Behind The Castle's

**NEW GIFT**

Four months of Victoria's departure further caused unrest and also drought. Not only among the tons, but also the people. People's protests are increasingly crazed, they increasingly gather in front of the palace gates to protest even to ask for the sliding of the main line throne owner, Fredrick. They asked to expel the would-be unscrupulous and irresponsible King from the next would-be owner of the throne.

The palace's fierceness is growing in all directions. Every day, the gatekeepers will increase, every day the security of the palace will be tightened, every day Castle Drachenburg more and more added keys.

Calista calmly sat down at the garden table behind Drachenburg. Sitting enjoyed his status as a despicable mistress and also as a worthless prisoner.

Both of his brown eyes looked far away, very far to think, how the rice would be. Although the circumstances outside were in his favor but still, his inability to step just a little from the Drachenburg gate, made him squashed. He wanted to see Fredrick, he wanted to see the man who grasped his whole heart.

Calista let out a tired sigh as the contents of his head also thought of Webex, how is the place? What the hell is going on over there?

Alex looked back at Calista's still flat stomach and returned his mind thinking about his rice after this. How much longer can he wear his pride uniform? or....how much longer can he still breathe the air on earth? The silence in the palace made him certain, if the palace was ready to wait for the small storm to come. He knew how the two snakes were guarding the palace's black sword.

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With a bright smile and a happy face, Queen Elisabeth stared at the horse carriage she had prepared for her.

"Mother..."

"Oh... Are you ready my son?"

A bright smile was also imprinted on Henry's lips as he nodded

"Sure mother"

Queen Elisabeth looked back at the horse-drawn carriage filled with boxes and their bags. After all the goods came in, Nina approached Queen Elisabeth and Henry

"All is ready, Your Majesty and Your Highness"

Queen Elisabeth nodded and Henry stepped first towards the horse carriage. Like a true Gentlman, carrying his mother's hand to get into the carriage. Nina immediately entered the train.

"My horse is behind you mother"

Back, Queen Elisabeth nodded and Nina immediately closed the door as Henry got out of the carriage.

The driver started pulling the reins and the train started moving

"Has my room Nin prepared?"

"Of course Your Majesty, they have prepared the best room for you in the main palace and most importantly, far from the room His Majesty"

The smile of Queen Elisabeth came out

"The old switch doesn't seem to last long. And how's that little snake? is he still running away from the palace?"

Nina nodded confidently

"Still Your Majesty. His Highness Prince Fredrick is still missing. According to what I've heard, he and his knights are busying themselves for the development of the western region as well as plans for the transfer of land from Duchy Albany"

"Hmm.. so"

Nina looked at the face of Queen Elisabeth who was in disbelief

"Do you have any other thoughts, Your Majesty?"

Looking out the window, Queen Elisabeth smiled in mystery

"Of course Nin, I know the boy well. Although she looks like that but, she's just like her mother"

Nina just kept quiet while thinking about what Queen Elisabeth said.

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The parliament page which again became an attack of popular protests made the guard there increasingly tightened. The usually quiet and clean courtyard was noisy and full of crowds of people who kept shouting protests.

Charles put the final ballot paper in the box while looking forward. On his two brothers-in-law who were busy reading the papers, the voice of the people or also the incoming letters from all regions. A letter that is sure to contain protests and condemnation

"Now more than half of the parliamentarians are in favor of His Highness Prince Henry, Thom"

Thomas nodded briefly and finally removed the paper in his hand, to massage his throbbing temples

"I was sick of reading letters like this for months Char" Thomas took a deep breath. "Larina must have moved in"

Hearing Thomas' words, Albert took off the letters in his hand and looked at Thomas

"Did Arthur say something?"

Thomas shakes. Albert moved to look at Charles who was shaking. Albert's deep breath was heard while leaning his back against the chair. Charles also finally took a deep breath while staring at Albert

"Did Victoria really not want Al back? Escape and get away from his plan is not like him"

"Either what he's planning, but I'm sure he's not running away. He must be waiting"

"Waiting?"

This time Thomas's face looked just as curious as Charles. They looked at Albert with question marks

"I educated my son. I'm sure, if he's preparing something big that doesn't know what. But clearly, the big storms will continue to fall in the palace and also...." Albert straightened his back while staring alternately at his in-laws. "kingdom"

Charles and Thomas could only glance at each other. Honestly speaking, when it came to Albert's forethought, they couldn't read the contents of Arathorn's middle-aged brain

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A new wooden box arrived at the Arathorn residence at midnight. The guards and bodyguards on duty no one dared to hold the box, what else opened the contents. They waited for Arthur to come down and wait for orders.

Arthur, who finally emerged from the staircase, stared at the ordinary-looking wooden box, so long he thought, that a thought led him to order someone to open the box and when the box was opened, Arthur raised his eyebrows.

"Close again and make sure it is safe. Tomorrow morning, we'll take it out"

The guards and bodyguards nodded obediently and instantly put away the box in a safe place.

The silent night turned bright which was filled with the sound of birds chirping. The sun shone and warmed the earth, the spring air excited Victoria who was increasingly having trouble carrying her big belly. Arthur accompanied Victoria around the park, until she reached the table where her family used to gather, Arthur called the bodyguard. Victoria looked at Arthur questioningly, but Arthur just kept quiet and pulled a chair for Victoria

"Sit down first, your stomach is getting heavier right"

"Hey! don't tease my kids"

Arthur just smiled as he pulled on the chair beside Victoria.

"Do you want a snack?"

Victoria smiled widely, her face looking bright and innocent

"I want a pie..." Victoria's head turned to look at Bety and Diana who were following them. "Apple pie Pleasee..."

Bety and Diana smiled and glanced at each other. Victoria was eating more and more, and it was adorable in their eyes

"Do you want it now or in the afternoon, Your Highness?"

Victoria bent her lips while thinking, then returned with a big smile while rubbing her kicked stomach

"This one is apple pie and the other afternoon pumpkin pie..." Victoria turned to Arthur who only smiled faintly and nodded, Arthur said 'can'. Victoria turned to Bety and Diana. "Arthur said yes"

Bety and Diana smiled

"Well Your Highness. We'll make it day and afternoon"

"Thank you Bety, you're the best"

Bety chuckled with Diana who only smiled warmly. Indeed, Albany is the warmest and most beautiful place he has ever been, or perhaps even the most comfortable area in Francia. For months he had been around Albany, with initially being accompanied by Victoria and getting here could only be accompanied by Bety. Victoria's growing belly made her unable to get out of Castle anymore.

The one waiting for Arthur finally arrived. One guard and one servant brought a large wooden box. Victoria looked at the box and then looked at Arthur as if asking. Arthur, who caught the full look of Victoria's question, explained when the box was placed near them.

"Last midnight this came, out of nowhere and from whom no one saw. Suddenly this box was already beside the Castle. They brought in" Arthur stared at the box and ordered to open the box. "Look at Vic"

The increasingly curious Victoria stood up to look at the contents of the box and upon seeing the contents of the city, her eyes twinkled

"Please get him out"

A man's servant immediately moved and grabbed the contents of the box that looked frightened into the cement of the park

"Oh my goodness..."

Bety blurted out involuntarily as the cute and adorable creature was already out of the box. Not much different from Diana who immediately closed her mouth because she was surprised

Victoria slowly approached the cute white creature that still looked frightened and also maybe a little stressed. This is not the first time Victoria has experienced such a situation

"Hallo beautiful..."

Arthur stood up and approached Victoria with a flat face

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