THE RISE OF THE KNIGHTS OF SINNERS
#25# VISIT OF PRINCE THEO
Thalia gets word that Leo is on his way to the palace after almost 20 days of no return. Hearing the news, Thalia in the morning was waiting for her sister in the hall with Licia. The princess herself intended to apologize for what she said at that time. She was dressed up waiting for Leo to arrive.
...Braaak...!...
After several hours of waiting the 2 girls were startled by the sound of the palace door slamming from outside. They both looked at the door a little and saw Leo standing in a limp even to stand up helped by Indra.
" Leo!? " shock Thalia who ran to Leo.
Just as he was about to touch her, Leo suddenly pushed Thalia to the point of making her fall.
" Leo? What's wrong with you? " ask Thalia who fell on the floor.
" Noisy! I want a break! " dry Leo while walking past his brother.
While crossing paths with Licia, she simply stared cynically with a hateful gaze then walked up the stairs towards her room.
" Miss is okay? " ask Indra while helping Thalia.
Thalia stood up while glancing at her sister. " What's wrong with him?
" Lately its nature has changed, miss. And this morning he was drunk, "indra replied.
Thalia understood what Leo was feeling and thought it was natural. " Let him rest. Thank you for bringing her home, "
" Samely miss. Then I'll go back to Yurei's headquarters " replied Indra and left the palace.
" If only I hadn't said such a cruel thing, "sorry Licia when she heard the sound of the door slamming on the 2nd floor.
" The rice has become porridge. You better go around town and get her a present as a sign of apology, "
" What does your sister like? "
" Just like you, she loves tulips too. It's just that she likes white tulips just as much as her mother likes, "
" Is it here? "
" It's in the flower shop. It's a little cheaper than a red tulip, "
" Well, do you want to accompany me? "
" Can't be Licia. I need to calm Leo down, "
" Hm... I'm going first. " Licia also walked out to find a gift according to Thalia's proposal.
Thalia walked straight to Leo's room. As an older sister, Thalia could not let Leo get dissolved in her heartbreak.
" Leo? " greet Thalia from outside Leo's closed room.
" Go. I'm not meeting anyone, "
" Why are you like that? "
" I told you to leave! " snaps Leo.
The impact left Thalia speechless for a moment. This was the first time Thalia had gotten a knockout from Leo. Without saying anything else, Thalia also left Leo's room with a slightly sliced heart to get the scene. Thalia came down and sat down on her father's throne. He was pensive and kept thinking about Leo's snapping voice.
Shortly from outside the palace there was the sound of one of the guard soldiers exclaiming that prince Theo was coming. The news shocked Thalia. He immediately ran outside the palace while wondering about what the sudden arrival of Prince Theo to Valdia meant.
When in front of the palace, it is true that Thalia saw prince Theo wearing a luxurious robe had just come down from the carriage with his personal advisor, Vlad.
" Thalia? " greet Prince Theo as he walks towards Thalia.
" It is an honor for me to see Prince Theo in our palace, "Thalia bowed for a few seconds.
Prince Theo shook Thalia's hand. " How are you? "
" Good prince. How's the prince himself? "
" Good too. Oh yeah can I see your dad? "
" I'm sorry, prince, my father's condition has deteriorated for a week and no one can find him. If there is any important matter, the prince can discuss it with me, "
Prince Theo glanced at Vlad then smiled. " all right. Let's talk in the room ra– "
" father? " Licia suddenly came with a small pot of white tulips.
" Lician? It's good that you're here too. Let's go to the meeting room, "Prince Theo walks into Valdia's palace to go to the meeting room which is indeed to the east of the hall.
...***...
Upon entering the meeting room, Thalia saw Prince Theo and Vlad who were always whispering and occasionally glancing at her.
" All of you please sit down" said Prince Theo as he sat in the main seat of the meeting room.
" All right to the point. You see, Thalia, during this one season, I and all the royal lords have met many times to discuss the comfort and safety of pilgrims in Valdia. Apart from Reynald's case, I have news of some pilgrims whose belongings were forcibly taken by Valdia's soldiers, plus there were some Deus pilgrims who were robbed on the way home, "
" What is the purpose of the prince? " ask Thalia.
" Seeing the sagging security makes us worried about the safety of the pilgrims. Moreover, there are rampant provocations that can create friction between the people of Deus and Angelus. This kind of thing could slowly drag the kingdom into a holy war again and that's what we don't want. Therefore, in order to maintain the security of pilgrims and world peace, we agreed to revoke the special autonomy of Valdia. " obviously prince Theo while putting a paper containing the agreement to cancel the right of Valdia autonomy to the meeting table.
" We have taken care of the pilgrims as much as possible. The friction that occurred in the sacred temple was just a mere misunderstanding. Then according to our rules, all pilgrims who want to enter the holy temple are prohibited from carrying weapons and if there are still those who bring them we will seize them by force "reject Thalia.
Vlad stood up and approached Thalia. " Miss Thalia, are you unconscious? The only priority is the Angelus, not Deus. Isn't it very funny that the kingdom of Deus just abandoned his people and spoiled his enemy? Did you forget how many times the pilgrims of Deus were robbed? "
" The raiding bandits were in the Aru region and the pilgrims were victims in that region as well. It should have been Aru's soldiers instead of Valdia's anymore "strictly Thalia was full of confidence.
" Thalia... Thalia... Aru is a poor region and is trying to rise. Their military is busy helping the capital to quell the insurgency. And now you blame Aru for Valdia's negligence? Very funny. "sahu prince Theo.
The cornered Thalia chooses silence upon realizing that she has fallen into Prince Theo's trap. If one were to say just a little, it would be an opportunity for the prince to drop Thalia's argument.
Seeing her rival being cornered, Licia ventured to try to help. " Father, autonomous territory has been granted since the first king Gerelia. And if you think about it, Aru military should be responsible for the robbery case. Isn't Aru's own military also a lot of guard in the southern region? It's pretty weird if they let– "
" Miss Thalia, do not forget the services of other nobles who have helped restore Valdia's economy. They were all fed up with Valdia's inclination towards Angelus. And as fellow royals they wanted Valdia's marquess to be in a parallel caste. Isn't it cheating if only Valdia gets special autonomy? The other nobles were envious as well. They also protested the lady's policy of the execution of the virgins because it was inhumane, " Vlad said with a sly smile.
" Don't make other nobles rebel just because of Valdia's selfishness who still want to get special autonomy rights. It's true that your military is strong, but what if the entire western alliance encircles Valdia? Your men will die in vain. Remember Thalia they are not tools but humans who also have families. Do you want to force them to die silly for your father's selfishness? " attend prince Theo.
Thalia remained silent. He kept thinking of finding a way to get out of this situation, but, everything Prince Theo said was true. How not? The special rights obtained by Valdia had long made the nobles of other regions envious. In addition, the threat of Aiden marquis during a meeting in the capital could be a bombardment.
Vlad pulled the paper and handed it to Thalia. " Miss wait especially? By you signing this, we will guarantee the safety of– "
...Brak!...
Uncompleted Vlad said, the meeting door suddenly broken by Leo. Thalia's sister walked into the meeting room while carrying a piece of paper that looked old.
" How dare you to bully Valdia! " leo's eyes stared intently at Prince Theo. He walked up to his brother then tore the paper of the agreement.
Prince Theo is riding. He drew the sword and pointed it at Leo. " How dare you tear that paper! "
Instead of trepidation, Leo approached Prince Theo and placed the prince's sword on his neck. " Yes! I dare! "
Seeing the courage of Leo actually makes Prince Theo himself daunted. He took a few steps back and looked away from Leo. " Don't try to get near me! "
" Well prince until at any time, Valdia will remain a special autonomous region. If you dare to harass, we do not hesitate to establish our own kingdom. We can destroy you before the western insects come to your aid! " camera Leo.
" Cih! This sass of yours can undo your match with my daughter! Oh yeah, I heard from Orka you're just after the royal throne, huh? That's why you approached my daughter. "
Like a wound that just dried and then bled again, that's what Leo felt. He had forgotten what Licia had said about it but was now reworked by Prince Theo.
Leo held tightly to Prince Theo's sword blade, causing his right hand to drip blood. " Remember the prince, never wake a sleeping lion! "
Prince Theo is getting dazed. He began to feel an outpouring of magic energy in large quantities from within Leo's body.
Leo himself immediately let go of his grasp and opened the paper he was carrying. When the paper opened, immediately the eyes of prince Theo and Vlad immediately widened.
" Remember you two fools! If I want the throne of Gerelia, I've taken it a long time! " sniff Leo while showing the contents of the paper more closely.
The Kerta itself was a letter of agreement between Valdius and Calius concerning the granting of special autonomy to Valdia. In the written letter of the agreement only Kalius could revoke Valdia's special autonomy. And if at any time his posterity dares to revoke his autonomy or dares to resist Valdia, then Valdius's posterity has the right to take over the throne of Gerelia.
" W-how could this letter be in your hands? " ask prince Theo stammering.
" This letter has been stored for hundreds of years in the city of Edo without the knowledge of king Kalius and the kingdom. I deliberately brought it home because I knew something like this would happen. Now you get it? Without an arranged marriage with your daughter even if I can seize the throne! But you should be thanking me because I never did, " replied Leo.
Licia herself began to understand Thalia's words at that time. He slowly realizes about Leo's lying nature when he's right and that's what he sees right before his eyes. Licia's heart seemed to be broken into pieces by her own stupidity. He was very sorry and felt even more guilty towards Leo.
" Now go before I have any intention of usurping your throne! " collapsed Leo to Prince Theo.
" You-you kicked me out? "
" Go and take your daughter as well before I have any intention of usurping your throne! Never step foot again in this palace! " strictly Leo with wide eyes looked intently at Prince Theo's eyes.
Leo's words startled Thalia and Licia. How not? Leo ordered Licia to also put her foot up. This was the first time Leo dared to drive someone out of the palace let alone the one he expelled was the prince and princess.
" Cih! Licia let's go home! " prince Theo and Vlad came straight out of the meeting room.
While Licia walked slowly approaching Leo while carrying the tulips she bought. " Le-Leo ma– "
" Came out...!!! "
Licia was snapped by Leo's snapping. Tears he could not bear anymore when he looked into the eyes full of hatred from Leo. He immediately ran out without being able to say an apology or give the flower. Not there, Leo suddenly cornered Thalia to the wall and then by forcing a bite on her brother's neck.
" ah... Le-Leo! " sigh Thalia felt her energy and blood being sucked.
Thalia could only let her sister suck. And after 1 minute of sucking, Leo pushed his brother's body violently. He treated Thalia like an item that after being used and then thrown away.
...Plaaac...!...
Thalia who did not accept Leo's treatment immediately slapped him very hard. " Mother never taught you like that Leo!! "
" Just because of your heartbreak you did everything you wanted! My mom and dad never treated me that hard! I'm so disappointed in you, Leo! If your nature is still like this, you better just walk away from Valdia and never think of me as a big brother! " continue Thalia full of anger over Leo's treatment.
Leo suddenly felt sorry and regret. She realized the treatment of her brother was completely overdue. Without a second thought he immediately hugged the older brother and did so in his arms.
" Be a gentle and compassionate man. Didn't you always say that? There are many women in this world. Not just because one woman broke your heart makes you a demon" Thalia continued in a soft tone. Yes, as a sister and mother figure to her sisters, she would be angry if they did wrong and would give warmth when they regretted the deeds.
" I'm sorry big brother, "sorry Leo is still hugging Thalia.
" Bad brat. Now rest. You push yourself too hard to dare to hurt your hand, " said Thalia gently stroked the body of the sister.
" I'm sorry, "
" It's okay, Leo. I'm thanking you. If you weren't around, I might have signed the letter. But you overdo it to the point of expelling them, "
" I'm too carried away by anger. "
" Yesudahlah. It's all over. When are you going to hug me? "
" Till the smell of your perfume is gone, "
" Mother's perfume can last for days Leo. Quickly release! Brother chest tight! "
" Wouldn't want to. Brother's chest is tight because his size crosses the line, "
" Want me to slap again? "
" no. I want to continue in the arms of ka– "not finished saying, Leo's body weakened and immediately fainted in the arms of Thalia.
During an argument with Prince Theo, Leo held back the pent-up power with his pure magic energy in order to remain conscious until it ran out of energy. Thanks to sucking up Thalia's blood and energy, she was able to re-seal her power but had yet to recover her pure magic energy that was running out.
^^^To be Continue.^^^
