Chapter 212 - The Queen’s Worries (1/2)
The head priest Hector was in the queen's office waiting for her arrival. He was sitting elegantly in the lounge chair sipping a cup of tea while reading one of many stacked reports on the queen's desk. High priest Hector was Queen Patricia's most trusted advisor thus he was also tasked to review the reports sent to the queen.
'Bang' The office door opened abruptly and the queen quickly went in with her ladies in waiting following behind.
”Your majesty, the doctor said that Princess Alicia is doing fine now. The princess will regain consciousness maybe later in the afternoon or in the evening, so there is no need to worry.” One lady in waiting reported.
”I understand. You may go.” Queen Patricia waved her hand and dismissed her ladies in waiting.
With the queen's signal, the ladies in waiting curtsied and exited the office. After they have closed the door, the queen let out a long sigh and slumped on her chair. She was visibly exhausted with her finger massaging her temples.
High priest Hector poured a cup of tea and stood up. He walked towards the queen and offered her the cup.
”Thank you priest Hector.” Queen Patricia said. She lifted the cup and took a sip of the tea.
”I thought you would take a while with your niece.” High priest Hector said questioningly. ”What happened?”
Queen Patricia put down her cup and looked serious. ”I was planning on extracting some information regarding Leticia's other half of the pendant. Like I thought, Alicia had seen it before.” She replied.
”You showed the princess your half of the pendant?” High priest Hector looked shocked. ”Is that okay? I mean we are not yet sure if she is our ally or enemy.”
”I have my reasons why I showed it to her.” Queen Patricia looked sharply at priest Hector. ”By the way, what are the results of your investigation regarding the fire in the library?”
High priest Hector picked up the paper and resumed reading the report. ”Like I thought the fire was not an accident, it was intentional.”
”Are you saying we are looking at arson?” Queen Patricia's voice became cold. It is visible that she is furious. ”How did the enemy enter our territory? What have our soldiers been doing lately?!” She slapped the desk in front of her. The objects on the desk rattled with the vibration. High priest Hector held the tea cup so that the contents won't splash out.
”I am afraid we have a rat inside our territory your majesty.” High priest Hector let out a smile. His smile was rather a chilling one.
”Then find that rat and dispose of it immediately!” Queen Patricia yelled with anger.
”Of course your majesty. I am on it.” High priest Hector bowed politely. ”By the way, what happened to Princess Alicia? Why did she become unconscious?” He asked calmly.
The queen sighed. ”You know that I have embedded powerful gravitation magic in that room using the half of my pendant as catalyst. Only I can cross that room unscathed.” Queen Patricia said. ”When we entered of course I held her hand to protect her from the powerful gravity.”
”Oh, then what happened? Why is the princess unwell now?” High priest Hector asked nonchalantly.
”When Alicia told me that Leticia pawned her half of the pendant in exchange for some medicine, I became furious.” Queen Patricia explained. ”I lost my temper and pushed her out of the safe zone.”
”Ah, you lost your temper once again.” High priest Hector said. ”But I thought your niece has high aptitude in magic after you have observed her. Wasn't she able to defend herself?”