The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 112

“He acted as if he didn’t care about the shadow knights.” He replied as soon as he reclined on the soft couch.

“Do you believe him?”

Prince Veziron didn’t response.

“My prince, do you really think he will tell you all about his plans?” He stood up and walked to the veranda. “I received a tip from the governor of Rouen. According to him, the prince had been searching for the group who freed the people of Tubal.”

“He’s after the shadow group?” He creased his brow. “And did he find them?”

“Who knows?” The old man looked at the horizon. “He stopped seeing the governor after a few weeks. The last thing he heard was that, the prince joined a group of men journeying to Patar.”

“Could it be that….” He widened his eyes.

“Maybe or maybe not.” He looked at the prince who was in daze. “You heard it too that it was the shadow group who helped the people of Tubal so it’s possible that he already met them.”

“Are they trying to get the group on their side secretly?” Prince Veziron ċȧrėssed his jaw while in deep thought.

“What will you do about it? I heard that the shadow group’s number kept increasing as days passes by and they have thousands of good fighters all over the kingdom. Once they pledge their alliance to the king, even if you have the northern kingdom in your side, that wouldn’t guarantee your position on the throne.” Shadrach uttered.

“I have decided. I’ll talk to their chief.”

“You should. And shift him on our side no matter what.”

“How will I know who their chief head is?”

Shadrach smirked meaningfully. Does that mean he already knew?

“You know him?” The prince asked.

“No. But my pawns have seen him.” He grinned evilly. “I am yet to find out where he is right now so I can set an appointment with him sooner or later.”

Ah! Just as he expected, Shadrach, his grandfather is the wisest among the officials. He was always one step ahead of him.

“But still, while looking for the shadow knight’s chief, don’t lose your eyes on the northern kingdom. I heard that the king might visit the kingdom soon.” Shadrach added.

How the hell did Shadrach knew about? He only told him about the surface information during their meeting except that thing.

Who among the people who went with him was his pawn? Now he’s in deep thought once again.

“Why are you so surprise?” The old man looked at him mockingly. “Did you think I wouldn’t know about that?” His eyes shifted to an accusing glare.

“I didn’t tell you because it was not confirmed yet.” He replied.

The old man walked to where he was sitting. “My prince, didn’t I tell you to inform me everything whatever it is? Even if you think it’s nonsense I have to know.”

He sat opposite him.

��I have a lot of eyes and ears in this palace so don’t think I wouldn’t know what you are doing, even the things you do in secret. You must bear in mind that without me, you can never ascend to the throne.”

Prince Veziron punched the small table as soon as the door shut. Damn it! He cursed beneath his breath. He still considered him as a little kid who doesn’t know what he was doing!

Meanwhile, it was almost nighttime when Liam’s team reached Libnah, a town found at the borderline between Patar and Rouen. They decided to find an inn for the night but to their surprise, some men blocked them at the entrance gates.

“We came in peace.” It was Asher who descended on his horse to talk with the men. “We traveled far and we would like to spend the night here.”

“You need to pay if you want to enter the city.” One of the armed men uttered.

“What?” He gritted his teeth in annoyance. These folks are obviously bandits trying to post as gatekeepers.

“I never heard that the king imposed entry fees anywhere in the kingdom though.” Leo heard the guard therefore he buŧŧed in.

“But this is our territory and we have the right to collect taxes for the betterment of our city. This has been the procedure for years now so if you don’t want to pay then we can’t let you in.” The man seemed to be the head of the post guards.

“Don’t you know that what you are doing is a threat to the country? Do you know what will happen to you once the king finds out about your crooked ways?” Leo replied.

“I don’t think he will ever find out.” The chief guard was very confident. “Does the king ever listened to the cries of his people? I don’t think such a small town matters to him.”

“What? You want to fight now?” The guard moved closer to him when he saw his murderous glare.

“Leo!” He heard Diana’s voice behind therefore he loosened a bit.

“Oh, I didn’t know you have a beauty with you.” The guard was walking close to the woman but she hid behind Liam.

Looking at the man’s murderous gaze, the chief guard stepped back unknowingly.

“Twenty pieces of silver for every head. That’s the rule. If you pay, then you can enter but if you don’t have enough silver with you then we accept collateral.” He smirked evilly as he eyed the woman who was hiding behind Liam.

“I’m sure my boss would love to have a cup of tea with her.” He added.

Cole and the others silently prepared themselves to engage in a battle. Talking rudely about their young miss is a great turn off for the team.

“You! Are you—–”

“Leo, Asher, that’s enough! Just give them what they wanted.” Liam interrupted Leo who was about to say something.

“Are you sure? 20 silver bucks for each is absurd!” Asher yelped but when he saw how the man sneered maliciously, he immediately faced the guards with a meaningful smile.

“Okay. We will pay then.” Asher grinned.

‘What are they planning?’ Leo seemed to feel something off from the team. They were all smirking meaningfully.

“A-are you sure about that? I can join their boss for a quick tea if that’s what it takes.” Diana muttered softly but Liam stared at her disappointed.

“Are you for real?” He furrowed his brow. “Do you think it’s just a simple coffee time? tsk!” He hissed as they entered the town.

“Or not.” Diana grinned playfully.

They paid 180 silver in total! Dang it!

“I’m sorry that you have to pay for me. I’ll pay you as soon as we arrived in Patar, I promise.” The old man shyly kowtowed before Liam while they were looking for an inn to stay.

“It’s okay, you don’t have to worry about it, Sargon.” Liam smirked.

Just like Leo, Sargon also felt something odd from the team. One smirk from Liam at the entrance gates suddenly changed the team’s mood. Their faces were glowing as if everyone was excited from something.

‘Are they possibly planning to rob the guards later?’ Sargon thought and smirked after. ‘Tsk! I thought they casted that job away but guess they could use it once in a while.’ He chuckled and followed the team that stopped in front of a wooden building.

“Do you have a space that could house all of us?” Cole asked the old man who seemed to be the owner of the house.

“Uhm, let me see.” He tried to count the people. “Would you be okay for three rooms?”

“Sure.” Cole instantly agreed. Three rooms would be enough as long as the ladies have their own room. The boys can just fit themselves anywhere.

The old man led them inside the house and showed them around.

“We have a dining place outside. It’s just beside this house. If you’re hungry, feel free to come down.”

��We will. Thank you.” Liam kowtowed before the old man left the room.

Since the house was already paid for a night, the old man went straight to their restaurant to help his wife and daughter.

Liam instructed the team to settle in the house first. After which, they shall have dinner at the old man’s place.

“Asher, Cole.” Liam called out. “You know what to do, right?”

“Of course. Same old tricks.” Asher grinned mischievously.

“After dinner. Make sure to come back before midnight, understand?”

“Copy!” Cole confidently yelped before they entered the second room.

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“Now you owe us 50 bucks!” Men came to the old man’s dining place asking for an amount of money. They were clearly threatening the already shivering family.

“I’m sorry sir, but I don’t have an amount like—–”

“You’ve been saying that over and over again for the past few weeks but you haven’t paid anything yet!” The man was prettily upset. “I’ll give you until tomorrow morning. You better give me something once we came back. If not, we will take your daughter to serve us.” The man kicked the table before they left.

“What a rude guy!’” Diana spitefully uttered when the men left the restaurant.

Truth be told, the team were already eating when a group of men stormed inside the restaurant. Looked like they were a part of a group, same with the guards posted at the entrance gates. Liam’s men were obviously itching to engage in a battle but without Liam’s permission, they couldn’t do that.

“I’m sorry for the inconvenience.” The old man came to their table and apologized.

“Who are they, mister?” Asher asked.

“The group was called the Shadow Knights who offered to guard and protect the town a few months ago—-”

“I’m sorry mister, but did you say the name of that group was Shadow Knights?” Cole interjected.

“Yes.” The old man confirmed.

The team suddenly looked at each other suspiciously. How dare those men tarnished the good name of the shadow knights!