Chapter 438: Find your happiness
They arrived at the castle Aurelius’ home which had been given to him on his 16th birthday when he was officially appointed crown prince.
From the high walls outside that nearly touched the sky, the castle felt more like a fortress than a home. Abrielle thought about what Cedric had said. He didn’t go into much detail, but she understood the hints.
Under normal conditions, Cedric should have been welcomed at the palace and given accommodations there. Instead, he was brought to Aurelius’ castle, an impenetrable fortress that was almost impossible to break into and out of being held inside like a prisoner. It would be hard to escape.
Although Cedric could not be held by walls because he could teleport her out, what about their allies who had come all the way from Dacronia? Aurelius didn’t know about Cedric’s ability, but having the rest here could serve as leverage against him.
It was a carefully organized plan to keep Cedric in check. The carriage stopped, and they stepped out. Cedric gave her his hand and acted like he normally did. There was nothing on his face that gave him away in the slightest.
Inside, the tall walls were a stark contrast to the exterior. Abrielle’s breath hitched; she had never seen anything so beautiful and breathtaking. The courtyard was carefully arranged, and Abrielle could sense the tingling magic in the air that sustained everything.
Two other carriages followed after them, carrying Evelyn and the rest. Just as Cedric suspected, Aurelius was keeping them all here. After they stepped out, a man approached, bowing slightly to acknowledge their presence.
"Well, Your Highness. Please follow me. Let me lead you to your room while the maids attend to your friends," he said politely. He spoke Dacronian, not the Heliosian language. His accent was a bit difficult to understand.
"We are in your care, then," Cedric replied in a Heliosian accent. His language skills were impeccable. The man was impressed and quickly switched to his native tongue, since the guests understood him.