Chapter 221 (2/2)

”Hahaha… okay, okay. Let's go back to the topic.” George became serious once again. ”I have three candidates on my list, you Princess Alicia, the crown prince Gladiolus and King Regaleon.”

”Regaleon as well?” I asked in surprise.

George nodded. ”The king also has royal blood flowing thru his veins, though it might be a little diluted but still he is a candidate.” He explained. ”King Regaleon's mother was from the branch family of the royal family. Those were the ones that didn't practice i.n.c.e.s.t and interbreeding and so their blood line was deemed impure. His magic aptitude is high as well thus making him a candidate.”

Hearing this information surprised me. Does that mean Regaleon and I are still family?

”Don't worry your highness. Even if the king has royal blood, your connection to him is very, very far away from the family tree.” George assured me as if he read my worries. I sighed in relief unconsciously.

”But the king is below the list, with you and Prince Gladiolus battling for the top spot.” George said.

”What makes you think that I can be the chosen one?” I asked George out of curiosity.

”I have not yet researched about Prince Gladiolus' magic abilities but with the rumors of his cunning abilities in the battle field, I will say he has high magical aptitude.” George said. ”But you on the other hand princess, I have heard from King Regaleon what happened when you first used your magic abilities when you were fourteen.  And not only that, what happened in the capital of Alvannia before you were abducted in your engagement parade was also something to note.”

I knew about the first time my magic abilities manifested and gone out of control, but I was at a loss about what happened before I was abducted in my engagement parade. I cannot recall what happened after I lost consciousness in the battle between Regaleon and Gladiolus' men. When I woke up it was six months after and I was in the enemy's country. I didn't have the time to ask about what really happened back then.

”Princess, you nearly obliterated a quarter of the capital and that was when you were unconscious.” George said. ”With that I can say your magical aptitude is quite high and nearly off the charts.”

My eyes went wide with what I heard. ”W-What…? I-I nearly obliterated a quarter of the capital?!”

My magic powers became out of control once more. The fear that I can hurt people because of my uncontrollable magic just came true. I was shivering in fright of what I have done.

”Princess, are you okay?” Jack said worriedly. He patted my shoulder just to calm me down.

”I-I have hurt many people?!” I said. ”I-I am a monster.” I whispered to myself and tears fell from my eyes because of the fear I was feeling right now.

”Princess, please calm down.” I hear George say. ”Don't worry, no one died because of the outburst of your magic power that time. Fortunately just before your magic power had gone berserk, the area was evacuated swiftly with the joint forces of Alvannia's soldiers and Grandcrest's soldiers that were under King Regaleon's.

”Really?” I looked at George hoping that what he said was truly real.

”Yes, I swear on my name princess.” George solemnly said.

I wiped my tears ways and nodded. ”Thanks Sir George.” I had momentary relief knowing I didn't harm anyone when my magic powers went berserk.

”One of the reasons why King Regaleon sent me to you is also to help you with your strong magic powers.” George said. ”And he also said that you have acquired some of the old ancient books of Atlantia?”

”Oh yes.” I remembered the books that I wasn't able to read because of its ancient texts. ”I was able to find them in the hidden section in a library managed by Queen Patricia.”

George nodded. ”The books can help me do more research about the forbidden magic and also about the chosen one. If ever you are the chosen one, I will do everything in my power to help you.”

I nodded in agreement. I was thankful that Regaleon had sent George to help me. If ever I am the chosen one of the prophecy, I am afraid that I could accidentally lead this continent to ruin.

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