The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 133

There is definitely something going on inside their heads that they can’t bring it up to him.

“Are you sure you’re not going to meet with the first prince?” Asher muttered softly as he moved beside Cole who’s been silent for almost an hour now. He was surely thinking about the first prince too.

“You’re obviously bothered by it so why don’t you just see him and hear what he has to say?”

Cole didn’t reply but sighed.

“Or tell Liam if you’re unsure of what to do.” Asher added.

“Asher was right.” Leon overheard their conversation so he moved a step backwards to be on the same pace as them. “Cole, we are pertaining to the first prince. You can’t possibly anger someone who will become the future king.”

“I don’t know. I just don’t feel comfortable meeting the first prince.” Cole finally voiced.

“You’re not comfortable? Aren’t you just nervous to meet a royal for the first time?” Asher teased.

“Nervous my ȧss!” He snorted. “I did not become the commander of the shadow knight’s Army just to crumble in front of a useless royalty. How could a man who never lost a battle cave in front of someone who only knew how to build up his fame because of his royal blood? I bet he won’t even win a match against me.”

“No one said you won’t.” Leon chuckled meaningfully. Seeing Cole fired up means he was anxious. He just won’t admit it.

Though they must agree that Cole became the commander of the Shadow knight’s Army because Liam saw his leadership potential as well as his fighting skill. After being trained by Liam as he goes out with him during battles, his fighting skills improved a lot earning him the position of being the commander of thousand fighters.

“And since you claim that you’re not afraid of the prince then why don’t you go and meet him? Shiloh is just at the other side of this hill.” Asher uttered.

Shiloh. According to the letter that Gareth sent, the first prince will be waiting for him at Shiloh mountain. He will be waiting the whole afternoon.

Cole heaved a heavy sigh. He doesn’t know what to do. Does he really need to meet that prince?

Asher then rushed to where Liam and Gideon was. “Cole has something to say.” He looked back to Cole and smirked. Liam halted and face the troubled man.

“What is it?”

“A-ah… T-that’s nothing. Asher was only messing up so—-”

“He received an invitation from the first prince.” Asher buŧŧed in. Cole gave him a stern gaze.

“An invitation from the first prince?” Liam’s face was filled with confusion. “Since when? And what kind of invitation is it?”

Cole released a ‘no choice’ sigh. Since Asher blew it, he must as well tell Liam about it.

“Well, few days ago, Gareth sent a message saying that the first prince came to the training camp looking for me. He wanted to see me in Shiloh… this… afternoon.” He hesitated.

“This afternoon?” Liam looked at his wristwatch. At most, they will arrive at the hills of Shiloh in an hour. “What does he want? Did you ask?”

“Gareth didn’t tell me.”

“Well, he originally rejected the prince’s invitation to be exact, but Gareth sent another message saying that the first prince was determined to meet with him by hook or by crook.” Asher interjected once again.

“You mean every one of you knew about this yet you didn’t tell me sooner?” He gave an accusing gaze to each of them. Leon and Gideon lowered their heads while Asher stepped back. Guilty! “Are you treating me as an unqualified leader already?”

“No! I never dare think that way! I never intended to show up anyway so I thought it wouldn’t matter.” Cole lowered his head in shame.

“But why did you keep it from me?”

“I’m sorry.” Cole can only utter an apology. Liam heaved a helpless sigh.

“Don’t you ever keep anything like this again in the future, got it?” He looked at them seriously. “I am your superior and it’s my responsibility to watch over you. Especially when you don’t know what path to take, I will always be here to guide you.”

They nodded their heads like helpless children being scolded by their father.

“You should be open to me more often.”

“Sorry.”‘ The men uttered in unison.

Liam then looked at Cole. “Since we are heading that way, why don’t you meet with the first prince then? Talk to him with respect. Remember, never act all high-and-mighty just because you are a commander of a thousand armies.”

“Yes, big brother.” He nodded in response.

“I don’t know what his purpose is but I trust that you will make not just a good decision but a wise one as well. You know what I mean, right?”

“Yes.” He gave a confident smile.

“Leon, Gideon, you should go with him. We will wait for you at the town of Shiloh.” Liam looked at the two.

“Okay.” They uttered in unison.

After discussing the matter about the first prince, Liam and the team continued on their journey.

MEANWHILE, Prince Veziron and his personal bodyguard reached the city of Zoar but they didn’t stop by since they have to be in Shiloh this afternoon. He was pretty determined to meet with the commander of the Shadow knights.

“Are you sure you don’t want to rest for the time being? We still have a lot of time so why don’t we rest at that tea store for now?” His bodyguard suggested as he pointed out the two-story tea shop beside the clothing stall.

“We can rest in Shiloh.” He nonchalantly replied and went ahead.

On the other hand, prince Rohann’s eyes landed at a specific corner. He was obviously baffled to see a familiar figure.

“Hey!” Prince Zyrie knocked on the table thrice. “What is it? Did you see a ghost?”

“It’s more than a ghost.” He muttered softly and prince Zyrie didn’t hear it.

“What?”

“N-nothing.” He shook his thoughts and took the cup of tea and drink it.

His eyes seemed to have caught a familiar figure a while ago when he accidentally looked down the busy road. Prince Veziron? He thought at first but when he looked again, he is nowhere to be found. Maybe he saw it wrong. What could prince Veziron be doing here except…..

No way!

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She slowly opened her eyes and looked around her.

She blinked not just twice but more than. A white ceiling…. A beautiful sky blue sheer drapery covering a bow window.

Wait. Where am I? She thought as she rummages her last memory of what happened to her. She moved a little and suddenly halted when she felt a very comfy bed. The room was big but her own room in their palace was way better than this current one.

Yes, that’s it. She fainted!

Then where is she now? She got a little nervous therefore she slowly stood up and went near the window, slide the curtain and looked outside.

Whoa! She gawked at the ocean in a far distance. Also, she can see the towns below from her location.

‘So beautiful!’ She unknowingly mumbled forgetting about her current situation. Look like she’s on a house at the top of a hill since she can see a pathway going down.

A house on top of a hill?! She suddenly remembered. Wait! Could it be that she’s currently at the…

The door to the room suddenly opened.

She jerked in surprise as she immediately glanced at the doorway. A beautiful lady was smiling at her.

“Hi, you’re finally awake.” She uttered in a friendly tone.

She was staring at her puzzled.

“Please wait here, I’ll get you something to eat.” She left before the princess even speak.

Who is she? She thought. Omo, she needs to be careful now. She must make sure not to reveal her true identity to anyone except the people that the woman described to her. The woman earlier was clearly not one of those people.

A few minutes later, the room opened again and a woman holding a tray of food came in. This time, an old man came with her.

Wait, he looked familiar but she can’t remember where she saw him.

“Miss, please take a seat and have your fill.” The woman uttered. However, she was looking at them suspiciously. Sargon must have noticed her gaze therefore he intervened.

“If our presence makes you uncomfortable then we will leave you for now.” The old man gave a sweet and friendly smile. He must give her the impression that she can trust them.

“Also, if you want to take a bath, there are clean dresses in the closet, feel free to use them.” Sargon and Shenna turned around but before Sargon closed the door, he stared at the woman for the last time. “Don’t worry those dresses are new.” He smiled meaningfully as if he knew that the lady doesn’t wear dresses that others already used.

Bruurrrrtttt… Her stomach growled. Dang it! The delicious aroma from the food penetrated her nose making her stomach dėsɨrės for it.

Wait! She needed to check if there’s poison in her food. She then rushes to the small table and observed the dishes. She was trained at a young age to determine poisons by her father.

Nada! She smiled and happily munch the foods on the plate. Ah! What a relief to eat good food! After filling her stomach, she opened the closet and chose a flower cream dress to change into. At least, the dress will make her look a little bit decent for a princess.

It’s an hour and a half now so Sargon decided to knock at the princess’ room.

“Miss…” The old man entered the room and found the princess standing by the window, her gaze was from a far.

“You may not remember it but we were the one who found you.” He started. The princess faced him. “You were unconscious for one day and I was wondering what happened to you. May I know your name so I can address you properly?”

Eh? Unconscious for one day?! The princess was a bit startled to know it. She was supposed to thank the old man but when he asked her name, she halted.

Can she trust him?