THE RISE OF THE KNIGHTS OF SINNERS
#38# MENTAL SHOCK PRINCESS
At midnight, the palace residents were shocked by the arrival of a man in black robes and wearing a mask. He brings Licia home even though the princess is unconscious.
King Karl was so grateful and repeatedly thanked Leo behind the mask and robe as he took Licia to the room.
Seeing the attitude of King Charles increasingly makes Leo curious and realize that king Charles also seems to know about the ancient altar. Leo closed Licia's room.
" Why did you close the door? " ask king Charles.
" I found the princess at the ancient altar in the northeast of the capital. There is also your son and there is even a holy priest, "
" It's true that's my guess, "
" What does your majesty know about the altar and what rituals they perform? "
" Yes! But when you find out about this, you have to take care of my granddaughter no matter what! "
Leo momentarily glanced at Licia in bed. " From the ritual I saw, it looks like he's become some kind of fall, huh? "
" To download the best honey you have to have the best queen bee too and that's what happened to Licia, "
" What does noble mean? "
" What you see is the ritual of awakening the light element, "
" Is that an element of god-given giving? Can't it be raised? "
" In the holy book of Deus there is a record that the light element can be raised if the descendants of the 2 owners of the light element unite then a new human being born with the light element, "
" Two light element owners? But the owner is just a Kalius, right? "
" That's what history tells us is taught to the younger generation. But, in fact, Kalius had a younger brother who was also capable of the light element. It was just that her sister had never used that power and chose to live as an ordinary housewife. And now the offspring of Kalius' younger brother is Count Randa's family, "
" Is so. What noble had planned to also perform the ritual? "
" Yes, I used to want to try it. With the birth of a person with the ability of the light element, this kingdom will have a great weapon to protect the people. Plus I used to think I was very lucky when Licia was close to Orka because my goal could be fulfilled. But I realized, that power will definitely be utilized by my son and the holy kingdom to start another holy war campaign. I abandoned my intentions and chose to keep my grandchildren from falling into their hands, "
" I saw him drinking 3 cups of blood and I don't know what he was doing, "
" 2 blood descendants of the owner of the light element and 1 blood belonging to Calius. Supposedly after the drinking there is a seal opening ritual and a fertilization ritual. Fortunately, you arrived on time. I'm very grateful, "
" So the liquid I saw was Kalius' blood? But why should it be Licia? "
" Because she's the only woman who has the blood of a descendant of Callius. For hundreds of years the descendants of Calius were all men and at the birth of a woman from the blood of her offspring, there was an opportunity to revive the owner of the light element. "
" I understand now. Then I say back, Your Majesty. I was afraid that Thalia's brother was anxious, "Lo confirmed the mask he was wearing and knelt down again before King Charles.
" Hmh.all right, "king Charles nodded his head. " You're prepared to take care of my granddaughter? "
" As per the agreement, I'll keep Licia at a distance, "
" That's not what I meant by Leo. I want you to be next to him again, "
Leo sighed then shook his head, "Pardon your majesty. My heart is not open to receiving it back. "
" Begi– "
Uncompleted, King Karl replied, Licia suddenly woke up with a face full of fear.
" young...! Tolooong...! Don't do that! I don't want to! I don't want to...! " scream Licia.
King Charles ran to the bed and hugged her.
" Hey, Licia! Cool out! This is grandpa.., this is grandpa! You're safe now calm down! " said king Karl trying to calm Licia down while hugging her.
" Dad don't take me there! I don't want to go there! I don't want to be tainted by anyone! The Orka that I thought loved me was just using me! Help me grandpa! " whimpering Licia in the arms of the grandfather.
Leo could only be silent. Somehow her heart felt pain to see the terrified Licia.
" If your majesty wants revenge, maybe I can do it, "as if her mouth speaks for itself, Leo subconsciously offers help. His heart began to soften looking at Licia's current condition.
" No! I don't want any civil war in this kingdom! I already know who did it but anyway, I won't be able to destroy them. My supporting faction is now reduced, and it is impossible for me to fight back, "
" The princess has the largest faction in the kingdom. You can use that to fight them, "
" I don't want to involve my granddaughter anymore. Problems like this let me be the one who faces them, "
Shortly after the conversation, like an uninvited mosquito, Prince Theo suddenly kicked at the door of the room.
" I know it must be Dad! " prince Theo snapped directly at his sword.
King Karl sighed and put Licia to bed with sleep magic. " I'm sorry, Licia, I don't want you to see this fight, "
" If father does not mess up, it is certain that another 9 months will be born an owner of the light element and this kingdom will become the strongest kingdom! "
" What do you want to use that power for? Protecting government? Or start a war? " king Karl laid back Licia.
" According to my father's wishes of course! That power will protect this kingdom and the people! "
" people?! Which people? Are they white? Or those who embrace Deus? What about the people who are black and embrace the Angelus? " king Charles clenched his hands. His patience was dashed seeing the nature of his son like this.
" W-what do you mean? "
" Heh, you liar! You think I don't know your plan and the holy priest who wants to invade the east and seize the sacred library in the kingdom of Angelusia? And made the black race slaves. You are indeed the savage rats! "
" Father is old, there is no need to interfere in my affairs which will soon become king! I'd better give up my daughter because the eclipse's about to end, "
" Shut theo up...!!! " the snapping of king Charles evokes an aura of magic.
Prince Theo gasped as he felt a wave of high-pressure magic striking him. Leo himself was even amazed when he felt the great magic aura of King Charles.
" Even as old as this, killing you would only take a matter of seconds for me. Now you see your daughter! His face was so scared! Did you forget your promise to your wife?! You are so blinded by power and power that you forget the affection of your own daughter! "
Prince Theo's mind immediately melted to hear his father's words. He recalls happy memories with his late wife and little Licia.
" Aaaaaargh...! " cried prince Theo who was trying to control himself. Like there were 2 whispers telling him to continue with the plan and another one telling him to stop everything.
" If you still want my throne, don't ever touch Licia and never do that depraved ritual again! I swear I will give you my full throne, but if you violate my terms, I will kill you and all your followers! Now go and do not step foot in this palace until I send you a letter of appointment as king! " strictly king Charles.
There was no other choice for Prince Theo. Although he has many followers, but it is not enough to dare to challenge his father. Plus the power of King Charles himself is still 3 levels above it.
Without a word coming from his lips, Prince Theo immediately left the palace with his troops. For now he would rather secure his throne than continue the ritual.
Shortly after the departure of Prince Theo, again Licia woke up and cried hysterically. He was so scared as he kept shouting at his mother.
The girl seemed to be made crazy because every time she saw someone she always thought she was an Orka and made her think back about the events on the ancient altar. Because Licia who continued to rebel with the king of Charles forced to drink a sedative that had just been brought by the court physician.
Licia fell back asleep with breath that was still as hot and with a pale face. I don't know what happened at the altar that scared him.
" Lo tonight please stay here, "please ask King Charles to Leo.
His pity on Licia managed to melt Leo's heart and made him agree to the king's request. " Good, for tonight let me take care. Your highness rest now, "
" I leave everything to you, "reply king Charles with a pat on Leo's shoulder and leave the room.
Leo walked up to the bed watching the girl who had hurt him.
In his heart he whispered, "If only he were a vengeful, perhaps now the life of the princess had already drifted. "
Unknowingly she sat on the bed while caressing Licia's silver white hair. He gets carried away in the past when he and Licia were playing together as children.
The nostalgic delusion unintentionally led him to dreamland. Yes, Leo fell asleep while grasping the silver-haired girl's soft hand.
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In the morning, Leo is shocked to fall asleep next to Licia but fortunately she still hasn't woken up. Leo asked the king for permission to return to the dormitory.
While in the dormitory he recounts all the events that happened to Thalia. In addition, Thalia herself received an engagement annulment letter between herself and Aron from count Jarwis. All this inseparable from the help of King Charles who turned out to pay off all Valdia's debts to Furu.
While in the academy for learning temporarily closed on the grounds of security and indeed at the end of the month there will be a meeting between royal officials around the world to renew the peace agreement.
This holiday is used by Leo to return to carry out his mission. Yeah, the young man kept watching Licia from a distance. Even so, he was still very worried about Licia's mental health. How not, after returning from the ancient altar, Licia often cried and was frightened plus her empty gaze.
All of that was also inseparable from the bullying he had experienced in the academy. As Leo, disguised in a black mask and robe, watched closely, Licia continued to cry and told the king how she was not able to deal with all the bullying that was happening in the academy. Then the trauma he experienced when Orka forced him to perform rituals at the altar until he rebelled and his mind was controlled by the body-controlling magic of the holy priest. It was fortunate that Leo managed to come before the girl was stained.
For a week the healers came to the palace to cure Licia's mental condition but the results were nil all. Licia was still crying and frightened even once in a while she went berserk by slamming all the stuff in her room. Within a day Leo was forced to use sleeper magic many times because of the princess who was out of control.
Seeing that Licia's condition is getting messy, Leo asks King Karl so that Licia does not return to the academy again. He wanted Licia to study in the palace alone and had the king find suitable teachers for her because returning to the bullying academy would still be repeated. The king also could not punish the bullies because it could incite the anger of the population and increase the risk of rebellion and coup.
Leo's request was approved by King Charles. He also requests that Leo be a magic teacher and sword Licia at least until Leo graduates from the academy.
Leo could not refuse. He felt guilty towards Licia for letting the girl over and over again be overwhelmed by the students of the academy. By being a teacher to Licia, she assumed it was enough to make amends.
^^^To be Continue.^^^
