The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 156

Prince Veziron received the report of his personal guard concerning the princess that he knew.

According to Xu, the woman is getting better and better each day, however, the bad news is, she seemed to have a lover.

Xu can only watch them from afar since the guesthouse was fully guarded by some fighters. They may look young but they seemed tough and well-trained men, therefore Xu tried his best not to be caught by them.

Also, it looks like the two princes were already closed to the woman since he once saw them approaching the princess while she was strolling outside with a guy he never met before.

“Damn it!” Prince Veziron cursed aloud when he read the newest report. He hated the idea that Prince Zyrie and Prince Rohann first met his princess. But more importantly who could be her lover that Xu had mentioned? Now he’s worried and in deep thought.

“Don’t worry too much. Let them have fun with the princess for now, because once they come back to the palace, she’s all yours.” Shadrach voiced when he heard Xu reports. “And don’t you know me? If I say she’s yours then by no means…” He smirked evilly.

“I’m sorry, I just can’t help but be worried. Now that she met prince Zyrie first, what if they already got her side? What if she will fall for him?”

“It doesn’t matter. Even if she does, she can never change the fact that she’s betrothed to you. King Melchizedeck already entrusted the princess to you, so I’m sure he won’t break his own words.”

Prince Veziron calmed a little. Somehow, his grandfather was right. King Melchizedeck is known to be a man of his words. He never breaks his promises.

“Haven’t I told you before? Love is not the most important thing in politics, it’s power! In order to get a hold of that power, you need wisdom, knowledge and the viciousness to stand out among others. Don’t ever forget that love is only a driving force that pulls you in the abyss of weakness and failure.” He was looking through his soul as if imparting his own ferocity to his grandson.

He gulped because of the intense sensation he just felt. That eyes… That kind of gaze from his old man gave him the thought that he already knew something but he chose to tell him in a way that he will better understood. Those words coming from his grandfather is like saying “Get rid of that unsolicited affection or else you’ll fail.

Now he knew that the old man will keep an eye on him moving forward. Because the old man believes that love is the most foolish thing in the world. True love doesn’t exist anyway. There is only the devotion to power.

“Now stop concerning yourself about that princess and focus on how to win the hearts of the officials. The king’s birthday is just around the corner and the royal officials are preparing to impress the king. However, as for you, you must learn how to impress the officials. Get them on your side.”

“Y-yes, grandfather.” He muttered.

Then Shadrach smirked evilly and his smirk only shows one thing, a sneaky plan.

“Is there anything that I need to prepare aside from impressing the officials?” The prince asked in hopes that Shadrach would tell him what he and his minions were planning.

“No, nothing else. Just win their trust and I will do the rest.” He grinned viciously.

MEANWHILE, Liam was helping Diana recover for the past few days. He made sure to cancel all their plans for the time being just to fully ȧssist the woman’s recovery.

And everyone saw how he was fully hands-on when it comes to Diana.

“We still don’t know when will she be able to get back to her feet so I think we need to move the meeting with the chief of the Gaddiel Clan.” Liam informed the team. “But we don’t have to wait for her to regain her memory. As soon as she can walk, then we can proceed with our plans.”

“Do you think she’ll agree to go with us?” Leon asked.

Liam smiled confidently. “Yes, she will. She doesn’t have a choice anyway.”

“How about the princess?” Gideon asked. “What if she chose to go with us instead of going back with the two prince?”

Everyone stared at the guy puzzled. “What do you mean? Didn’t the princess say she will go with them as soon as Diana recovers?” Cole mentioned.

“Yes, I heard that too. But yesterday, I overheard Diana and Princess Laura’s conversation. The princess wanted to go wherever Diana goes.” Gideon explained.

“Really?” Liam ċȧrėssed his jaw for a second. “What else did you hear?”

“That’s the only conversation I heard because prince Zyrie interrupted me. Though I’m not sure if I understood them that moment but shouldn’t we ask the princess first?”

“Gideon was right.” Asher voiced his thoughts. “If princess Laura is not comfortable with the two prince, isn’t it our responsibility to safeguard the princess?”

“I’ll talk to her later on.” Liam replied. “But I’m worried about the two prince. If Princess Laura decided to go with us, what will they do? Will they go back empty-handed or will they go with us?”

“The princess told me she wanted to go with you, guys.” They all heard Sargon spoke from the doorway. “It’s not that she’s uncomfortable with the two princes but she just wanted to be with Diana until she recovers her memory.”

“And I’m sure the two prince will go wherever she goes.” He added.

“But we can’t possibly let strangers join the team. It’s just too risky.” Asher replied.

“I don’t think you consider them strangers anymore.” Sargon grinned meaningfully. “You already knew who they are and you’ve been talking to them the past few days so I’m sure you already know them a little. Don’t you want to get to know them further?”

Sargon was trying to convey a message to Liam indirectly. He was hoping he’ll consider his suggestion.

“Who knows, they might be of good use to you in the future?” Sargon furthered. “They might possess the blood of a royal but they aren’t as evil as you think they are. There are good people inside the palace too, however, they are not perceptible because the evil ones get the most exposure. Why don’t you try giving a chance to get to know them more? Who knows they might have the same morals as you do?”

The old man was smiling but his words left them wondering. He was obviously hiding his true message behind those words he just muttered.

“We can’t risk getting busted by the royalties…” Asher replied. “And we will never trust the royals no matter what happen.”

Sargon grinned. “I think you already gave your trust to a royalty without even knowing it.”

They all looked at the old man with confused gaze. “What do you mean?” Cole asked.

“You said you will never trust the royals yet you have entrusted two of your companions to a royal.” He looked at Liam intently.

Liam met his gaze and the moment he laid his eyes to the old man, he widened his eyes unbelievingly.

“D-do you mean Leo is also a prince?” His voice was asking but the truth is, he already knew the answer before he even asked.

The old man nodded in response. “Ehm. Leo… he is the second prince.”