Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 56- Another Problem (5)

(ROSEMARY P.O.V)

When we saw grandfather and his clan members had arrived. Mother, father and I walked towards the gate. I saw Mother run past me as she and Na'mah ran towards each other. It reminded me of how Sage and I looked when we reunited the first time she was missing.

My father stood beside me and we watched their little reunion. Grandfather was hugging both of them.

“Now that we know your sister is safe. We can start moving our plans around. She'll be busy learning about the Dukedom.” Father said.

After learning, Sage was safe in the western region with our great grandparents I was relieved.

I was surprised when I heard she was going to become a Duchess, a part of me was proud. Because I know she's mature enough and wouldn't be afraid of dealing with nobles; I on the other hand, I would probably end up in a dungeon from killing them publicly. The other part of me was worrisome because we don't know who to trust yet inside of the Noble society. I'm sure she will get in contact with us soon, I thought to myself.

“What’s our next move?” I asked my father.

“Let's wait until everyone gets settled,” Father said.

“Why don't we leave this villa and go to the western region. Didn't Queen Malaysia give you keys to a villa over there?.” I suggested.

Father looked at me, “We will, but after the conference.” he said.

I nodded my head in understanding.

A few minutes later, some of the Clans members started to leave. I was wondering why until grandfather came walking over to where we were standing.

“I'm sending my squad out into the five regions to gain Intel”, he said.

Father nodded his head.

A second later, Peyton walked over and I noticed she was looking around.

“If you're looking for Sage, she's not here”, I said.

Peyton looked at me, “ Where is she, did she make it back from the palace?” Peyton asked with a concerned expression.

Father and I shook our heads, then father explained the situation. I watched the expression on Peyton and grandfather's faces changing as they process the information.

“So now that she is the Duke's successor, she'll be going to all the noble meetings," Peyton said.

“Yes, now we can focus on other things. Sage will be fine because the knights of the Winter Dukedom are ruthless when it comes to their master. So she's well protected, we don't have to worry.”, father said.

After grandfather and Peyton agreed, we all went into the villa. We headed towards the Duke's office to discuss our next move.

(YESHIVA'S P.O.V)

After following Nathan and Palin, we arrived at another cabin within the forest. I saw a few guards standing around. When we entered the cabin, I saw Prince Morgan and a few other men that seemed to be noblemen. Nathan sat down and I stood behind him. I notice Prince Morgan looking at me.

“Aren't you my brother, Prince Moises guard?” He asked.

I nodded my head, “I was his guard at the time, but I'm from the Henrico clan.” I said.

Prince Morgan smiled a little.

“It's still surprising to me that my brother Moises is married to someone from a mercenary clan. Prince Marshall would be terrified once he finds out he held a member of the Henrico Clan captive for years. I can't wait to see his face when he finds out” Prince Morgan said while smirking.

I heard the men clear their throats.

“Ah, let's start the meeting”, Prince Morgan said, “There's a conference at the end of this week. Prince Marshall and the King will be attending. Someone from the Kalpana Kingdom is supposed to be attending as well. With the coronation only three months away now, the King and Prince Marshall are doing everything they can to form a peace treaty before the coronation.” Prince Morgan continued to say.

“So when are you planning to attack ?”Nathan asked.

The men looked around at each other, “As soon as he's crowned as king”, an older man, he was overweight and short with a mustache.

“How many groups do we have?”another man asked, he was average looking and had short violet hair.

“About five groups with a hundred people each, a mixture between nobles and commoners” Nathan replied.

The meeting went on for another hour or so, but I could tell Nathan and Prince Morgan were withholding information from the other men. After the meeting was over, Nathan, Prince Morgan and I walked out of the cabin. When we started to walk a few meters away from the cabin. Prince Morgan looked over at me.

“Yeshiva, was it?”, he asked.

I nodded my head.

“The man with the violet hair he's a Baron, a low class noble, his name is George. I'm pretty sure he's a spy for my brother. Once he leaves the cabin, kill him.” Prince Morgan said.

“When you're done, meet us back at the other cabin,” Nathan said.

I nodded my head, and climbed one of the trees and waited until they all came out of the cabin. When the man with violet hair came out, I discreetly followed him until he was far away from the cabin.

Unexpectedly, I saw another man walking up to him and they started to converse. I was going to wait until they stopped but I had another idea.

I dropped down from above them, and snapped the man with the violet hair neck. I incapacitated the other man after he tried to run. When he was unconscious, I threw over my shoulder and walked to the other cabin.

After walking for an hour, I arrived back at the small cabin and saw Nathan and Palin standing by the river. When they saw me, they walked over and I threw the man on the ground. Nathan bent down and slapped the man on his face to wake him up.

The man woke up and started looking around. He had short navy blue hair and looked like another nobleman.

“I saw him talking to George after he left the cabin”, I said.

Nathan looked up at me and then looked back at the man who looked terrified.

“Who do you work for?”Nathan questioned the man as pulled onto his shirt, pulling him closer.

The man started to shiver out of fear.

“Count Livens”, he said.

Nathan snapped the man's neck and looked up at me.

"Follow us to the village" he said.

(NATALIE P.O.V)

When I saw my sister, I was overcome with emotions. She introduced me to her daughter after our father hugged us closely. After the clan members left, we all went into Duke Vernon's office.

I stood next to my father, Na'mah and Peyton and Cena while Moises and Rosemary sat on the couch. Before coming to the office, I went to grab some of the documents that Valian had copied for me. I handed it to Moises and to Duke Vernon.

“Slavery trades” Moises mumbled as he balled his fist up.

“I think Count Livens and Prince Marshall are involved in some type of slavery trading. I feel like there's another reason why the other kingdom is attacking them so much.”, I said.

“Where is the woman who is pregnant by Prince Marshall?” Moises asked.

“We settled her into a room,” Nashi said.

I looked over at Sylvester,”Go get her” I said.

Sylvester left the office, and I looked over at Moises.

“I have a suggestion”, I started to say until I was interrupted by my father.

“I arranged a meeting with Count Livens; it'll be after the conference. I'll take Natalie with me”, he said.

I nodded my head.

“What was your suggestion?”Duke Vernon asked, while looking at me while he sat behind the desk.

“I think one or at least two of us should go undercover and see how they are getting slaves,” I said.

Moises looked at me and was about to argue with me. Until Rosemary stood up and Cena took a step forward.

“I'll do it” they both said at the same time.

“Hell no”, Moises and Na'mah shouted at the same time.

Moises got out of his seat, “No, that's too dangerous” he said.

Before we could argue, the door to the office opened and Sylvester and Serbia walked in.

Sylvester guided her to the couch and she sat down looking around at all of us. Moises and I walked over to her.

“What's your name and where did you come from?”Moises asked.

“I'm Serbia, I'm from the western region. I'm an orphan, my parents were killed eight months ago in the territory war between western border and the Kalpana Kingdom.” She explained.

“How old are you?”Duke Vernon asked.

“I'm 21 years old, '' she answered.

“How the hell did you end up with Prince Marshall? He's 37 year-old.” I said.

“Wow I thought he was as old as you and father”, Rosemary mumbled sarcastically.

“Hey, we're only 42, thank you” I said while folding my arms.

I looked back at the woman.

“I met him when I was a maid at Count Livens estate. The Count tries to hire orphans as maids but they really are sex slaves for noblemen” she said.

“What?!” Everyone shouted at the same time.

Serbia nodded her head, “Prince Marshall has a fetish for maids”, she said.

Everyone looked shocked except my father.

I placed my hand on my forehead. “No wonder he grabbed my ass while I was dressed as a maid.” I mumbled but didn't realize I said it out loud.

“What the fuck did you just say?” Moises and my father asked at the same time. I could see the rage on their faces.

Oh shit, I forgot I didn't tell them, I thought to myself.

(SAGE P.O.V)

After meeting the knights, I left the castle with Duke Winter, Valian, and Chena. The Duke personal butler drove us to the western border because Duke Winter wanted to go check on the villagers and see the damages.

Since the western region was now going to be under my command in the future, Duke Winter wanted me to learn as much as I could. After finding out I participated in the battle during the attack, Valian and Duke Winter were very impressed. They said I definitely took after my father, and Duke Winter offered to teach me all about military strategies. Before I left the castle, the knights told me I could join them in practice anytime I wanted.

When we arrived at the border, we walked over to the medical tents. I felt everyone staring at me.

“Is she..?” I heard someone whisper.

I wasn't in disguise anymore, so they saw my natural look. I felt Duke Winter put his hand on my shoulder.

“Doctors, this is my great granddaughter, she's my grandson Prince Moises daughter and my successor. She will be the landlord over this land, but you can call her Princess Sage”, Duke Winter said.

The doctors bowed and then I heard a commotion outside of the tent. I followed behind the Duke as he walked out. When I exited the tent I saw the villagers surrounding the area.

“Is she Prince Moises's daughter we heard about?” A village woman asked.

Without hesitation I stepped forward, I don't know if it was confidence or bravery but I nodded my head.

“Yes, I'm Prince Moises oldest daughter, I'm Princess Sage”, I said.

Duke Winter walked over and stood beside me. “And she will be the Duchess after her debutante and succession ceremony” he said.

“Your father, where is Prince Moises?”, another villager asked.

I looked at them confidently, “My father is inside of the Kingdom right now” I said.

Suddenly, the villagers started to get down on the ground and started bowing their heads.

“Prince Moises must become King!”, they shouted while bowing.

I looked at Duke Winters and he smiled, “Then shall we get started, I wonder how they would react when you walk beside me as we enter the conference.” He said, while smirking.

This old man is planning something, I thought to myself.