The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 167

Sargon couldn’t believe his ears when Liam went to talk to him about their departure tomorrow morning. That afternoon, he was not expecting to see the military winged messenger of the Shadow knight’s group so he rushed to meet the bird flying around the area.

The team must have encountered a problem on their mission that Cole decided to send him a message. The red knot that was tied around the bird’s foot indicates that it’s an urgent message. So as soon as the winged messenger landed in his arm, he immediately took the small piece of paper and read the content.

(“You are badly needed here. The chief refused to see us unless the head of the shadow knights come to him personally.”) It was the letter that Cole sent him. It didn’t even mention the reason why the chief wanted to meet Liam.

“I don’t have a choice but to take them with me.” Liam sighed. “If I can only leave the princess and prince Zyrie along with his brother Rohann here with you then by all means.” He sighed. “I always feel accountable if something bad happens to them. Isn’t it weird for me to feel that way?”

“How about Asher? Is he coming with you?” Sargon heard his problem but he was more concern of Liam’s man— Asher, who was still in the City.

“We will meet him in the Zoar tomorrow morning.” He faced the old man. “How about you? Are you going to stay here? If you want, then you can join us.” He invited the old man although he knew that he won’t come anyway.

“Ah, how I wish I can come. But I think an old man like me should stay here and wait for your safe return.” Sargon grinned.

“Okay.” Liam muttered and excused himself. “I’ll search for the others and inform them as well.”

“Not a problem.” Sargon forced a smile.

Unknown to Liam, the old man asked about Asher instead, since he knew that the young man went to the city to meet with the chief peddler to discuss something important about the trading business. There has been an issue between the peddlers and the workers under the Shadow Knights that’s why Asher has to deal with it since Liam isn’t available at the moment.

HIS FEET FIRSTLY headed towards Diana’s room. He knocked thrice and when he heard the woman responded, he opened the door and was stunned to see the woman came out fresh from shower wearing a sky blue night dress.

“Liam… What are you doing here?” She was able to ask despites the throbbing of her heart.

“Prepare a few things you can carry on the journey for tomorrow.” Liam voiced after looking away and walk towards the woman’s closet. He opened it and search through her things.

Diana furrowed her brows surprisingly but is also excited when she heard the word ‘journey’.

“But where are we going?” She curiously asked the man who was standing in front of her closet. He was obviously choosing a few stuffs what to pack up.

“We are going to Shittim City tomorrow.” He casually replied before pulling some dresses on the closet and lay it on the bed.

And why is he choosing the dresses for me? Will he be the one to wear it? Diana thought since she has been watching the man when he came inside. She was just standing in a corner observing his every move.

Liam is not smiling but still his charisma is undeniable!

“Shittim City?” She muttered instead of asking him what he was doing to her clothes. She couldn’t say a word to stop the man since she loves watching him concentrating in choosing her dresses for the whole journey.

She feels like a princess being served by the husband by choosing the dresses that suits her better. And she must say, it made her heart skip a beat!

“Ehm. Cole and the others will be waiting for us there.”

“Oh I see.” She made a knowing face. “Will princess Laura and the two princes come along as well?” She was curious. Knowing how they keep their works a secret before…., will they be able to hide it towards the scrutinizing gaze of the royalties?

“Yes. They will join us on our journey.” He unknowingly heaved a meaningful sigh.

“Really? Will you be okay with it?”

Diana can sense the hesitation and worry in his voice so she went to sit on the edge of her bed, stretched her hand and touch the man’s arm. She wanted to ȧssure him that nothing bad will happen and that the two princes along with princess Laura will not be a problem.

She’ll try her best to deviate the attention of the three royal highness as soon as they reached Shittim City so he can do his thing. However, she can’t tell it to Liam in fear that he might suspect her.

She smiled sweetly. “Don’t worry, everything will be okay.” She uttered meaningfully. However, the response that she was expecting to see in him failed her. Instead, Liam stared at the hand holding his arm for a few seconds before he lifted his eyes to meet the woman’s comforting and ȧssuring gaze.

After a few seconds of silence, the woman felt anxious all of a sudden. The man is seemingly studying her since his eyes were like an ocean drowning her greatly.

“D-did I say something wrong?” She immediately looked away as soon as she withdrew the hand that was holding the man’s arm. That’s was awkward! She shies away.

“No… Nothing is wrong. Everything is fine… I guess.” It took him a minute to response.

“Three dresses? Does that mean we’ll be back here in the guesthouse after three days?” Diana tried to break the unspoken tension between them.

“Yes, you���re right.” Liam finally return to his senses. “Continue packing your stuffs but make sure not to bring unnecessary things with you. I’ll just inform the others as well.”

“O-okay…” She replied softly before Liam left the room. Then she heaved a sigh of relief.

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“I followed prince Rohann and looks like he was following someone as well.” Xu sent prince Veziron this letter.

Prince Veziron immediately crumpled the small piece of paper and threw it in the trashbin. Then he punched his desk in anger.

The prince didn’t want to hear anything about others unless it pertains to the princess. Now he’s angry knowing that the princess and prince Zyrie are getting closer and closer to each other as days passes by.

“Why are they still staying in Patar? Don’t they have any plans to come to the palace?!” He yelled inside his room. “Well, there’s only one way to make them rush back home.”

He thought of talking to the king so he rushed to the king’s chamber. However, the king’s maidservants told him that he’s talking with someone right now.

He was willing to wait so he stood in front of the king’s study room for an hour. However, when the king’s guest came out after a few more minutes, he saw prince Veziron standing on the side.

Shadrach?! Prince Veziron widened his eyes in shock. What is he doing at the king’s study room?

They’re eyes met but Shadrach was obviously looking at him with doubt.

He bowed in respect before he entered the king’s study room. His grandfather is his least concern for now.

But what did they talk about?” Now he’s curious.

“Prince Veziron, I’m happy to see you.” The king smiled. “How are you doing?”

“I’m doing… good, father.” He faked a smile. “But I would be better if the princess of Armany is here… in the palace.” He uttered meaningfully. “Have you found the princess yet? Because if not then I can go and search for her too.” He suggested.

The king sneered. Looks like the first prince is excited to see his precious future wife soon.

“Are you in a rush to get married?” The king meant it as a joke but prince Veziron answered seriously and truthfully.

“I am, father. And believe it or not, I really wanted to see princess Laura now.” He demanded.

“I understand, my son. However, your brother prince Zyrie has the princess and the princess wanted to roam around Patar for the time being. But don’t worry, they’ll be back soon.”

“But when exactly?” Prince Veziron sounded as if he is in a rush.

“In a few days or weeks….” The king replied. He was about to say more but the prince interjected all of a sudden.

“Father, please give me your permission to go and bring the princess here in the palace.” He requested.

However, he’s request was immediately ignored and was denied for some reason. And in his anger, when the king stood up and went to the bookshelf to pick a book, prince Veziron immediately took the king’s signet ring,

If the king won’t do anything about his request, then he’ll just do it in his own way. He smirked evilly.