Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 95- Planning (3)

(NATHAN'S P.O.V)

I was caught off guard when I noticed Christian started to shiver, after telling me Count Livens was going to announce his existence to the King.

Was Count Livens planning to bring Christian to Sage and Rosemary's debutante? I thought to myself. But why would he risk that knowing Prince Marshall will also be attending the debutante and succession ceremony.

When I placed my hands onto Christian's shoulders, I could see he was in the middle of having a panic attack.

“Calm down and speak slowly”, I said as he started to stutter his words.

“I am afraid to meet my father, I heard he hates illegitimate children. As much as I want to confront him, I am also terrified knowing that I'll be standing in front of him soon”, Christian said as he lowered his head.

“Was Count Livens planning to announce your existence at the debutante?”, I asked, curiously.

Christian shook his head, “It's just a coincidence that my birthday is on the same day as the debutante. My uncle was planning to bring me to the palace on my 18th birthday. I believe he wanted to start gathering support for me, in order to have a chance to seize the throne.”, Christian said, as he looked up at me. “It's the reason he wants to recruit you and use the rebel members to his advantage, since they are already against Prince Marshall becoming King.” Christian added.

I took my hands off of Christian's shoulders.

“Break time is over, let's head to the next town”, I said.

We started walking through the forest again for another two hours until we reached the outskirts of the Town of Lonsdale.

“This is my uncle's territory”, Christian said, as we walked down the hill that overlooked the medium-sized town.

After walking down the hill, Christian and I walked into the town. While walking through the town, I noticed multiple carriages and some vehicles on the busy road of the town. The social gap of this kingdom was really telling. The struggling commoners can only afford new or used carriages, while the nobles and well-to-do commoners take all the advanced resources like vehicles and communications systems.

My thoughts were interrupted when Christian called out to me.

“Teacher, we can stay at the local inn until it's time to meet my uncle,” Christian said, as he pointed towards a small inn in the distance.

After agreeing with him, we walked through the busy market until we reached the nearby inn.

Upon entering the inn, someone bumped into me and I caught them before they could fall. The person's head was covered in a hood and had an oversized coat around their body.

“I apologize”, I heard a woman's voice.

She quickly moved out of the way and walked away as if she was in a rush.

What was that about, I thought.

I turned back towards Christian, who also was looking at the woman after we walked out of the inn. We were about to walk into the inn, when something caught my attention. I turned back around towards the direction the woman went in and felt the presence of another person.

“Christian, get us a room. I'll be back in a few minutes”, I said, and started walking in the direction of the woman.

While walking for a few minutes in the direction of the woman, I suddenly lost sight of her after walking through the busy market. I glanced around in each direction and noticed an alley between two of the buildings.

I have a bad feeling, I thought.

I continued to walk towards the alleyway, upon entering the alleyway.

This is going to hurt, I mumbled as I noticed the multiple presence surrounding me on the top of the buildings.

I was suddenly hit on the back of my head and fell onto the ground.

“Leader, we found Nathan Williams” I heard a male voice say.

“And the young boy that was with him”, I heard another male voice say.

“We captured him but he managed to get away” I heard the woman's voice and was slowly losing consciousness.

Shit, I should've told Christian we were being followed ever since we left the cabin.

(PRINCE MOISES P.O.V)

After resting for a couple of hours, I pulled the covers off of me and got out of the bed. I looked over at the clock and saw that it was 3:00pm.

Unexpectedly, someone knocked on the door, and I walked over to answer it. When I opened the door, I saw Valian and Axel standing in front of me.

I gestured for them to come into the room.

“Any news from Saul? I asked, curiously as I looked at Valian and Axel.

“Not yet,” Valian said, “It's been over 12 hours since he started tracking the woman. My father left him a message, telling him to meet us at Gloria's bar in the northern region."

I nodded, “ Any news from Jace, I wonder if he was able to spread the rumor about Serbia”, I said as I walked over to the couch.

Valian and Axel followed behind me, Valian took a seat across from me, while Axel remained standing.

“What about Nathan, have they traveled to Count Livens territory yet.?”, I asked.

“Haven't heard from him yet either, I'll send him a message later”, Valian replied.

Suddenly, the door to the room opened and Natalie walked into the room.

“Moises”, she said as she looked towards the couch and started walking towards me.

“Your mother woke up while you were resting, but she has fallen back to sleep after Doctor William gave her some medicine for her headache.”, Natalie said.

I sighed and I felt Natalie place her hand on my shoulder.

“Valian, Axel”, Natalie called out to them, “I've already told my father, but I won't be able to attend the squad meeting.”, Natalie said.

I looked over at Natalie, “Why?” Valian and I asked at the same time.

Natalie looked down at me, “Because I have received a personal request from your mother.” She said.

I was confused, “What do you mean, what did she request?” I asked.

Natalie sighed, “She wants me to infiltrate King Lincoln's quarters, especially his office.” Natalie said.

Without hesitation, I agreed with what my mother requested. Since it's Natalie, she'll be able to find out what my father is hiding faster than Morgan, with her skills, I thought.

“When are you planning to leave?” I asked as I looked up at her.

“Tonight”, she said, “Your mother mentioned the King had multiple envelopes in his desk drawer in his office. I have a feeling someone is helping Macy Livens deliver the letters, if the envelope doesn't have any address or names on them. How do they know to deliver it to the King's office? Someone in the palace is working with Macy Livens.”, Natalie added.

Now that I think about it, she was right, I thought. The only way to get into the palace to deliver the envelopes, you would have to know your way into the palace.

“Didn't Morgan say Hannah mentioned that one of the maids fled with her?”Valian asked.

I nodded.

“Do you remember how many maids actually served her?”Natalie asked.

“I remembered two of them used to follow her everywhere.” I said as I tried to remember.

“Maybe the one who didn't flee the castle is still working there”, Valian suggested.

“It was a long time ago, and I only learned that she fled the palace after I was imprisoned in the dungeon. I haven't heard anything about the maids until now.” I said.

Suddenly,I heard the familiar buzzing sound come from Valian and Axel. I looked towards them as they both looked at their phones.

“It's Blake, one of our squad members”, Valian said, as he looked at the phone.”, Valian added.

After looking at his phone, Valian looked directly at me.

“Prince Moises, are you familiar with a nobleman named Marquess Timothy Radisson”, Valian asked.

I nodded, “He's my older cousin from my father's older sister and he's also one of my father's Chancellors for the palace. He and my father are a couple years apart.”, I said, while looking at Valian. “Why?” I asked.

“He seems to be looking for Macy Livens as well”, Valian stated.

“Is there any chance my father is also looking for her, why else would Marquess Radisson be involved”, I said, without certainty.

Natalie suddenly spoke, “Valian, Axel, do any one of you have a spare phone? I'll need one in order to keep contact with you through the clans system.”, she said.

I watched as Axel nodded his head, “You can use mine, I'll use Na'mah's”, he said and handed his phone to Natalie.

“Valian, don't forget to send messages about the squad meeting since I won't be attending”, Natalie said as she looked at Valian.

Valian nodded.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door and I walked over to answer it. When I answered, I saw butler Jackson standing in front of me.

“Your highness, his grace is calling for you” butler Jackson said.

(DUKE WINTER’S P.O.V)

I was sitting behind the desk in my office, going over some documents. When one of the butlers came into my office. He bowed his head before walking towards the desk.

“Your Grace, I came to inform you that you have a guest, I escorted them to the drawing room.”, butler Jackson said.

“I didn't receive any notices about any guests arriving today” I said, as I got up from my seat.

“It's Lord Dean, your grace,” Jackson said.

What?I almost shouted out of disbelief.

I hurried out of the office with Jackson following behind. It was a name I haven't heard for the last 18 years. Why was the former Captain of Moises royal knights here, didn't he leave the kingdom after Moises exile.

“Jackson, tell Moises to come to the drawing room on the first floor”, I said as I walked through the hallway.

After a few minutes of walking down the stairs, I made my way to the drawing room on the first floor.

When I opened the door to the drawing room, I saw Lord Dean and another familiar man, they both were older than the last time I saw them.

“Lord Dean, Sir Dell”, I said as I walked into the drawing room.

They both kneeled on one knee and bowed their heads.

“Your Grace” they both greeted me and lifted up their heads.

I was appalled for a moment, “When did you two return to the kingdom?”, I asked, curiously.

Lord Dean and Sir Dell lifted up their heads, “We were summoned back to the kingdom, and only arrived yesterday.” Lord Dean stated.

They were summoned? But the only person who has the authority to summon them back is King Lincoln, I thought.

Suddenly, the door to the drawing room opened and Moises came in with a serious expression.

“What do you mean you were summoned back?” Moises asked as he walked up towards Lord Dean and Sir Dell.

“Your highness”, they both bowed their heads again.

“Answer me”, Moises said, in an authoritative tone. “Sir Dell, I left you in the Henrico clan territory, how were you summoned back?” Moises questioned.

“Forgive me, your highness, after you left the Henrico Clans territory, The rest of the knights and I left the territory and went back to the Sergio Region. We only received a summon from the King shortly afterwards. “, Sir Dell answered.

“How did my father know about the Sergio Region, I was in a coma the whole time I was there.”, Moises said, and I could see his aura seeping out of him. The room was getting colder and I placed my hand on his shoulder.

“Lord Dean, Sir Dell, that's enough kneeling”, I said.

They both raised their bodies and bowed to Moises once more.

“Why did the King summon the knights back”, I asked.

They both looked up at Moises.

“For Prince Moises rebellion against the kingdom”, Lord Dean said, “The King has rescinded the exile, it will be publicly known at Princess Sage's succession ceremony.”