THE KING'S DINNER
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Betty picks it up nodding her head, Quinn turns to leave
, "Remember if you fail, I will destroy you"
"Inside that wagon, a noble son named Jake who accompanied Quinn watched in silence
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His majesty the king summoned all his children. This wasn't any ordinary dinner, it was an exclusive meetings between members of the family, no members of the court were invited, not even the Kings advisors.
The dinner hall was filled with ornate chairs of fine wood and the table was long enough to serve up to thirty people.
The king walked in seated at the center with six children from different mothers, three by the right and two by the left. Despite being seated close to each other, each members of his family felt very distant. The king had a majestic dark hair up to his shoulders and full of beards. He had broad shoulders and sat up straighter and taller . The king looked relaxed but his gaze was intimating, the kind of king you wouldn't want to disappoint and the king spoke
"Where is Setsuna? Questioned the king Marcus, did she not received words of dinner. I arranged this dinner specifically for her with concerns for the grand ball prince Duran of in attendance"
"Well, your majesty my father" Quinn gets up from her sit" I believe she was well inform, I personally informed her of the importance of this meeting as regards to the grand ball and prince Duran arrival.
"Hmmph, Guards! The king commanded and a guard walked in swiftly
“Escort princess Setsuna's mother to the dinner right now" order the king
"Your majesty my father. if I may ask , why do you put up with the nonchalant attitude of princess Setsuna perhaps I feel she believes she is the next ruler and so there is no need for attendance. She is disrespectful even when know she is an half breed" Darius commented and the king replied
“There are most certainly things from the gods one should not tempt them. The repercussions for sins are heavy and can destroy a kingdom if cares are not taken" replied the king to Darius.
"Father, I first prince Darius have made remarkable achievement as prince. I do not know why you obey the goddess appointing a commoners blood claimant to the throne. I should rule at the appropriate time when right"
"Darius, it's what the Oracle demands, I have committed sins that I shouldn't, out of jealousy. I killed my best friend and that sins hurt me today and I don't wish any of my children to follow in my footstep, my sins, I must atone for alone, the Oracle also pictured my death. I would be killed by one of my child and I know Setsuna might be the one and for that reason to divert that prophecy. I have decided that she should leave this kingdom suited to marry one of the princes from other and that way things might fall into place, even if the king of Santarosa which I pay homage to which to place his son as the king of Roland, my hair would also continued his legacy"
“Your majesty, my father not a commoner's blood, let any of your daughter with royal blood flowing in their veins marry a prince that would give birth to a prince to the throne" Quinn argue
" The Oracle had commanded it that Setsuna will be next ruler of Roland. If she marries to Santarosa then she might be queen and you my son prince Darius would rule however I do have a plan on my sleeves" said king Marcus
"Let the Oracle be damn! your majesty my father. If Setsuna marries prince Duran and Duran decide to convert the throne of And cross to himself because we pay homage to them. I promise you, there would be bloodshed that will lead to war" while they argue, the door swings open and Setsuna's mother walked in with a guard. she was an exact splitting image of her daughter, curly white hair, ruby eyes and pale skin. she bow before the king
"Your majesty, the king sends for me"
"I was informed by Quinn that Setsunawas inform about the grand ball tomorrow and dinner tonight. why is she not here with us? Questioned the king
"Your majesty, I am not sure she was well inform about tonight's dinner, I believe she has no reason not to attend. I as well was not informed of such information. The is news to my ears" replied Setsuna's mother
"Gladis, the king called out, were is Setsuna right now?
“Your majesty, I have no knowledge of where she may have gone to"
“like mother like daughter, full of incompetency" Darius spoke the kings other children seated watching the heat argument, their mind is just let them talk so I can eat and Quinn spoke
"Your majesty, if I may, I have news that Setsuna might be entangled with a man. A commoner for that matter. I believe, have see him with my own two eyes and I wondered how much more she intent in disgracing your Royal name. If I may suggest your majesty, I believe we should bring our wedding closer and the commoner punished before any more disgrace to your name will occur”
"humph" right, Quinn" the king stroke his beards and he stared his blue eyes to gladis mother " the charges leveled against Setsuna Are you aware of them? questioned king Marcus
"No, not at all, this is news to my ears" replied Gladys
"When she returns, tell her I want to see her at dinner in tomorrow ball, you may go"
"Yes" your majesty Gladys walked away with the door slammed behind her.
"Now, enough talking, let's eat". they all began to eat.
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