The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 120

Diana inhaled an amount of air as soon as they entered the entrance gates of the said region. The region was totally different from the others. Just as they said, each region differs depending on it’s dwellers status and she must say that the place was quite advanced. Most of the buildings were made of cement and the people were a bit civilized— if she may describe.

Well, if this region was a bit normal from where she came from, then how was the royal city differs from the rest! She bet it was a damn good place to live in!

She wanted to see it but according to Sargon, the ship that sails to the outside world only comes once in six months or worst, a year, and she’s lucky to spot one these days. Though the deal was done through backdoor transaction. If she won’t take that ship then apparently, she’ll have to wait for another six months to one year before she returns to where she came from.

She heaved a heavy sigh. She might not be able to go back since the battle for the throne was happening as they speak.

Battle for the throne? How will that affect her sailing back home? Are they going to stop the coastline’s operation while the royal battle is on? Ahhh! This country is definitely one of a kind!

“Everyone must spend the night here for the meantime. After which, everyone will separate ways early morning.” Liam uttered then whispered something to Cole.

“Okay. We’ll be back as soon as possible.” Cole replied and was about to leave along with Asher when Sargon suddenly spoke.

“Are you going to search for a place to stay? I know a good place.” He smiled. “And it’s cheap. I believe you’ll love it.”

Cole immediately faced the old man. “Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go.”

Sargon led the team in a secluded place. It was a house on top of a hill but it was not that far from the coastline. One can see the beautiful shore from the distance. It was also a good spot to watch the sunset and sunrise.

“Whoa! It’s so beautiful in here!” Diana and Sarah gawked at the jaw dropping scenery before them as they entered the vicinity.

“I told you.” Sargon chuckled.

“How did you know about this place?” Leon muttered in awe.

“A friend once showed me this place years ago.”

“I bet you’re a regular in this place, huh.” Leo leered meaningfully.

“Ha-ha! You got it right!” Sargon chuckled sarcastically. He was about to knock on the door when it suddenly opened from the inside.

“Good evening gentlemen, looking for a place to stay for the night?” A young woman in an elegant dress greeted them.

“Yes, we need a room for everyone.” Sargon replied and faced Liam. “How many rooms would you like to get?”

“Three rooms will do.”

“Oh, same set up?” Sargon teased before facing the pretty woman and confirmed three rooms for the team.

“Please follow me.” The woman smiled and led them upstairs.

Gideon on the other hand, seemed lovestrucked for the first time. Therefore, he whispered something to Sargon.

“Mister, do you know the woman personally?” His mouth pointed the young woman climbing the stairs as they follow. “Is there a way you can introduce me to her?” He smiled sheepishly.

“She doesn’t like men younger than her.” Sargon whispered back.

“I’m older that what I look.”

“Same with her. She’s older than what she looks. Trust me you don’t want someone like her to be your wife.” He chuckled.

“You don’t know that. Come on, can you just introduce me to her?” He pleaded.

“I’ll tell her if she wants to.”

“Yes!” Gideon jumped in joy. “That’s a promise, right?”

“Let’s see. But prepare yourself for possible rejection.” Sargon laughed but Gideon hissed annoyingly.

No. She won’t reject me. He encouraged himself.

Just like the usual set up, Sarah and Diana in one room, Sargon and Leon along with Leo in another room and the rest at the spacious room provided for them. Since the house at the second floor has a spacious balcony, Sarah and Diana decided to feel the breeze while having a cup of tea.

“Ah, I never thought I would be seeing such a beauty as this.” Sarah was savoring the moment while their eyes looked at the vast horizon before them. “Grandma was right, Ikarai is not the world. There is indeed a whole new world outside that region.”

“She was right. But I tell you, the kingdom of Allen is not the world either. It was only a tiny part of the real world out there.” Diana’s eyes looked up the sky.

“Miss Diana, can you tell me more about your world?” Sarah suddenly faced the woman who smiled a little.

“Care if we joined you, ladies?” Leon came to the balcony along with the rest of the team. They definitely heard their conversation as they were passing by.

Sargon saw the group at the veranda therefore, he went and joined them as well. Now everybody settled themselves on the soft couch while some sat on the chairs facing the two women.

“What were you two talking about?” Asher chimed in as soon as he sat comfortably in his spot.

“I was asking miss Diana to tell me about the world she came from.”

“I like to hear more about it too.” Sargon agreed as well as Leo. Knowing that the woman was a foreigner excites the prince.

All eyes were looking expectantly at her when the pretty woman came in and served everyone a cup of tea.

“Hmmm… I think most of you have already heard some of it so if incase I uttered the same thing, just pretend you didn’t know.” She chuckled.

“I don’t think you’ll repeat the same story as before. You got a whole new world out there which we want to know.” Gideon interjected.

“Okay. So where do you want me to start then?”

“It’s all up to you.” Leon spoke.

Diana’s eyes landed on the vast horizon before her. They can see the coastline from their location since the buildings near the sea were covered with lights.

“I don’t know where to start but I can tell you that you can find numerous wonders of the world. Outside this country, you’ll discover a lot of places— beautiful and historic places to be exact. You’ll also find different races, people in different tribes all over the world. You have the freedom to travel wherever you want and do whatever you want to do not caring about people’s judgement. You can try different food from different country and meet new friends as well. Although you’ll separate ways soon, but there is what we call social media where you can still be connected even if you are miles away from each other.”

“Can’t we have that same thing here too? So that even if you go back home, we can still talk to each other?” Sarah asked.

“I believe it is possible but that depends on this country’s government.”

“You mean the decision depends to the king?” Cole buŧŧed in.

“Well, since he is the supreme authority in the kingdom then I guess yes.”

“Then that means it will never happen then.” Asher sighed defeated.

“If only someone from the royal palace visits the outside world then I think it is possible.” Diana replied. “This camera is not the only device we have there. This can only take photos and videos but there are devices where you can watch news, not just news inside your country but also information about the other countries as well. We have social media outlets where one can talk to someone from another country, as if talking to them face to face.”

“Looked like heaven then!” Sarah lit up. Diana chuckled.

“No. I believe heaven is much of a better place. Although the outside world has a lot of good things, wars and famines, sickness and deaths were also prevalent. Watching news will only let you see the dark side.”

“Then there’s only a bit of difference from the life we have here then.”

“Ehm, you’re right. Discrimination and inequality were never gone actually. But you’ll only appreciate the freedom you have to explore the world on your own.” She explained. “The place where I came from was scarier than what you think but you can still enjoy your life to the fullest out there. You can also get free education out there.”

She looked at the men one by one. “If only I can take everyone with me….” She muttered but still, everyone heard her. “It is also a place where you don’t have to hold your swords all the time.”

“Aren’t you afraid?” It was Leo who broke the seemingly sad ambiance. “I bet you’ve been traveling from country to country alone.”

“You were right when you said I’ve been travelling from places to places alone. Though I must say I was scared at first but it wont be long. The world’s beauty will cure the fear within you until you longed for more adventures in life.” She replied.

“Why don’t you try to explore the outside world one of these days too?” She was pertaining to everyone but her eyes landed on a specific person—Liam. “Although I accidentally came in this country because of a shipwreck, but since there are ships that sails to the outside world, I think anyone can come and go.”

Liam and Diana’s eyes met but it was not for long since Cole caught everyone’s attention.

“I also wanted to see the outside world but with my ability, I don’t think I will last a week.” He chuckled. “But brother Liam, why don’t you try? You can join our young missy’s adventure!”

“Not a chance.” He nonchalantly interjected. “Besides, I don’t have any reason to go with her.”

Unknown to him, Diana felt a throbbing pain after hearing his statement. He doesn’t have any reason to go with her… That came to her as a blow. But the man was right… Although it would be good to have the man she loved travel with her, but the thing is, he doesn’t love her as a woman.

Well, he was right. One has to have a reason to do such and clearly, Liam doesn’t have a reason to go out since his life was in here. Ah, why is she so pathetic?!