Chapter 57: Journey on the three horses
Four weeks passed, but Lady Evin hadn’t woken from her unconscious state.
As it was unknown if the Mother Queen had lied about the antidote, she was ordered not to step out of the palace until the lady regained consciousness. Due to this, the old lady couldn’t receive or send any letters without them being intercepted by the Vizier, who took her correspondence directly to Lady Maya or King Maxwell.
In the royal court, the ministers were discussing the kingdom’s affairs before King Maxwell when the double doors suddenly opened wide. A servant bowed and announced,
"Prince Dante has returned!"
Anastasia, who stood next to Princess Emily on the balcony on the floor above, turned to look at the entrance in time to catch the Knight of Versailles. The court turned quiet in his presence, watching every step he took towards the forefront of the room while six soldiers followed right behind him.
Prince Dante offered a bow before he informed,
"Brovia has been defeated and captured along with Totus. The war we waged has been successful, My King."
Suddenly the silence was broken, and excited murmurs began to fill the room. King Maxwell smiled at the news and raised his hands for everyone to fall silent. He patted his brother’s back and praised him,
"As expected, you have done well, Dante. As a reward, I return to you the position that Father had granted me. To be the Commander of the troops and the base camp." He then turned to his ministers and said, "Following our victory, chosen officials will be appointed to swiftly journey to Brovia to lead the reconstruction efforts, as those lands now belong to Versailles."
"Hail Versailles!"
"Congratulations on the victory, Your Highness!" The ministers began congratulating him with smiles and excitement, even though it was Dante who had fought the war. "Long live King Maxwell!"