The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 177

King Edward immediately commanded his servants to notify king Melchizedeck about her daughter. Prince Zyrie sent a note saying that they are currently accompanying the princess in Patar. They might spend a few days in Patar before proceeding to the royal city.

The prince didn’t elaborate the whole reason as to why they are staying for a few more days. They even sent the royal guards back to the palace a few days ago saying that they won’t be needing any security. Besides, only a few individuals saw the royal princes. The public hardly had a glimpse of them, they only learnt about them through stories of the majorities.

They feel safer without the royal guards. That’s what prince Zyrie told the king.

“Princess Laura will be arriving in the palace in a week, make sure to greet our special guest with a banquet. Also, notify Lady Shammah to take care of the accomodation.” The king ordered his chief ȧssistant.

“Yes, my king.” He bowed in respect before leaving his presence. As soon as the chief ȧssistant left the room, he immediately relayed the king’s order to the other servants who in turn left as soon as he received the order.

The word about the princess of the northern kingdom quickly spread inside the palace. And prince Veziron was one of the last people who heard about the king’s order.

“What did you say? The king will hold a banquet as soon as the princess arrives?” He stood up angrily. How could the king keep such a thing from him? He is the one who made a deal with king Melchizedeck and the king offered the hand of the princess to him.

Yeah, out of all the kings and princes who are after princess Laura, the king favored him among them all. He never once saw the princess so he thought he could use her to have the throne of Allen. However, when he met the lady at their private villa, his mind immediately changed.

He instantly fell for her beauty!

“Father….” Prince Veziron gritted his teeth irately. Looks like his ȧssumptions was right after all. The king purposely sent Prince Zyrie instead of him because he wanted prince Zyrie to win the princess’ heart. Also, the report of his personal guard added to the growing bitterness inside him.

“Seems like their relationship is growing stronger as each day passes by.” It was his personal bodyguard’s latest report. However, looks like prince Zyrie was not the only man being linked to the princess. His personal guard tried to search who he is but to no avail.

That report annoyed him greatly but what can he do? The princess is a real beauty, a rare gem. Now that he thought about her again, he called his chief ȧssistant to call the painter whom he hired.

Prince Veziron hired the best painter thereof in the whole kingdom. He wanted to paint the princess’ face and make a sketch of it so he can hand it to the commander of the royal guards. He won’t let prince Zyrie have the princess for himself. He’ll order the commander of the royal guards using the king’s signet ring.

“My prince, the old painter has arrived.” The chief ȧssistant reported.

“‘Let him in.” The prince voiced, his back facing the chief ȧssistant.

“Your royal highness, I have come to present you my output on the princess’ image.” The old man uttered. The prince’s chief ȧssistant took the scroll and brought it to the prince who turned around and sat on his table.

Prince Veziron took one scroll and opened it. To his surprise, the painter was able to paint the exact image of the princess whom he encountered at their private villa.

She’s as beautiful just like the day he saw her.

He unknowingly smiled sweetly and that was not hidden in the sight of his servants.

His servants were shocked at the sudden change on his appearance. He was truly glowing! Now they are curious about the identity of the princess who stole the prince’s heart. They never saw that kind of glow in him before and they never saw him entertain any women in the past regardless of their status.

But the lone princess of the northern kingdom caught their interest. Not too soon enough, the rumor about prince Veziron’s deep admiration towards the princess spread inside the palace in just a wink.

As soon as the prince finished checking the images sketched on the scroll, he quickly sent an order to the commander of the royal guards. The stamp from the king’s signet ring was on the letter along with the scroll that has Diana’s image whom prince Veziron thought as Princess Laura.

Since the letter has the king’s imprint, the commander ordered some of his abled men to prepare for the mission. It was an urgent mandate so they decided to leave that night. The commander was also notified that the woman is in Patar right now and someone will be waiting for them at the entrance gate of the region.

“My prince, the commander of the royal guards and his troop has already left the palace.” The chief ȧssistant reported.

“Good.” He smirked victorious. “You may leave now.” He motioned the old man to leave his room so he can rest for the night. It’s a long and tiring day for him since he was trying to work on some things.

“Now, all what’s left was the king to discover about my trickery.” He sighed but laughed evilly at his thoughts.

ON THE OTHER HAND, One of Prince Leo’s spy who was working at Prince Veziron’s chamber heard about what the first prince did. Therefore, she discreetly left the first prince’s chamber while everyone was fast asleep. Then headed towards the secret place where she could meet Prince’s Leo’s subordinate.

She quickly told all the information that she gathered before returning to their designated room. She slowly reached the knob and was about to open the door when she suddenly halted.

“What are you doing?” She heard a woman’s accusing voice. “Where have you been at this time?” The woman’s voice hints suspicion.

Dang! Is she caught? Is this the end of her life? Her heart is beating so fast!

“I…” She paused trying to think of a way out. It was when she ċȧrėssed her heart that she touches her bȧrė neck. She seemed to have lost the necklace that her mother gave her when she died. “I… was actually looking for my mom’s necklace. I tried looking everywhere but to no avail.” She lied but the sadness in her eyes is very evident.

The woman obviously didn’t believe her excuses but she’ll give her the benefit of the doubt— for now. But the next time she’ll caught her staying outside late then she’ll have to report her to prince Veziron for interrogation.

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MEAWHILE, IN PATAR, two men were talking secretly at the porch while everyone was busy preparing for dinner.

“The first prince is suspiciously silent for weeks now. He didn’t leave his chamber as often as before. Do you think his action was all part Shadrach’s plan?” It was prince Rohann who asked prince Zyrie who was obviously in deep thought.

“I am not sure either. But let’s wait for a few more days, prince Leo might be able to get a new information.” He replied.

Prince Rohann heaved a heavy sigh. Just a mention of the kingdom’s affairs makes him want to return to the palace as soon as possible. He misses his chamber already and he hates the idea that they’re only tailing the shadow knight members.

They look too ordinary and young for him to believe that they were the rumored great shadow team.

“How long shall we stay with this people?” He lazily asked while his eyes landed on the people inside the house. Diana and the princess were on another table fixing the flowers on the vase while the men were at the kitchen preparing their food.

They look exhausted but why are they smiling and even laughing as they cook? Strange. Prince Rohann thought. “I’m tired of eating the foods of these ordinary people.”

“Rohann!” Prince Zyrie yelped all at once. “Didn’t I ask you to keep your mouth shut? You’ll get both of us in trouble!”

“What’s wrong with what I said? I just old you the truth. I only told your what was on my mind.” Prince Rohann bawled. “Is it wrong to be honest?” He bawled.

Prince Zyrie was about to say something however, another person buŧŧed in.

“It was never wrong to tell what is in your mind. It is definitely good to become honest because you have the freedom to say whatever you like and do what you truly dėsɨrės.”

The two princes surprisingly looked to where the man was and lo! Looked like they met their doom!

“I’m sorry to say this to you but we didn’t force you to come with us. Although you royals are too much of a burden, we still decided to take you without any conditions. But since you can’t stand being with us we appreciate it if you can go back to where you came from.” The man was too harsh on his words but can prince Zyrie blame him.

He is one of the Shadow Knights’ members and it was only normal that he will feel that way.

“C-cole….” Prince Zyrie can see that the man was quite insulted. What will they do now? He suddenly glared at prince Rohann.