The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 151

Sarah kept on apologizing to the officer who found her lurking around the old heralds’ room.

“I’m really sorry.” I thought… I was just passing by… I…” She doesn’t know what to say since the royal guard was looking intently at her. His suspicious gaze alarmed her greatly.

“Who is your master, young lady?” He asked.

“T-that…” Her voice gave off a feeling of hesitation and fear.

“Sorry but this area is off-limit.” Without any further delay, he held the woman’s arm and dragged her out. Then he motioned two of the royal guards to send the woman to the interrogation quarter.

“I-interrogation room? But I didn’t do anything!” She yelped nervously. “Look, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to come this way. I’m a new maidservant so—-”

She couldn’t finish her statement since they immediately dragged her out. “Tell that to the officers in charge.” They replied. She cannot do anything since they seem so strict and cannot be easily fooled.

Meanwhile, one of the maidservant serving prince Leo saw everything that happened and run to find the prince. He’s in the field training sword-battle with Lemuel when they heard the woman came rushing towards them.

“My prince! My prince! I got bad news! The new servant, she’s in trouble.” The lady was shouting at a distance. Judging the way she acted, they know something bad must have happened. However, they can’t seem to understand what she was saying.

“Lina, why are you shouting? The prince is busy right now!” The old maidservant admonished the lady. She’s afraid that they might be punished once they disturb the prince and his new friend.

“You should wait until they’re done.” She added.

“But I need to—-”

“Lina! Do as I told you if you don’t want to experience the prince’s anger, okay?”

“I…” She cannot do anything now that she was prohibited from speaking.

“Now go back to your post and finish what you’re supposed to do.” She pushed the lady away and with a defeated glow, she went back to the prince chamber.

“You’re good. Who taught you how to hold a sword?” Prince Leo asked the young man who just emptied the content of the water bottle.

“Cole taught me.” He nonchalantly replied.

“Well, he’s an excellent trainer” He smiled in agreement.

“That’s because he has a great mentor.” Lemuel smiled at the prince who just raised his brows questioningly. Knowing what’s on his mind, Lem decided to brag about the team who became his anchor during his tough times.

“Liam taught his primary leaders personally but Cole has been his right hand for such a long time. Not soon after, Cole learned Liam’s approaches in the battlefield, so he was ȧssigned to be the commander of the shadow knights group.”

“I’ve been wondering….” The prince faced the young man. “Cole and the others looks too young to become fighters… and that doesn’t exempt you. You’re supposed to be studying at your young age.” He asked out of curiosity.

“I finished my schooling before I joined them.” He corrected. “Though you were right about the others, they were too young to be commanders and leaders of the troops. That’s because they didn’t have the privilege to enter a school. I’m sure you are aware that Ikarai Region was and is the poorest place in the whole kingdom. That’s where Big brother Liam found them.”

“Speaking of Liam, where did he came from?” The prince was really curious on the history of the troops especially Liam’s whereabouts. The fact that the man has the same eye color as him puzzled him greatly. He might understand if Liam came from another country.

“No one knew where he came from and what tribe he belongs too. The only thing we knew about him is that, his father left him to one of his friends but he never came back. They said he died so his father’s friend sold him to become a slave.”

“Yes, a young slave.” Lemuel heaved a sigh. “I believe you have seen his old master back in Rouen and probably heard how they mistreated him.”

“I heard a few.”

“I don’t know what happened and how he was able to escape from them but Cole told me that they first found Liam near the forbidden forest. Turned out that he survived staying and fighting monsters at the forbidden forest for how many years! No wonder he became great.”

Lemuel proudly talked about Liam while Prince Leo was pondering on the new information he received about the leader of the shadow knights.

He survived the forbidden forest? That’s kinda impossible! But if it is true then he’s lucky and resilient.

“Ah, have you seen Sarah? I haven’t seen her the whole day?” He suddenly asked when he noticed that the woman is nowhere to be found.

“No, I didn’t. She’s probably exploring the palace right now.” He chuckled.

“You’re right. Then I should go and find her then.” He smiled and left the prince alone.

Unknown to him, the prince attendants had been talking about Lemuel’s casual speech and treatment towards the prince. It’s as if he was one of his brothers!

“My prince, do you want me to teach him proper manners?” His chief attendant uttered. However, instead of getting angry, prince Leo glanced at him and smiled.

“I know what you must be thinking but don’t bother him. Sarah and Lemuel are not my servants. They are my friends.” He kindly explained.

“But even so, they should respect you like—”

“Chief, those young lads respect me but in a different way. Just let them do what they want for now. They’ll soon see the difference of living outside and inside the palace.” He replied with confidence.

His chief attendant heaved a sigh. If he’s this confident towards those young lads, then he will watch in silence for now then.

“I understand, my prince.”

Just when Prince Leo and his attendants were leaving the field, they suddenly heard a voice shouting with haste.

“Lemuel?” Prince Leo creased his brow as soon as he saw the young man rushing towards him. His face tells him that something must have happened—– Dang, is it Sarah? He thought.

“Sarah… Sarah was sent to the interrogation room! What should we do, Leo?!”

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Liam has been pacing back and forth while waiting outside the woman’s room.

Liam and the others were all waiting outside for the physician to run a thorough check on the woman. Her words shocked them all.

FLASHBACK…

“W-who am I?” Diana looked at her bandaged arms before looking at the people one by one. “Did you say my name is Diana?” She asked confused.

At first, they all thought she was messing up with them. However, she was sincere! She truly doesn’t know who she is!

“Diana, it’s me Liam… Don’t you remember me and the others?” His heart beats fast with his own question. He fears that the answer would be yes.

“We are your friends!” Leon buŧŧed in confused.

Diana looked at them with guilt in her eyes. She can’t remember them at all!

She shook her head. “I-I’m sorry. I… I can’t remember anything or anyone!”

“That means you don’t remember about me too?” Princess Laura went near her. “I’m princess Laura and I owe you my life.”

Diana furrowed her brows, puzzled.

“You saved me that’s why your… your…” She teared up and embraced the woman in guilt. “I’m sorry! I’m truly sorry! It’s my fault.”

**End of Flashback**

A few minutes later, the physician came out and everyone flocked to him.

“How is she? What happened? Why can’t she remember any of us?” Asher asked first. Everyone was in great surprise and do not have the possible answer for that question. Everyone is clueless at that moment.

“Seems like she suffered more than a head injury.” The physician replied.

“What do you mean doctor?” Liam worriedly asked.

“She was probably exposed to emotional and psychological stress causing her to forget about herself and anyone else. But it should only be temporary. For now, you must take good care of her and make sure not to stress her out. A warm environment will surely help her recover physically and mentally.”

“We will. Thank you, doctor.” Liam muttered. Liam’s mind was troubled by the sudden twist. He just found the woman but she was injured greatly and now that she’s awake, her memories were gone. She doesn’t deserve any of these.

“Why don’t you prepare a healthy meal for her?” Sargon suggested while his eyes stared at Liam who seemed to be in deep thought. “You don’t have to think hard on how to please the woman. Just be yourself. Trust me, what the mind forgets, the heart remembers.” He smiled confidently. At some point, it’s true. And Liam hopes it’s really certain.

What the mind forgets, the heart remembers? Tsk! The old man had just helped him got back to his feet but not totally, since there is still a hint of hesitation and doubts within him.