Chapter 184 Going to Enemy Territory (1/2)
(Regaleon's POV)
'Knock knock knock'
I wasn't waiting long inside my office when I heard someone knocking on the door.
”Come in.” I said.
The door opened and Dimitri came in first.
”Your majesty, Sir William is here.” Dimitri announced.
After Dimitri entered, William followed behind with Snow. Snow has long since recuperated, meaning that Alicia is in good health as well. But a familiar that is far from its master is not in best shape. They tend to be depressed and sad.
”Greetings your majesty. You called for me.” William bowed.
”Yes. Please sit.” I said.
When William took his sit in front of me, Snow walked towards me and jumped up on my lap. Because Alicia is quite far, she tends to cling to a strong magic user to appease the absence of her master's magic essence. Everyday Snow searched for me because of this.
I felt sad for Snow right now. We are both missing Alicia so much. I stroke her snowy white fur and I hear her purr.
”A letter came from my spy in Jennova.” I started. ”The letter was written by Alicia.”
”The princess?!” William was shocked at first and then smiled. I can see him sigh in relief. I am sure that he is also very worried about Alicia's wellbeing.
”Yes. She said that she is doing fine and we don't need to worry.” I said. ”She also said she cannot return for now because of her mother. Her mother is alive and well in Jennova and is being kept by her aunt but she is presently not in her right mind. Alicia wants to escape there with her mother and so she will wait until her mother gets better.”
”Her mother is alive? You mean King Edward's concubine, Lady Leticia?” William asked. ”But what if her mother doesn't recover?” He asked worriedly.
”That is why I asked you to come here.” I looked at him straight in the eye. ”You are the only one I trust with Alicia's safety. And so I would like you to go to Jennova and help her. If after a long time and Alicia's plans doesn't go smoothly, then I want you to help her escape with her mother.”
William returned my look with the same seriousness. He knows that the task I am giving him is very important.
”I understand.” William replied firmly.
”And another thing, besides Alicia's mother she is trying to gather information about the forbidden magic in enemy territory.” I added.
”Forbidden magic?” William looked at me questioningly.
”I will let Dimitri brief you with the details. What I can tell you now is that it is a very frightening weapon of mass destruction. And the queen of Jennova is searching for it and is planning to use it against us.” I explained. ”This frightening magic destroyed and sank the country of Atlantia to the bottom of the sea.”
William's eyes went wide. I am sure he has heard some stories from the soldiers under my command which were Atlantian survivors.
”I understand your point your majesty but why is Alicia the one given the task to gather such information from the inside. It is very dangerous.” William asked. ”Don't you have a spy inside Jennova?”
I sighed with hearing his word. ”Both of us are thinking of the same thing. I don't want Alicia in any kind of danger. But she was the one to offer her help.” I said. ”She has her own will and I cannot stop her from doing so. And this also concerns her loved ones that are put in danger and so she wants to do what she can to help.”
William sighed. I am sure he also knows Alicia's feelings of wanting to help. My Lili is really a kind person.
”Then I will go to enemy territory to give my assistance to the princess.” William answered resolutely. ”I will do as you say your majesty.”
I nodded in agreement.
'But what if that prince of Jennova recognizes William?' Snow asked. Her little head looked up at me.