The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 119

The verdict was already passed down to the jury and it will be in effect after a week.

The great herald will be beheaded in the center plaza for the crime of spreading baseless rumors about the crown prince.

“Edward, can’t you do anything to stop the execution?” Queen Hillary heard the final outcome of the official’s meeting therefore, she rushed to the king’s chamber.

To her surprise, she found a restless king whose been pacing back and forth inside his study room. His mind was obviously troubled about the final decision.

“My queen… I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I am a failure as a king!” His eyes were bloodshot red. He look like one who would cry anytime soon. “I failed her.” He sat defeated on his chair.

“You should go and see her, my king.”

“For what? To apologize for my incompetency? I don’t think I have the courage to talk to her right now.”

“Even so, she needs someone to talk to right now. Go to her as a friend and not as the king. I’m sure she will appreciates it even if she can’t say it out loud.”

The king lifted his gaze upon his queen. “Do you think she will talk to me? She hated me so much from the deepest part of her heart. I bet she’s cursing me right now even as we speak.”

“You never know unless you go and speak to her.”

The king released a heavy sigh then looked at the ceiling, thinking. ‘What have I done?’ He muttered within him. ‘In the end, I still caused her death.’

Meanwhile, in a certain residence at the royal city of Kadesh, an old man with his minions were celebrating victory.

The fact that the king’s decree bounced back to him gave them the ȧssurance that the prince from their family line will succeed the throne someday.

“As soon as that herald dies, the rumors about the crown prince will surely be buried along with her.” Shadrach smirked evilly while the officials in the opposition group nodded their heads in agreement.

“But the other officials believed the old woman’s claim. I’m sure they will find ways to search for the crown prince.” One of the officials uttered his thoughts.

“Do they even know what the crown prince looks like?” He faced them with confidence. “Even I whose been in the palace for a long time now couldn’t even remember the crown prince face, how much more for them? Everyone had already forgotten how he looked like except the king and the queen— maybe.” He was unsure about the last part.

“Guess you’re right. But what if the herald was telling the truth? Will all our plans go to waste?”

“No. I won’t let that happen. That’s why we must oust the king from the throne as soon as possible.”

“How are we going to do that?” Another asked.

“The northern king will visit the country one of these days and I’m sure he will bring his daughter with him. Prince Veziron’s bethrothal with the northern princess will ensure his position on the throne. That should give the king a sign to vacate his position.”

“And what if he won’t?”

“Then we shall use force.” He sneered.

“You mean military force?”

Shadrach smirked meaningfully.

“Do we have enough men to fight against the king’s soldiers?”

“The shadow knights. It wouldn’t take long and we will have them as our allies. We shall use them for our advantage.”

The shadow knights? Shadrach’s companion beamed as soon as they heard the old man. Those group were prettily famous for their military strength. They are definitely more than capable to serve as their fronts. Ah, just as they expected from their leader, he was always one step ahead of everyone.

The king wouldn’t even amount to him.

“I believe our beloved Prince will surely win them over so let’s just wait until he comes back and bring us good news.” Shadrach added.

MEANWHILE, Sarah narrated the vision she received to the group. She can’t help but screamed when she saw her grandmother’s head hanging on a pole at the center of an open place. She doesn’t know where that place was but when she described the surroundings, Leo and Sargon and also Liam widened their eyes in disbelief.

The center plaza in Colah!

“I need to see my grandmother as soon as possible… Please…” She begged Leo who looked surprised. “She won’t last long so I need to meet her. Please sire, help me just this once.”

“I…” Leo hesitated but Liam suddenly spoke.

“We will go with you.”

“No.” Everyone was surprised to hear the lady reject Liam’s offer. “I know you still have important things to do and you must fulfill it at all cost.”

“Sarah…” Diana mumbled. She wanted to accompany her but she knew it was futile to volunteer.

“If that’s the case then I’ll go with you.” Leo replied. Though he wanted to stay with the folks but since the life of the great herald is at stake, he could at least help the lady meet her grandmother for the last time. Who knows what he can acquire by helping a seer.

“Thank you.” She sighed a relief.

“Then I guess we’ll have to part ways once we reached Patar.”

“I’ll go with you.” Lemuel volunteered.

“No, its fine—”

Sarah couldn’t finish what she was supposed to say because Lemuel buŧŧed in at once.

“I insist. Besides, you were the reason why granny wanted me to join the journey.”

“Eh? What do you mean?” Sarah was confused.

“Granny told me to stay with you at all cost. Guess she knew this day would come.” Lemuel claimed.

“It’s alright. Take Lemuel with you. Besides, we will be seeing you once we reached Kadesh.” Liam chimed in.

Then it’s settled!

As soon as the team finishes their mission in Patar, they will directly go to Kadesh to meet the last two tribes.

After settling the matter, the team set out to Patar.

Leo, on the other hand, was looking on the road but he was obviously absent-minded. He only came back to his senses when Sargon, the old man came to him.

“You did the right thing, my prince.”

Leo was startled to hear the old man. “D-did you say something?” His eyes hints an unexpected shock.

“I said, you made the right decision to ȧssist the lady seer.” The old man smiled playfully. “No one can help that young lady except you.”

“What do you mean?” Now he’s confused.

“I heard the great herald was help captive inside the palace because of the king. But you told the young lady that you’ve seen her somewhere in the city.”

“I didn’t know she’s in the palace.” Leo denied.

“You can lie to these young men but not to me, PRINCE LEO.”

He immediately looked at the old man. His eyes widened in disbelief. “Y-you knew?”

Prince Leo’s eyes hints fear… the fear to be exposed.

“Of course. I’ve known you since you were little. So there’s no way I wouldn’t recognize you.” He chuckled.

“But I never saw you before.” He was a bit suspicious of the old man’s identity. “Are you possibly one of the….” He gasped.

“Ha-ha! Calm down. I’m not an enemy.”

“Then who are you? How did you recognized me when in fact I haven’t seen you in the palace, not even once!”

“You don’t have to know my true identity. What’s important is we have the same goal.”

“I don’t think so.” He confuted.

“Believe me, there’s no way Sarah will keep your identity if you’re a threat to the group.”

Eh? Sarah knew about his real identity? Prince Leo couldn’t believe his ears therefore, his eyes landed to the young lady before him. Good thing they were a distance away from the others.

“She’s not as powerful as her grandmother yet, but trust me, this lady here will surpass her old woman as years passes by.” The old man smirked knowingly.

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“Did you say the lone princess of the kingdom of Armany set out to visit our country?” Lady Amaya, Prince Veziron’s mother, yelped in surprise. “But how did you know it?” She asked her father—Shadrach.

“You should know that I have eyes and ears everywhere, my dear daughter.” He chucked proudly.

“Does the king knew it?”

“I don’t think so. The princess planned to visit the country as a commoner so I guess the king sent her to spy the kingdom. She will definitely give a surprise visit in the palace one of these days.”

“So what are you planning to do?”

Shadrach smirked evilly then he rose up and stood near the veranda. “Let’s join her play.”

“You mean what?” Though he was her father, still, Lady Amaya couldn’t understand how Shadrach thinks. “I hope my son wouldn’t have to do anything whatever your plan is.”

“Impossible. There’s no way my plan will succeed without the main cast on it.” He stared at his clueless daughter.

“Father!”

“Calm down. No one will get hurt. Prince Veziron needs to earn the princess’ trust and this is the fastest way to do it. If the princess is wise enough to pretend as somebody else, then we will take the chance to turn the table in favor of us.”

“Just make sure not to hurt my son.” Lady Amaya yelped. “You should bear in mind that you are dealing with the lone princess of the Kingdom of Armany.”

“Of course, I will never forget that. But don’t you trust your father? I’m the wisest of them all.”

Once again, the old man laughed like a madman while thinking of his evil plans.