Phantasia: The Princess Knight

Chapter 98: My Daughter!

Hearing this King Augustus went into deep thought. It was only after a few minutes did he finally speak up. "Whether Alicia is a god or celestial means nothing to me. Alicia is my, King Augustus Alastine's daughter! Alicia Von Alastine! The third princess of my kingdom. It does not matter what her origins are. Her parents whether they are dead or alive abandoned her. This poor girl had a harsh life. I will not think any different or treat her differently just because of her race." King Augustus paused for a moment before looking at Blake deeply. "The one you were looking for was her right?" 

Blake slowly nodded his head. "Yes She is the one I am fated to be with and I will protect her with my life no matter who I have to face. Even if that person is you!" 

King Augustus did not get mad at Blake's words. He only smiled brightly with a hearty laugh and said: "Haha! Good! I have liked you since the first day I met you. Even before I met Alicia I always thought you were an outstanding kid. I will allow it!" King Augustus's smiling face suddenly turned serious. "But you can only start courting her when she comes of age. Until then you will only act as a guard and be her personal knight do you understand? At that time you will need to work hard to win her heart. Although I already have an inkling that you are already in her heart, you stinking brat! But this is good too." Stopping is words he turned his attention to the three girls in the room. "You girls!" 

"Ah yes!" Rose and Starla both stood up straight after King Augustus called out to them. Only Loeri looked at King Augustus and snorted. 

"The words you heard here today are not to be spread anywhere else do you understand?" King Augustus sternly said.

"Of course! Young Miss's matters will never leave these walls." Rose said seriously.

Starla, on the other hand, dropped to one knee and drew her sword. "I have done this once already but I will do it again. I swear by my sword to never divulge any of Alicia's secrets to anyone." 

"Mmm good! As of today Starla, your training will increase. I will have you become Alicia's right hand. This sticking brat can't follow her everywhere but you can. While she does have Rose and Claire as guards as well you will be out in the open. I am trusting you to stake your life to protect my daughter." King Augustus said.

Starla looked up at King Augustus surprised. To be given such a task is everything to a knight. A tear trickled down her cheek as she smiled brightly. "By the honor of my sword, I swear to protect Princess Alicia with my life!"

"Mmmm. Master your being noisy again let me sleep!" Alicia's sleepy complaining voice caused everyone to freeze. King Augustus turned and looked at Alicia who still had her eyes closed, her steady breathing showed that she was still sleeping. After seeing this King Augustus let out a sigh of relief. He turned to the rest and waved his hand for everyone to disperse. 

Only after everyone stepped out did Augustus adjust Alicia's blanket and kiss the top of her head. He then turned to leave himself. When he exited the room Blake and Starla were standing there keeping guard outside. "Starla, go in and get Alicia's space and tell Claire to bring Frey out. They must be worried sick by now."

Starla nodded her head and did as she was asked. When she came back out a flash of light was seen and Claire appeared with Frey. "Mother!?" Frey looked left and right but could not see Alicia. Her eyes started to well up with tears as she frantically looked around. "Mother! Mother!" It was only until she saw Blake standing there did she calm down a bit as she cried out: "Father where is mother!" 

Hearing Frey, call Blake, father, caused King Augustus's face to go black! "Frey he's not your..."

Before King Augustus could finish his words he was cut off by Blake. "Your Mother is sleeping. Come sit on my shoulder. Did you eat yet?" 

"Mhm! Mother made sure there was plenty of food for me stored in the cottage. Father is mother really tired?" Frey asked.

"Yes she is, she will wake up by tomorrow morning. So be a good girl until she wakes up okay?" For the first time, everyone saw the usually cold face of Blake's soften and showed a warm tender expression while he conversed with Frey. 

"Frey will be a good girl and wait for Mother to wake up! Frey will spend time with Father!" Frey said happily as she hugged Blake's neck. 

King Augustus had an ugly expression on. He suddenly felt left out. 'I am supposed to be her grandpa! Why does she not recognize me!?' He knew the answer to his own question but he still felt disgruntled about it.

Seeing all the different expressions, Starla and Claire all let out a laugh. They could see dark clouds and gloominess hovering over King Augustus while Frey and Blake had a bright sun and happiness hovering over them. This scene was quite comical to the two girls. Only one person out of the group. Loeri, who was standing at the side still had a serious expression on her face as she stared at King Augustus. She walked up to him and whispered: "Old man let's have a talk." 

King Augustus nodded and walked with Loeri to the study. 

"What's on your mind?" King Augustus asked.

Loeri only snorted before saying: "Isn't it about time you told Alicia about being adopted?"

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