“Your Majesty, this is an insanity!” the minister of justice said. “You are not married to that woman, and yet she is carrying your child!”
“Yes, how could that child be legitimate?” another old man added.
“As long as it is my blood and my son or daughter, the child will be legitimate.” t
The street was very dark although it was still daylight. Abandoned houses, destroyed walls and a horrible smell of poop hit their noses. As Lucian and Axel were walking, they saw women sitting on the floor, covered with a long scarf to protect them and their children from the icy cold. They were staring at them strangely, wondering why rich people wearing such fancy clothes would walk in their territory.Children were crying, people were injured on the ground, and all of them were hungry and sick.
“Are you eating well, Lady Knight?” Axel decided to visit the mother before getting to bed.“Yes, Your higHness. Even though I am ill, my appetite stays strong.” she laughed.“I am glad to hear it.” the prince smiled. “It must be difficult to carry a baby during all these months.”
“I am sorry, Your Majesty, but we could not find the man.” the guard apologized. “We asked the villagers if they have seen someone not familiar or strange but no one seemed to do so.”“I see,” Lucian rubbed his chin. “Thank you, gentleman.”“We will keep searching just in case.” the guard bowed before leaving.
“Were you looking for me?” Leon joined Axel in the kitchen.“Yes, can you please make something for Lady Knight? Anything she can easily eat,” Axel said.“Yes, of course. I will make a vegetable soup or boil some eggs for her.” Leon nodded.
Sander's screams could be heard in the entire castle. He may be strong, but the pain of the needle piercing his skin was impossible to beat. His eyes were getting red with all the tears and his throat started to dry because of his shouts.Erik was doing double work—he had to assist the doctor and give him the material he needed while he wiped the sweat from the king's face and held his hand to calm him down.
“Your Majesty, a letter from Agustus.” The secretary put the envelope in the king's study.“It must be an answer from Sir Daniel.” Lucian opened the letter and started reading. “Oh?” he furrowed. “It is Andry,”“What does it say?” the secretary asked.
“Andry,”“Good morning,” the prince of Agustus hugged his friend. They just arrived at Azuria and met in the middle of the forest, far from the village. “How is the king doing?”“Daniel does not feel well,” Andry sighed. “But I think I let him in good hands. There is a physician outside the city. It is said he is good.&
Andry scoffed, “Your life? You should hate it after all the things you have done.” He told the princess.“The poison was not exactly my idea,” she defended.“Are you defending yourself now?” the prince of Agustus squeezed her arm very tight until she grunted in pain. “I am not only talking about what you did to my husband, which is