Chapter 22

"Not ordinary human eyes? what do you mean?" asked Richard.

"Perhaps, his eyes are so beautiful they fascinate women!" said Nicholas.

"Stop it, Nick! we're serious!" Randall, who didn't like to joke, immediately rebuked Nicholas.

"All right, burly man!"

"It's just my feeling, but he's from Lithonia, isn't he? a land blessed by a great God. Matthew, don't you think?"

"Yes, Evangelia is called a heavenly version of the earth for gods. As told in the book, a goddess came down to earth and met a human, they fell in love and married. Their relationship resulted in a son who would become the first king of Evangelia that to the power inherited through the mother. The village which was originally small and isolated, slowly turned into the largest dynasty that was built for 1000 years. But, finally Lithonia was divided because of the civil war 1000 years ago, forming two new kingdoms. Edafos and Fotia, the two kingdoms were actually did not inherit divine powers. However, Edafos is said to have stolen one of the seven sacred jewels that the goddess passed on to her son, making the king of Edafos have a little of the god power possessed by Lithonia and be able to pass it on to the next king. Meanwhile, Fotia, formed a partnership with the Demon King Diavolos and build a kingdom in the valley of hell."

Hearing Matthew's explanation of the long history of the greatest dynasty left his brothers stunned. They often hear about Lithonia that once colonized their nation, even though it was finally released 100 years ago. However, even though Vasilenia had become independent, Lithonia was reluctant to establish cooperative relations with a small kingdom that had been colonized before.

"In the past, the lords and ancestors of Lithonia colonized our island? but, why did they free this island? isn't this island very fertile? it should be a big loss for them!" said Richard.

"Lithonia also has fertile soil, even very fertile. Besides, almost all the precious gems that exist in every country come from Lithonia. I think they have a special reason why they liberated a small island like this!" said Matthew added.

They were pensive again, even though before they hardly ever discussed other people and kingdoms because they were so peaceful in their kingdom. They had happy and calm days.

"Maybe the King of Lihonia who was in charge at that time had a covenant with our ancestors, so they set us free!" once again, Jerome impressed his brothers with his very sensible opinion.

"You're right! I suppose so, but the king afterward was reluctant to turn to us again. Because of that our kingdom is almost unrecognizable!" said Robin.

"Exactly good, then we don't need to be visible in their conflict!" said Richard.

"Not good!" Vincent immediately protested against his younger brother's opinion.

"Why is it not good? you really like fighting, don't you?"

"Listen to me!"

"We don't want to listen to you!"

"Come on, I'm serious! how long do we want to be in the comfort zone? we don't have diplomatic relations with other kingdoms, if anything happens to us, no one will help. Do you want to be like that?"

"What do you mean? what's going to happen to us?" this time, David disagreed with this twin brother.

"Tch, listen! this world is not always safe and our small island is not always neglected. It could be that one day a powerful country invades our island like it used to. If we don't have strong partners who can help, then our little heaven is coming to an end. There is no guarantee that we will not be attacked!"

"Right, it's not like you, use your brain!" Randall said.

"Come on, I'm not that stupid! I'm also thinking about the safety of our kingdom and our island!"

"Actually you just wanted to visit Lithonia and see how good they were, didn't you?" Claude, who could easily guess Vincent's way of thinking, immediately said it out loud.

Vincent was cornered, he immediately stood still in a ridiculous pose. Palace clowns suddenly talk about invasion and warfare which is unbelievable.

"Ho ... how do you know?" he asked. His face flushed with embarrassment.

"Tch! stupid people like you since when have you thought about such a complicated thing!"

"Damn ....! even though I already looked cool earlier!" he shouted in frustration.

"Stupid, I almost believed what he said!" said Richard.

They immediately took a breath at the same time because they were already serious in responding to the chatter that was peppered with the fiery spirit that Vincent spoke.

"But, what Vincent said could be true!" said Matthew.

"What? about wanting to visit Lithonia?" asked Nicholas.

"About invasion and war! as Vincent said, there is no guarantee that we will always be safe. Always thinking positively all the time, is not the right thing. We also have to have strong defenses, so that we can defend ourselves if other nations attack!"

"That's right, currently our soldiers number is not more than 500 people. Too small a number. Isn't it more that we ask father to increase the number of soldiers!" said Robin.

"If we try to talk to that old man, he'll just laugh and think we're making a joke. If that happens, my reflex will definitely punch that annoying face!" said Randall whose temperament, thinks of the worst possible reaction from his father who never takes them seriously. It really pissed him off.

"Yes, he even thinks we are kids. The fat old man! I'm 25 years old and already an expert in making babies!" grumbled Nicholas, annoyed that his father always bothered him, when he seduced a woman by calling him still wetting in front of the girls he seduced.

"If my guess is right, what are we going to do?" asked Vincent who had regained the confidence he lost three minutes ago.

"Asking the king to cooperate with Lithonia using Nathan, I think so!" said Alexei.

"But, how? it's hard for us to have a serious talk with father!" asked David

"I think the first step we should take is to confirm Nathan's social status. After that, we can think about the next step again!" said Matthew.

"Roby, what do you think? as the eldest son and future king. Do you have any ideas?" asked Nicholas.

"If we have confirmed that Nathan is a noble family, I will try to discuss it with father!"

"Being a serious person, I'm sure he will listen to you!"

"Ugh ... cold! can we go inside now?" Alexei was shivering with cold, pale face as he continued to endure the cold air with his weak body.

"Alright, let's go inside! you can't be cold!"

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Her eyes were facing the ceiling of the room which was quiet and felt so lonely. The pain in her head had disappeared and her body also felt better after resting all day.

Nathania doesn't know why she doesn't want to go back home. The desire to escape reality returns after realizing that she is out of everyone's eyes. However, staying in this place was also impossible because sooner or later, they would know that she was lying and that she would be forced back to live the fate she hated so much.

"What should I do now? Nathan, tell me what to do?"

"Knock ... knock ... knock ..."

"Please come in!"

Driving the sound of knocking on the door, Nathania lifted her head from the pillow and immediately turned towards the open door.

Prince Robin entered carrying several pieces of clothing belonging to Richard, the youngest son who was the same age as Nathania, only he was taller and bigger than Nathania who was actually a girl.

"How are you? are you feeling better?" Prince Robin smiled kindly. He has a handsome face that is charismatic. His dark brown hair and soft hazel eyes make anyone feel comfortable around him.

"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you very much!"

"You're welcome! about the wound on your arm, I'm really sorry. My brother didn't mean to attack you!"

"It's okay, I understand! no need to apologize!"

"Thank God! Nathan, if you need anything, just tell me. Do you understand?"

"Yes..."

"What's the matter? why do you look so sad? Is there something bothering you?"

"Why are you so nice to me?"

"As humans, we have to help each other, right? I can't ignore people who are having a hard time. So, you don't have to worry! we won't hurt you!"


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