The next day, Prince Erics, and his delegation team arrived at the royal palace of Decresh. The guards searched them thoroughly for weapons before allowing them to pass through the massive iron gates. They were escorted by palace guards to the throne room, where they were searched again before the grand doors were opened.As Prince Erics and his companions stepped inside, one of the guards loudly announced, "Envoy of the Kingdom of Naviel, Crown Prince Erics!" The group began walking toward the throne at the far end of the room. Along the way, Prince Arthur who was part of the delegation team, noticed the expressions of those presents, likely soldiers, bureaucrats, and nobles. Some regarded them with cold, emotionless stares, while others sneered with condescending smiles. From these expressions, Arthur quickly realized that this would not be an easy negotiation.Sigh!When they reached the throne, Prince Erics and his team bowed deeply in formal salute to King Harrison Delong.

Prince Erics and Prince Arthur walked through the castle corridors, the warm sunlight streaming through the windows illuminating their path. They arrived at Queen Cordelia's private garden, a serene oasis filled with vibrant flowers, towering trees, and the sweet songs of birds.As they entered the garden, the scent of freshly baked bread and roasting meats wafted through the air, making Arthur's stomach rumble with hunger. Queen Cordelia, a kind smile on her face, greeted them warmly."Good morning, Erics, Arthur, dear, you both come join us," she said, her eyes sparkling with warmth.Prince Erics kissed his stepmother's cheek, before taking a seat at the table. "How are you doing mother?""Am fine as you can see.""Hey Erics are you trying to steal my mother from me?" Arthur rolled his eyes teasingly."Hehe..." Erics laughed.As they took their seats, Arthur exchanged warm smiles with his siblings: Princess Crystabel, Princess Helena, the twin princesses Sofia and Sonia, who were

"Also, as from now henceforth, Prince Derrick is now the Duke of Prescott and would be coronated the same day, alongside his wedding day." The king's voice suddenly brings everyone out of their thoughts."Lastly Mabel you move your things to the room next to me and stay there till your wedding day, I will have someone bring in your parents to come here and keep you company. From now on you're now a royal member of family ,and this kingdom at large." King Alfred concluded."Thank you your majesty." Mabel said, feeling happy for the justice that the king gave to her.At least her child won't be called a bastard.Queen Jasmine and Prince Derrick immediately stormed out of the hall angrily.No one paid any attention to them at all.In fact they all felt that Derrick deserved what came to him.It was clear that Prince Derrick's days as a playboy was over........Prince Derrick sat in his chambers drinking. He was sad in his heart, and at the same time mad at Mabel for embarrassing him i

Arthur saw them dispatching and smiled in his heart as this was what he wanted all along.Just as he and his soilders were half way through the path they took they were ambushed by the mercenaries."Wha..what is the meaning of this? Who are you?" Arthur ask pretending to be afraid of them."Hey kid you still have the mind to ask what's this is all about when you're knocking on death's door?" The leader of the mercenary group sneered."Brother, I don't know who sent you as I haven't offended anyone if I could remember clearly, but am willing to pay you double the amount if you can let me and my party go on our way, safely in one peace." Arthur replied back as an answer, playing his part well."Please who paid you and how much?" he added."Boy you're not qualified to ask of the person who sent us on this mission. You can keep your money, i don't need it. It doesn't count.""Well since you don't want to tell me who sent you please excuse me and my entire crew to pass as you are blocking

Queen Cordelia and her daughters sat outside the palace inside the garden drinking tea and taking some biscuits. They were all worried about Prince Authur who went out since morning and had not returned from his journey. The queen herself was more worried because she felt that something bad might have happened to him that delayed his return.And to make matters worst, her husband, the king had not said anything to her about their son's whereabouts.His only reply to her questions was,"He's fine, stop disturbing yourself for nothing."'Dear lord, please let nothing bad happen to my only son, you know he's the apple of my eyes and he's all i have got.'She thought in her mind.Just then the king walked in with Martins, the chief guard behind him. Princess Crystabel immediately stood up to make way for him to sit next to her mother. King Alfred saw the worried look on her face and asked,"What's wrong with you my love?""Nothing, am just waiting for Arthur's return." Queen Cordelia