Chapter 519 - Tale of Rain Part

Twelve years ago Rain Kingdom Year 40..

What--what? What is that? Is that girl really human, she looks like a fairy. Despite her worn out and plain looking dress Rhys could not help but be mesmerized. Right now the girl and the older man with her were speaking to his grandfather.

"Rhys, what are you doing?" The voice belonged to his third brother.

"Third brother who is that fai--that girl?" Rhys quickly corrected himself.

Isaki looked over and chuckled. "Ah so that young girl is coming today?"

"Who is she?" Rhys said impatiently. If he doesn't hear a name he will genuinely start to believe that she is a fairy.

"She is royalty from the Mist Kingdom, due to unusual circ.u.mstances she has to stay here for a while. She is two years younger than you and would make a good playmate, her name is Lyn."

A noble girl from the Mist Kingdom? The people living there do they all have such fair skin and beauty? Rhys has never met a girl like this before so he did not know what to think. Rhys felt a dark aura from behind them and turned to see his second brother.

"You two--.."

"Oh hey Ruki."

"Don't hey me, didn't you say you wanted to help me train the soldiers? Rhys you said it would be interesting to watch and join in."

Right was that today? Actually he was on his way but ended up distracted by the girl. He supposes he could speak with her later.

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After he sent Lyn away to her new room, decided to have tea with the old man. The King of the Mist Kingdom was in the middle of a huge dilemma. They barely got here in one piece and got chased along the way.

He made sure Lyn wore clothes that did not stand out and he did the same but people still found out. It seems those people won't let him go but why would they? Right now he is being framed for the countless deaths happening in the Kingdom and the pandemic.

"It seems you did not have an easy time getting here. I should have sent somebody to fetch you."

Osma shook his head. "I appreciate the concern but that would have only attracted more attention. Besides this is supposed to be a secret."

"I have already informed everybody in the palace. Thankfully the King will be away for some time."

"I appreciate this. I...did not know what else to do."

When the council found evidence that he was the culprit Osma did not know what to do. For the first time he was at a loss. But the first thing that came to his mind was to protect his family. To protect that young girl who people treat as a curse.

It was one of the first things Orthez mentioned too.

"You say that girl has a mark like a curse that reacts to dark magic?"

Osma nodded. "For the past five years I have tried to investigate this but could not come up with anything. I thought you would have a better understanding.." He trailed off when he realized what he just said. "Apologies."

"No no you are quite well informed. Our family does deal with dark magic. But it is a bit embarrassing to say but other than the first and fifth prince nobody else is compatible with it."

"The fifth Prince?"Osma repeated.

"Ah yes the last time you came here it was before the fifth prince was born, a little over seven years ago."

"Apologies I have not been able to.."

"It's understandable since you are the King." He trailed off. "The fifth prince is a peculiar boy."

"Peculiar?"

"Yes, he is actually quite famous for not having any desire towards the throne. While the other brothers have a peace standing, the ones who come later usually want the throne. The fourth prince is an example for that. But young master Rhys is not interested. He is the one with the largest backing and managed to obtain the trust of his maternal family. He is the only person who can compete with the first prince. An extremely gifted child, he can do everything easily studies, martial arts, magic - it did not take him long for him to learn these things. He even has the ability to rule despite being so young. But he does not desire the throne at all."

As the old man explained this Osma noted how troubled he looked. Indeed such a gifted and talented child not wanting the throne is strange.

Even if he serves his brother the first prince, his talents will overshadow him. It would look worse later on when his brother actually becomes the King.

"So his affinity to dark magic is higher than the first prince?"

"Actually he only uses dark arts so I believe he will be able to help the girl. Their ages are similar too so while she remains here they can be friends."

"Indeed that will certainly help." Osma trailed off. "But even if I solve my problems and take her back she will have problems in the future."

Even if that young child helps Lyn out, the dark magic will not disappear completely.

"In the event something goes wrong I believe you should send her to Junlan church."

"The place that is on neutral grounds?" Osma was very familiar with the place since his wife used to go there a lot when she was still a Princess and him a Prince.

"Yes that child will learn to control her ability and the church can determine whether it is too dangerous. Remember dark magic can be used for good."

Osama sighed. "Indeed I almost forgot about that." So many people witnessed what happened when the child was born and it caused quite the disturbance. A newborn that could not yet walk simply raised her hand and that dark magic.. It was a disturbing sight.

"Does the girl have a partner?"

"It seems her royal mark resonated with the second Prince of the Wind Kingdom. They have been engaged since a year ago."

The procedure took longer than normal due to what happened but those people finally approved. It seemed the young lad was the one who insisted on it.

"Does she really have to go there?" How could he be cruel enough to send his daughter away when she is only five years old? Lyn has done nothing wrong, Why does she have to leave?

"With your current stance you won't be able to protect her. It is already good enough that the royal family isn't being charged for treason, and they only think you did it."