Chapter 90: Seer’s Life
"Our Prince has been acting peculiar lately," Cora remarked as she dined with Elijah in the guest dining area of the Ward Palace. "He’s infatuated with our Seer."
"He’s more than just infatuated, Cora. It’s something deeper," Elijah murmured as he chewed on his meat. "I wonder how he’ll navigate this situation. I feel for him. For years, he’s kept his distance from women. I’ve seen countless attempts by women to catch his eye, but none succeeded. And now, he finally shows interest in one, but she’s someone forbidden to him."
"It’s not that it’s forbidden since our Seer has always had the freedom to choose her own path, right? But if this were to come to light, it would cause quite a stir in the inner court. No one has dared to defy the norms regarding Seers in our kingdom," Cora began to remark.
"This would be the first instance of such a kind of romance if our prince and Seer were to pursue each other. From what I can see, the opposition would seize this opportunity to go against our Prince. The Dukes of East and West would surely join forces in this matter."
"Not only that but in truth, we’re also unsure if Heaven’s will would allow this. Who knows? What if there’s a corresponding punishment for it? It’s a risk. It’s something His Highness wouldn’t want to take..." Elijah murmured with a sigh. "But the way I see it... he’s making compromises because of Seer Tarah. He’s deeply affected, I suppose. He’s defying logic for love."
Cora remained silent, acknowledging Elijah’s point. It was likely love already, considering how their prince was behaving. He had always kept a distance from women except for his family and confidants like her. But with Seer Tarah, he was constantly by her side, acting unlike himself.
"Is there any news about the mark?" Cora remembered to ask, her curiosity piqued.
Elijah inwardly cursed. "Tracking Master Kasper is a pain in the ass. I’m sure he, of all people, would recognize it," he replied. "Now that we’re back in Ebodia, I’ll personally try to track him down. I’ll be leaving tomorrow early upon His Highness’s approval."
Cora nodded in understanding. It was clear that Master Kasper held vital information for the situation, and tracking him down was crucial to their cause. He was a legendary figure who had walked the earth for more than a millennium now. An enigmatic ancient, his true origin remained shrouded in mystery even now, baffling all who encountered him.