The Lost Prince
CHAPTER 23 MEETING OF PURPLE CRYSTAL Part. 3: THE TRAGIC STORY OF KING NESHFAL ABRAHAM

The sun has been buried in the western horizon since. The old twilight has disappeared. The night had risen from its deep sleep long enough. Crawling slowly up the horizon, stretching the shawl of darkness all over the sky.

That night was still in the Purple Crystal Palace, in King Darian Cashel's private room where he and all those who were there had finished dinner....

Indeed, the good man must have bestowed much blessing on the Almighty, the Lord of Heaven. King Darian Cashel is now fully healed. There was no more 'Frozen Corpse Poison' within his body. His blood circulation was already running normally. His skin looked like normal, no longer pale.

Earlier, when Dhafin had finished healing, King Darian did not faint. From the beginning of the healing until the completion he exerted energy in accordance with the advice of Dhafin. And in the recent near completion of the treatment of his inner power is increasing. So that the endurance of King Darian's body is more stable.

Regarding the event that King Darian could be exposed to 'Frozen Corpse Poison', Dhafin strongly suspects that there is an intentional element done by certain people. Or rather deliberately done by people who hate King Darian.

The goal is certain, which is to kill His Majesty. Because 'Frozen Corpse Poison' is a kind of murderous poison. Killing the victim slowly.

Why would those people use such a type of poison? Of course they have a covert evil plan so they do so. They deliberately poisoned His Majesty with a poison that made His Majesty die slowly so that their covert plan would run neatly, safely, and smoothly.

What is clear is that this indication shows that there has been a plan to assassinate King Darian in disguise. Then, what was the purpose of them carrying out the assassination plan?

"The plan of the uprising., ." said General Myles shortly after Dhafin presented his analysis of why His Majesty was exposed to poison at length.

"Exactly..," said General Felix concurred, "the plan of the uprising. Or more specifically the plan for power struggle."

King Darian who had now been sitting on a beautiful carved chair that was large enough was silent for a moment thinking about all the Dhafin's presentation. And just now two of his high-ranking officials triggered something that had never crossed his mind at all.

He ruled this Amerta Kingdom after succeeding his father, the previous King of Amerta Kingdom, who had died already over ten years. As long as he ruled, the Amerta Kingdom was always safe and secure. Broadly speaking, the people are prosperous.

He never managed to monitor the state of his kingdom. So he obliged every two months to hold a meeting at the Balairung Palace to receive reports of the work of his officials during the two months.

And there are some important officials who are always being questioned about the state of the people. Such as Royal Security Officials, Royal Welfare Officials, Secret Investigative Officials, and the Head of Government General Order. Through these four officials of his trust he always monitor the state of his country.

However, so neatly he set his kingdom, so closely he monitored the state of his country, so safe and secure his kingdom, it turned out that there was still a chance for the rebels to overthrow his power. This is beyond expectation.

"The fact that a country does not mean that there is no great danger, Your Majesty," said Dhafin, full of reverence, without any intention of patronizing.

"What Dhafin said is true, Your Majesty," said Reverend Noman. "Hamba has often told His Majesty to always be vigilant in the midst of security. Safe circumstances do not guarantee great danger does not exist."

"I'm too complacent about the security of my kingdom" His Majesty sighed regretfully. "Because of the lack of vigilance that I reached the rescue. There was a murder plot against me, but I realized too late. What unfortunate!"

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"Loadness does not always result in failure, Your Majesty," said Reverend Noman wisely. "There is still time to change things. His Majesty is now healed. The plan for an uprising is already being smelled. It remains how His Majesty took action together with the high-ranking officials of His Majesty's trust."

"Even so, Your Honor," said Dhafin, fully takzim, asking permission to speak.

"What's up, Dhafin?"

"Sooner or later the person who has poisoned His Majesty will know of His Majesty's recovery" Dhafin said. "Together with that he will find out that his plan to kill His Majesty with poison has failed...."

"...After finding out," Dhafin continued, "then it is likely that he will do some things. Among them was the possibility that he would repeat poisoning His Majesty again, either with the same poison or another poison that could kill His Majesty...."

"...So in the future Your Majesty should be aware of all foods, drinks, fragrances, or the like. Anyone who wants to give the things I mentioned to His Majesty, should be wary. Don't let His Majesty be cheered again."

"As for the other possibility, Your Majesty's and His Majesty's officials would have already been able to think about it."

"Yes, I will definitely carry out your advice," His Majesty said humbly.

"Oh, Your Honor, too" said General Felix, asking for permission.

"Yes, what's up, General?"

"What is clear is that the assassination plot against His Majesty is certain" General Felix said. "It could be another possibility that the rebels began to play rough even though they were still clandestine. Or they might start playing open. We must be on our guard soon, Your Majesty."

"Or they might combine two plans at once, Your Majesty," General Myles said. "Killing His Majesty with poison while simultaneously carrying out the overthrow of power...."

"As happened with His Majesty King Neshfal Abraham and his kingdom, is that it?"

"Right, Your Majesty," said General Myles.

All the people who were there knew of the bloody events that befell King Neshfal Abraham and his kingdom. She and her consort and third concubine were killed by poisoning by her Grand Consort, Consort Helen Gretha.

While the Grand Concubine's younger brother, Choman Gerald and his men did the overthrow of power at about the same time, according to the orders of Grand Concubine.

On that occasion Choman Gerald and his men killed many loyal officials of King Neshfal Abraham. In the incident also killed Crown Prince of Bentala Kingdom, Prince Ghazam Aldari and his wife and two concubines.

Two of Prince Ghazam's concubines, the first concubine, died at the scene. While the second concubine named Consort Khandra Fidelya was rescued. But three years later it was found and killed. There are no reports that he has a child.

But later it was discovered that the two servants who saved the two grandchildren of King Neshfal Abraham were finally found and immediately killed. The first steward of Prince Revan three years later. The second of Prince Davian's servants five years later. The two princes were pronounced dead along with their servants in the same year.

Thus, all the descendants of King Neshfal Abraham died except for Prince Ghanim Altezza, the son of Consort Helen Gretha who is now king in the Kingdom of Bentala and her younger brother named Killian Ansel.

King Neshfal Abraham's second concubine and his daughter, Prince Ghazam's younger sister and the son of his third concubine survived the incident. And until now they have not been caught by the news.

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"Are you sure this is my plan to overthrow my power?" ask Your Majesty to the three officials who are there. The point of this question is to ask for clear evidence, not conjecture.

"Even so, Your Honor," said General Felix, full of reverence. "Please allow the servant to answer."

"Hm..., you have proof, General Felix?" ask King Darian Cashel directly.

"Actually the servant with the Royal Military Officer and the Head of Public Order has had several secret meetings" General Felix said. "Sometimes General Myles is involved...."

"...At the meeting we discussed some of the officials we suspected had carried out a veiled movement leading to the uprising. Like for example what happened to the City Office of Pendar...."

"...It turned out that the wealth veiled from the results of his illicit trade was not included in his personal wealth data. We suspect with the evidence, that his illicit wealth was lured into something veiled...."

"...And I asked Dhafin about the forbidden wealth of the Pendar City Office why not get into his personal wealth? Then Dhafin spontaneously replied that wealth is certainly to fund something disguised...."

"...So based on the evidence we had and Dhafin's premonition, we concluded that the Pendar City Officials had funded a covert movement. In addition, we also have evidence that some of the officials we suspect have had secret meetings in the City of Denver."

King Darian listened carefully to all the information of his trusted officials. And he fully believes that evidence. Because General Felix was one of his top officials to rely on.

"Then" said King Darian after a long silence, "you, Military Officer and Head of Public Order will meet me at my residence three days later. Bring all the data about some of the officials you suspect."

"Hamba, Your Majesty," said General Felix respectfully.

Then King Darian looked at Dhafin who was moving his right hand about to take one of the snacks. As soon as he took a close look at the cake Dhafin was about to take, it immediately reminded him of his best friend, Prince Ghazam. Because the cake that Dhafin took was his best friend's favorite cake.

Why does this prodigy have so much in common with Prince Ghazam he thought. His polite way of speaking, his calm demeanor, his handsome face, his way of looking. This boy hardly threw away what was in Prince Ghazam Aldari.

Is it too much to think that Dhafin is the son of his best friend? But he got word that Prince Farzan had fallen into the abyss and was pronounced dead. And this boy is not Prince Farzan Aldebaran. Or is this kid disguising himself and using a pseudonym? Thinking about this confused him.

"It seems that His Majesty is recalling His Majesty's friend, His Highness Prince Ghazam Aldari, again" said Reverend Noman as well as teasing with a smile.

His Majesty was not surprised to hear that whisper, even just smiling gently.

The one who was shocked was Dhafin. His attitude instantly turned a little frantic while staring at King Darian. Even her favorite cake that was still in her hands instantly slipped off and fell into her lap just like that. As if he holds nothing.

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But quickly Dhafin controlled himself. His attitude calmed down again as if nothing had happened. The look on his face that had been tense came back as usual. The cake that fell on his lap was taken again.

But the change in attitude of Dhafin was not long captured by the eyes of King Darian. He immediately smiled meaningfully.

"May I ask, Dhafin?" asked King Darian while looking at Dhafin.

"Please, Your Majesty," said Dhafin slightly shaking. He wished His Majesty hadn't asked about what he was worried about.

"Are you suspicious of Officer Keegen?"

King Darian asked that because he remembered the dialogue between Dhafin and the Keegen Office during a meeting at Balairung Istana a few days ago. Dhafin's last words to the Keegen Office he suspected had an implied meaning.

Dhafin did not answer. Stare for a moment at His Majesty, then turn to look at General Felix. It was as if he had told General Felix to answer.

"You better answer Your Majesty's question without me mediating between you" General Felix said.

"Even so, Your Majesty," Dhafin said respectfully. "Frankly I don't know who Office Keegen is. But when the servant was told by Uncle Felix that he turned out to be the best friend of the City Officer of Pendar, then I can guess that in a meeting at Balairung Istana the other day he was looking for people who participated in helping to uncover the crimes of his best friend...."

"...When he knew who it was, he would crack down on it. He can't save his best friend's life, but he will avenge the actions of those who took part in dismantling the evil of his best friend."

"Even so, Your Honor," General Felix said with reverence. "This official Keegen is also actually on the list of officials we suspect."

"Of course he won't get the man he's looking for" Reverend Noman said. "Because the man is you. Isn't that right, Dhafin?"

Dhafin could not hide his surprise even for a moment. But it was seen by everyone who was there. That means that Dhafin has admitted that he was the one who participated in dismantling the crime of Pendar City Officials.

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