The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 165

Sarah did all her chores when a sudden force ignited her feet to go somewhere. She couldn’t help but follow it!

She’s the least surprise when she found herself at the door front of the inner room. Also, she jolted when the door voluntarily opened as if someone opened the door from the inside.

The chains were loosened even when she didn’t touch it. It’s as if the heavens are pushing her to uncover the mystery shrouding the royal temple.

She then heaved a sigh to relax her throbbing heart. It was beating crazily fast and her mind couldn’t grasp all that was happening. She felt like once she steps inside the inner room, she’ll be blown away. No turning back.

It was mid-afternoon when she headed the way to the forbidden room. She doesn’t want to but does she even have a choice? Looks like the heavens didn’t give her one.

‘Sarah…’ Once again, she heard the female voice from the other day.

“W-who are you?” She mumbled softly.

“Come inside Sarah, come….” The voice whispered softly.

She gulped nervously.

Deep inside of her, she’s afraid. Afraid of the things that she will discover once she enters the room.

Does she even have the strength to take everything in one blow.

‘Have no fear, my child. You are not alone.’ The voice was similar to her grandmother.

“Grandma?” She looked around surprised. “Is that you? Are you here, grandma?” Her heart thudded even more. However, to her dismay, she didn’t hear the voice for the second time.

Maybe it was only her imagination…. She lowered her head in sadness. She may not have said it to anyone but she greatly misses her grandmother!

‘Sarah…’ She felt a cold breath brushed against her ear. ‘My child…. I have been waiting for you…’

She froze for a few seconds before she inhaled an ounce of courage to stepped into the dark room. She groped her way to the altar and as soon as she reached the center aisle, a cold and strong breeze suddenly blew towards her direction.

She felt the chill and heard voices from everywhere — Different kind of voices!

Pain…. Bitterness…. Hatred.

She can feel the mixed emotion from the souls.

There are a lot of voices with different timbres and her ears are ready to burst from the noises around. So to protect herself, she covered her ears with her hands, closed her eyes and curled her knees while on the floor.

“Grandma….” She sobbed in fear.

After a few second, another wind blew at her direction and the voices were immediately hushed.

Now it’s silent and to her curiosity, she slowly opened her eyes. The supposedly dark room was brightened up a little. She was still pondering of what happened when her eyes landed on the two silhouette coming towards her.

A man and a woman were wearing a bright smile. If she will guess their age based on their appearance, then she would say they are in their mid-thirties.

“I…I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to trespass…” She instantly apologized when they are nearing her. The young lad thought that they may be the caretakers of the said place.

“Sarah… my daughter…” The woman lovingly voiced as she hugged the young lady.

My daughter? Sarah creased her brows puzzled.

The man also walked near them and wrapped the two around his arms.

“We finally got to see you, our precious child.” The man uttered. Happiness can be heard from his voice.

Their bodies were as cold as ice but she can feel the warmth they are exuding at the moment.

“W-who are you?” Their warm effectively penetrated the young lady’s heart that she teared up a little. “Why are you calling me your daughter? I… I think you mistook me from someone else.”

“No. We are certain. You are our precious daughter….” The woman smiled at the shocked young lady as soon as they broke away. “I know it’s too much to take but you must be strong because this is the only way we can show you everything.” The woman along with the man lowered their heads in grief before they planted a kiss on both her cheeks.

And as soon as their lips touched the young lady’s cheeks, she immediately fell on the ground.

Her body became weak until it went numb. She was completely paralyzed but her mind was pretty alive! To her surprise, a lot of images started flashing before her eyes— one by one.

It was like watching a historical drama from the very start.

Pictures and events kept playing before her and she must admit, it’s too much for her too take!

“Mom… dad… grandma….” A tear escaped from her eyes. “I’m sorry!”

MEANWHILE, Cole and the others reached Shittim City. They didn’t waste any more time so they went straight to the tribal chief’s residence.

“Who are you and what is your business here?” The middle-aged man with a guttural voice bellowed as soon as he saw the young men standing at the gates.

“My name is Cole, the commander in chief of the Shadow knights.” He introduced his name politely before bringing out the special badge pass and hand it to the gatekeeper. “And they are my team mates. We would like to talk to the tribal chief.”

“The shadow knights?” The gatekeeper looked at them from head to toe before motioning his men to search them as well as their belongings.

After a few minutes of inspecting, the gatekeeper opened the gates for them but he seized their weapons.

“I’m sorry boys but the weapons stay here with us.” He informed them.

“That’s fine with us, sir.” Cole smiled understandingly.

“Please show them to the guest’s lounge and notify the chief about the new guests.” The gatekeeper commanded one of his men before facing them once again.

“The chief is in a meeting right now. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for hours.” The gatekeeper added.

“It’s fine with us, sir. We can wait.”

The gatekeeper smiled inside of him. The young boys were shockingly polite and they look kind and friendly as well unlike the other rude guests on their age.

After thanking the gatekeeper who finally smiled at them, Cole and the others followed the man who will show them to the guest’s lounge. It didn’t take them five minutes to reach the place so they took the chance to lay down since they were too tired from their one-day journey.

“I feel nȧkėd.” Cole and Gideon suddenly glanced at Leon who spoke out of the blue. “Why do they have to seized our weapons? I fee stripped without my sword!” He whɨnėd but Cole and Gideon rolled their eyes on him.

“Tsk! What an immature boy!” Gideon hissed. “You should have stayed with the first captain instead of coming here.”

“Shhhh… keep your mouth shut and take this time to rest, guys.” Cole admonished the two before he closed his eyes.

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They had fun!

The princess had all the fun and prince Zyrie was her playmate all day long. Sargon joined them for a bit but since he easily got tired, he chose to go back and watch over their food all day.

As for Diana and Liam, they didn’t go far-off.

Sargon can still see them from a far. He was sure that Diana was practicing her feet while Liam ȧssists her. Sometimes, Diana would lose her balance, but good thing Liam was always there beside her to catch her whenever she was about to fall.

Sargon hissed in jest when he witnessed how Liam take good care of the woman. “Tsk! These lovey-doves! You should have told me your going on a double-date. I should have stayed at the guesthouse instead!” He was irritated. “How dare you leave out this old man. If Shenna finds out about how you treated me here, then I’m sure she’ll give you an earful for hours!” He chuckled within himself before glancing at Diana and Liam once again.

“You improved a lot, I think you’re ready now.” Liam voiced.

“Ready for what?” The woman furrowed her brows questioningly.

“For the next journey.”

“Next journey? With me? I…I… I’m going with you?” She wanted to check if she heard him right.

“Why? You don’t want to? Do you want to stay at the guesthouse for the rest of your life?”

“No! No…I would love to join you, of course!” Liam may have not notice it but Diana’s heart skipped a beat. The thought of journeying with Liam and the team excites her.

“I… I just hope I wouldn’t be a burden though.” She pouted. Her voice was almost a whisper but Liam was able to catch that last phrase.

“You…” He held the woman’s shoulder and slightly moved her so he could see her in the eyes. “You are not a burden.” He gave an ȧssuring smile.

Once again, her heart skipped a beat. If only she can kiss the man just like before…. She unknowingly gulped when her eyes landed on the man’s lips.

The passionate kiss they shared before her departure was still vivid in her memory!

That specific moment was very precious to her but whenever she remembered that day, she can’t help but think of the effect to Liam.

Was that meant only as a goodbye kiss? Ah, how she wished he has the same feeling as her! Love.