Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 92- A Shocking Result

(PRINCE MOISES P.O.V)

It was about 9:00 am when Valian and I arrived at the castle. After Valian handed the keys to one of the guards, we walked toward the castle doors. Upon entering the castle, we were greeted by Lucy the head maid and a couple of butlers.

“Welcome back, your highness”, Lucy said as she bowed her head.

“Thank you, Lucy” I replied as Valian and I walked towards the stairs.

Suddenly I heard a voice call out to me.

“Moises”, I heard my grandfather's voice and looked in his direction. My grandfather, Morgan and butler Jackson were walking towards us.

Valian bowed his head as he greeted my grandfather and Morgan as they walked towards us.

“Grandfather, Morgan”, I said as I looked directly at them.

“You have perfect timing”, Morgan said. “I've been waiting for you to return”, he added.

What did he mean by that, I thought.

I watched as my grandfather turned towards Lucy, who was standing a few meters away.

“Can you let Natalie and her father know that Moises has returned and they can meet us in the prison quarters”, my grandfather said.

Lucy bowed before walking away.

“The prison quarters?”, I questioned with a confused expression.

“Follow us”, Morgan said.

Valian and I followed behind my grandfather and Morgan until we made it to the prison quarters. While we were walking, I noticed the numerous knights staying near the prison quarters.

“What's going on, Morgan?”, I asked as I noticed Morgan's royal knights and watched as they bowed their heads when they noticed me.

“We have a special guest”, he replied.

Who is it, I wondered.

A few minutes later, we entered the prison quarters and walked through the hall. After walking the hall, Morgan, who was following one of his knights, stopped in front of a cell. Morgan looked over at me as I approached the cell gate.

When I looked into the cell, I noticed a man who was chained to the wall, the man looked very familiar to me.

“Isn't that”,I was suddenly interrupted when Morgan started to speak.

“Marquess Francis”, Morgan said as he looked towards the man.

Marquise Francis raised his head up and immediately started to shake in fear as his face turned pale.

“Prince…Prince…Prince Moises”, he stuttered as his eyes widened.

I tilted my head to the side as I stared at the man. Suddenly, I heard a noise and noticed the cell gate was opening. The man looked over at Morgan and started shivering even more.

Morgan and I walked into the cell and approached the man as he hung against the wall.

“We have a lot to discuss with you, Marquess Francis”, Morgan said as he tapped his right hand against Marquess Francis' face.

Suddenly, we heard footsteps approaching and Morgan and I slightly turned our heads toward the cell gate. A moment later, Natalie, Moises and a man I've never seen before walked in front of the cell and stood next to my grandfather and Valian.

Morgan and I turned back towards Marquess Francis who was still shivering.

“I'll make you a deal, Marquess Francis”, Morgan said as he looked directly at him.

“Wha…what do you mean?” Marquess Francis asked, with an anxious expression.

“The auction houses tell me who else is involved and where it is located,” Morgan said.

“Morgan, did you know about them?”, I asked Morgan as I looked over at him.

Morgan nodded and explained to me how he found out about them. I turned towards Marquess Francis with an angry expression, that caused him to suddenly start to beg for his life.

“Please spare my life, your highness”, Marquess Francis beg.

“The auction houses”, Morgan said, once again.

“I..I own the auction house, there's only one in the southern region. In the town of Vinson, near the shopping district at the Vinson Theater.” Marquess Francis said as he pleaded for his life.

I placed my right hand onto Marquess Francis' throat and started to squeeze it out of anger.

He started to shiver even more as the tears began to fall down his face.

“Marquess Francis, I have something to tell you”, Morgan said, “Viscount James was found dead in his home”, he added.

What!, I thought as I looked over at Morgan. I turned my head back towards Marquess Francis. I watched as his eyes widened and he started to gasp for air as I took my hand off of his throat.

“Any idea who might've killed him?” Morgan questioned.

Marquess Francis continued to shiver but remained quiet.

“I'm guessing you're the one who killed him”, I heard Masiro say.

Morgan and I turned towards them. My grandfather suddenly tapped on the cell gate.

“That's enough for now, let's return”, he said.

Morgan and I walked out of the cell and heard the cell gate shut as we all started to walk down the hall of the prison quarters. After we exited out of the prison quarters. Morgan suddenly started to speak.

“I need to use him in order to lure Count Livens into my trap”, Morgan said, as he held his hand against his chin.

“What about the auction house?”Natalie asked.

“I'll prepare to travel to the southern region after the girls are moved”, Morgan replied.

“Let's head to my office, there's something else we need to discuss now that Moises has returned.” My grandfather said as he started to walk away.

(NATALIE'S P.O.V)

While walking towards the castle, Moises and Axel introduced themselves to each other after Moises learned Axel was Na'mah's husband and one of the clan members who was recently in the Kalpana Kingdom. A few minutes later, we returned inside of the castle and walked towards Duke Winters office on the first floor.

After entering the office, Moises and I sat beside each other on one of the couches. While Prince Morgan and Duke Winter sat across from us. My father, Axel and Valian stood behind Moises and I.

“Moises,”Morgan said, as he looked directly at Moises.

I watched as Duke Winter gestured towards Butler Jackson. A second later, Butler Jackson left out of the office.

“Grandfather, Morgan”, Moises said. “It's about the sirens. Valian, Nathan and I found out the siren might have been a way to lure Sylvester out. The northern rebel group was attacked and Sylvester was injured after he went to inspect the border.

My eyes widened hearing that Sylvester was Injured.

Morgan and Duke Winter eyes widened, “So Marshall has started his attack on the rebel groups. “ Morgan said.

I turned my head towards Moises' direction.

Moises nodded his head, “After we left Sylvester in Gloria's care. We returned to the eastern region, after meeting with Zachary, we made the decision to stop the meeting for now to protect the members”, Moises said.

“Gloria's bar?”, I asked as I looked over at Moises. He nodded his head again and started to explain the situation.

“Good call”, Morgan said, “We'll hold off on the meeting until further notice”, he said, “In the meantime, we have something else to discuss, it's about our father”, Morgan added.

“What about him?”Moises responded.

Duke Winter began telling Moises about the meeting with King Lincoln after the conference. I noticed Moises started to ball his fist up and I reached over and grabbed his right hand.

“What the fuck, does he mean he won't intervene! After all the shit he put me through. Stripping away my title, placing me in the dungeon, sending the royal knights after Natalie while she was pregnant!” Moises shouted as he squeezed my hand.

“Calm down!” Duke Winter shouted.

Moises became quiet but I could see that he was enraged.

“Easy there brother”, Morgan said as he stood up. “Calm your aura before you destroy the room.” He added as he placed his hand onto Moises left shoulder. “I'll try to find out what father is hiding, but we need to find Macy Livens, in order to put all the pieces together. There is something I must ask you. After consulting with Hannah, she mentioned Queen Lily invited you to her palace. Do you remember what happened that day?” Morgan asked.

Wait, I thought as I vaguely tried to remember that day.

“I remembered Queen Lily invited me to her palace. It was two days before the hunting festival she was in charge of hosting the banquet for the festival. I arrived at her palace and waited for over twenty minutes until I was told she wasn't feeling well and that she would have to reschedule our meeting” Moises said.

“That explains why you ended up taking the blame for her murder. She must've been poisoned around that time the maid claimed she wasn't feeling well” Morgan said.

Moises gripped my hand once again, “But I've explained that to father after I was Interrogated for hours.” Moises said, as he gritted his teeth.

Suddenly, the door to the office opened and Butler Jackson walked into the office.

“Your Grace, Your highnesses, Doctor William is calling for you. He said it is urgent.” Butler Jackson said.

After rushing out of the room, we hurried to the second floor towards Queen Malaysia's room. A few minutes later, we entered the room, I watched as Moises and Morgan rushed over to Queen Malaysia, who appeared to be unconscious.

“What's wrong with her?” Duke Winter, Moises and Morgan asked at the same time with anxious looks on their faces.

I walked over to Na'mah, who was standing on the right side of the bed leaning towards Queen Malaysia while placing her hand onto the Queen Malaysia's forehead.

“My Lord”, Doctor William said as he approached Duke Winter.

“Natalie”, Na'mah said as she looked over at me.

“My Lord, we found something after checking the Queen's blood.”, Doctor William said.

Na'mah grabbed my hand and pulled me as we walked over to where Doctor William and everyone else were standing.

“Duke Winter, Prince Moises, and Prince Morgan” Na'mah said as she stood in front of them.

“Hannah mentioned the King would invite Queen Malaysia for tea and after she returns to her quarters she becomes ill. It's been going on for a couple of years now.” Na'mah stated.

“That son of a bitch”, Moises and Morgan said at the same time.

“Wait, before you two get angry”, Na'mah raised her hand causing them to calm down.

Na'mah looked over at Doctor William, causing him to nod his head. Na'mah turned her head back towards Moises, Morgan and Duke Winter.

“We don't believe the king is poisoning her. Instead, he seems to be treating her. Her blood is filled with some kind of antidote.” Na'mah said with a serious expression.

“What?!” We all shouted.

“Hannah mentioned the last time Queen Malaysia and King Lincoln had tea together was two days ago,” Na'mah said. “Queen Malaysia's body isn't deteriorating, in fact she is getting healthier each time she takes whatever he is giving her. After testing her blood, the results show that Queen Malaysia is getting poisoned but is also getting treated right after. Someone else may have poisoned her.”

We stood there appalled for a moment.

“If my father isn't poisoning her, it must be Marshall”Prince Morgan said as he balled his fist up.

“If it is Prince Marshall, the king must know and he is constantly treating her each time”, Na'mah stated.

Is that why he decided not to intervene in the rebellion, I thought as I questioned myself.

Suddenly, Morgan turned around and started walking towards the door.

“I must find out what father is hiding, I'm returning to the palace for a few days. Contact me if we find any information on Macy Livens.” Morgan said as he stormed out of the room.

I watched as Moises walked over to Queen Malaysia and started to caress her hair.

“I promise mother, I will become the King” Moises said and kissed Queen Malaysia's forehead.