Love Conquers All

Chapter One King Conrad Rejects Vicent The day breaks to reveal a magnificent City, Hejaz, a vast kingdom with great number of citizens. In the royal palace, Anora sits at the dining table, savouring the delicious aroma of breakfast. Anora's eyes darted restlessly as she cleared her throat. "If you have anything to say, I won't force you", King Conrad spoke "Father, it's about Vicent.." "Then don't..., I've warned you, never mention that in my presence again" Anora instinctively dropped her spoon. "But...I love him father, and I wish to marry him" "BANG!!!" , he slammed his hands on the table. "I won't tolerate those who try to climb the ladder of glory using despicable means" "Stay away from that orphan,he is not worthy of you, he's merely a destitute using you as a tool to secure a future of wealt. "I'd rather not marry " She replied calmly and strode out after she had bowed. Not long after, the messenger walked in "Sire, we received a letter from Siha " He placed the letter on the table "Ha ha ha ha, it says "prepare forh and glory " "I'd plead you stop calling him that " Anora said calmly. "I will introduce you to some dignitaries, you will find a prince worthy of you ", he said while ignoring her earlier words war", Turning to his personal adviser, he instructed "Send 200 armies and recruit 100 villagers as warriors , during the war, put Vicent at the warfront" "But sire, we would be outnumbered, I heard King Alfred has prepared 1000 men for war" "Then, so be it, I have no interest in the war but the destitute, I have a new game to play ", Conrad declared. Morgan immediately understood. "Rest assured Sire, your wish is my command " He bowed and left. ........... ........... ........... Franca, the old lady was doing a mild clean up at the verandah when the royal messenger approached "Greetings to you Mrs, I am here for Vicent " "Vicent??? , let me call him if it pleases you ", She replied and strode away, leaving behind the broom. Down there, about two verandahs away, the young handsome man stood, staring at a red scarf in his hand , completely swirled in his thoughts till a cold touch startled him..