The Forgotten Princess

doing fine? The heck, I don’t even know if she is sleeping and eating well! Just thinking that damn prince holding Alicia burns me with rage. ”

”Hahahaha…
So you called for him to come here because you don’t want him to get near to Alicia.
Is that why the negotiations in lending the army took months? Hahaha… ” Grandpa Robert laughed out loud.
The king looked at him in confusion.
”I am happy that you have already changed now.
You are thinking of your citizens, even though your decisions have some personal vendetta. ”

”Hah… ” King Edward sighed.
”I feel that I got so old this past year because of worries. ”

”Do not worry father.
I am here to help you with your burdens. ” Richard said proudly.

”I think your son is ready to take some responsibilities and lift some of your burdens.
Why not let the lad learn about your work? ” Grandpa Robert said.

”You’re right. ” King Richard said.
He looked at his young son who was now fifteen years of age.
”After three years you would become an adult.
I will personally teach you of my work and once you are of age, I will step down and give you my post. ”

Richard was surprised with his father’s sudden announcement.
”Father? You don’t need to step down early.
I am still young and need to learn more. ”

King Edward shook his head.
”I have coveted this position in the past.
And I just realized that maybe this position isn’t really for me.
You on the other hand, were born to be king.
I have the outmost confidence with father in law’s education that he gave to you.
I will be at ease to give you my seat once the time has come. ”

”T-Thank you father! ” Richard kneeled down in one knee.
”I promise to uphold all grandpa’s teachings and work hard.
I won’t let you down. ”

”Haha, no need for formalities my child. ” King Edward stood up from his seat and kneeled down as well in front of his son.
He put his hand over Richard’s shoulder and looked at his son with proudness.
”I am sure you will do better than I did.
I am proud of you my son. ”

”Thank you father! ” Richard was hesitant at first but then embraced his father.
The king in return also hugged his son.

Grandpa Robert felt the warmth of happiness in his heart.
He may not have made a good job raising his daughter but at least he made a good job raising the future king of Alvannia.

”General Robert. ” King Edward called out after standing up with Richard.
”I need you to mobilize your army.
Make them be ready to stand by.
Once I send the word to Gandcrest about our alliance.
If needed, I will let you march to the battle fields. ”

”As you wish your majesty. ” Grandpa Robert saluted.

”I hope this will be the last war for you, father in law.
You need to retire from your post after this.
You are growing old now. ” King Edward’s words have another meaning.
He also meant to tell the general to come back safely from this war to retire and live his remaining days in peace.

”Hahaha, I might just take you up on that offer your majesty. ” Grandpa Robert laughed.

”But what about Elizabeth? ” Richard asked.
”You just let her go to Jennova and marry their prince. ”

King Edward sighed.
”I did that to buy some time and also to trick Jennova.
It is also some kind of punishment for her.
After William’s refusal, she has been unruly and often creates problems inside the palace. ” The king explained.
”Do not worry.
While she is officially a crown princess, Jennova won’t hurt her.
And I plan to rescue your sisters before Jennova finds out about our deception. ”

Richard nodded.
A sacrifice must be made for this deception to work.
Elizabeth might not be the best sister there is, but she is still his sister none the less. ”

***

If you are not reading this in ReadReadFreeWebNovel.com then I am sorry but what you are reading is clearly pirated.

Please say NO to PIRACY and support us writers with reading in the site below:

https://www.ReadReadFreeWebNovel.com/amp/book/12507300405677105

Thanks,

Les01

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc..
), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible.

Tip: You can use left, right, A and D keyboard keys to browse between chapters.