The War Princess Book II

Chapter 278: Danger

"I am grateful for your support, Archbishop Roelle, Prince Garin will appreciate it."

"I understand the situation. I heard about Count Rolfe's execution this morning..." The Archbishop frown as he mentioned it.

"Prince Hein said that he is one of the nobles that supported General Reneil in the past."

"I am not quite sure about that, General Juwan..."

"Why is that?"

"Count Atsley was executed the same way...but he didn't tell anyone who are involved with the coup. He will not know who, even my involvement in the coup is unknown to anyone but the General himself. Prince Hein might have suspicioun about my involvement but it's impossible for Prince Hein to know who is exactly involved..."

"Are you saying that Prince Hein is lying?"

"Yes. I will advise you all to stay alert until Prince Garin's coronation is in few days. He has other reason to execute Count Rolfe which we are not sure what...but if anything happens I will promise you that the church will be your protection."

Archbishop and Juwan look at the direction where the blessing ceremony is held. Elena is kneeling in front of the Bishop that is giving her the Lord's blessing for her unborn child. Queen Rosalia watch with tender eyes. The child inside Elena is still her first grandchild, her heart start to soften eventhough she rejected Elena in the beginning. Elena is a pleasant girl that it's easier to like her than hate her.

"After this we will held the funeral for Count Rolfe's family as Prince Garin wished."

"Thank you, Archbishop. If you need more assistance I can send more people to help for the funeral preparation."

"I appreciate your help, General, please be assured that the Church will be supporting you as well. Lord bless you."

Juwan nodded to the Archbishop before going back to wait. He will be escorting Queen Rosalia and Elena back to the Palace.

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"They will arrive tonight, Your Highness."

A scout reported to Hein who turn and give him a smile.

"Faster than I expected...good job. I am looking forward for tonight."

"Our pleasure, Your Highness."

A knock can be heard.

"Duke Hull and his son is here, Your Highness!"

The guard from outside informed Hein. Hein gestured the scout who bowed before he opened the door for the expected guest. Duke Hull and Arthur seems startled with it. The scout let them in before he excuse himself.

"Duke Hull, a pleasure to see you today..."

"Your Highness, we are delighted to be summoned to your presence..." Duke Hull's is sweating. He is afraid that the Prince will bestow him the same fate as the poor Count Rolfe.

"Have a seat...do not be alarmed. I was just asking about the letter that required your correspondence..."

"Yes! Of course, Your Highness! It's this foolish child of mine who have gave me the letter a bit tad late. I have just read it this morning...Arthur, you should beg for Your Highness' forgiveness."

"Please forgive me, Your Highness...I was unwise..."

"I do not mind at all. I just need to know your answer...are you opposing me or are you with me...?"

The room was silent for a moment.

"Well...Your Highness, we came here by our own. I will have to inform Your Highness that we have no man to spare for Your Highness' cause...we beg your forgiveness for not being able to contribute to your cause."