Published at 10th of January 2021 04:15:04 PM
Chapter 442: 442
The place where we were brought in was a mansion named Raviebel .
It was often referred to as the ‘Queen’s bedroom,’ and the reason for it being called such was that the queen’s widowers would reside . In other words, the mansion owner was Grand Duke Charles Haroren, the father of the current queen .
My grandfather .
He asked us how we entered the country, to which I answered that we were there for sightseeing; my grandfather asked us to stay in his mansion during our stay in Bureti . I kept refusing that I couldn’t do that, but my grandfather looked heartbroken at my words; knowing that his intention comes from a good place, I tried to reason a little .
“Why do you keep refusing? We got the place for free . Besides, we get such spacious and good accommodation!”
Valer smiled .
Ugh, what he added didn’t help me in any way .
My grandfather smiled at Valer’s words, telling me that it was right, but I sat stiffly; it wasn’t possible . I didn’t even know if he was telling the truth .
Grandfather .
Of course, if my mother wasn’t an orphan, it was natural that I had a maternal grandfather and grandmother . Yes, rather, it was shocking that I never thought about them until then .
However, when I looked at my grandfather’s face, I couldn’t think of anything . It was more like a dream .
Was I really dreaming?
I thought that if I went to Bureti, I would find some traces or information regarding my mother . However, I only felt that it would be something like a portrait of my mother . I was a fool .
I never imagined meeting my own bloody family .
And remember their existence at the same time .
I had been away from my mother for a long time . I, too, had a family . There were people I could call grandfather and aunty . It’s really like a dream .
Was I sitting and dreaming?
I had gotten so accustomed to living along with my father that it was hard for me to believe that I had blood relations .
“It’s fine . Stay here . ”
Grandfather seemed to notice that I was stiff since I was unfamiliar with him .
Maybe that was why I felt more sorry about it . I was the kind of granddaughter who wouldn’t even hug her own grandfather . I was pathetic, but I couldn’t help it . I didn’t really believe that he was my grandfather, what was I supposed to do? To be honest, I wanted to ask out loud if this was a scam .
The sofa seemed uncomfortable . Valer smiled and walked out . He was trying to give me some alone time with my grandfather, but honestly, I wanted to punch him for doing that!
He was supposed to be by my side during such situations!
“How did you know that I was Ariadna?”
“I knew as soon as I saw you . ”
I was puzzled; grandfather pointed to my face . Realizing that he was pointing at my hair, I understood what he meant .
Ah, the hair color .
It wasn’t strange that he thought of me as a person of Agrigient by looking at my hair . After all, it was the color of royalty .
Anyway, everything happened because of my hair .
Ha, I should have dyed my hair for real .
“But I already knew about you three days ago . ”
“Sorry?”
How did he know?
It seemed like he noticed my confusion . He smiled . I felt embarrassed for showing my emotions, but he chuckled .
Normally, a man of his stature would be colder and fiercer, but the man I was nothing like the other generals I had seen before . He was kind and friendly .
“You have Ezelan’s necklace, right?”
I didn’t have to ask who Ezelan was . I knew it .
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Princess Jereina .
My mom’s real name was Ezelan .
It was her name before leaving for Agrigient . The man then took out something .
“Huh, ah, is that…”
“Right . This resonated with that and kept telling me of your arrival . ”
What grandfather took out of his sleeve was a crystal that gave off a transparent hue . It was a small crystal that would fit in my hand, but it was so pretty that I wondered how such a thing could exist .
The engraved pattern in the middle was of Bureti . In an instant, while I was staring at it, my necklace began to cry as if it found its other half .
“It is what Ezelan had given me before she left for Agrigient . It is one of the relics which protect Bureti, and they are meant to be one . ”
I did think that it was unusual, all because it was a relic . Suddenly, it turned burdensome to wear it around my neck .
However, the pendant in his hand was still pretty . As I looked down at mine, my grandfather, too, looked at it . The necklace we were looking at sparkled under the light .
“She left for the fate of the country but gave it to me on a whim, saying that I need to protect it . The other ministers thought it was absurd . ”
“… it’s beautiful . ”
“It was the greatest gift for a father like me, who was drunk on power and couldn’t protect his little daughter . ”
My grandfather was smiling, but that smile seemed burdensome for some reason .
I didn’t speak, but I could understand that grandfather loved my mother . I thought there would be a bigger story to this, but all I felt was pity after hearing about his regret .
Suddenly, grandfather took my hand . His wrinkled hands were rougher than I thought, yet it was warm .
“When I heard the news of your birth, I couldn’t believe it . For my grandchild to be born…”
Whether it was hard to believe or not, I was right in front of his eyes, and his voice trembled . I bowed my head at his trembling voice .
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“I was just happy . I was destined to die anytime soon, but I was happy that someone of our blood was born . As a woman who inherits the blood of a witch, it means that we have a successor through you . ”
I already knew how unbelievable such a possibility was . I knew my father well enough to believe in my grandfather’s woes .
As expected, my grandfather was biting down on his lip, holding his emotion until his forlorn eyes looked into mine .
“We wanted to take you . Emperor Caitel had killed many of my children, and it was an unfortunate thing to see . We just wanted to bring you in as Ezelan’s blood . So did Ezelan . ”
Suddenly, my heart started pounding . That was the first time I heard about this . I couldn’t breathe for some reason .
“I thought if you swore on never claiming the Agrigient blood, we might be able to save you, but with my confidence…”
Ashamed, my grandfather lowered his head, but I had to hear more . As I held grandfather’s hand, he looked into my eyes .
Seeing me trying to help him, he smiled .
“I am fine . Although our request was rejected, you didn’t die, and you grew up well as a healthy and beloved princess of Agrigient . ”
“Grandfather…”
“Rather, I began to think that it would be better to let you live as the princess of the great empire of Agrigient rather than a small country like Bureti . If you came to us, in the end, he would only take you away as he did with your mother . ”
I could say nothing to decrease the grief he was feeling, but I wanted to console him; to remove such painful remorse wasn’t something I could do .
Grandfather stretched out his other hand . A warm hand touched my face .
“I missed you . I’m glad to see you like this . ”
“Don’t cry . ”
“I… I really wanted to see you . ”
I knew why he felt so happy to see me or why he looked shocked to behold my existence .
His eyes were burning hot . They were turning red . The tip of his nose was turning pink .
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“If my child were alive, she would love you…”
The touch which stroked my cheek was of pity . The words of the sad father shook my heart .
I heard that all the princesses who came in as Caitel’s concubine were loved and raised well in their countries . Those words hit me like the truth .
Grandfather was trying hard not to cry; right then, the room’s door opened after a sudden knock . A middle-aged woman with long blonde hair and green eyes entered .
“Father, it was said that princess Ariadna…”
A woman who seemed to be in a hurry made eye contact with me . She opened her mouth but suddenly covered it with her hand; she tried to calm herself .
“Oh, God . ”
Who was this woman now?
I turned to my grandfather, expecting him to give me an answer, but my grandfather coughed weakly . The woman came back to her senses after hearing the cough and approached me . There was a warm vibe around her .
“I am the princess’ aunt . Call me Dorothia”
Uh, then she was the queen of the country…
I was so shocked that I couldn’t even greet her properly, but instead of raging about, she just came in for a hug .
Uh, uh?
“For how long have I wanted to see the princess after my sister’s departure . ”
A pair of eyes that resembled that of my grandfather looked down at me . Her eyes were filled with tears .
“Welcome home . I really missed you very much . ”
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