The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 169

They took Shade in the valley of Canin and since it’s almost lunch time, the third captain and his men prepare the food for the group.

“Those troops are acting in one accord despites not receiving any command from their leader.” Prince Zyrie was amazed as he watches the captain leads his group.

“Their inititative is definitely commendable.” Princess Laura replied since she heard the prince.

“That’s the result of their trainings.” Asher buŧŧed in since he kinda overheard their conversation when he was walking towards them.

“Liam made sure to train them that way… Not needing to receive orders before acting up. The initiative to do the right thing was engraved deep within him.”

“He’s a great leader then.” Princess Laura smiled.

“Yes, he is.” Asher yelped proudly.

After they set the food on the improvised table they created, the captain himself called everyone. The set up is to serve their own whoever they are. Liam hates special treatment even if the person is an esteemed guest. He trained his men to respect other people but he made sure to abolish any form of discrimation and inequality.

“By the way, just so you know, we don’t give special treatments here. Sorry, but you have to serve your own.” Asher voiced apologetically.

“It’s okay. We’ll be fine.” Prince Zyrie replied and motioned his brother.

Everyone has their own world while eating. Princess Laura and Diana was having their conversation with the two princes while Asher and Liam distance themselves by joining the third captain and his men on the side.

“Do you think the plan we proposed will work out?” Liam asked the man.

“Ehm, I think so. Though we had a little misunderstanding at first but it was settled before we separated.” Asher explained.

“Monitor him closely.” Liam ordered. “We can’t lose them, you know that.”

“Of course. I’m in contact with our head merchant and hopefully, he will let us know what the chief peddler decides to do.”

“Good.” His eyes landed towards Diana and the group who seemed to be having a good time chatting with each other.

Then he stared at prince Zyrie then to prince Rohann. They look kind but he won’t trust them easily.

Prince Zyrie looked mȧturėd but something is off with his brother, prince Rohann. He’s a bit secretive and (mailap).

Liam’s eyes have qualms towards the younger prince and Asher noticed it.

“The yiung man might die if you keep on throwing daggers at him” He joked.

“I’m not… It’s just that prince Rohann was a bit suspicious.”

“He definitely is. I saw him at the city yesterday. I’m not sure but I think he was following me.”

“Is that true? Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I wasn’t sure. Do you think those two could be spies sent by the palace?”

“I don’t know. I’m not sure. But if they are, then they’re making the wrong decision to make us their enemies.” Liam voiced seriously.

“Right.”

“Liam! Asher! Come and join us here!” Princess Laura waved her hand when she caught the two looking at their side. Her sudden gesture made the others looked at the two subjects.

Diana for one met Liam’s eyes. He smiled at her and that sent buŧŧerflies in her stomach!

He’s still alluring as always… She blushed.

Liam tapped Asher’s shoulder and nodded once to compliment him of a job well done. before they joined the others.

“What do we have in here?” Liam asked and sat in beside Diana and Asher on his left side.

“Just a few funny experiences of our royalties inside the palace.” Diana smiled as she glanced at him.

“Oh, sound interesting…” Asher interrupted.

“The princess is currently talking about her suitors…” Diana leaned towards the man and muttered softly.

Oh… Liam partly smirk then glanced at the princess.

“Then what happened after? Did he discover that you are the princess?” Prince Rohann excitingly asked.

The princess was telling them the story of how she met an arrogant nobleman claiming to be her lover. Princess Laura was in disguise that time when she was strolling around the royal city’s marketplace when she suddenly overheard this certain arrogant man telling fake stories of how he dated the princess of Armany.

She got curious and her interest spiked up so she sat at the table near the group of those young men and listen to the man’s stories.

Most of the times, she laughs since she couldn’t remember dating and sending a love letter to anyone just as how the man describes. He even has a few envelopes claiming that it came from the princess. She was itching to join their conversation but she controls herself and thought for a perfect scheme to humiliate the young man.

“Did you really humiliate that young man?” Asher curiously asked. “How?”

Princess Laura grinned mischievously before speaking. “I attended as a guest during the national exam for men applying to work as a palace official. He was one of the examinees and I purposely greeted his friends after the exam. He was there but I never talked to him. And guess what, one of his friends bravely ask me if I know him. But I looked at him from head to toe and said ‘Who are you?’ in a cool way.”

“That’s definitely the best way to humiliate the rude social climbers!” Prince Rohann hissed but chuckled mockingly after.

The three royalties hissed and their faces tells everyone that they agreed with what the princess did that time. They deemed it right to show an attitude like that towards the commoners.

They might be laughing at the princess’ story but Diana didn’t find it funny. What the princess did might be a punishment for the man’s false claims but the emotional, mental and psychological effect of what she did may have destroyed that man’s whole life.

“Does all royals think that way?” They were surprised to hear Liam speak seriously. Diana for one didn’t expect the man to utter such words. Guess he was displeased as she is. “Are you having fun or do you feel accomplished whenever you trample powerless people?”

They were speechless, especially the princess! She didn’t expect that Liam would receive it negatively.

“I don’t know how royals are being raised but do you think people deserves to be humiliated that way? Let’s admit that the man wronged you but is that the only solution you have to solve the problem?”

Princess Laura lowered her head in guilt.

“That’s why you can’t blame the citizens of the kingdom if they hate the royals… It’s all because they abuse their power for personal gains.”

“I don’t think princess Laura mean him any harm. I think she’s only trying to teach him a lesson.” Prince Zyrie tried to defend the princess.

“Whether teaching or punishing people of their crimes, everyone deserves to have fair trial. There is a specific law for a specific crime. And I am not only saying this to the princess but to everyone present here. Don’t ever use your power, fame and position for your personal gains. Let the law do its job. Be kind to everyone, whoever they are and whatever their status in life be.” He looked at them one by one.

“Remember this principle always, “You reap what you sow.” Whether it’s good or bad, karma will find its way to you.”

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She’s been crying all day long and no one knew the reason why.

Not even Lemuel nor Prince Leo could make her stop.

Yesterday, Prince Leo along with Lemuel and some of the prince’s soldiers arrived at prince Leo’s chamber early evening. They obviously came back from a victorious hunt base on the happiness painted on their faces. However, the victorious glow on the prince face was replaced with worry when he heard that Sarah had shut herself inside her room for hours now.

“What?” The prince yap questioningly. “Do you know the reason why?”

The maidservant shook her head. “She was doing fine this morning but this afternoon, I saw her came out from the inner room.”

“You mean the forbidden temple?” Prince Leo widened his eyes. And as soon as the maidservant nodded in response, the prince and Lemuel rushed to the lady’s room.

They’ve been knocking and calling out from the outside but the young lady didn’t bother opening the door. They could only hear her wailing from the inside.

What could have happened back there? The two were thinking deep when Lady Shammah arrived.

“Your highness….” They greeted the worried woman.

“How is she? And what happened to her?” She yelped.

The prince sighed in defeat and that gave Lady Shammah the understanding that the two doesn’t have any idea as well. She was about to knock on the young lady’s door when she suddenly heard her cries as well.

She’s mourning!

“I think it’s better to leave her for now. I don’t know what happened to her but I think you also felt the agony in her voice. Let’s give her more time to release whatever that is.”

AS FOR SARAH, she couldn’t help but bear the agonizing pain in her heart. The history that was unfolded before her while she was at the altar shattered her heart. The pain, the bitterness and the soul’s agonizing pleas overwhelmed her. But what’s even more painful than anything else was witnessing the death of her parents!

Her parents, grandmother and her other ancestors… They were all called to be heralds and so is she!

At last, her true identity is already clear to her.