The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 131

Shenna, the lady spy under Sargon was carefully observing the old man as he was walking back and forth outside the room where they placed the unconscious lady they found on the road. Just who is she to make her master feel anxious greatly?

“Master, can I ask you something?” Shenna gently asked making sure not to anger her master.

She knew she was only a servant who doesn’t deserve to meddle with her master’s affairs but her curiosity was eating her.

“What is it?” The old man nonchalantly replied.

“I know I don’t have the right to stick my nose in your affairs but can I ask if you know who this lady is? Cause you looked troubled.”

The old man fell in silence for a minute as his gaze settled on the floor. Shenna cannot figure out what he was thinking but one thing is for sure, the old man seemed to have an idea who the lady was.

“I’m not sure if she’s the person in my head but I am hoping she is not.” Sargon heaved a bothered sigh.

“What do you mean?”

“If she’s the person in my mind then we might be in great trouble.”

“Is she possibly a daughter of one of the highest officials in the country?”

Sargon paused for a second before answering. “She could be more than that.” He mumbled when he remembered the necklace that the woman was wearing when they found them. He can’t be wrong, the northern kingdom’s emblem was carved at her gold necklace.

The royal emblem of the Northern kingdom, he can’t be wrong!

Sargon never had the chance to see the face of the princess from the kingdom of Armany. Even the citizen of that kingdom haven’t seen her yet.

Could it be that this lady was the princess of Armany? He’s not sure either but the gold necklace that she was wearing bothered him greatly. That’s why he cannot leave the woman and patiently waited for her to wake up.

“We will confirm her true identity once she finally wakes up.” The old man muttered. “By the way, send a message to the team leader. Inform him to watch over the operations for the time being.”

“Yes, master.” The lady voiced.

Also, Sargon ordered the lady spy to prepare a heathy meal and a clean, nice dress for the lady. Looking at her situation, he can say she experienced a lot. And whether she is the princess or not, she deserves a simple treat.

As soon as Shenna left, Sargon entered the lady’s room to check on her.

She’s still asleep.

The woman moved a little and something fell off from her.

A golden phoenix hairpin?

He walked to where the hairpin was and picked it up. Then he observed it carefully. It was a pure gold!

However, it doesn’t have the logo of the northern kingdom. Though there were some tiny letterings, some special characters embedded at the back of it.

He didn’t try to read it any longer since he was sure that it belongs to the lady. Looked like she was truly the princess of the Armany since she possessed true and precious ornaments.

MEANWHILE….

Sarah hadn’t heard Lemuel spoke to her in a friendly way since that day. He only answered with yes or no.

He must be truly disappointed at her.

FLASHBACK:

“What? You knew about him all along?” Lemuel couldn’t believe his ears.

“Ehm.” Sarah nodded.

“And you didn’t inform Liam about him? Do you know how dangerous that is?!” He couldn’t help but yelled at her.

“Lemuel, prince Leo is a good man. He is not a threat, I can guarantee that.” She explained.

“Sarah, you are not one to determine it. Do you know how Liam and the others do not trust the people in the palace? If Liam and the others learnt about his identity, do you think they will agree to let him join the journey? What if he came to spy on the team?”

“Lemuel, I’m telling you, he is not that kind of guy. He is not a threat!”

“Then how will you explain his secret actions? I just caught him sending a message to who knows who!”

Sarah heaved a disappointed sigh. “I TRUST HIM.”

“And how about him, does he trust you? If he is truly not a threat then why did he hide his true identity from the team?”

“I don’t know his reason but I trust him.” She uttered confidently.

“But I don’t.” Lemuel bawled. “Sarah, not because the team acknowledged you as a seer doesn’t mean they fully trust you. You have to gain their trust. You have to show them that you are one with them, that you are one with their ideals. The Shadow knights believe in one way or the other: You are either an ally or an enemy.”

“Lemuel…” The prince finally spoke. The two were arguing because of him while he lies in wait at a corner. However, he can still hear their conversation. Looks like he will be having a hard time to earn the young man’s trust.

“I can’t blame you for thinking that way.” He walked near the angry young lad. “I would have felt the same way as yours if I was in your position. But I don’t have any evil thoughts against the team.”

“Really?” He hissed. “Then why did you hide your true identity from the team? And oh, please don’t tell me that miss Diana knew about your identity too.”

“No. I didn’t tell her. I know I should have told you and the team sooner but I was afraid.” He paused dejectedly. “I know most people hated the royals and I heard the team voiced their disgust towards us too, that’s why I cannot bring myself to reveal who I am.”

“He didn’t tell me either.” Sarah buŧŧed in. “I just knew the moment I met him. You might be thinking how but I guess instant knowledge was also a part of my gift aside from prophetic dreams and visions.”

She sighed as she stared at the upset young man. “And I felt my grandmother’s presence in him. I know I should not base my trust with that petty reason but if my grandmother trusted him then she should have her good reason.”

The young man looked away. His face tells them he’s not convinced yet.

Sarah and the prince looked at each other and Sarah was obviously apologizing to the prince via her apologetic gaze. The prince gave an ‘it’s okay’ smile.

“Sorry but I don’t base my trust with stuffs like yours. You bȧrėly even know his true personality and yet you’re talking about trust! But anyway, I don’t care anymore. The thing is, does Liam and the team feels the same?” He glared at the prince. “Sorry but I need to report this to the team. And I’ll make sure to keep my eyes on you…. ALWAYS.”

“Lem!” Sarah was about to run after him but Prince Leo stopped her. He shook his head.

“Let him be.” He said.

“But….”

“It’s fine. If you stop him from reporting, he’ll be warier about me.”

“I’m sorry for his rudeness. He gets upset easily but he is a good man.”

“I know.” He smiled sweetly at her.

****End of Flashback****

“Lemuel, are you going to be like this forever?” Sarah went to where Lemuel took a shade. They decided to take a rest at the east mountain. It should be the last peak they’ll be trekking before reaching the region of Kadesh.

Finally!

He gave her a confused gaze. “What did I do?”

“Fine! If that’s what you want, then fine! let’s not talk to each other for life!” The lady hissed in annoyance and left the emotionless man.

“Don’t be too hard on her.” Prince Leo said as soon as the lady left.

“You don’t tell me what to do.” He replied. “Just mind your own business.”

“I’m just saying.” He nonchalantly uttered.

The prince fell silent for a few minutes when he suddenly thought about something.

“Try to be a little kinder to her. She’ll need your comfort soon.” He muttered seriously. His tone tells Lemuel that he was hiding something important from him and Sarah.

Could it be that….

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She slowly lifted her lids and looked around the empty room.

Too bad, she can’t move her hands and feet since it was securely tied.

Dang it! She wanted to curse but even her mouth was plastered using a ripped shirt cotton. Now she doesn’t know where she is at the moment since the pirates moved last night—again.

Looked like they received a message from who knows who since she saw a white pigeon flying around the area yesterday morning. If she remembered it correctly, she once saw Liam and Cole receiving letters attached to the bird’s leg.

If she counted it correctly, this should be the third time they moved their fortress.

The pirate group decided to move to Shittim City when the princess escaped. Some of the men searched her whereabouts for a few days but they came back empty handed. It was then when they realized they need to leave their current lodge in fear that the princess might come back with an army.

Though some of the pirates stayed to wait for their client while ten of them escorted the weary woman to Shittim City. They confined the woman at the abandoned house at the outskirt part of the city then pitched a tent beside it.

The hill should be safe since it would be impossible for people or a lone traveler to take that way.

“Are you sure our plan will work?” A petite man who seemed to be in his thirties voiced his concern to their head leader. “What if they’ll find out?”

“It should work.” The head leader strengthened his resolve. They can’t back out now. “No one ever saw the face of the princess anyway so we can just give that woman to them, get paid and leave the city as soon as possible.”

“You were right, but I can’t help but be nervous. The clients were not simple citizens of Allen, remember?”

“Even so, the fact that they never saw the princess’ face gives us the upper hand. All we need to do is get our fee and flee.”

They both sighed deeply. Since it was that woman’s fault, she has to reap the consequences.

They shall introduce her to their clients as the princess of Armany!

For gold sake!