“You’re a princess, how can you do such a thing?” Cassian said.
“I’ve been doing it for three years.”
“Although it was difficult for me at first, now it’s easy for me.”
“And as I said before, I’m just a princess in name.”
“I’ve never been treated as such.”
“If I don’t cultivate my own food, I’ll starve.” Abril replied.
“How can you say such a thing?”
“It sounds as if no one takes care of you.” Cassian said.
Abril continued plowing the land and said:
“After coming almost every day, you still haven’t realized it?”
“Since I arrived here, there hasn’t been anyone taking care of me.”
“I was left to my own devices.”
“If I hadn’t done this, I would have died of hunger a long time ago.”
“And if I’m honest, that’s the only death I don’t desire.”
Cassian didn’t know how to respond. That day, he returned to the palace early. He went to his brother’s office, he peeked his head through the door, and asked:
“Brother, can I come in?’
“Of course, come in.” He replied.
Cassian sat down in the chair opposite him and hesitated for a moment before saying,
“I’m sorry for interrupting your work.”
“Don’t worry, I was planning on taking a little break to eat.”
“Do you want to join me?” The king said.
“Yes” Cassian replied.
Alessandro and Cassian went to the dining room. In just a few minutes, the servants served a grand feast for the two of them. When Cassian saw all the food that had been served, he remembered that Abril had never had a meal like that since he had been visiting her every day. She always made her own simple meals. Alessandro noticed that his brother hadn’t touched his food and asked him.
“Are you okay, Cassian?”
“Yes, Lessan,” he replied.
“You don’t seem okay, you haven’t touched your food.” The king said.
“Brother, there’s something I’d like to ask you.” Cassian said.
“Ask whatever you want.” The king replied.
“Do you know what kind of magic Princess Abril has?” Cassian asked.
“No, I’ve hardly talked to her and never asked her.”
“Why?” The king asked.
“It’s just that King Venobich has great magical power, and I was curious to know what kind of magic the princess has.” Cassian replied.
Alessandro had never thought about it since the princess went unnoticed, but if she had the same magic as King Venobich, she could destroy the royal palace. She could be the perfect weapon to bring down the kingdom from within.
“I hadn’t thought about that.”
“Now I realize I’ve been too careless.”
“I’ll have to take care of it.’ The king said.
“Lessan, what do you plan to do?” His brother asked.
“First, I’ll make sure of what kind of magic she possesses.”
“I’ll take her to the temple to find out, and then I’ll decide what to do.” The king replied.
“I would like to accompany you.” Cassian said.
“There are many steps in the temple which are not good for your leg.”
“It’s better if you don’t go.” The king replied.
“No, brother, I want to go with you.”
“Please let me accompany you.” He pleaded.
This was the first time Cassian was going to leave the palace since his leg had been bothering him. He had always hated that others saw him limping, which is why he always stayed in his room or in the library. Alessandro couldn’t refuse his request and told him.
“It’s okay, you can accompany me.” The king replied
“Thank you, brother.” He replied, smiling.
“No, I should be the one thanking you for making me see that I was being careless.” His Majesty replied.
Cassian knew that the princess was not dangerous. However, he wanted to discover what kind of magic Abril possessed, since, thanks to her, he had improved a lot and his leg no longer failed him. Although this improvement was not lasting, Cassian had verified that if he stopped visiting the princess, the pain in his leg intensified to such an extent that it became unbearable and the closer he was to her, the faster the pain disappeared. She had become his medic and he wanted to know the reason why. He would not rest until he found out.
Alessandro went to visit Abril at the small house where she lived. When he arrived, he saw her working enthusiastically in the garden. Her clothes and hands were covered in mud, and she looked like a beggar. However, she had a big smile on her face as she planted some crops. Alessandro stared at her for a few minutes before speaking.
“Princess, when will you stop crawling in the mud?”
Abril turned her face when she heard his voice. She didn’t like dealing with Alessandro. She could somehow feel how much he hated her every time he looked at her, and that scared her. She didn’t know when he would get angry and decide to kill her.
“Your Majesty,” she said.
Alessandro approached a little closer, his gaze filled with hatred and anger that day. She wondered why he was so upset. Instinctively, Abril backed away and fell on her butt.
“What do you think you’re doing?”
“Get up,” he said.
Abril stood up, hiding her hands behind her back, and asked fearfully, “What brings Your Majesty here?”
“I came to ask you something,” Alessandro said.
“What thing?” she replied.
“What kind of magic do you possess?” he asked.
“I don’t possess any magic, Your Majesty,” Abril said.
Alessandro became angry. Normally, all members of the royal family were born with magic, so it was impossible for her not to possess any kind of magic.
“Are you mocking me?” he asked.
Abril could see Alessandro’s brow wrinkle even more. He looked genuinely upset, and she was afraid, so she stepped back.
“I would never dare to do such a thing, Your Majesty,” she said.
Abril thought to herself, at least not to his face, while nervously moving her hands.
“It doesn’t matter.”
I don’t want to be a prisoner
“Tomorrow, we will go to the temple, and I will find out,” Alessandro said.
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