Chapter 122-Faded Aura (3)
(DUKE WINTER’S P.O.V)
“A drop of a saintess blood?”, I asked, in disbelief.
I watched as the middle-age man, Raman nodded.
“There hasn't been a saintess in this world since the slaughtering of the Principality of Giordano”, Moises said, his voice trembling as he balled up his fist.
“What about healing magic? Natalie asked, “King Lincoln's other son, Christian may have healing magic. Would that be any kind of help?”
I watched as Raman shook his hand, “This is more complex than a simple healing magic. If we can't find a saintess with divine magic. We may have to search for the sorcerer who created the poison. Prince Christian would only be able to temporarily relieve the King's fatigue since he has no experience in magic“, Raman said.
Suddenly, Moises rose out of his chair and rushed towards the door.
“I must visit Macy Livens”, he said, as he left the room.
A moment later, Doctor William came into the office.
“Your Grace, his majesty is awake. He is insisting that he must return to the palace”, Doctor William reported.
I got up from my seat and walked towards the door as everyone else followed behind me.
While walking towards the medical room, I heard Crown Prince Antonio say, “Duke Winter, if Prince Christian needs assistance in learning how to use his magic. I may be of help to him but he must return to the Kalpana Kingdom with me after the banquet”
I nodded.
“I'll ask Christian about his opinion on this matter”, I replied and Prince Antonio nodded.
(NATALIE'S P.O.V)
I was following behind Duke Winter, as we walked to the medical room. Leaving Prince Antonio and the man, Raman behind. When Duke Winter opened the door to the medical room, I noticed Christian and King Lincoln were standing face to face as Na'mah stood in the middle of them. The atmosphere in the room seemed a little tense.
King Lincoln turned his head towards us as we walked into the room.
“I appreciate all that you are trying to do for me, but I must return. The delegation from the Avalorian Kingdom will be arriving soon.” King Lincoln said. He turned his head towards Christian again.
“Why?”, Christian said, as he lowered his head and balled up his fist. “Why won't you let me come with you?”He asked, as I could hear the sadness in his voice.
King Lincoln tilted his head as he looked at Christian, “It's too dangerous for you. Don't be a fool, and stay here with Moises.” He said, in a cold tone.
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Just what happened while we were in the office, I thought.
“My mother, why won't you go and see her”, Christian muttered.
“I don't have a reason to see her.” King Lincoln said, before walking away from Christian. He turned his head slightly towards Christian, “I acknowledge you as my son but I have no reason nor do I want to see your mother.” He added.
I could hear Christian sniffing as Na'mah comforted him.
“I won't give up, I'll learn how to use my magic and I'll definitely heal you!” Christian shouted.
I noticed the smirk that formed on King Lincoln's face as he turned away. “Then I won't stop you, you brat.”, he said.
I watched as King Lincoln looked towards Duke Winter.
“Malaysia, Where is Malaysia?”, he asked.
“She returned to the palace. She's furious.” Duke Winter said.
“Of course she is”, King Lincoln sighed, “I shall return now.”, he said, as he started to walk towards the door.
Suddenly, the door to the medical room opened, and Rosemary walked in.
“Oh, uh, Doctor William, Na'mah, I'll come back. You seem busy.” Rosemary said.
Right, she's also been taking the same treatment as Queen Malaysia, as a precaution. Wait, I thought. The poison that was on the knife, did it also have traces of black magic. The thought of that made me frightened.
“You”, King Lincoln suddenly said. I looked over and saw that he was looking at Rosemary. “Have you been visiting me?”
(ROSEMARY'S P.O.V)
After Lord Dean finally released me from my swordsmanship lesson. Peyton and Yeshiva walked up to me.
“How does it feel to be training as a Knight?”, Yeshiva asked, while smirking.
“Lord Dean is a pain in the ass,”I said.
Yeshiva began to laugh and so did Peyton.
“Just wait, until you have to train under your father's command. You haven't seen anything yet.”, Peyton said, as she pretended to shiver.
I chuckled, Ah! I thought as the sharp pain traveled through my body.
“Rosie, are you okay?”Yeshiva asked.
“I'm fine, just a little tired.” I replied, I haven't told anyone besides Na'mah and Doctor William about the pain I've been feeling. I don't want to cause any worry amongst my family.
“Looks like training is over”, Peyton said, as I noticed her looking towards the other knights. Peyton turned towards me. “You and Sage should get some rest. Sage will be leaving tomorrow to prepare for the banquet with Princess Sylvia.
I nodded and Peyton started to walk away.
Yeshiva and I began to walk away from the training grounds. When I noticed Sir Dell was alone. Sage must have returned already, I thought. I should go see Na'mah.
Upon entering the back of the castle, I noticed Josie, Yeshiva's mother walking towards us.
“Yeshiva, may I have a moment”, she said.
Yeshiva nodded, and kissed me on the forehead.
“Get some rest”, he said.
After parting ways with Yeshiva, I made my way to the medical room. I wonder if King Lincoln is still asleep. Maybe I should observe him some more, I thought. Now that we know he wasn't the one who sent bounty hunters after us. I wondered just what his true nature is.
When I entered the medical room, everyone in the room suddenly looked at me. I noticed King Lincoln as he looked directly at me.
“You”, he suddenly said, shit, did he notice. “Have you been visiting me?”, he asked. Shit, did he overhear me last night. Well this is awkward.
“Oh, Rosemary, are you here for your treatment?”Doctor William suddenly asked.
I nodded.
“Treatment, what treatment?”, King Lincoln asked as he turned towards Doctor William.
Suddenly, Duke Winter started speaking, and began to tell King Lincoln about Queen Malaysia's and I's treatment, and that I was poisoned with the same poison as them.
“You say, Viscount James was the one who sent the assassins?”King Lincoln asked.
Duke Winter and Mother nodded.
King Lincoln placed his hand over his beard.
“Viscount James' wife, was her murder your doing?”King Lincoln asked Mother as he looked over at her.
“My father's doing”, Mother replied.
King Lincoln suddenly began to chuckle and it took everybody by surprise.
“That wretched woman, she was the sister in law of my sister”, King Lincoln said, “If anyone sent assassins after the Princesses. It's my sister”, he stated.
What King Lincoln did next caught me by surprise. He walked towards me and placed his hand on the top of my head. He didn't say anything and slightly looked back at Christian.
“I look forward to your determination”, he said, and looked over at Duke Winter.
The next moment, Duke Winter and King Lincoln left the medical room.
(UNKNOWN POV)
Crash! “Where the fuck is he?” Count Livens shouted as he threw the vase at the wall.
I held myself as I shivered out of fear. How can I get out of this place, I thought. He gets extremely violent when he's drunk.
“My Lord, calm down.”, the man continued to beg for his life as one of the guards stood over him, holding a sword to his neck.
“Find him now!” Count Livens shouted. “Are you trying to fuck me over! “You were supposed to follow Christian's every movement!. He continued shouting.
AHHH! The man screamed as the man stabbed in his left hand.
Count Livens suddenly turned his head towards me. I flinched as I backed up into the corner.
“You…”, he said, pointing the sword at me after taking it from the guard. “Make the next batch of poison. I need you to befriend someone. The delegation banquet is in four days.” He said.
Who?Does that mean I can be freed from these chains.. I thought, feeling a little hopeful.
Count Livens gritted his teeth, “Prince Marshall, how dare you dismiss me as your advisor.”, he said and turned towards me again, “I need you to befriend those two bitches, Princess Sage and Princess Rosemary.” He added.