Marrying Prince Shuyin [Shuyin Trilogy]

SHUYIN 20: The King's in Danger

SHUYIN 20: The King is in Danger

XEVEN ASH'S POV:

Tahimik na bumalik sa kinaroroonan ko si Zein. Hindi maipinta yung mukha niya at si Persephone naman ay tahimik lang din habang nakatayo sa tabi niya.

"Oh, anong nangyari? Si Ryen?" Tinignan ko yung lugar kung saan sila nag-usap ni Ryen pero wala na ito doon.

"Umalis na."

"Ha? Umalis?"

"Baka nandun sa kotse mo. Hayaan mo na." Umismid siya at humarap sa tronong kinaroroonan ng hari ng Esphyr.

Batid ko nang hindi pa rin sila nagkakaayos. Hindi naman aalis nang walang paalam si Ryen Eve kung naging maayos ang pag-uusap nila.

Napabuntong-hininga na lang ako at ibinalik ko na rin yung atensiyon ko sa negosasyong nagaganap.

"Adam Zein is back." Seryosong tinignan ni King Fabian Sommerton, hari ng Esphyr, si Zein.

Agad na napalingon sa kanya sina mommy't daddy at binigyan siya ng mga ito ng nangungusap na mga tingin. Tumango lang si Zein at humakbang palapit kay King Fabian.

"What is your proposal?" Tanong ni King Fabian. "The King and Queen of Ybragon have already explained your current situation with regards to the possible declaration of war against...Hifrit and Orfell. If Krysanthemum truly desires to join the battle, I admit, it will be difficult for your kingdom and Thanatos."

"Yes. I believe you now fully understand why we seek your alliance." Magalang na sagot ni Zein. Magaling talaga makipag-usap 'yang ulol na yan.

"I do. In fact, we all understand." Tumango si King Fabian. "But agreeing to be your ally means both our kingdoms will benefit from each other. Which leads me to my question: what benefit can we enjoy from your kingdom?"

Hala. Pano yan? Ni hindi pa nga namin alam kung ano yung gusto ng haring 'to.

"Your kingdom has one of the strongest and bravest royal armies in Serlande. But through a thorough research of our two legendary detectives, we have acquired information about the multiple occurrences of treason among your troops, taking many of your best warriors' lives"

Luh? Talaga? Di ko alam yun, ah?

Mukha ring nabigla si King Fabian dahil biglang nagbago ang ekspresiyon ng mukha nitong kanina'y seryosong-seryoso.

"How did you—"

"You see, King Fabian... We have the best detectives Serlande can offer. To acquire Esphyr's alliance, we will order one of our legendary detectives together with a group of 5-star detectives to identify each and every member of your army who probably are traitors. Treason will no longer be your concern, so long as you agree to become our ally."