THE RISE OF THE KNIGHTS OF SINNERS
#42#FIRST DAY OF MEETING PART 2
" A sickening! Really sickening! It could be that my father did not invite me to an event of this magnitude even though I was his future successor! " outraged prince Theo watched the bustling Palace from the window of the inn room he rented.
" Hhh... I told you before to be patient but still stubborn, " Vlad said.
" The fucking Randa! He incited me to immediately create the owner of the light element again! if I hadn't done it. "prince Theo's words were interrupted when he remembered Licia's frightened face. Guilt began to break his heart.
" It was fortunate that only a small army arrived. If that comes the main knights of Gerelia, we're done sir. Not only us but Deusia and Orion will also be destroyed. Now the chance of pursuing your dream is shrinking due to yesterday's events, "
" Hey Vlad is there no other way? I must immediately seize the throne before the influence of my son's faction expands, "
" It is better that we go to Deusia tomorrow and seek advice from Jeremus, "
Prince Theo reached into his pocket and took out a piece of paper. " That's not necessary. He sent his orders this morning, "
" What's the letter? "
" She said for the peace of the Deus people we must immediately get rid of Aiden and take over the holy land. Aiden could be a major threat now after the return of his Angelus-leaning son. He feared Angelus' heresy would further poison the inhabitants of Gerelia through the influence of Aiden and his son" explained prince Theo.
" I see so. " Vlad concluded, folding his hands. " What can I do. Getting rid of it should take away many of your lives. Are you ready? "
" Whatever Vlad does. As long as Aiden is eliminated, I will prepare my resolve! "
" We must kindle the fire of Gerelia and Axel's battle as I said before. But the biggest consequence was the outbreak of another holy war, "
" We must discuss it with King Jeremus for this war to involve only two kingdoms. "
" Then after Aiden was eliminated, how do we seize the holy land considering there is still a son. I heard he was more competent in ruling Valdia than his father, "
" That's why we have to get the other nobles and fathers to support Thalia. If Thalia becomes the successor, we can set up a base in Valdia and incite her little by little. Thalia was my student, even though she was now an adult, but there was no way she would dare to defy her teacher, "
" You are right sir. We can get rid of Aiden's son by using Thalia. "
Prince Theo smiled widely with wide eyes staring out the window. " Haha... It's gonna be very interesting Vlad. For the sake of the sanctity of Deus' religion we must make the brother's sister kill each other. This must have been outlined by the goddess Grecia, "
" Don't be so confident, sir. I'm afraid that something like the altar will happen again because you're too confident" Vlad said, clapping his hands to Prince Theo's shoulders. " Now rest, I have prepared the woman in the next room, "
" Thank you Vlad. I give you all the plans, "reply prince Theo who then walks out into the next room.
...***...
The first-day party runs until nightfall and guests are allowed to leave the venue other than the kings or their representatives as there will be a closed opening meeting.
In this evening many nobles who go around the city spend time before tomorrow they have to attend a grand meeting. At this time also used Leo to go around the city alone. At first she was accompanied by Melina and Sely but due to exhaustion, Melina was eventually brought back to the palace by Sely. While Thalia must accompany marquis Aiden in a closed meeting of the nobles of Gerelia in addition to Count Randa and Count Jarwis.
I don't know how many times Leo drove around aimlessly in the city until he finally took a break at the open-air diner across from the flower shop. Accompanied by a cup of warm tea and biscuits, Leo enjoys the evening hours just by observing the residents' traffic on the city road. Every now and then he thought about where those people were headed until this night were still traveling.
" What are you doing here, Leo? " ask someone from behind Leo.
Leo immediately turned his body. " Taka!? '
A brown-haired and handsome young man was standing right behind Leo. He is Taka. First son of king Taiyoria.
Taka was a classmate of Leo and Yun Zhu during his time at the Taiyoria academy. So close their relationship made many people think that Taka and Leo were same-sex couples until finally the rumor disappeared when Taka dared to propose to Yun Zhu in the middle of the capital city of Taiyoria even at that time Yun Zhu also vehemently rejected Taka's proposal.
" Yo Leo, " said Taka as he waved his hand.
" When have you been in Gerel? "
" I just arrived this afternoon and didn't have time for the opening party, "
" You're here for a vacation? "
" No, I'll replace my father at the meeting tomorrow because he has to go home soon, "
" Sit! We have not met for a long time. " Leo stood up and shifted one of the chairs for Taka to sit on and then put on drinks and food as well.
" How are you, man? "{ asked Taka while sitting on the chair.
" Well, as you see it now. How're you? Is it still fighting the rebellion? "
" Three months ago the rebellion in western Taiyoria was wiped out. Now I can enjoy my life in peace for a while, "
" He told you, didn't he? " Taka glanced to the right and left ensuring the quiet state of the tavern. " Everything will go well but it will also change the balance of power in the eastern continent, "
" What do you mean? "
" You know that stupid emperor's son? Instead of putting down the rebellion in Cronix, he fled and became a farmer in Taiyoria. She even begged me not to tell her brother, "
Leo sighed and closed his eyes for a few seconds, "Hhhhh... The fool still hasn't changed. "
" What will happen to Cronix? "
" In a few months, Cronix will take over and his officials and people will agree that if Cronix joins Taiyoria, if they don't lose their land, "
" I'm not surprised to remember Cronix is increasingly fragile because there is no successor who deserves the title of emperor anymore. But luckily I heard all the nobles and officials were honest. Then can you rule such a land? "
" All have been discussed with the other kingdoms of the Angelus alliance. The people of Cronix were free to decide their own destiny. Whether they want to form a new government or join another kingdom. The rebels will not be given space. Now the combined forces of Hanaria, Cronix, Taiyoria, and Angelusia were already moving to hunt them down. "taka explained as he drank the warm tea the servant had just given him.
" Is so... As usual the eastern continent is always in harmony determining the destination ", concluded Leo while stretching his hands.
Not long after there was a group of bodyguards escorting princess Yun Zhu and princess Licia to the flower shop across from the shop where Leo and Taka were.
" That white hair is Licia's daughter? " tanya Taka observed the entourage of the princesses.
Leo only replied with a nod of the Head. His two eyes were unceasingly fixed on Licia's beautiful face. Taka who saw the unusual look of his best friend smiled slightly then patted the blonde on the shoulder.
" You like him? " ask Taka.
" If I say you hate him, do you believe? " ask Leo back without looking away.
Taka smiled broadly and replied, "Of course not the way you look at it is clear you like it instead of hating it. "
" Hhh... Yeah, I like it, "
" Why don't you say it? "
" There were a lot of events that happened between the two of us and made me unable to approach her anymore, "
" Have you been dumped and she picked someone else? "
Leo glanced at Taka in annoyance. " Cih! I hate your intelligence reading someone's mind, "
" Ahaahaha... I also have experienced it a lot, Leo, "
" had it? "
" I've been dumped dozens of times by Yun Zhu and he keeps bragging about you. I was angry and upset but I realized that if I love someone I have to throw away my ego and emotions and prove that I am the right person to dwell in his heart, " explains Taka.
" The right person? It seems he already knows who is right, "
" Why did you stop? Isn't that the right person you are? "
"Come Taka. When I tried to move forward again, the events when he dumped me always remembered again and made me undo the intention, "
" The past is bitter but stop living by looking back. Try to jump again, "
" Hhh... I'll think about it again, "
" Behold! He secretly stole a glance at you, " said Taka raising his chin while looking at Licia and Yun Zhu.
Leo looked back at Licia and accidentally looked at her while she was looking at Leo. The girl immediately misbehaved to the point of dropping one of the flower pots she had just picked up.
Unknowingly Licia's ridiculous manner made Leo smile a little. Even so, Licia who saw the smile was both delighted and relieved that she managed to make Leo smile this time around.
" I have to take my father home. " Taka patted Leo on the shoulder and walked away.
" Yes, see you. But at least pay for your drink! "
" Ahaahaha... Please pay first. Bye bye! " Taka immediately ran while waving his hands high.
^^^To be continuous.^^^
