Chapter 128: The Slave And The Cure Bearer
The king’s hardened look was impossible to ignore, his disbelief emanating from every line on his face. Queen Emelda, too, wore a bewildered expression as she absorbed the newfound information.
Both of them had mistakenly believed that Anna was merely a commoner from Ardel, unaware of her true lineage.
The tension in the hall was palpable as the king curiously addressed the princess.
"Are you truly the daughter of King Adhemar and his queen?" His voice carried a hint of curiosity, grappling with the unexpected revelation.
Anna replied nervously as her eyes darted to the faces of the king and queen, "Actually, the king is my father, but the queen is not my mother. She’s my stepmother."
Her words hung in the air, waiting to be processed by the bewildered monarch.
King Kyden’s face flushed with emotions. The revelation challenged his preconceived notions and ignited a flurry of conflicting thoughts.
Sensing the need for a private discussion, he turned to Queen Emelda with a tense yet urgent voice.
"Emelda, please take the lady out for a moment. I need to discuss this with the grand duke and his men."
Kyren, who was taken aback by the sudden request, sought clarification. "Why? Where are you taking her?"
"Just let them leave the throne hall for a moment so I could think," the king responded, his words laced with a plea for understanding and a desire for solitude to process the startling revelation.