Chapter 204 - The Ancient Prophecy (1) (1/2)
(Regaleon's POV)
”But still this war is a big hurdle for me. And also my future wife has been captured by my enemies.” I gave a sigh. ”Problems are still coming one after another.”
”That is what a king would have to go through but I am sure you will do well.” Gilbert said. ”My son is also working for you I have heard. That unruly kid has grown up to make the right choices haha. As I recall he was in Jennova to retrieve your fiancée.”
”Yes, about that. What I called you for is about her.” I said. ”It is about the prophecy of the chosen one from the royal blood line of Atlantia.”
”I have heard that your fiancée is the daughter of King Edward of Alvannia. And her mother was just a maid from the palace.” Gilbert said. ”But judging by her features, she has the looks of the royal blood of Atlantia.”
”What you said is correct.” I replied. ”Princess Alicia is the third princess of Alvannia between King Edward and his legal concubine Leticia.” I looked at Gilbert with seriousness. With mentioning Alicia's mother's name, I am sure Gilbert will connect the dots.
”My word, Leticia you say. Then she is one of the twin daughters of the mad king.” Gilbert said. ”Hah, what are the odds to know that the royal blood of Atlantia still exists in this continent.”
”Not only that, the queen of Jennovia is Leticia's twin sister Patricia. It is said that her son the crown prince is of pure blood, born from their elder brother the crown prince of Atlantia and Princess Patricia herself.”
Gilbert's eyes widened in shock. He has been wandering the continent for research but of course such information has been hidden deep. If not for my great information network, I wouldn't know these secrets as well.
”Then that means the royal blood still exists, it just means the incident before may happen again.” I can see fear in Gilbert's eyes.
Gilbert has seen the Great War with his own eyes. He has seen the bloodshed and the death tolls the war brought because of the forbidden magic. A whole country sank to the bottom of the see because of this.
”I hear that the queen of Jennovia plans to resurrect that forbidden magic you have researched for.” I said.
”No, she must not do such a thing!” Gilbert was clearly agitated with this information. ”That forbidden magic was frightening, it cannot be controlled. It can destroy even all this whole continent.”
”I understand your worries Gil. I also think the same.” I said. ”But she is blinded with revenge and hatred. I am afraid she will not yield to you requests.”
Gilbert started to walk around with agitation.
”No, this power must not be unearthed once more. It will only bring destruction.” Gilbert said. ”Even the mad king wasn't able to control such destructive power. Even his son the crown prince tried to control it after seeing his father's failed efforts, but he was not able to succeed. Only the chosen one can yield such destructive power.”
I stood up and patted the agitated Gilbert's shoulder to calm him down.
”You said 'only the chosen one can yield its power'. Then how can one know that he or she was the chosen one?” I asked.
Gilbert stopped in his tracks and held his chin in thought. It may be years ago but I hope he can remember his research when he was still young.
”It has been years ago and the materials I used in those research are gone. But what I can remember is that the chosen one will be born from the royal blood line of Atlantia.” Gilbert explained.