ACASHA (A Symbol of Eternity and Resurrection)

Chapter 51 (Flashback)

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Duke Herli seemed very anxious when he found out Camelia, his daughter who was still in a coma suddenly convulsed.

His face was so pale that even his body looked stiff and cold. It can be said if the condition of Camelia decreased for several weeks.

The family doctor has done an examination. And found out if camelia was diagnosed with poisoning. No matter what the poison was, the half-century doctor still did not know.

The blood that flowed from between his lips was cleared. Doctors have also given medicine to stop bleeding in the inside.

Duke Herli was really so enraged, how could there be an incident like this in his residence? Who would have dared to do something like this to his family?

The aura in Duke Herli's residence was still very tense. And the presence of Marquis Steven in his residence who impressed suddenly and in the wrong situation raised a big question mark on the head of Duke Herli.

Duke Herli ordered his knights to take Marquis Steven to his study. After changing clothes, Duke Herli immediately met Marquis Steven.

The surprise did not stop there. Duke Herli increasingly frowned when he saw the servant accompanying his youngest daughter was also inside. Standing near Marquis Steven with a pale face.

"Sincerely I am Duke." Marquis Steven got up and bowed a little.

So did Ema who gave respect even though her head had lowered.

Duke Herli nodded, then allowed Marquis Steven to sit down again. He also took his place on one of the sofas. But both of his eyes still glanced at Ema who was present with Marquis Steven.

"Ah, earlier I apologized for coming so suddenly. I know if I've sassy Duke."

Duke Herli simply nodded in response to him. He is not angry with Marquis Steven because he knows how Marquis Steven relates to his daughter. Marquis Steven had been friends with his youngest daughter since childhood.

"No problem, I know if you have a reason strong enough to come to my residence without notice." Then Duke Herli looked at Ema, "And Ema, I hope you also have a strong reason why you can be here."

Ema who heard that could only lower her face even deeper. His mind was still in a frenzy, thinking about how his nona state was there. Counted two days he went to leave his nonanya alone there.

"Ah, well Duke, it seems like we should not waste any more time. There's something serious I need to talk to you about." Marquis Steven put on a serious face.

Duke Herli could see how the two humans in front of him were covering up the tension between them.

"What do you want to talk to me Marquis? I think this is a very important thing."

Marquis Steven took a deep breath to neutralize his nervousness, before finally opening his voice.

"Do you know if Lady Castela is pregnant with the crown prince?" The question began their serious conversation before entering the core of the conversation.

Duke Herli seemed to stiffen in his seat, upon hearing the words that had just come out of Marquis Steven's mouth.

"Are you aware of what you just said Marquis? If this news reaches the King and it turns out to be a lie, do you know what the consequences are?" Duke Herli asked a glance at Ema who was still at home with her position.

Marquis Steven was silent for a moment, before finally making a sound.

"The king already knew it despite not hearing it directly from lady Castela. It could be said that Lady Castela is still covering this up. So only the King, Lady Castela and her servants know. And the coming of Ema, in regard to the safety of your daughter as well as the child in her womb."

Duke Herli looked at Ema, asking for certainty from what Marquis Steven had said.

"True Duke, she is currently pregnant. Miss deliberately kept this a secret because someone was after the life of the lady. That's why I came here to ask the Duke and Marquis for help. Only you can help, miss." Ema said with tears that had flooded both of her cheeks.

Duke Herli's feelings became uneasy. What exactly is going on? Why doesn't he know if anyone's after his daughter's life?

"What happened to my daughter Ema?" Duke Herli asked with stifled emotions.

Marquis Steven allowed Ema to explain everything to Duke Herli. Everything that has happened and everything that he knows.

About the assault on the way to Rutin. Rosenta's affair with the commander Karel, as well as the circumstances of Castela being held in a dungeon on the approval of prince Morgan.

Duke Herli was really furious. He really did not expect that his daughter's life suffered so much in the palace. Coinciding with that, a dove perched on the window of Duke Herli's study.

Ema knew the bird, and she immediately asked permission to take the letter tied to the bird's feet.

Ema breathed a sigh of relief then stared fixedly at the two men of high power.

"We must hurry if we do not want to be late, sir. I just received word from his confidant lady who is in charge of meeting the King's majesty, they have entered the capital and will soon arrive at the palace."

Without waiting any longer, Duke Herli immediately told people to prepare his horse. Duke Herli also tightened guard at the residence because currently many are eyeing the lives of his family.

He also wrote an emergency letter to Marchel to return as soon as possible from the academy and look after his sister, Camelia, who was in critical condition.

After that, followed by hundreds of his greatest knights, Duke Herli, Marquis Steven, and Ema headed straight for the palace. Join King Philip's army that is almost there.

Among the tensions, they are not aware that their conversation has been sabotaged by someone.

"So, so far and still failed? They are no longer expected. Time to throw those useless dogs out before it all falls apart." The figure darted swiftly through the open window of Duke Herli's study.

Then it just disappeared, so that no one would notice its presence.

The palace's entrance was closed three days ago. The palace was suddenly in an uproar about the news about the prince's empress who was arrested and will be sentenced to death.

The servants were also unceasingly talking about this, moreover they did not see the prince trying to give an explanation. Their information was all limited, so they did not know how Castela was doing.

Rosenta squeezed her dress, the action taken by Karel this time was not in his plan. Making Castela as bait, can't Boomerang be to them?

That's why he met with the commander of Karel and immediately eliminated Castela. If Castela dies and everything is uncovered, they don't have to worry about anything else. Because their current task remains one, get rid of Castela.

He then ordered the commander of Karel to deliver the poison to Castela before Prince Morgan realized the irregularities that occurred in the palace.

And it all happened so fast. Rosenta hears that the King and Duke Herli have made their way to the palace with their troops. Karel has not even given any word on whether he succeeded in eliminating Castela.

With all consideration, Rosenta finally slipped through the back door and escaped from the palace. The old man had suspected her from the very beginning. It is possible that his relationship with the commander of Karel has also been known by the old King.

He repeatedly apologized to Commander Karel.

"I'm sorry Karel, I have to go. It's not good if we both get caught and end up in their hands. If you're gone, I promise to avenge all the suffering they've given us." said Rosenta, then jumped from the palace walls high enough.

He grimaced when he felt his leg which was very painful when he landed earlier. It looks like his leg bone is broken. With the rest of his strength, he dragged his feet long before the royal army managed to find him.

The arrival of the King with his troops and followed by Duke Herli and Marquis Steven with his troops also made the palace into chaos. With anger on the faces of the two of them, the King immediately stepped his feet towards where his son was.

Without further ado, King Philip immediately beat up Prince Morgan. The injuries were quite serious he managed to get because he did not fight in the least. How he had to fight, if he didn't know why his father was suddenly here and beat him mercilessly.

prince Morgan's face was battered. His lips were torn and his left hand was broken. He stared in disbelief at his father who looked so angry. There was even Duke Herli and Marquis Steven behind his father who seemed to be holding back Anger.

"Where's my son-in-law?" King Philip asked after beating his son.

"Which son-in-law do you mean? Rosenta"

"He's not my stupid son-in-law! My daughter-in-law is only one, where is Castela?!"

"Why did you ask me? he's in his pavilion, why are you looking for him here? did that woman cause any trouble? ah, my God, what exactly is he doing, why is he so happy to make mas-"

BUGH

A punch right in the face of Prince Morgan made the man fall hit the wall behind him.

Prince Morgan looked furious as he realized who had just dared to punch him in the face.

"You! How dare you hit me!"

"I'd even like to kill you prince. That blow is not worth what you've done to Castela."

"What the fuck! Why are you all blaming me for that damn woman! if you want to be angry, then be angry with him!" prince Morgan did not accept it.

"How can I be angry with the Prince's own daughter? when she was pregnant with your child, but you just as casually tortured her in the dungeon?" duke Herli looked at Morgan flatly.

"What's? contain? Castela containing? Goddamnit! who would dare harm my future son?" Prince Morgan's fizzle doesn't believe it.

King Philip felt very sick and disappointed in his son. Maybe the fool does not realize the strangeness of himself.

He went straight to the dungeon followed by Duke Herli and Marquis Steven behind him. Without a single thought to his son who was already shouting like a madman in there.

Prince Morgan ran and followed his father. He will never forgive anyone who has betrayed him.

As soon as he reached the dungeon he froze in place. When he saw how his confidant was forcing his wife to drink something in a glass.

His heart was sliced when he saw how his wife was trying to prevent the drink from entering his mouth.

Marquis Steven immediately moved quickly to beat the commander of Karel. But his movements lost quickly, because Castela had drunk the drink. The girl's body fell on the chair. While the commander of Karel was immediately dragged by the knight Duke Herli and forced to kneel.

"I really can't believe that you can do all this Karel. I trust you so much. Why would you betray me?"

Commander Karel laughed, "You're really a princely bastard. You can still blame others for your own mistakes. Aren't you the one who told me to torture and execute the perpetrator of the rumor spread of your beloved wife? look at the prince, this is all the result of your hard work all along. Live in regret for the rest of your life, prince."

JLEBB

With a quick movement, the commander of Karel directly thrust the dagger that he had hidden from the beginning into his chest. Just then, the man breathed his last breath. Without the slightest bit of information about who was behind it.

The king looked disappointed at his son. Then they left, with Castela in Marquis Steven's arms.