The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 134

Turned out that the pirates took princess Laura’s luggage along with them and forced Diana to change with one of the princess’ dresses. She doesn’t have any idea of what’s happening but she needed to follow what they say or else, one of the men will do it for her.

As if she will allow those filthy mongers to touch her body! Tsk.

She stood up and rummage the princess’ suitcase and chose the simplest dress she found. Though she must say all the dresses were well-designed and it was evident that a daughter of the royal family owned them.

She will definitely look like a real princess if she’s going to wear one of them!

Good thing they removed the ropes that tied her for days. However, they locked her in one of the mansion’s room. Yes, they brought her at a lone mansion located at the center forest not far away from Shittim City.

Examining the surrounding from the third level veranda, the mansion was surrounded by tall trees and looked like a lot of wild animals could be lurking everywhere. It was obvious that she can never escape no matter what she does. And if she persists, she will either become a wild beast’s food or a hunter’s prey.

And she can’t imagine dying an ugly death! Not a chance.

She shivered at the thought before going back inside the room. Then she took the dress on the bed and went straight to the wash room. Well, if she dies tonight then she must die beautifully so she will do her best to look breathtaking with the dress today.

Unknown to the woman, the mansion has a lot of maidservants. She was not able to see it since they covered her eyes while they were on the journey. Even when they arrived. It was only when she was released that she discovered the beauty that surrounds her.

“When will the client arrives?” The petite pirate asked his leader.

“They said they will arrive tonight.” He released a nervous sigh.

“Do you think they will believe us?”

“Don’t worry. I have fooled a lot of people without being caught. This client is no difference from those foolish people.”

“Just make sure not to blow our cover because I don’t want to die yet. I have a child to feed.”

“Have I told you not to worry?!” He growled. “Just don’t say a word and leave the transaction to me.” He said proudly.

“By the way, guard her room and make sure that no maidservants will be able to enter her room. You should take the food to her yourself, is that clear?”

“Yes, boss.” He nodded in response.

THEY REACHED THE TOWN OF SHILOH in an hour. Liam and the team searched for a dining place since everyone was starving. They also run out of water therefore they needed to fill their water bottles for their next journey.

“Hi, are you looking for a place to eat?” An old craggy lady come to the boys.

“Do you know a good place?” Liam replied.

“Of course! Please follow me.” The woman excitedly led the way.

They followed the old woman and to their surprise, they entered a bamboo gated dining place. And not just that, it was a floating restaurant!

That’s new to them!

There were only five bamboo dining boats floating on the lake and two were already occupied.

“We’ll take one.” Liam confirmed.

“Okay!” She cheerfully replied and called his nephew to take the men via the boat.

“Whoa! this is great! I never thought such a place exists!” Leon marveled as soon as he sat on the chair.

As soon as their food was delivered, the men started digging in. To their surprise, they finished all the dishes in one go— in just less than five minutes!

“You should head out to meet the first prince now.” Liam advised.

“But’s it’s too early.” Cole looked at his watch.

“Cole, what did I teach you before?”

Cole sighed in defeat. He knew what Liam wants to say.

“It’s better to wait than be late. You should always remember that.” Liam furthered.

“Yes, big brother.” Cole stood up and tapped Leon and Gideon on their shoulders.

They cued the boat man to get them out of the lake then went on their way to Shiloh mountain.

“I thought you hated the royals?” Asher asked as soon as he saw the three rode their horses. “They can at least be late for a few minutes. Do you know how that arrogant prince demanded to see Cole?”

“I did say I don’t like them but I didn’t say to disrespect them.” He looked at the young man as soon as he placed the cup of tea back on the table. “Asher, hating someone doesn’t give you the right to disrespect them. Respect is the least thing you can give them. Remember, respect begets respect.”

“Ah, you and your morals…I really don’t know how you were able to stay humble despites your past circumstances as well as your achievements. I don’t think I can be as holy as you.” Asher blurted out.

“That’s not holiness, Asher. That’s being human.”

“Tsk! Humans!” The young man sneered in contempt. “I wish I could be like you but I don’t think I can live a life like you do.”

Liam raised his brow as he stared at the man. “Ah! Don’t get me wrong, big brother…” Asher leered teasingly when he met the man’s gaze. “You’re strong and reliable. You’re a good leader and a good brother to us but seeing how you forgive easily… honestly, it chokes me.”

Asher remembered the time they were in Rouen, the moment when he saved and forgave those who hurt him before. “I pondered a lot when we were in Rouen, when I saw how you let go of your enemies. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed at you back then. You were in a position where you can get back at your enemies. You could have punished them. You could have gotten the justice you deserve…. But you didn’t. You chose to let them go, you chose to forgive them. You even helped them!” He sneered in contempt.

“Mr. Simon died because you helped them, yet you didn’t hate them. If I were in your position, if I have met my enemies, I guess I’ll make sure they’ll experience at least half of the hardships they caused me.” He added.

Liam smirked knowingly. Hearing Asher brought back a certain memory— and a certain image of someone flashed before his eyes… it pained his heart greatly.

“Who said I never thought of getting revenge that time?” Liam laughed mocking himself. “There was never a moment that I didn’t plan of getting back at them. The heaven knows how my hands were itching to kill them.”

“But why? Why didn’t you do it?”

“It’s not that I don’t want to do it but I just couldn’t…” His eyes landed on the vast sky as he sighed deeply. “That woman did her best to shove some words of advice to me. I don’t know, I think she could also be a mind-reader since she could see beyond my thoughts.”

Diana? Asher thought but he can’t say her name aloud.

“She made sure I won’t do anything reckless. She must be afraid that I might really kill those poor gals, that’s why she kept on swarming my mind about forgiveness and convincing me to let go of my hatred. I disliked her for being so kind but I must admit, she was right.”

“What do you mean?” Asher creased his brow confused.

Liam glanced at him and smiled. “That letting go of your hatred and bitterness will free yourself from all the past pains. The past should remain in the past. You should not let it affect your future. And as I ponder about it, I should be thankful to those guys.”

Asher’s face was all the more bemused. ‘Thank them? In what reason?!’

“I can still remember what that woman told me that time; What if they have been so, so good to you. Do you think you’ll ever leave that house? If it weren’t because of them then I may not have the chance to meet you… and the others. I must be honest, her words knocked me hard. It made me pondered for nights.”

“Tsk! Miss Diana and her sentiments…” He muttered. He was about to say something more but he halted when he saw Liam went in daze. He’s emitting a sorrowful aura around him.

Dang it! Did he remind him about Diana? Wrong move.

He sighed and didn’t bother to catch the man’s attention. But his eyes landed at the two men walking near the boat. Look like they will be taking the empty dining boat beside them.

Asher can’t help but watch the two traveler. He must admit, the man with a cloak around his face, covering half of it was intimidating. He’s emitting an all-high-and-mighty aura that even Asher felt the chill.

“Liam…Liam…” The young lad shook his arm.

Liam came back to his senses and raised his brow against the man.

“Look… look at those two…” He pointed at the two men riding on the boat as they headed to their direction. “Don’t they look like mercenaries?”

Liam followed the man’s gaze and carefully observed the men nearing their location. As the boat was nearing them, the cloak man looked at Liam’s direction and accidentally, their eyes met.

Gray eyes!

Obviously, they were both stunned. Liam for one, raised his brow. He can feel something off about that guy but he can’t point it out.

“Liam! Did you see his eyes?!” Asher widened his eyes as soon as the boat passed by them and reached the dining boat beside them.

Liam was in deep thought for a moment.

Asher kept on bugging him while glancing at the two travelers therefore Liam ordered him not to look at them anymore. They seemed dangerous and engaging into a fight was not on Liam’s list for now.

“Why make it a big deal when Leo had the same gray eyes, hmm?” He eyed the man who only grinned in response.

ON THE OTHER HAND, the man wearing a cloak couldn’t take his mind off the guy who have the same eye color as him. Their gray eyes were the only distinction that they were the king’s sons. But how could that man have the same eye color as him, except if he’s a foreigner from other nation!

“Your highness, is there something wrong?” The bodyguard asked the obviously troubled prince.

“Did you see that man at the table before us?”

The guard looked at the two men sitting silently at the other boat. “What about them, your highness? Do you know them?”

“No. But the man in black… Do you sense something was off about him?”

“I’m sorry, your highness, but I only see an exhausted man from a journey.”

Prince Veziron didn’t press any further. The sudden feeling coursing within him, even he cannot explain what is it. He suddenly felt— threatened!