Chapter 222 - Satiana’s Final Decision (2/2)

I nodded slowly. ”I am afraid it's true Sati.”

Tears fell from her eyes after hearing my answer. ”I-Is it all true? Did mother really killed father?”

I can feel Satiana's pain. Her father really loved her and she loved him back. And to know that her own mother was the one behind her father's sickness and death, it was quite a shock. Satiana saw how her father deteriorated over the years because of the poison. She knew her father's hardship for those years.

The room was silent except for the sobbing of Satiana. Jack carefully led her to the couch and let her seat. All of us were looking at her with sad and pitiful eyes. Her mother didn't favor her since she was born; the brother that loves her dearly also kept a secret from her and now she knew that the father that loved her truly was killed by her own mother.

I felt really sad for my cousin but I also felt anger. Satiana didn't deserve this kind of treatment from her own birth mother. She was innocent from her father's sins.

”Princess, did you hear our plans?” Duke Matias said once Satiana calmed down. She nodded in reply. ”Then you know that we are planning to dethrone the queen from her position. You are the sole heir of your father. I am willing to stand by your side and assist you.”

”I…I…” Satiana was at a loss. I am sure this was still too much for her young mind.

”Sati…” I held her hands and it felt cold. ”Don't worry. There is no need to rush. You can think of this thoroughly. This is a big decision to make. Just remember that we are here for you no matter what your decision is.”

Satiana smiled after hearing my words. ”Thanks big sis. But mother… she had done many terrible things, not only to father but also to the country.” She looked at the duke with seriousness. ”I am still young and lack knowledge in heading a country. But if you will stand by my side Duke Matias, then I am willing to take the throne for the people of Jennovia.”

The duke quickly kneeled down in one knee in front of Satiana and bowed his head. ”I, Duke Matias, swear upon the Matias Ducal House's name that I will forever serve you. Also in behalf of the noble resistance faction, I swear to give our full support and loyalty for the brighter future of Jennovia.”

The duke's action is a solemn oath of a noble to his chosen ruler. With this, Satiana is the heir that the noble faction has chosen to support from now on.

”Sati, you know what this mean right?” I looked at her with seriousness. ”You will carry your whole country in your back and you will have to fight against your mother and brother.” Satiana looked at me and nodded. It looks like she has already decided.

”I want to be like you big sis.” Satiana said. ”I also want to stand on my own two feet and do what I think is right. I have been cowardly and only know how to hide from my mother. But knowing what she has done, I can't hide anymore. My country needs me big sis. I am afraid I can't come with you.” I smiled with her words and nodded.

”You have grown up rapidly since we first met.” I smiled. It is true that she has improved from the frightened shy girl I first met and now she is starting to be brave and stand up.

”Duke Karl Matias.” Satiana stood up and walked in front of the still kneeling duke. She rested her right hand on his left shoulder, a gesture of a ruler to her trusted subordinate. ”I, Satiana Elise Jennova the heir to the throne of Jennovia, accept your oath. Rise Duke Matias.”

The duke kissed the back of Satiana's hand and stood up. With this Duke Matias' oath had been received by Satiana. She has now the backing of Duke Matias' noble faction.

”Alright.” Jack cut thru the serious atmosphere. ”With the duke as our ally and little princess the future queen, all is set. We can now talk about our escape plan this weekend while the queen is not around.”

”Yes.” I remembered. ”Duke Matias, we will need your help.”

Edited by: nalyn

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