Chapter 208 - The Queen’s True Goal (1) (2/2)
”Oh Alicia, I have heard what happened in the greenhouse.” Aunt Patricia looked at me worriedly. ”I sent for the royal physician immediately when you arrived in your quarters after the incident. I heard you were burning with a high fever. How are you feeling?” Her face was full of worry.
”Don't worry Aunt Patricia. As you can see, I am doing fine.” I smiled. ”My temperature went down and now I only have a slight fever. I am sure this will be gone after some rest.”
Aunt Patricia patted my hands gently. ”That is good then.” She smiled. ”Can you tell me what happened yesterday? The servants and guards said that the greenhouse was nearly destroyed. Fortunately no one got hurt and the greenhouse has withstood the incident.”
Like I thought, Aunt Patricia will inquire and ask about what happened inside the greenhouse.
”I am afraid I might disappoint you Aunt Patricia.” I acted to be meek. I have to convince her of what I am about to say.
”It is okay Alicia, you can tell aunt.” Aunt Patricia insisted.
”Well, like the other days I went to the greenhouse and try communicating with mama inside her head. By the time I was inside her mind, like the other times I saw a huge wall blocking my path.” I said. ”The wall was unlike the other ones before. It was higher and looked more sturdy and thicker than the others. Then I thought maybe this was the last defense.”
What I was telling her was the truth. I have decided to mix the lies on the later part.
”I see. And then?” Aunt Patricia asked.
”So I tried to use a more powerful magic force to try and break the wall.” I looked down to my hands and sounded regrettable. ”But I failed and the powerful magic I have used caused a backlash on me.”
I acted being sad and tried to shed tears to make it more real. I should look as if regretting that I wasn't able to break that last walled defense.
”I… I am sorry aunt. I tried really hard to no avail.” I was sobbing now. I just hope my acting was good. ”I thought I can see my mother and free her from the prison inside her mind.”
I heard Aunt Patricia sighed. I felt her hand pat my head gently.
”It is okay Alicia. I am sure you did your best. I can see in the aftermath on the greenhouse.” Aunt Patricia said. ”I guess your magic power is still not that strong to break the prison your mother is in. You are still young and it is understandable that you lack power.”
Luckily my aunt bought my acting. I feel that I have at least gained her trust these few months that I was here on Jennovia.
”Do not worry aunt, I will try again.” I looked up with my eyes stained with tears. ”I hope you are in no hurry.”
Aunt Patricia smiled and sighed. ”I am afraid that time is of the essence my dear niece.”
I looked at her curiously. ”What do you mean Aunt Patricia?”
”Besides wanting your mother back with us, I also want to ask her something.” Aunt Patricia said. ”She has some information that is essential in winning this war.”
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