You are a princess, this kind of dessert should be common for a princess. Cassian said.
Although I am a princess, it is only in name. I have never been treated as one, she replied.
“You’re lying, you are the beloved daughter of King Venobich, who would dare to ignore you in the kingdom of Laios.” Argued Cassian.
Abril laughed when she heard what Cassian said.
“It doesn’t matter whether you believe me or not.”
“I have never received such affection from my father or anyone else and I don’t think I ever will.”
“Although I don’t care, I just want a quiet life and to go unnoticed until my last days.”
“Unfortunately, I don’t think that’s possible,” she replied.
Cassian couldn’t believe Abril’s words. He had heard the report from the guards who had escorted the princess. They had said that the princess was the beloved daughter of the emperor, that they themselves had verified it when she had not bowed to the king, and he had only said loving words to bid farewell to his daughter, that he had even given her a blessing.
But there was something that Cassian wanted to confirm, that’s why he had to be close to Abril, it wouldn’t be convenient for him to be on bad terms with her, so he said nothing and simply remained silent.
Cassian visited Abril daily throughout the winter, although at first she was uncomfortable with his visits, in the end she had become accustomed to him visiting every day.
Cassian had a check-up very often, to make sure that the consequences of his old injuries did not worsen. While the doctor examined him, Cassian asked him.
“Doctor, is there any kind of magic that can heal any injury or relieve any pain?”
“No, Your Majesty, healing magic helps to heal wounds.”
“However, when an injury is too severe or the pain is too intense, it is not very helpful.”
“Unfortunately, there is no such magic,” the doctor said.
The doctor recalled a story and said to him:
“Although some say that a magic like that existed long ago, I don’t believe it to be real if I’m honest with you.” .
“Could you tell me a little more about that magic?” Cassian pleaded.
“I don’t know much myself, as it’s only a story my father used to tell me when I was a child.”
“He said that long ago, there was a magic that was a blessing from heaven, it was the magic of light, a power granted by the Goddess Juno herself.”
“My father also told me that magic could heal all kinds of illnesses and wounds.”
“It was a magic that increased strength and spirit.” He said.
“I had never heard of such magic before,” Said Cassian.
“That’s why I say it’s just a story, I don’t even believe it to be real.”
“The possessor of that magic was considered a saint, but there have been no indications that someone with such power ever existed.” The doctor concluded.
“Thank you very much for answering my questions.” Cassian said.
“You don’t have to thank me, Your Majesty.”
“In reality, I believe what I have said is useless.”
“I’m sorry I couldn’t help you any further.” The doctor apologized.
The doctor gathered his things and said to him:
“Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must leave.”
“Thank you very much for everything.” Cassian replied.
When the doctor left, Cassian stood thinking about what he had said and wondered if the princess possessed such power. Ever since he had been by her side, the pain in his leg had almost completely disappeared, and he had started walking better, and his leg had stopped failing him. If his suspicions were true, Cassian wondered why King Venobich would let such a valuable person go to the enemy.
“It’s useless to make assumptions, it would be better for me to find out more about this.” He said to himself.
That day, Cassian went to the library and spent the whole day looking for information about the magic that the doctor had mentioned. Unfortunately, he found nothing. He wondered if that magic was truly real or just a story invented by some storyteller to make a living.
Alessandro was sitting in his office reviewing some documents when his assistant, Gabriel Astrey knocked on the door with his knuckles and shortly after, entered the office.
“I’m sorry for interrupting, Your Majesty, but there is something I would like to discuss with you.”
Alessandro continued with his work, moving his hand and said to him.
“Go ahead.”
“There is a topic that always comes up for discussion in the court lately,” he said.
“What topic?” The king asked.
“The fact that Your Majesty has been married for four years and still has no heir.”
Alessandro’s hand stopped, and he looked at his assistant as if he wanted to kill him with his gaze, but Gabriel was not intimidated. He had become used to receiving that kind of treatment, so he continued talking.
“Your Majesty, perhaps you are not aware that there must be a successor, although you may not like the idea, you must have a child.”
“That’s my problem,” Alessandro replied.
“Please, Your Majesty, be aware that it is your duty to the kingdom, there must be a successor to the throne, otherwise the legacy of the royal family will disappear.” Gabriel continued.
“Someday I will have a child, but that is not important right now.” The king said.
“Your Majesty, you will turn twenty-eight this year.”
“How much longer do you plan to wait?” Gabriel said.
Alessandro’s gaze became more terrifying. Gabriel felt he would lose his life at any moment, but he could not remain silent.
“Let me remind you that children take time to grow.”
“They must also be educated from a young age.”
“Your Majesty cannot continue to postpone the inevitable.” Gabriel boldingly said, hiding his fears.
Alessandro clenched his hand into a fist. His wife was the daughter of his worst enemy, a man who had killed almost his entire family. The mere idea of his child carrying his blood repulsed him. Gabriel was aware of that and told him.
“I know it’s not easy for Your Majesty, your wife is that man’s daughter.”
“That’s why you should get a concubine.”
“You know that’s not possible.”
“The heir to the throne being the son of a concubine is not something that speaks well of me or better still welcomed in our tradition.” The king replied.
“Your Majesty, then why don’t you kill that woman and re-marry?” Gabriel asked.
Alessandro laughed bitterly and said:
“Killing her would give King Venobich a reason to start the war again.”
“I won’t put my kingdom in danger just for my selfishness.”
“Even though the idea of being with that woman repulses me, I have no other choice.” The king said.
***
Winter had ended, Cassian had gone to visit Abril and was thinking about what they would do that day. When he arrived, he was very surprised to see her plowing the land and asked somewhat confusedly:
“What are you doing?!”
“Spring has already begun.”
“I must start cultivating my garden.”She replied.
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