Chapter 143 We are Family 2 (1/2)

”I know that you have knowledge of your lineage, princess. You don't need to be wary of me because we are family.” Prince Gladiolus takes a sip of his tea casually.

My eyes went wide in surprise. 'What did he mean by that?' I thought.

As if prince Gladiolus read my mind, he answered. ”It is literally what I meant. You and I are both from the royal blood line of Atlantia. Your mother Leticia, was my mother Patricia's twin sister.” He gave me a smile as confirmation.

”So you mean... we are cousins.” I tried to hide my surprise.

”Yes, we are.” Prince Gladiolus said.

”Then, how did you become the crown prince of Jennova?” I asked in curiosity.

”It is like how you became a princess of Alvannia.” Prince Gladiolus said. ”But the difference is, my mother became the queen while your mother just became a concubine.”

I was processing the information Gladiolus was giving me. 'So I still have a blood relative.' I thought.

”And another difference is, I am of purer blood than yours.” Prince Gladiolus looked my way. ”My mother and our uncle, the crown prince of Atlantia were engaged. Their wedding took place before he went to war, so I was conceived before he died. My mother was smart to let the king of Jennova think I am truly his.”

”O-Our uncle?” This was not news to me.

I have learned that the royal family of Atlantia has practiced incest, to preserve and strengthen their magical blood line. But to think that a product of such incest is right before me, still shocked me.

”That is why I am purer than you.” Prince Gladiolus explained. He takes a bite from a pastry.

I look at the prince before me. It doesn't look like he is lying. The fact that his physical apperance is proof that he is of Atlantian royal blood, he might really be my first degree cousin. But why is he telling me all of this? I can feel that he still have something to say.

”I am happy to know that I still have blood relatives living. I thought I am the only one left alive.” I give him a smile.

'I need to get his trust and to get on his good side.' I thought.

I can't deny that I have some famlial feelings since the first time I saw prince Gladiolus. But as Regaleon said, he is dangerous. I can't really put my finger on it, but I feel he has hidden plans.

”My mother would love to see you in person. Why not visit us in Jennova?” Prince Gladiolus said.

”I am happy with your invitation.” I smiled. ”But I am afraid that I cannot visit any time soon.”

”Is it because of your engagement with prince Regaleon of Grandcrest?” Prince Gladiolus smiled casually.

”Yes.” I answered. ”After the grand parade after a few days, I will be departing and travel towards Grandcrest. I will need to take my bridal training in preparation for my wedding with prince Regaleon.”Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.

”I see.” Prince Gladiolus take another sip of his tea and I do the same.

”Maybe I can change your mind and let you come to Jennova instead.” Prince Gladiolus suddenly said. There was a mischeavous smile on his face.

I see him insert his hand inside his pocket. He taked a small box inside and put it on the coffee table in front of me. I look at it curiously, not sure what is inside that will make me change my mind.

”Go on and open it.” Prince Gladiolus encouraged me.

I looked at him and the box with curiosity. Looking at him still smiling made me feel more curious. I stretched my hand towards the small box in front of me and lifted it.

The box was light in weight. I hold it with both my hands. After some moment, I open the lid.

Inside, I see a brooch. The center of the brooch was designed with some kind of family crest. A white tiger standing proudly on a pedestal. Around it were some kind of letters I don't have knowledge of.

”Those texts are of ancient Atlantian writings that are long gone and forgotten now.” Prince Gladiolus said. ”It is our family crest, the crest of the Atlantian royal famiy. The text says 'The one that rules all, above heaven and earth'.”