Regal Academy - The Legend of the Mermaid <Book 2>

Chapter 22 - The Twist of Events 2/3

Hello! Welcome to part 2 of Orion's Past! This Chapter is going to be longer than most so I suggest you guys take your time to read it, Enjoy!! :))

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<In the throne room of the Castle of Dawnville...>

The Enchantresses were escorted into the throne room of the Dawnville Castle by the two royal guards guarding along beside them, as if they were captives.

Darcy and -Guard 1- were basically glaring at each other the whole time and Darya was worried they will eventually bite each other's heads off.

King of Dawnville: "Oh? This is new."

Sitting in the throne was an aged looking man wearing royal fitting clothes with his robe draped over his shoulder, almost touching the ground.

His body was leaned to his left with his hand supporting his head.

Sitting beside him was a younger looking lad in royal clothings too, with his legs crossed over one another.

The two knights bowed respectively.

Guard 2: "Greetings, Your Majesty and Your Royal Highness."

Darya was the first to bow with due manners but Darcy remained hesitant. Darya grabbed onto Darcy's hand and forcefully pulled it down to make her bow.

King of Dawnville: "You may speak."

The King put down the scroll he held in his hand and gave his attention to the people in front of him.

Guard 1: "Your Majesty, we came across these young ladies at the docks of our Kingdom. According to the rules, they seemed to have trespass by walking further into the docks than required. However, they admit to be foreigners of our country."

King of Dawnville: "I see. So what business do they have with me?"

Guard 1: "Well...that's for them to say."

The King moved his eyes to Darya and Darcy. His cold stare could make anyone's hair stand.

Darya cleared her throat and spoke confidently.

Darya: "Your Majesty, both my sister and I would be honoured if you could kindly provide us with accommodations."

King of Dawnville: "Oh?"

The King raised his eyebrow.

Darya: "Both my sister and I have travelled far and wide, and we unknowingly ended up in this kingdom of yours. So, if you would be so generous, to at least give us a house to stay in, just for the night? It does not have to be anything luxurious."

Upon hearing their requests, the King unexpectedly burst into laughter.

King of Dawnville: "You maybe sweet, my dear. But, in order for us to provide you with a place to stay, what would you give us in return? Every offer deserves a reward, don't you think so?"

The Enchantress were lost for answers as they glanced over at one another.

In the corner of Darya's eyes, she caught a glimpse of the young prince sitting beside the King. His emerald eyes were fixated on her.