The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 171

Liam and his team arrived in the city of Shittim early evening.

Cole and the others waited for them at the entrance of the city and escorted them at Lusho’s residence, a merchant that owns a vast land in Shittim and a full supporter of the Shadow Knights.

“What happened?” Liam called a team meeting and it’s all thanks to Lusho for giving them a private room.

All five of them were present while the two captains and their troops occupied the east side of the house.

As for the two princes, Rohann and Zyrie, the owner provided them the coziest rooms in the house.

Also, princess Laura was supposed to have her own comfy room but she chose to be in the same room with Diana.

“You choose, you come with me or I’ll come in your room?” The princess was serious and Diana can’t seem to change her mind.

“Fine, let’s have your room then.” Diana voiced in defeat.

The princess was beaming with joy when Liam and Cole to where they are. Cole also didn’t fail to curtsy before the princess.

“I’m sorry but I’m not good at doing curtsy.” Cole apologized and chuckled playfully.

“So how about you two? Are you settled now?” Liam asked since the others went straight to their beds already after dinner.

Everyone was obviously worn out during the whole day journey.

“Ehm!” The princess yelped. “And I’m taking Diana with me.”

Liam smiled as well as Cole. They are glad that the princess fell for the young missus’ charm so they won’t have to worry about her being alone when they are not around.

“Then you should go to bed now and rest early.” Liam suggested.

“How about you? Are you going somewhere?” Diana got curious.

“No, not really. We just need to have a short team meeting.” Liam smiled sincerely. He doesn’t want to give her the wrong impression.

“Oh, okay. Good night then.” Diana smiled as she waves them goodbye before pulling the princess immediately. She doesn’t want to take much of their time since it was already late.

As soon as the two women took a turn on the right, Liam and Cole turned their heels and went to the meeting room. They started the meeting by greeting and knowing how they are doing the past few days.

Everyone shared their experiences and luckily, no one seemed to be having a hard time. Tired, yes. But not exhausted physically and mentally.

After knowing how each other’s day went, they continued by reporting the status of the shadow troops in every region.

It was when Cole stood in front of everyone and reported all the information he gathered from all the captains all over the kingdom.

The young men were all rejoicing for the good news they received. Liam may not be wearing a wide smile but everyone noticed the hesitations in him.

“Is there a problem? Did I say something wrong?” Cole raised his brow anxiously. He’s worried that he might have said something not approved by their leader.

“None. You did a good job.” Liam forced a smile. “Why don’t you tell me what happened when you went to meet the Shappat Clan?” He was curious but Cole suddenly froze. He was not expecting that question though.

“Why don’t we discuss it tomorrow? For now, you should rest, I’m sure you’re tired.” Cole faked a smile as well as the two men, Leon and Gideon.

“Why wait for tomorrow if we can do it now?” Liam continued. He was a bit frustrated.

“Let’s do it tomorrow. Not now since everyone are now sleepy.” Cole looked around as well as Liam and everyone fighting their sagging eyes.

“Okay.” Liam looked tired and dejected as he walked away from them. He immediately went straight to his room and lay his tired body on the soft bed. The room is nice and wide. He like the room’s ambiance … Dim… Not too dark. But the moon’s bright light was shining bright giving his room a faint touch of light.

He suddenly remembered Cole’s face. He’s hiding something from him. And base on his eyes a while ago, he knew that it has something to do with him. What could it be? He was in deep thought.

Asher didn’t leave the room when Liam left. He stayed and observed the three men inside.

“Are you really going to keep it even to me?” He leaned his back on the chair with his raised brow.

The three looked at each other surprised.

“Guys, your eyes tell me it’s a quite critical.” Asher buŧŧed in.

“It’s more of a complicated thing.” Leon was the one who answered.

“We saw someone… someone whom Liam should never meet.” Gideon widened his eyes in excitement.

“Then why did you call him here? If he should not meet that person then why did you send an emergency message to make us follow you all the way here?!”

“Because that person demanded for his presence. He won’t talk to us unless Liam is with us.” He explained. “If we can only escape this specific tribe then I will definitely cross out there, names in our list.

Asher was thinking carefully if there is someone who greatly hurt Liam in the past but he can’t think of anyone unless its….

But wait, there is one! He thought for a few seconds before dropping her jaw in shock.

“Wait…Is it…” Asher can’t even say the name but still, they understood her.

“No…

How could fate be so cruel to Liam? He heaved a heavy sigh.

MEANWHILE….

“How long are you planning to keep them in the dark?” Princess Laura curiously asked the woman.

She was pertaining to Liam and his men.

The princess knew that Diana was faking her lost memory but she was helping her to conceal everything for the time being.

“Do you even have the plan to tell them about it?” The princess furthered.

Diana heaved a frustrating sigh. She must admit, she feels guilty of lying not just to Liam but to everyone and she already planned to tell them about it. However, a lot of things keeps on distracting her whenever she got the chance to tell Liam about it.

Until she forgot all about it until now!

“I took a promise to myself that if Liam asked me about my memory, then I would be honest to him. But he never asked.” She voiced. “But don’t worry about me, princess. I will surely get through this.”

“You better do. Because I will never leave your side unless Liam discovers about your missing memory.” The princess bawled then chuckled after.

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He was smiling from ear to ear as he seals the command he created with the signet ring he borrowed from the king. The king will surely notice it sooner or later so as early as he can, he has to return it.

He already put a stamp on the scroll, rolled it and stored it on the table beside his desk when someone suddenly entered his chamber.

“Mother?” Prince Veziron yelped in surprise as soon as he saw Lady Amaya’s silhouette coming towards him. “What are you doing here? You should have called me to come to you instead of you coming to my chamber personally.”

“Nah, it’s okay. I just wanted to check how’s my beloved son doing right now. Also, I came to tell you that your grandfather is going to throw a big party at his residence tomorrow. He was expecting you to show up so please make yourself free tomorrow, okay?” The woman voiced.

“A party?!” Prince Veziron widened his eyes in surprise. He didn’t know about it again since no one told him beforehand.

He chuckled tauntingly. “Mom, tell me, am I really his puppet?” He asked out of the blue.

Pain was evident in his voice. “Why can’t grandpa trust me with such matters? Why does he need to think for my own good when in fact I can do it myself? Am I that stupid in his eyes? Am I still a child in his eyes? Am I that incompetent in his eyes?” The prince bawled his sentiments.

“My prince, please don’t think that way. Your grandfather loves you and he trust you. You should know that first. I believe he has his reasons to keep his plans from you, but you should know that this is all for your sake!”

“No! It’s not for my sake, mother. I’ve been pondering about these things lately and I realized that all the things that he was doing, everything is for your own sake.”

“No, mother, you’re wrong.” He chuckled mocking himself for believing that his grandfather was doing pushing him at the top because he deserves it. The truth is, Shadrach wanted to be at the top by using him.

“But even so, I could still use him to achieve my dreams. He is wrong if he thinks that he can control me as soon as I rise up to the throne. No, I’m done being his puppet. It’s time to turn the table.” He smirked.