The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 138

The pirate captain gave her a stern warning before motioning four women to come in and ȧssist her.

“Make sure she looked good before she gets out from this room, understand?” He ordered the women before he left.

As soon the pirate left the room, the four women chose a good dress she can change into. Her dress was too plain to their taste. They also put a little make up on her and fixed her hair a little. She’s a natural beauty that’s why they didn’t have a hard time tending her.

“Am I going to meet someone tonight?” She was curious as to why they are trying to beautify her. However, they weren’t responding to her question. “Who is it? Who own this mansion? Do you know why I am here?”

Still, no answer from the women.

“You’re all set now, my lady. Please follow us. Dinner should be ready by now.” The woman who was seemingly the eldest among them all uttered.

“I’m sorry, but can you answer my questions first?” Diana didn’t stand up at her pew.

“I’m sorry, miss. But we are not allowed to say anything to you. Please understand that if we talk to you, our heads are on the line.” The eldest pleaded. “I’m sorry.”

Diana lowered her head in guilt. Of course, she doesn’t want anyone to die because of her.

“I’m sorry.” She apologized sincerely.

She followed the woman as she led her to the dining hall. She gawked in awe upon seeing how wide it is. The dining table can accommodate 24 people in total. Is there a banquet?

The six people standing at the right corner were obviously the kitchen personnel. Two of them are surely the chefs. There were soldiers posted at the four corners of the hall too. Dang it! She felt like a princess living in a palace!

“My lady, please take a seat.” The woman motioned her and as soon as she sat on the chair, the woman went and stood to where the others were.

“Am I going to eat these foods alone?” She unknowingly muttered. “Everyone, why don’t you sit with me and let’s enjoy the food together? I’m sure the table can accommodate all of us.” She invited.

“My lady, please…” Her maid’s eyes were almost pleading!

“Look like you can’t.” She sighed in defeat. “Okay. I’ll eat then until I’m satisfied!”

Unknown to Diana, prince Veziron and Xu, his personal bodyguard was watching her in a distance. They were hiding in a corner where they can observe the woman as she eats.

The prince smiled as soon as he witnessed how she pouted cutely when no one wanted to join her for dinner. “I wish I could join her.” He unknowingly muttered.

The princess then sighed and forced herself to smile. Then she filled her plate with different kind of dishes. She eats fast and the foods she was eating looks so delicious as she munched it heartily.

“I’m sure I ate the same food that she was eating right now but why does the food looks so delicious now?” The prince creased his brow. “Ah, how I wanted to join her.” He hissed in annoyance.

“Please don’t be hasty, your highness. Remember what you grandfather told you.” Xu replied.

The prince smirked meaningfully, disregarding Xu’s advice. “I was hoping to see a classy eater but I am seeing the opposite.” He chuckled playfully. “Look like they starved her for days.”

“Look like it was the case. Do you want me to punish the pirates, your majesty?” His guard asked.

“Don’t you have any other thing in your mind besides violence, Xu?”

“Please forgive me, your highness!”

Prince Veziron smiled once again, his eyes were still on Diana.

“I never knew she would be this beautiful. I only heard about the princess’ beauty but I never thought she would be this breathtaking!”

Xu, the prince bodyguard looked at the prince who seemed unaware that he was gawking at the princess. He knew the man greatly. It was hard for him and very rare for the prince to appreciate women but this is the very first time he saw the prince admiring a certain woman.

“I like her.” Xu heard the prince. “I think I’ve fallen in love with her, Xu.”

Xu immediately glanced at the woman on the table. What’s so special with her that she was able to capture the stony heart of the first prince?

“I’ll make sure she’ll be mine.”

“But she’s already yours, my prince.” Xu replied.

“You’re right. She’s already mine but I need to make her fall in love with me so she won’t fall for others.”

AT THE GUESTHOUSE, silence filled the dining hall as princess Laura told her story. She started off by introducing herself and why she sailed to the kingdom of Allen alone and how she met the woman who risk her life to help her escape.

“She said the real shadow knights would be able to identify this.” She picked the hairpin and gave it to Liam. “She said there are fake shadow knights everywhere.”

She faced the old man. “I’m sorry for not introducing myself early. She told me not to talk to anyone unless I am talking to the group. I was afraid I would be caught by the pirates once again.” She sincerely apologized.

“That’s fine. I totally understand where you’re coming from.” The old man smiled. “I would definitely do the same if I were in your position.”

The princess smiled at the old man before she looked at Liam who’s been staring at the hairpin since a while ago.

He unknowingly let out a painful smile. The thought of Diana being alive gave life to his shattered heart.

“Do you still remember the way to where they locked you up?” Liam asked.

“Ehm.” The princess nodded in response and sketched the place.

“Cole, notify the captains near us. We need to find her.” Everyone can feel the authority in Liam’s voice. He was serious and his voice hints urgency.

“There are two captains near us. Shall I call them both?”

“Yes. The more people, the easier it is for us to find the pirates. But I don’t think they are still in that area. The mere fact that the princess escaped threatens their safety so I’m sure they moved. Tell the captains to find out about the pirates.”

“Princess Laura, do you still remember what the pirates look like? Anything specific about them? That way we can sort the list of the suspected pirates.” Cole asked.

Princess Laura thought for a while. “Yes. I think I saw some similarities among them.” She looked at Cole. “The men have a common mark at their left wrist.”

“Do you remember what kind of mark it is?”

“An inverted cross.” She yelped.

“Very well then. I’ll tell the captains to search for their identities.” Cole faced Liam.

“I think I know who they are.” Sargon buŧŧed in. They all looked at his location. “I can help you find them. I’ll tell you about them tomorrow. But take a rest for now. I know everyone’s exhausted and your minds may be in a muddle at the moment.”

He was right. They didn’t even have a proper dinner therefore Liam motioned his men to go back to their rooms and rest. He did the same but Sargon and princess Laura stayed.

“Did you notify your father about your circumstances?” The old man asked.

“I didn’t have a chance. The pirates killed my winged messenger.”

“We have a lot here. Why don’t you use one?”

“I doubt if it can even reach the North’s vicinity. The kingdom has a tight security and any winged messenger not acknowledged by the kingdom will immediately be shoot out as soon as the national security spotted it.”

“There will always be a way.” Sargon smirked meaningfully while the princess raised her brow confused. “You should know that the kings have their own unique ways of communicating.”

The princess hissed. “Of course I know that!” She yelped. She thought the old man have other ways to sneak a letter in the North kingdom. If he suggested an underhand way, she may think that the old man was a spy!

“The king may help you and if you want we can ȧssist you to the palace.”

“I’ll do that when I finally see that Diana is in good hands.” She stood up. “Thank you for your kindness, mister. I will never forget this.” She smiled before taking the stairway up.

Princess Laura yawned as she reached the hallway. Now that she thinks about it, she can sleep peacefully now that she found the shadow knights.

She was smiling as she walks towards her room when her eyes suddenly saw Liam standing at the terrace. His eyes were on the shore but his thoughts were obviously somewhere else.

Was he possibly thinking about Diana? The princess was observing him at a distance.

So this is the man named Liam that Diana was talking about. The man she could trust her life to. Judging at Diana’s face and tone whenever she talked about him, it was evident that she liked the man greatly. But there’s one thing the princess doesn’t understand…

If they love each other this much, why was Diana going back home? Then she suddenly remembered a certain statement she heard from the woman. She then sighed and went to where the man and stood beside him.

She lifted her eyes and stared at the glowing stars above them.

“Do you miss her?” The princess uttered out of nowhere. Liam jerked. He didn’t even notice her presence. “Do you know why she chose to save me when in fact she can just save herself?”

The man looked at her.

“She could have just stayed and sailed back home but she doesn’t have a family whose waiting for her return at the other side. And her friends here must have forgotten about her. She said that even if she dies alone, no one will notice and no one will mourn for her.” She met the man’s eyes.

“But as I look into your eyes, I know her ȧssumptions were all wrong. There are people who truly cares for her and I hope she’ll have the chance to know it too.” She smiled before leaving the man.

He teared up as soon as he was left alone. It pained him to hear Diana’s words.

Liam then clenched his fist and punched the railings. ‘If only you knew how hard it is to keep myself sane after knowing you were dead.’ He muttered painfully. ‘I’m sorry.’