Chapter 33.1
Chapter 33
"Leon you do know the moment your powers have been sealed there's a great chance that enemy will attack the kingdom right?" Vincent stated in a worried.
"I know. Those bastards are itching to attack the Viosta dukedom and the empire for years now." Leon answered though he knew that there will be dangers ahead he never regretted his decision.
"That's right. Although we are at peace with the seven kingdom we can't put our safety solely to the treaty. Surely when the news break out that you will no longer possess the power of the Viosta many will try to kill you, especially those who want the Viosta Family out of existence." Vincent stated.
"Vincent you seem to be belittling the power of the Viosta Family. Although my powers may not be of use to me anymore when they seal it. That doesn't mean that my military powers is to be taken lightly." Leon said firmly.
"That's not what I meant. I know your military power is enough for you to conquer several kingdoms. But no matter how strong the dukedom is you are not invincible and that goes the same for the treaty of the seven kingdoms, we do not know who is plotting behind our back. I just want you to be prepared."
"If what you're worried about is the dukedom then don't be. The Viosta Dukedom will continue to be the strongest Dukedom in all seven kingdoms with or without my powers."
Leon did not even flinch at his declaration, he stared at Vincent straight in the eyes.
Vincent could do nothing but sigh and admit his defeat.
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LEONNA'S POV
"What?" I couldn't help but be dumbfounded at the crown prince's statement.
He didn't even stutter at his offensive statement. He continued to stare at me with such disgust in his eyes like I'm some kind of trash who lost her way to the dumpster.
"I said you don't deserve to be a Viosta."
This piece of $#!t
'Calm down Leonna, you can't let him get the best of you.' Said my inner voice.
"I beg your pardon your majesty, but I dont think you have the right to determine who is the most suitable to be a Viosta considering youre not a Viosta yourself." Leonna said firmly, her eyes showed no emotions and her voice was stern and cold.
Leonna's action and demeanor ticked Lionel in the wrong way.
"What?" He asked fuming mad, his fist clenched together his eyebrows furrowed in anger and his teeth baring each other.
Leonna just looked at him straight in the eye, with her head held high she showed no fear.
"You think you're so great just because the Grand Duke adopted you?" Lionel took a step forward to Leonna.
He is now inches away from Leonna's face, he was trying to scare Leonna but Leonna held her ground unfazed of the crown Prince petty threat.
Lionel leaned toward Leonna's left ear and smirk at her.
"Tsk. Don't be so cocky just because the Grand Duke is behind you. It will end soon...I'll make sure of it." Lionel whispered at her condescendingly.
[What does he mean by that?] Leonna asked herself.
As nervous as she is she remained calm. "I do not know what you mean your highness."
Lionel once again scowl at Leonna condescendingly.
"Enjoy what you have while it last, two months from now you'll lose it all. I guarantee it." Lionel stated, before Leonna could ask more Lionel bump his shoulder to hers causing her to stumble back but not enough to fall.
And just like that Lionel left.....and Leonna was dumbfounded.
"My lady!" Leonna saw Winston running towards her witha worried expression. Sebastian and Riri was behind him.
"Is everything ok my lady?" Winston asked.
"Y-yeah." Leonna answered unsure and still confused at what the crown prince said.
Winston then got down on one knee and gently grab Leonna's hands.
His action surprised Leonna. "My lady, whatever the Prince said, you should tell it to your father, he will protect you and so will we, you dont have to be afraid of anyone."
[Ahhh. I almost forgot I have people like this. People who cares about me and people who wants to and will protect me...]
Leonna smiled at Winston, all of the doubts and fears magically vanished.
"Thank you Winston. I'll tell dad immediately what the prince said when we get home." Leonna said.
Winston smiled at her and patted her head, "Im sure the Grand Duke is done talking to the Emperor, we should head back."
Leonna nodded in response before going back to the dining hall where Leon was waiting for them.
Leonna immediately ran towards her father and Leon welcome her with open arms.
Leonna felt the happiest when she's with Leon and Leon feel the same way too.
"Ready to go home?" Leon asked her. "Yes!" Leonna answered with excitement. Leon chuckled at her reaction.
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THE RUMORS of the Grand Duke sealing his powers immediately reaches the ears of the people.
In an instant Leon Viosta became the hot topic of the society in all seven kingdoms.
" .....he's right. Right now our goal is to wipe out the Viosta dukedom completely and to conquer the west side of the Ruby kingdom empire which belongs to the Grand Duke, that way we would be hitting two birds at one stone. We will be able to decrease the kingdom of Ruby's size in land and we would be able to wipe out the Viosta bloodline."
"What about the child?"
"Even though she's of Viosta bloodline, she is still a child I doubt she would be able to control that immense power she have in just two months."
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INSIDE THE VIOSTA dukedom Leon's voice echoed throughout the whole mansion.
"You what?!" Leon screamed at the top of his lungs, his hands slammed on the table his eyebrows furrowed together and the veins on his neck visible all due to shock and anger at what Leonna has requested.
Leonna who was sitting at the sofa flinched in fear for the first time since being a Viosta. Tears almost immediately fell from her eyes but she held it in.
"I-i want t-to participate in the hunting tournament." Leonna stated with little confidence she had, her voice trembling in fear as she look at her tiny hands clenching her dress.
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[End of Chapter]