Chapter 157: A Binding Spell
"So the direct descendant of Ro’an saved you!" Anna exclaimed in excitement.
Kyren’s expression became solemn, and a heaviness lingered in his sigh.
"In a way, yes. However, there was a price to pay," he admitted with disappointment.
Confusion etched across Anna’s face as she questioned, "What price? I don’t understand. What did they want from you?"
Kyren’s gaze grew distant, the weight of the past bearing down on him.
"The daughter of His Imperial Majesty, the last emperor, placed a binding spell on me and her unborn child. During the ritual, she was heavily pregnant. When I regained consciousness, she was in labour, but something went wrong. The baby emerged lifeless, her tiny body coloured with a bluish hue. The attending lady explained that she wasn’t supposed to be born yet and passed away right before my eyes. Then, she warned us of impending danger and amidst the chaos, my mother and I were urged to escape. I don’t know what it was, but my mother instinctively took me, and we fled."
Anna’s eyes widened with realisation as the puzzle pieces came together.
"The baby... she’s the Princess of Ro’an, isn’t she?" she asked, her voice laced with curiosity.
Kyren nodded, confirming Anna’s suspicion. The questions continued to pour forth.
"What was the purpose of the binding spell? Why would she cast it upon you?" Anna inquired with deep concern.
Kyren took a moment to collect his thoughts before responding.