The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 139

Diana’s tone hints worry for the mansion guard who approached her while she was strolling around the garden at the back of the mansion.

The four maidservants ȧssigned to watch over Diana were standing at the garden porch with their heads hanging low.

“I can handle the worst, my lady. Don’t worry about me.” The man replied in a friendly tone.

On the other hand, Prince Veziron’s bodyguard was hiding behind the curtains in the prince’s room. He was watching the princess and prince Veziron who disguised himself as one of the mansion guards. Good thing his face was covered by the helmet he was wearing.

Diana smiled at the kind man who bravely approached her. “Thank you for your kindness mister, but you don’t know the pirates’ temper. They might even kill you.”

Diana picked some flowers while walking around. “I hope it’s okay for me to pick some flowers here.”

“Pick everything you want, no one will stop you.” Prince Veziron was glowing as he walks alongside the princess. “Don’t worry about the pirates, I heard they went down to the city early morning and they’ll be back tonight so I have all the time to accompany you, my lady.”

Diana chuckled mockingly. “Nice way to sugar-coat the fact that you may be ȧssigned to watch over me. I won’t dare escape anyway.” She looked at the man’s eyes and was about to say something more but she stood frozen when she got a glimpse of the man’s eyes. “Y-your eyes….”

She unknowingly staggered backwards. The guard’s eyes reminded her of someone… someone she misses greatly. She suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart and prince Veziron saw it on her face.

“M-my lady, are you alright?” He held her arm and supported the dazed woman to keep her from falling on the ground.

She teared up but she wiped her cheek immediately. Ah! How she misses Liam’s presence so much!

“I’m sorry. I’ll go back to my room now.” She muttered softly and walked pass the prince.

Prince Veziron watched the woman until she was nowhere to be seen. The pain and sadness that she was emitting… it was also painted all over her face.

“What was that?” Prince Veziron was in deep thought when his eyes landed on the flowers scattered on the ground. It was the flowers that she had picked a while ago before she acted…weird.

Looked like she misses someone greatly… someone she adores so much.

Omo, wait! The prince suddenly jerked at the sudden thought that crossed his mind. ‘Is she possibly in love with somebody else?’ He gritted his teeth in anger at the thought that someone had captured the princess’ heart without him knowing.

‘That will never happen!’ He sneered in contempt. ‘I will never let anyone take my princess… my future bride. I’ll do whatever it takes to protect you, my lady.’

MEANWHILE, Diana entered the room allotted for her but she motioned her four maidservants to stay outside. She wanted privacy for the time being.

Her room has a small veranda so she walked straight to the terrace and stood near the railings while her eyes got lost at the vast horizon before her. Unlike the beautiful scene at the guesthouse, all she can see around her was the tall trees at the forest.

She then closed her eyes and reminisced the scenery at the guesthouse. The beautiful shore… the city… the sunset… the beautiful starry sky… Tears fell from her eyes when she remembered the night she slept beside Liam. He cuddled her all night long!

“Liam…” She uttered softly. “I miss you so much!” She sobbed her painful heart.

Is this the downside of loving someone? Feeling the hurt when he’s not around? She wanted to see him badly but she can’t. Will she ever see her beloved?

“Are you thinking about me too, Liam?” She heaved a deep sigh trying to calm her nerves. Then she looked up at the clear blue sky. “God, please let me see him one more time.” She sincerely uttered a simple prayer.

He was looking at her when his personal bodyguard came and stood beside him.

“My prince…”

“Xu, do you think she has someone in her mind right now? Probably a lover? Someone so dear to her?” He asked.

Xu looked up and observed the woman. The prince was right. The woman looked like she’s missing someone so dear to her.

“Maybe she misses her father and mother.” He tried to comfort the prince.

“I really want to think that way too, but I can’t help but wonder who that man is. What kind of a man is he to let the princess feels so sad?”

“I’m sorry to interrupt you, my prince. But your grandfather is on his way to the mansion now. He should be here this afternoon.”

“Tell him to be cautious when he arrives. Tell him that I gave the princess the freedom to roam around the mansion.”

“Yes, my prince.”

‘Y-your eyes…’ He heard the woman speak of his eyes a while ago. Oh no, did she recognized him? His eyes widened in dread.

MEANWHILE, Cole met with the two captains who just arrived at the city of Zoar that morning. Then he relayed the situation to them.

According to Sargon, the pirates doesn’t have a name. They were known as the nameless pirates for some reason. The inverted cross tattooed on their wrists was their mark to identify their companions. They sailed on the seas and they were the kind of pirates who can enter the North kingdom’s surrounding area without being noticed.

They know all kinds of information about the North Kingdom but they are not known for abducting people. Let alone taking hostages for whatever reasons. As far as Sargon knew, they are illegal merchants and he never heard of them abducting someone, let alone the princess!

Look like someone paid them a great price to kidnap the princess. But the question lies to who paid them? Whoever that person is surely has a connection inside the north palace. Who else knew about the princess’ secret journey if not someone from their palace.

“Are you saying that there is a spy in our kingdom? A spy from here?” The princess raised her brow unbelievingly. “But our security is very tight and I can guarantee that.”

“There will always be a spy among the kingdoms. How can they be called spies if their skills are just above average?” Sargon said.

“Make sense. But who would dare abduct the princess of Armany? Don’t they know the consequences of their actions?” Asher buŧŧed in.

“They know. But only the anti-government would do such a thing. They are trying to ignite war against the two kingdoms and your absence, my lady, will surely fuel your father’s anger to severe all his ties and declare war against us.” Sargon explained. “That’s why you need to meet the king as soon as possible.”

“Don’t worry, my father is a reasonable man. He won’t merely declare war or what not unless he was sure that I’m dead. He always gives grace period so I’m sure your king already dispatched some people to look for me. So no need to rush. Our main priority right now should be to find my savior. I won’t leave unless I see her rescued.”

“That’s very kind of you, my lady.” Liam smiled at the princess.

“I owe her my life.”

“That settles everything then.” Sargon yelped. “Save Diana from the pirates then accompany the princess to the palace. Solve?”

“Good.” Princess Laura smiled as she stood up.

“But Princess Laura, where are you going?” Liam raised his brow.

“I’m going with you.”

“No. Please stay here. It could be dangerous for you to come with us. Besides, your safety is one of our top priority right now.” Liam stood up. “Please stay here with Sargon.”

“But—-”

“Liam was right; my lady Please stay here. We might lose the chance to save Diana if the pirates see you along with the team.” Sargon interjected.

“Okay. I understand.” She let out a defeated sigh.

Liam and the others bid farewell and followed Cole who was already in the city meeting the two captains.

They split into five groups. That would be easier to find the pirates. Liam, Cole, Asher, Gideon and Leon formed their own groups. The two captains brought 30 each of their well-trained fighters to ȧssist the five leaders. Only the primary team of Liam saw Diana so they would be leading 10 men each. The ten extra men were ȧssigned to guard the guesthouse.

“Search everywhere, even the areas you think that’s inhabitable. Send me a message about your progress too, is that clear.” Liam instructed everyone.

“Yes, master!” They all yelled in unison before they were scattered searching every corner of the city.

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“What exactly is your plan, grandfather?” Prince Veziron asked the old man reclining on the chair at his room. Shadrach had just arrived at the mansion.

“My son, is that how you greet your old man? Can you let me breathe in some cool air first?” He looked at the worried man.

Worried? For who? The princess? Shadrach raised his brow.

“I’m sorry.”

“So tell me, why did you set the princess free?”

“I did not set her free. I only gave her the leisure to roam around so she won’t be bored inside her room. She’s the carefree princess after all.”

“I believe you didn’t show yourself to her, or else my plan would go to waste.”

“N-no… she did not see me.”

“Good. Because we need to get the princess on our side. And in order to do that, you’ll appear to her as her knight in shining armor.” He smirked evilly.

“What do you mean, grandfather?” Prince Veziron suddenly felt unease. “You’re not planning to hurt her, right?”

“Ha-ha-ha!” The old man let out a mocking laugh then he grimly looked at the prince. “My prince, how can you rescue the damsel in distress if she won’t get hurt?”

Prince Veziron left the old man’s room filled with hesitations. How can his grandfather hurt his beloved princess? No! He doesn’t want that to happen. But if he doesn’t succumb to his plans, his grandfather will surely get mad at him. Worst, he might do more harm to the princess!