Chapter 108 An Unexpected Visitor (1/2)

The palace was busy even after the engagement party. The parade on the streets of the capital is yet to be prepared, and so the busy preparations are being made.

The engagement of the crown prince of Grandcrest and the third princess of Alvannia is a joyous news. Such news are starting to circulate in the commoners' world, and so this parade will give them the confirmation of the future of the two countries.

While people on the palace are busy with such preparations, a group of people in horse back came. They look liked they were knights, and they were surrounding and guarding a grand looking carriage.

They stopped right in front of the closed gates of the palace.

”Halt!” A guard exclaimed. ”What is your business here? You cannot go inside the palace uninvited.”

A knight moved his horse near the guard that stopped them and gave them an envelope. The guard read the contensts and was surprised.

”I am sorry for the disrespect.” The guard kneeled down. ”Quickly, open the gates. And infrom his majesty of the guest that arrived.”

”Thank you.” The knight in horse back nodded in respect and resumed his post, guarding the carriage.

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”Your majesty, a visitor has come to request an audience with you.” An attendant to the king said.

”A visitor?” The king was curious. ”Who?”

”It is the crown prince of Jennova.” The attendant replied. ”Prince Gladiolus.”

”Crown prince Gladiolus?” The king was surprised. ”Hurry, let him in.”

The attendant bowed his head and exited the king's office.

‘Why is the crown prince of Jennova here?' The king thought.

These past few years, the king of Alvannia has been building relation with the country of Jennova. The other country always sends emissaries with their negotiations and vise versa. This would be the first time someone from the royal family of Jennova came to see him.

Not long the door opened. The attendant ushered the guest inside.

”Your majesty, crown prince Gladiolus is here.” The attendant addressed. He bowed and left.

From outside a young man came in. The king was surprised with his features. The crown prince of Jennova has a well built body, excellent for a young man like him. But what the king was surprised was his platinum blonde hair and silver eyes.

”Very similiar, so similar.” The king whispered to himself.

This young man has the same facial features of his second wife Leticia and his third daughter Alicia.

”Greetings your majesty, king Edward of Alvannia.” The crown prince of Jennova nod his head respectfully. ”I am Gladiolus Ascoff Sinclair, the crown prince of Jennova.”

The king snapped back from his daze. ”Ah yes, welcome to Alvannia, prince Gladiolus. Please seat down.”

”I am sorry for the sudden visit here in your palace. Especially in such a time.” Prince Gladiolus took a seat. ”It looks like the capital is very busy with an event.”

”Oh yes, haha.” The king replied. ”It is in preparation for the parade to commemorate the engagement between crown prince Regaleon of Grandcrest and my daughter, third princess of Alvannia, Alicia.”

”I see.” Prince Gladiolus replied.

There was a moment of silence.

”Ah, what can I do for you, prince Gladiolus?” King Edward asked curiously.

Prince Gladiolus looked at the king with seriousness.

”I have come here with the same intention as the crown prince of Grandcrest came here for.” Prince Gladiolus said. ”I came here to ask for the bride you have promised our country of Jennova.”

King Edward was taken by surprise. Yes, it is true that he has offered marriage with the crown prince of Jennova, to seek strong foundations with their country. But his first plans was shattered with the incedent at the night of the engagment party.