chapter 47

Enrique isn't sure of what's going on, but seeing Astolpho's strong reaction makes him worried.

“And what would bring the 4th prince of Ashtaria here of all places.”

“I came in hopes of finding peace between the two kingdoms,” he said softly.

Astolpho snares as he looks at him, “I don't trust you.”

“Astolpho,” Enrique inquires.

The natural enemies of Hysteria are known as Ethanam and Ashtaria being allies to that country means that they are enemies. Astolpho shakes his head at Enrique's inquiries.

The prince remains calm with a smile on his face, Astolpho looks at Enrique with a serious expression. This is a serious matter not something he can take lightly especially if the 4th prince of the enemy kingdom can casually sneak in, the security may not be as strict as he thought.

“How did you get here?” Astolpho asks coldly.

The prince isn't fazed by Astolpho, “I’m afraid I cannot inform you about such matters or I might put my benefactor in danger.” He admits.

“Why should I trust you?” Astolpho asks.

Royale smiles gently, “You don't have to, but at least listen to my plea.”

Astolpho thinks long and hard, he looks at the people who had terror written all over their faces after all this was the son of a dictator who kidnaped their people and did all kinds of manners of evil. He saw them, in recent wars, trust?

He looks at his wife, who is confused.

“Speak,”

Royale smiles, “I came in peace, Your Majesty, I came for a change in era. For the future that has yet to come.”

Enrique thinks, could it be… he recognizes the way he takes he is from the story! Well his people at least! In the story, the villain's son knew a wizard who was able to see the future. That same wizard thought the villain's magic!

If Enrique remembers correctly the original king (Astolpho) dies when the villain is only 14, the madness they said it was, but in the book it's described as a crippling depression that took over the rational king's ability to think.

Enrique then looks at Astolpho remembering he married at 14… could it be … a curse?!

No, no, this can't be right! But then the villain died. Oh, wait, the villain died at the age of 24. Enrique is thinking… but he looks at the prince, his eyes glow a bright light Soon his eyes fall upon Cerillio, and his eyes look upon the prince as if in shock.

He looks closer seeing it Filled with tears, ‘soap opera senses are tingling.”

Uther looks from the crowd is another war going to happen?

Just as Astolpho is about to command the ballroom doors burst open! “Your Majesty, the prince is missing!”

Hearing Those words left both parents In shock, Astolpho looks at the prince. “Arrest him!”

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Astolpho bursts open the door as Enrique rushes past him to look inside his crib, “he is not there?!”

Enrique's chest tightens as he looks inside the empty Crib, his baby is not there! Astolpho tries looking around everywhere in the room praying to Hysteria that this is all a twisted joke, under the bed, no! In the closet! No, in the bathroom, No! No! His child is gone!

Enrique feels a surge of anger Engulfs him then immediately turns to servants, “What the hell happened?!”

They immediately drop to their Needs in fear, “We don't know Your Majesty, we were about to feed The young prince when he was hungry, but then all we remembered after that was waking up off the floor.”

Astolpho looks at them, “A wizard infiltrates The palace?” He asks.

Astolpho didn't wait seconds stepping outside the palace, the warning bells had been going off like crazy. As the guards rush around.

Enrique is holding his baby blanket confused, it was chaotic, how could this happen?!

“Who took my baby?!” He wonders.

Where does he even start looking, there is nothing, no signs of breaking.

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A cloaked figure walks inside the kingdom, he looks into the eyes of the baby. He could hear The uproar in the palace from this distance And could only think that they moved faster than predicted as expected of King Astolpho Raynier, he was fast.

The figure looks at the slumbering child in his arms, “I'll free you from this curse bloodline.”

Soon the figure cast a spell turning invisible then began To run.

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It's later the next day, and Uther is walking through the palace looking around. Everyone is on guard due to last night's invasion and kidnapping of the prince. Uther can't help but be worried for the queen, he loves the prince dearly.

Walking towards the main hall, Uther sees Charmin enter the throne room. He quickened his pace to reach him after all he didn't see much of his friend the past few days.

Uther enters the room then bows before the king, he is a small distance away from the king but soon his body is overcome by this smell. Cordelia.

It smells lovely, the king crosses His legs, “Charmin, you shouldn't be here.”

“With the prince missing I can't possibly stay home your majesty,” Charming said firmly.

Astolpho didn't try to stop him, after all, he needed to find His child. “As you wish, but make little physical Contact.”

“Of course!”

Astolpho looks at Uther, “Uther, please remain close to my wife, he will need you”

“Understood, Your Majesty.”

As Astolpho gets up to continue discussing patrol, Uther goes to step closer to Charming who steps back.

“I'm sorry royal physician, but it's best to not get close to the state I'm in.”

Uther is confused, but Charmin only nods, not explaining more, then leaves, Uther blushes as the soothing scent of Cordelia leaves his nose.