Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 54-Another Problem (3)

(YESHIVA'S P.O.V)

After laying next to Rosie, I kissed on her forehead as she slept next to me. When I looked over at the window, the sun was setting. I got up from the bed and went to take a shower. After my shower, I started to pack some clothes just in case I'll be gone awhile. I walked over and kissed Rosie again before leaving the room.

I walked through the hallway until I made it to the Duke's office.

“Are you all set?”, Prince Moises asked.

“Yes, I should be able to search the forest, it might take a few days,” I said.

Prince Moises walked over and placed his right hand on my shoulder.

“If you're able to find Sage and bring her back to me. I won't kill you for sleeping with my daughter” he said and gripped my shoulder. He smiled but his eyes weren't.

Shit, he noticed. I bowed my head, because I know just how scary this man can get, I've heard many stories from my father about him.

“Yes sir, I'll do my best to track her down and contact you” I said.

He tapped me on the shoulder and Duke Vernon handed keys to a car. I took the keys and walked outside of the villa. I got into the car and started to make my way to the central region.

“Shit, Sage where the hell are you?”, I mumbled as I drove away from the villa.

After traveling for a couple of hours, I made it to the outskirts of the central region. As I was driving, I saw a man holding onto a pregnant woman. Since it was dark, I couldn't see who it was, so I continued to drive past them.

I drove into the commoners village main road and went to the local bar. When I got out of the car, I walked into the bar.

“Hey Yeshiva”, an old acquaintance said.

I walked over to the bar, “Lenovo” I said.

“What brings you to the bar, it's been years." He said.

I sat on one of the stools.

“I need some information,” I said.

He nodded his head and gestured for me to follow him. We went into the back room and sat down on the couch.

“What kind of information?”, he asked

“The palace, any recent news?” I asked.

He nodded his head, “Recently, there's been news about a new Princess, supposedly Prince Moises daughter. The nobles are curious and they're demanding answers.”

“Do you know who spread the rumors?”, I asked.

“A few noblewomen, supposedly they were at the tea party when she was introduced.”

I got up out of my seat and was about to leave, until he called my name.

“One of the knights came to the bar and complained about a girl running through the forest. He claimed that most of the knights that went behind her never returned back to the palace.”

“Which side?”, I asked, looking back at him.

“West,” he said.

“Who sent the knights after her?”, I asked, curiously.

“Prince Marshall” he said.

(NATALIE P.O.V)

I stood in front of Princess Kalia, I placed my right hand on the top of her hand.

“Another time, I promise”, I said.

She nodded her head and I walked her downstairs to her room. After comforting her a little more, I left the room and saw Hannah standing in front of me. She bowed her head and thanked me for protecting Princess Kalia. I wasn't even shocked that she already knew it was me. She gestured for me to follow her and went towards the Queen side of the palace. I was going to give her a piece of my mind until I saw that she was sleeping. I started to slap her awake until Hannah grabbed my arm. She shook her head and gestured for me to follow her. We walked inside of a room that looked like an office.

Hannah started fumbling in a box that was sitting next to the desk. She picked up a black book and walked over to me.

“What is this?”I asked, as she handed the black book to me.

She gestured for me to open it. When I opened it I saw a picture of Moises and Morgan when they were young. Moises didn't have a shirt on and was standing there next to Morgan. It looked like they had a sparring match or something. When I turned the page, I was shocked for a moment.

“How did she get this?” I asked, looking at Hannah.

Inside of the book, she had pictures of Sage and Rosemary from the time they were babies until they were older. I looked up at Hannah and she pointed her finger at Sage. She then flipped the page back to Moises and Morgan.

“You never noticed huh?”, she asked.

“Noticed what?”, I asked while looking up at her.

“Her birth…” she paused for a second.

“What are you trying to say?”, I asked, looking back at her.

Hannah was about to answer until we heard groaning, she ran over to the Queen and placed her hand on her head. I walked over and stood by the Queen's side. I checked her pulse and it was a little weak.

“What's wrong with her?:, I asked.

Hannah gave me a sadden expression, “She's been consuming poison for the last few years. It's deteriorating her body”, she said.

“What?”, I asked, still feeling her pulse.

“The king has been poisoning her, and she just takes it because he threatens to exile Prince Morgan and to kill his children, just like Prince Moises. Because Prince Morgan opposed the king's offer to marry his daughter off” she explained.

“What the fuck is wrong with him” I mumbled.

I felt Queen Malaysia grip my hand and I looked and saw her opening her eyes.

“Don't let Prince Marshall anywhere near your daughters” she said softly.

“I'm going to kill him the first chance I get”, I told her.

She gripped my hand again.

“Leave the palace and find your daughter” she said.

“How did you get their pictures?”, I asked, curiously.

She smiled a little, “Nathan ” she said softly.

She started to close her eyes and I let go of her hand. I looked up at Hannah and she handed me a key.

“What is this?” I asked, looking at the key.

“A villa she bought for Moises, on the outskirts of the western region.” Hannah said.

She gave me the address and we walked out of the room.

“Once she's feeling better come to the villa, I'll find a way to counterattack the poison she's been taking” I said.

Hannah nodded her head and we started to walk down the stairs then a thought suddenly crossed my mind

“Hey Hannah” I said, and she turned her head to look at me.

“Where's Princess Sarah?” I said.

Without a second thought, Hannah showed me to Princess Sarah's room on the third floor.

“What are you going to do?”, she asked.

I smirked, “Since that bastard likes to go after people's daughters. I'll show him how it feels to have a child missing.” I said.

Hannah's eyes widened, and she turned around and started to walk away.

“I haven't seen anything,” she said and left.

I entered the room.

“I didn't call for a maid”, Princess Sarah said.

I looked at her and she looked just like her father. The same blonde hair but had light gold eyes. I rushed over and hit her on the side of her neck. I threw her body over my shoulder and opened the window. I tied her sheets together and threw them out of the window. I held onto her body while I climbed down.

After making it to the ground, I adjust her body and start to make my way back to the tunnel. I went through the dungeon and placed her body into the tunnel. I crawled inside and dragged her by the foot as I crawled through the tunnel.

An hour later, I made it back to the surface. I pulled her out of the tunnel and threw her body over my shoulder again.

“I was wondering what you were doing” I heard Sylvester's voice.

I turned around and saw him standing next to the tree.

“Where's the woman?”, I asked.

“In the car asleep” he said.

I started to walk, “Let's go” I said as Sylvester followed behind.

(PEYTON’S P.O.V)

It became night time, and we were loading up the vehicles. Masiro told me once he makes it back to the kingdom, he was going to arrange a meeting with Count Livens.

After Massey and I found information about Nathan, we decided to search for him once we got to the kingdom.

“Look like we're all set”, Na'mah said, while walking up to me.

“Yeah, we should be able to leave soon.” I replied.

I looked at her and noticed she had a concerned expression.

“What's wrong?”, I asked.

“I'm not that strong like everyone else since I was born weak. I'll only be a hindrance to everyone.” , she said.

“I'm sure Natalie thinks otherwise, you've strong in your own way” I said.

Na'mah smiled.

A second later , Cena and Jemas came walking out of the door. They walked over to where we were.

“Grandfather just received news about the western border inside of the Vanuatu kingdom being attacked a few hours ago,” Cena said.

“We'll be going to the Northern border”, I said.

Cena nodded her head.

A few minutes later, Masiro walked out of the mansion.

“Let's head out,” he said.

“Yes Chief”, they all shouted.

We all got into the vehicles and followed behind each other. I sat inside the truck with Masiro, Na'mah, Massey, Cena and Jemas

“I received information from one of my squad leaders that the Kalpana Kingdom is planning to attack the Vanuatu kingdom again. He will inform me when they will attack again.” Masiro said.

“If your squad is helping the Kalpana kingdom, wouldn't you end up fighting against each other?”, I asked, curiously.

They all started to laugh and I was so confused.

“No way, we're just taking their money from both sides. We don't care if they destroy each other” Jemas said.

“You really don't know how mercenaries work, after all you were a palace knight,” Massey said.

I folded my arms, “For your information, I was Prince Moises personal knight”.

After they continued to tease me, we started to make our way to the Vanuatu kingdom's Northern border.

(SAGE P.O.V)

After traveling on horseback for a few hours, it had gotten dark and we finally made it near Duke Winter estate. When I saw his estate, it was breathtaking. It was as big as the palace, when we made it in front of the large castle. We stopped at the gate that was surrounded by a few guards.

“We weren't expecting any visitors today,” the guard said. He was tall and buff and had a sword on the side of him.

Valian got off of the horse and walks up to the guard.

“We need to see Duke Winter,” he said.

“And you are?” The guard asked.

I got off of the horse and walked over to where they were standing.

“Can you tell Duke Winter, that Sage is here” I said looking up at the guard.

He gestured his head to the other guard, he went inside the gate and ran toward the castle. A few minutes later, about five people came out of the castle. The guard opened the gate and allowed us to walk in. After walking in, I remained standing by the entrance. As the people became closer, I saw Duke Winter and an older woman and three maids walking behind them.

When they walked closer to me, they stood in front of me and I could feel the elegance coming off of them. Duke Winter gestured for us to follow him. After following inside of the castle, we were escorted to a large dining room.

“Welcome Princess,” Duke Winter said.

He gestured his hand towards the old woman.

“This is my wife, your great grandmother. Her name is Mary Winter” he said.

I bowed my head to them.

“It's nice to meet you,” I said.

She smiled, “You're welcome to stay here as long as you like. But how did you end up in the western region without your father?” She asked.

I explained everything to tell them about the Queen and King and how she wanted me to get married or in order to rescind my father's exile.

Duke Winter balled up his fist, “What the hell is Malaysia thinking” he said.

“Darling”, Mary said as she held his hand. He placed his hand onto hers and looked over at me again.

“Sage, I have an offer of my own. It'll protect your family from the king” he said.

I balled my fist while it was under the table.

He looked over at his wife again and she nodded her head to him, he turned his head back in my direction.

“Sage, become my successor and inherit my title. Become the Duchess of the Winter Dukedom” he said.

I was shocked at what he just said.

“A Duchess?” I asked.

“Enter high society as the Duchess of the Winter Dukedom. If you want to win against the king, enter into our family registry. He won't be able to touch you or your family as long as I'm around.” he said.

Without a second thought, I accepted his offer.

“Good, we'll begin your inheritance training in a few days. Get some rest and I'll send a letter to your father” he said.