by fame and power that he never thought of the great responsibility in return.

If he didn’t fight for the throne then maybe the queen was enjoying a simple life with their son, Prince Eliezer. Maybe the pain of losing the crown prince at an early age has been prevented.

However, the King stood frozen at the thought of the crown prince when he remembered what Milcah said. Did he really live? If yes, then how? And what kind of life did he went through? Where is he now and what is he currently doing?

He suddenly clenched his ċhėst at the thought of his tiny little cute boy. He couldn’t even remember his image now. Therefore, he slowly walked towards the bookshelves and pulled a hidden box, opened it and picked a specific painting of the little boy.

‘Prince Eliezer…’ He muttered, pain was very evident in his eyes.

“Father….” The king suddenly placed the painting back in the box and hide it on the shelves. He gathered himself and faced the man who just entered his room.

“I’m sorry if I disturbed you.” It was prince Zyrie.

“Prince Zyrie, why did you come?”

“Father, I came to asked about Prince Leo.” He concealed the fact that he knew his brother’s whereabouts. “Isn’t he supposed to be back the other day?”

“He couldn’t come back yet. He said he has something to do so he might be away from the palace for an amount of time.”

“Do you know the reason why?”

“I’m still waiting for his message for now. Why are you asking about him?” He raised his brow.

“Ah, nothing. I thought you know since it was you who sent him for this specific task.” He was obviously pointing something out. “I’m supposed to asked for his help on my ȧssignment as well but looked like he won’t be coming back for a few weeks so I might do it alone then.” He smirked playfully.

“Oh, okay.”

“Uhm, father….”

“Yes?”

“Ah… nothing.”

The king knew that the prince has something in his mind though he couldn’t say it for now. Well, maybe this isn’t the right time yet.

Prince Zyrie kowtowed and left the king’s room. He was thinking to notify the king about the true reason why Prince Leo was stalling some time but he stopped when he remembered the conversation that the king had with prince Veziron a while ago.

He might really become the new king. But he hates it! He and his brothers dislike him so much. The kingdom will fall into a great disorder if that happens. He cannot even guarantee the safety of their lives if Veziron becomes the new king.

They might become his slaves. Worst, the whole royal blood might be wiped out just like what happened in the past selection.

The citizen of Allen thought that the king’s brother died due to an illness but the people in the palace knew it was not, rather, he was poisoned. Same with their uncle and his family, they mysteriously disappeared.

Prince Zyrie suddenly felt a sudden rush to find the crown prince as soon as possible. Once he married the princess of Armany, then it would be the end of their hope.

He rushed back to his chamber and wrote a letter and sent it to prince Leo. Then after a few more minutes, he sent a message to the other prince to gather in his private chamber at noon.

Unknown to him, the maid who went to inform the other prince also informed prince Veziron about the secret meeting.

“Really?” He hissed in disdain. “I guess he already heard about the pact I made with King Melchizedeck. Ha-ha-ha!” He laughed in ridicule. “What do you think grandfather, shall I joined them?”

“Don’t make unnecessary move, my prince. Let them conspire against you, it’s futile anyway. Just don’t forget about their evil deeds as soon as you rise to the throne.”

His eyes were filled with… evil plans!

“What are you thinking, grandpa?”

The old man stood up and went near the window. ‘What am I thinking?’ He smirked maliciously. ‘Well, it’s time to clean the palace.’ He chuckled meaningfully.

“The kingdom of Allen only needed one sun.”