Gorgeous Jewel
Chapter II Chapter 35

The next day after getting a horse carriage from a nearby village. Lilia and Kevin and her troops immediately set off for Matilda's residence.

"Your Majesty...What was? You seem to be thinking of something?" Lilia asked as she looked at Kevin's blank gaze staring out the window.

"Ah...I was just thinking about those crystal stones." Kevin sighed heavily "The demon race started moving after a long time."

"really. Looks like the time the prophecy materializes won't be long."

"Pregnancy?" Kevin fixed his sitting position and looked at Lilia with a questionable expression.

"Hm..I'm sorry, maybe His Majesty the King hasn't said this to you but, since looking at the situation that has happened, it's good that you find out about this earlier."

With a serious face the two stared at each other. Kevin began to listen in detail to what Lilia had said.

According to the story of the previous Messenger, he received a revelation from the Creator Goddess who told him about the future.

Kevin did not think that the royal family played a significant role in this.

"When the sun and moon are aligned there is darkness and at that time a baby will be born somewhere. According to the previous Great Priest and Saintess, they suspected that the baby would be born in the southern region, where it was also written in the next leaf. In order to secure the revelation handed down by the Messenger. The temple decided to close the meeting about him and only allow for the King and his heir who can know about it. Yep. In other words, it's you the Crown Prince."

"so apparently. What is written in the next page."

"The crying of the baby invites debate for those who are calm and soothing for those who are suffering. We don't know for sure what that means but..." Lilia was silent for a moment, she closed her eyes and bit her lower lip before continuing her sentence.

"Not so long ago the Great Priest had gained enlightenment after studying every word in the revelation sheet. He explained that later when the baby grows up, he can be a savior for anyone and a ruin for anyone." Without Kevin knowing it, Lilia clenched her hands tightly under her white robe as if there was a sense of contempt in her chest.

"Then? Is there anything else on the next page?"

"Sorry Your Majesty but...We have not been able to translate the sentences on the next sheet.

"So it is. again interrupted..." Kevin leaned his forehead against both of his fists with a heavy expression on his face. Though after finally a beam of light began to be seen, the ends of his search were deadlocked again.

Silence filled the room in the horse carriage. Lilia herself became agitated when she thought of each sentence written on the sheet.

His chest that from earlier felt heavy and his breath that was tight every time he had to remember about the legacy of the Envoy made him very depressed. The longing for his best friend becomes more and more passionate to meet soon.

"In a moment we will reach Matilda's house. Miss Saintess..."

A soldier came and knocked on the door of their horse-drawn carriage and made Kevin order the coachman to stop.

Kevin opened the door of the horse-drawn carriage, he saw one of his soldiers.

"What's wrong?"

"Stana?" Kevin thought for a moment as he looked at the letter held by the soldier. "Did something happen? I remember asking Ralph to send me a message in case something really critical happened." Then he took the letter. "Thank You."

After bowing his head to pay his respects, the soldier resigned and returned to his position. Kevin again ordered the coachman to continue the journey.

His eyes looked at the white envelope he had in his hand. He opened the letter and slowly read it. For some reason his once calm expression suddenly became serious with sharp, slightly wide eyes. Although he did not squeeze the letter but the veins on his hands clearly showed that he was angry.

Kevin folded the letters. "Sorry Miss Saintess, I want to ask you something?" Her cold voice without turning her eyes away from the letter made Lilia think that something serious had happened in the Palace.

"Please Your Majesty."

"I heard that Miss Saintess was very close to Miss Alicia Lein Strongfort"

"Alice? Why did the Prince suddenly ask about Alice?" Benak Lilia's. "certain. We're very close. If I may know why His Majesty asked about him?"

Kevin took a breath, He narrowed his eyes for a moment before he closed them and let out a long sigh. Kevin who did not know what to explain to Lilia felt it was better to let her see the contents of the letter. He also thrust the letter in his hand in front of Lilia.

Lilia herself with an astonished expression received the letter. He hesitantly took it "What does this letter and Alice have to do?" His originally relaxed mind then became muddled after he read the letter word for word.

His eyes were trembling in disbelief. He shook his head while repeating the same word in his head. Not possible.impossible.impossible. A lip sauce that opens and closes without throwing a word is understandable if he is very shocked by what is written in the letter

"No way! H-How could Alice do that?!" Lilia then lifted her face and looked at Kevin. He lost his composure and his tone became higher.

"Your Majesty, I know very well what he is. He couldn't have done that. I admit she is a naive girl and has many vices but as her best friend I am sure that she is unlikely to do so." The ever-smiling and soft-spoken figure of Saintess who had been before him changed just because of a letter. More precisely because of an Alicia.

"This letter is based on one of my colleagues I trust. I'm sure he couldn't have misinformed me. Regarding Miss Alicia's actions, we can only find out the truth when we get to the Palace." Kevin replied calmly.

What the hell's going on? His feelings are mixed now. He was sad, angry, anxious and confused at the same time. Alice, he had thought of her as his own sister. He knows his character and his personality. Attempts to kill the royal family? The attack on the Queen? Where does he have to get the courage to do that?

Lilia wiped both of her eyes that almost shed tears. He faced Kevin. "Your Majesty. Then I hope I can pay a visit to the palace and see Miss Alicia."

Without a second thought Kevin nodded in agreement to his request.

"Alice...What the hell happened to you? Did you really do it? Did someone threaten you? Wait for me Alice." Lilia's inner worry.

Their journey finally changed course towards Eiden Capital of the Solus Kingdom.

Instantly the contents of the prophecy came back to his mind. Inwardly he apologizes to Kevin for hiding a truth and yes, the magnitude of his assumption is related to the Duke Strongfort family, especially Alice.

"I can't tell the Prince that the baby has golden blonde hair. Especially with this incident. Even with my status as a Saintess it would be difficult to save Alice."

Lilia stared at the scene they passed by from behind the window. I can't wait to see Alice. He wants to know how he is now. Although Alice was not put in a dungeon but locked up alone in the Judgment Tower was tantamount to making her wait for death. Didn't someone die after being locked up there for so long.