Chapter 399: : The Letter

Chapter 399: : The Letter



"Let's get inside first. It's not good to talk about this outside."

I immediately sat up straight when I heard what Father said. I want to run away and rush inside my room, but my curiosity is taking hold of me. I want to know the reason why his majesty called my Father at this time of the night.

Father's eyes widened for a few seconds when he saw me sitting on the sofa. He probably didn't expect he would see me tonight. After all, I have been avoiding them for days now.

He stares at me for a few seconds before he looks at Mother, who is guiding him to sit on one of the sofas.

"My dear, can you tell us what his majesty's purpose in calling you tonight? Is there something wrong?" Mother asked in a worried tone.

I understand her, though. Everyone knows how the Vrawyth Kingdom is in a difficult situation right now. The peace treaty between the Aeslaerean Kingdom and the Vrawyth Kingdom ended already. That means, any time of the day, the Aeslaerean Kingdom can launch an attack on the Vrawyth Kingdom.

And even if we're the strongest Kingdom among the seven Kingdoms, we might not be able to protect ourselves if the Ouqeaseon Kingdom and the Stozeterra Kingdom join forces with the Aeslaerean Kingdom.

Father heaves a sigh and leans his back on the sofa. The three of us, Mother, Brother Pascal, and I, just stare at Father with worry.

That expression means a lot, and even if he doesn't say anything, we already know that something bad has happened.

I feel my hand tremble a little. I don't remember writing anything like this. So, I don't understand what bad things could happen.

"My dear? Please say something. You are making all of us nervous here." Mother probably couldn't control the anxiousness she felt that her voice sounded shaky.

Father stares at Mother for a few seconds before he sits up straight. "His majesty receives a letter tonight."

A letter? What is the content of this letter that made his majesty call Father at this time of the night?

My eyes widened when I realized something. Don't tell me...

"A letter? Uncle, may we know where this letter came from? I'm sure his majesty will not ask for you if this is something so simple."

Father looks at Brother Pascal and shakes his head. "I wasn't the only one who was called by his majesty. Every noble who had a position in the Monarchy were called by his majesty."

Mother gasped loudly, and I felt my whole body becomes rigid when I heard what Father said. Even if Father still hasn't explained things to us, the three of us already know that the Vrawyth Kingdom is in a dangerous situation.

The King wouldn't ask for every noble working in the monarchy for nothing. And I think I already know the reason for that.

"My dear, what happened? Are we..." Mother pauses and stares at Father with horror. "Are we going to war now?"

I slumped my body on the sofa. I feel like my whole energy was sucked out of my body. Even if Father still hasn't confirmed anything, I already know the answer.

The war is starting. It also means that I cannot avoid that future that is waiting for me.

Father shakes his head. "No, we are not."

All of us heaved a sigh of relief when we heard what Father said. However, the relief is short- lived because of what Father said after.

I nod my head at Mother. The moment I decided to wait for Father's return, I already knew I couldn't avoid talking to them.

After seeing me nod my head, the two of them continue to walk their way to their room. While Brother Pascal stays behind. I look at him, and he stares back at me.

After a few seconds of our staring competition, he takes a deep breath. "Next time, don't do deals with the monarchy. I know you only want to help, and you don't have any other intentions. However, your kindness can also bring you misfortune." He shakes his head. "You should rest already. I will be sleeping now. I will see you tomorrow."

I stare at his back. Next time? Is there even a next time? I don't think there is.

An hour had passed, and I still couldn't sleep at all. My mind keeps thinking about what will

happen after.

Everything that is happening now is something I did not write. So, I don't know how to act or respond to the situation.

I don't even know what to expect. Should I be worried because Mother's worry can happen? That someone might blame for what is happening.

I also don't understand why would the Aeslaerean Kingdom would threaten the Vrawyth Kingdom if they could just use this as an excuse to launch an attack on us?

They could even use this to convince their allies to gang upon us. So, I don't understand why they are threatening us. What could they get from all of this?

Also, I want to know what will be his majesty's next move? Will he follow the Aeslaerean's

demand? To produce a thousand swords for them? But wouldn't that be a huge loss for the Kingdom? We still haven't gotten back from all the expenses we have made this year. Making

a thousand swords and shields will definitely empty the Kingdom's funds.

Where would his majesty get that money?

But if we don't comply with their demands, I'm sure a war will breakthrough, and the

Vrawyth Kingdom is still not prepared for that.

I get up from my bed and look outside. I still have many questions right now, and I know I

couldn't wake up my Father just to ask them about it.

But there is one person who can also answer that questions for me. Aside from Father.

I look outside of my window and heave a sigh. In the end, I couldn't stop myself from being curious. I just find myself getting dressed and sneaking out of the Lauretré residence. From our house, I hired a carriage to the Foundation. I couldn't ask the coachman to bring me straight to Mister Sewell's cabin because I could not let anyone know my connection with him. So, what I did was I just dropped by the Foundation and used my horse to get to Mister Sewell's cabin. I just covered myself with a huge cloak that covered my hair.

And without hesitation, I steer the horse to Mister Sewell's cabin. In just a few minutes, my horse stopped in front of the cabin, and I was immediately blocked by the guards. "This is a private property. Coming here without the owner's permission is against the law. Who are you? State your reason for coming here."

I take off the hood that is covering my head and stare at the guards. "Apologies for coming

here without prior notice. But may I know if Mister Sewell is here. I have something to talk to him."

I heard from one of the maids that Mister Sewell sometimes doesn't go here. But I was hoping I could see him here.

I need to know. I need to know what is really happening in the Vrawyth Kingdom. I need to know the real purpose of the Aeslaerean Kingdom for sending that letter.