New Life as the Kingdom's Youngest Son
blood promises

Aldric looked to the right and left like he had made a wrong turn in the hallway and now he doesn't know where he is, along the way he tried to remember what the hallway he had previously passed but the result was nil because all the hallways in the palace looked the same, he said, maybe one thing that distinguishes one hallway from another is the painting on the wall and maybe some fancy ornaments but unfortunately he did not pay attention to all that.

one thing that Aldric began to understand was how magic was such a common thing where servants cleaned rooms with magic, some mopped the floor using water bubbles, the water bubble must have been mixed with something fragrant because the smell could not lie.

Aldric was starting to get tired he lost his way as big as what this palace was?, thought Aldric as he walked, until finally he saw a window he peeked out the window was on the right side of the palace while the balcony of his room was on the left side he immediately rushed to the left of the palace, he rushed to the left, but he was talking to someone he didn't know.

"ah Prince Aldric is pleased to meet you"

Said the man while looking down respectfully, Aldric had absolutely no idea who he was, the man had a tall posture, had long orange hair covering his left eye, and he had no idea who he was, if he is a knight again but he seems to know Aldric, no wonder he is a prince of course everyone knows... Aren't you ?.

"huhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Um"

"ah!, I'm sorry my name is Nathaniel Angelou I'm just an ordinary palace knight"

"ah so it's so nice to meet you too.... Um... So what are you doing here?, keeping watch or doing something ?"

"i should have been in my post but I was lost hehehe..... I'm really new in this palace"

"haha.... That's-that's funny.... I'm lost too"

"uh ?"

"d-heard I didn't normally get out of my room okay, I spent all my time in my room so.... Well I don't really remember the hallways and roads that are in this palace"

"a-ah so that's it.... Want to find our own path or.... Sorry I didn't mean to"

"no no, I think that's a good idea, all the while masking the fact that we're lost I'm sure my room is on the other side of this palace, and where's your post ?"

"if it's not wrong.... I forgot as I remembered it was close to the library"

"library?, if not mistaken it's close to my room"

they both agreed to walk together, Aldric led the way with Nathaniel following him beside him even though he was a little left behind as if he was avoiding the side streets with him, they also talked to Aldric who usually opened the conversation along the way.

Meanwhile at the meeting place before the two princesses, prince Cedric the king and the queen still did not disperse, they had a conversation about the issue of Aldric.

"so what about Aldric?, any new news you hear?, or see ?"

"my poor sister" said princess Celestia

while looking down.

"he still dreams of having magic.... Haaa.... This really makes me sad" Seraphina said while tightly holding her magic cask.

"is there anything we can do to... Just make him happy ?" cedric said this time looking more worried than ever

"i'm not sure, he can't use magic because his soul and physical body don't have good connections, so he doesn't have mana, and it's not an easy thing to fix" said the king while shaking his head once.

"h-hey let's think that he has not undergone the ritual of maturity and let's hope that the goddess Eda will grant his request and improve his disability" said Seraphina trying to ease the atmosphere

The queen nodded, considering Seraphina's words. "You're right, Seraphina. We have to keep hoping and giving Aldric a chance. Ritual maturity can indeed be a turning point for someone, and we don't yet know what might happen to Aldric in the future."

Cedric also nodded in agreement. "I agree with my mother. We have to give support and hope to Aldric. Who knows what could happen during the rite of maturity. There may be a miracle that can heal his limitations."

the king began to sigh "if only I had the strength to come directly and talk to him.... Just the two of us.... But every time I saw his face it felt like I wanted to cry, my poor son had to suffer a fate like this" tears could be seen dripping from the king's eyes

The queen immediately approached the king, placing her hands on his arms empathically. "My dear, don't blame yourself. This is the destiny given to us, and we must face it strongly. Aldric is our son, and we will give him our full support"

The king wiped away the tears dripping from his cheeks, trying to control his emotions. "You're right, my dear. We have to stay strong for Aldric. He needs us, he needs our love and trust"

Cedric then stood up and knelt before his father "my father promised to protect my siblings and youngest brother with my blood and life I promised"

The King thought this was unnecessary but saw Cedric's strong determination but the King was also touched by Cedric's determination and seriousness. He took Cedric by the hand with pride and trust, "Cedric, my steadfast son, I know that I can count on you to look after and protect your brothers. Your vows are proof of your loyalty as a prince and brother. I trust you completely" let her keep that promise

Cedric nodded firmly, his eyes filled with determination. "Thank you, dad. I will take care of Aldric and my sisters with all my heart. No one's gonna hurt them as long as I'm around"

The king was relieved to hear those words. He hugged Cedric with pride. "You are my pride, my son. Keep fighting and be a tough protector to our family"

Cedric replied firmly "of course father" the king took off his wound and Cedric remembered something.

"father apologizes for the arrival but I just remembered Mr. Nathaniel Angelou will visit here"

The king then asked "what are you waiting for?, greet your teacher" Cedric nodded and walked out of the family meeting room.