Chapter 93 My Close Friend and New Knigh (2/2)
”Thank you sir William.” Regaleon replied.
”Thank you Will.” I replied as well.
”So here you are.” I voice came from behind us.
The nobles around us started to bow. Then I see my father the king walking towards us.
”Your majesty.” Regaleon nodded.
”Greetings your majesty, king Edward.” William bowed.
”King father, greetings.” I gave my curtsy.
”Rise.” Father said. ”Let's resume the festivities.”
The nobles started to disperse.
”Let's talk first before the official announcement begins.” Father said.
King father lead us towards the royal lounge area.
”Please sit.” Father said to the three of us
Regaleon and I took the seat in front of father and William took the single seat on the side.
I was curious what does father need with the three of us. When I look at Regaleon and William, they looked calm.
'Aren't they curious?' I thought.
”Prince Regaleon, you remember one of my conditions before marrying Alicia, correct?” Father asked.
”Yes.” Regaleon nodded.
”I will be assigning a personal knight that I trust to Alicia.” Father said. ”Alicia will be going to a country she isn't familiar with. And so I want someone that I can trust to personally guard her.”
”Do you not trust my abilities to protect Alicia?” Regaleon said with a cold voice.
”I don't have any doubts, prince Regaleon.” Father said with equal coldness. ”But I will be more at ease with someone I can trust to be with her.”
”I understand.” Regaleon sighed. ”Then I guess the one you selected is sir William.”
”William?!” I was surprised. I looked at Regaleon, father and last William. Their faces all looked serious. ”But why? You are going to inherit the title of duke from your father?”
”I have thought about this long and hard Alicia. And I have decided to give the duke's title to my younger brother.” William said.
”But you have worked hard for it.” I said.
I know how hard William worked to be a good duke for his dukedom. So why?
”This is my decision Alicia, and I am happy with it.” William said to assure me of his decision.
But doing such thing for me. I can't imagine how hard this will be for him.
”I trust William to protect my daughter.” Father said. ”I am sure that you too feel that way, correct?” This question was directed at me.
I was speechless. I am sure that William can protect me, I can trust him with my life. But what about his feelings.
”I...” I was about to decline this proposition. I don't want him to hurt any further than he has.
But Regaleon stopped me. He squeezed my hand gently so I looked at him. His gaze told me 'leave this to me' so I nodded.
”Sir William, are you sure about your decision?” Regaleon asked. ”Are you sure you will protect Alicia what ever happens?”
”Yes, your highness.” William answered. ”This is my resolve.”
”Then I accept, your majesty.” Regaleon said to my father.
”Hmm, then it is settled.” King father nodded in agreement.
I looked at Regaleon once again and he squeezed my hand with assurance.
'Knock knock knock'
A steward came opened the door and came inside. He bowed in front of us.
”Your majesty, your highnesses. It's time.” The steward said.