The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 144

Prince Leo, Sarah and Lemuel reached the sacred mountain and was about to go to Milcah’s grave when they suddenly met the king.

“Father.” Prince Leo greeted the king who was about to mount his horse. Sarah and Lemuel lowered their heads as well.

“Prince Leo, what are you doing here at this time? And who are they?” He looked at the young man and young lady beside him.

“Oh, they were my friends. Sarah and Lemuel. I met them in Roeun.”

“Glad to know you found some friends.” The king smiled. “Why don’t you let them work in the palace? This young man could become one of our good soldiers.” Then the king looked at his chief attendant. “Look after them.” He ordered.

“Thank you for your kindness, your highness. But Lemuel is my personal bodyguard now.” Prince Leo lied.

“Oh, okay. That’s fine. Why don’t we go back to the palace together then? We still have something to discuss about, right?”

“I will come and see you later, my king. I’ll just go and pay my respect to the great herald before I follow.”

“Okay.” The king smiled before leaving the three.

Little did he know that the young lady was clenching her fist in anger. Yes, she hated the king for instigating the death of her grandmother.

“Sarah, are you alright?” Prince Leo touched the lady’s arm as soon as the king and his attendants left the sacred mountain.

“So that’s the king, huh. Tsk! his future looks dark.” Sarah muttered and prince Leo can sense the deep hatred she engraves in her heart.

He heaved a heavy sigh. “My father told me that your grandmother spent her remaining days here.” His eyes looked at the small wooden house from a distance.

Her tears fell from her eyes unknowingly. ‘Grandma…’

She slowly trekked the way to the house and entered the porch. Then her eyes landed on the lone grave on the side.

With tears in her eyes, she approached the grave.

“Grandma…” She was sobbing painfully that neither the prince and Lemuel could approach her.

Prince Zyrie looked at Ehud and made a hand signal. That means prince Zyrie will ȧssist Ehud as he attacks the men once they go near the woman. He shall shoot them with his arrows from a distance.

Ehud was ready to attack when the pirate head was about to move a step forward but everyone held their breaths when the woman bravely jumped off the waterfall.

“No!” Prince Zyrie trembled at the thought that cross his mind.

The head pirate was surprised as well. He didn’t expect the woman to risk her life but she did it eventually without a second thought. Did she think the unconscious waterfall will spare her life? Stupid move!

“Everyone, to the water!” He commanded and each one searched their way down to the river.

“No! Ehud… She can’t die!” He muttered feebly. “No.”

“Master, I’m going down to search for her.”

“Please… search for her… Dead or alive.” He lowered his head hopelessly. No one who jumped off from 120 feet waterfalls lived! The strong current may have swallowed her by now!

“Dead or alive…” He muttered weakly. “Father, I’m sorry. Prince Veziron… What have you’ve done?” He gritted his teeth in anger before getting on his feet.

A few minutes later, the men reached the bottom and tried to search every corners of the falls. Some men even dived in to search for her body but to no avail. They can’t possibly go near the falls since the strong current may cause their untimely deaths.

“I don’t think she survived.” The petite man sadly uttered. “She must have been swallowed by the strong current.”

“This is your fault!” The head pirate grabbed the man’s collar and yelled at him. He was furious and nervous at the same time. Now tell me, how will you take responsibility on this huge problem you’ve caused, huh?!” He pushed the man to fall on the ground.

The petite man couldn’t say a word. He was guilty. He never thought that the woman would still have the strength to escape.

“Over here!” One of the guards called out as he raised a piece of cloth that’s obviously belong to the woman. It was hanging on a broken twig that was stuck on a big rock. There was blood left on the rock too.

Looks like she hit her head on the rock. She’s probably unconscious right now or maybe totally dead. The head pirate thought and looked to where the water was going.

“Follow the river. Dead or alive, you must bring her to me!” with a hint of hope, he commanded his minions

“Yes, sir!” The remaining men responded in unison as they followed the pathway of the water.

Ehud and Xu was hiding behind the trees as they hastily followed the men. Ehud, who has fast reflexes went before them but unfortunately reached another dead end. If the woman was truly unconscious, then most likely, she might fell down for the second time. That could truly kill her.

“Sir, it’s a dead end!” One of the soldier reported back to the head pirate.

“What? Then what are you still doing here? GO DOWN.”

“Y-yes sir.” They answered wobbly and quickly trekked the way down.

SPINE-CHILLING! Liam suddenly felt an icy sensation coursing through his spine.

He immediately halted.

“Master, is something wrong?” The captain asked the seemingly anxious man.

“Wait.” He raised his hand to silence the men. “Do you hear that?” He was trying to focus his attention in finding the location of the noises he was hearing.

“The what?” The captain couldn’t hear what Liam was hearing.

“Over there!” He pointed at the east side and quickly run to inspect the location where those audible voices are and his men followed.

While running, he was muttering a simple prayer. ‘Let it be her, God, let it be her.’

The fighters who were with Liam stood in front of him preparing themselves for a precipitous attack. Liam did the same when he heard his captain yelling his name.

“Master, master! Over here!” Worry was all over his face that caused Liam to rushed to his location.

“What is it?” He asked when he reached the man whose eyes were looking somewhere.

“Someone’s over there!” He pointed at the unconscious figure at the other side.

Wait… Could that be���

Liam’s eyes widened in dread upon identifying the familiar figure. “No!” He exclaimed as he swum over to the side. The captain was about to follow the man but seeing a lot of armed men approaching the area, he run towards his group and instructed them.

“Secure the surrounding area, don’t spare anyone who have the nerve to get near them! Protect the chief!”

“Yes captain!” The men positioned themselves as they waited for everyone to gather around.

There are only a few of the pirates but the ten men along with the captain could easily deal with them in few minutes. However, to their surprise more pirates were heading that way.

Fudge! How many pirates were there? The captain muttered within him but they shouldn’t falter now. He looked at Liam who just reached the unconscious lady. That may be the woman they’ve been looking for.

“Remember, protect the chief at all cost. Don’t let anyone get pass through you.” The captain ordered. “Attack!” As soon as he shouted the cue, both parties begin to swing their swords against each other.

There’s a lot of them which makes it hard for them to stop from getting near the chief. Unfortunately, three men were now swimming towards Liam.

“Master!” The captain run and was about to jump to the river when a few arrows shot the three men. He looked around trying to find the archer but he neither sees anyone nor a shadow behind. All he knew was the archer shots from a long range.

Whoever that person is, he was truly and undoubtedly an exceptional archer! He smiled and went back and fight with the others.

His companions were already injured yet they were still fighting. To his surprise, the pirates kept coming from every corner!

They can’t give up now despites all those wounds they have, they still need to fight until they have nothing left!

Another set of pirates… The captain of Liam’s army stood strong. “Ready men��”

“Yes captain!” At the very least, they still have the energy to answer back. The pirates were about to attack the wounded fighters when they heard loud voices from behind them. The captain and his men looked behind them and lo!

It’s their commander and the others! Saved!

“Job well done! Now it’s time for us to finish what you have started.” Cole winked at them which makes everyone sigh in relief as they help the others who are badly injured and help them retreat from the battlefield and paved the way for the team who just arrived to take over the unfinished business.

“Treat their wounds first. We’ll take over. Don’t worry, reinforcements are also coming.” Asher motioned the captain who nodded in agreement.

“Where is Liam?” Asher asked the captain before they secure themselves somewhere.

“Over there!” He pointed out the shirtless man who stood up carrying an unconscious woman in his arms.

D-Diana?! His eyes widened in disbelief! Diana!

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Flashback…

“Please be alive, please be alive!” Liam was almost shouting as he swum the ċhėst level river going to the opposite side.

He was at the middle when he got a glimpse of the bloody woman. His heart throbbed even faster.

“Diana!” He quickly knelt on his knees and checked the woman’s pulse. It’s very weak as well as her breathing. His heart ached to see the woman’s current situation. “I’m sorry.” He couldn’t help but cry over her.

He’s in great pain as he examines the woman’s current state. It almost supped all his strength. “Oh God.” He slowly got back to his feet and wiped his eyes then checked the woman’s condition.

He immediately removed his shirt and wrapped it to the woman’s bleeding head, then he checked her body for any other deep wounds. She has cuts everywhere but her arms appeared to be dislocated. Did she fall from that height? His eyes landed on the seemingly 25 feet ridge.

Seeing that Cole and the others arrived, Liam carried the woman in his arms and paved his way back to the other side. She needs to be treated right away!

“Liam!” Asher jumped into the river to aid the man while Cole run to get the horses.

Diana’s situation looked so bad and a little delay may cost her life!