What did he just say?! His highness' the real problem? How is that even possible?!! Everyone looked at him with an expectant gaze, their heads were occupied with many unanswered questions but the man didn't speak further and just looked at their expressions with a slight smirk.
"Is that all of it? How's his highness the real problem?" Amadeus asked.
"I'm still on the matter and I can't say much about it. I have to make sure my theory's right before I say or make a move." He said and they all sighed. Couldn't he at least just tell them his speculations??
"And I'll also need y'all to keep an eye on Alexander. You must not let him out of your sight and also don't let anybody come close to him except for his wife." He added again.
"What?!! His highness never allows us to follow him, and you say we should keep an eye on him? You're simply telling us to carry out the impossible." Lucas said.
"It's not impossible. Look for some excuse, or make his wife stay beside him. That way, you can keep a close eye on him." Bruce said and they nodded.
"Does his highness knows anything about this?" Robert asked and Bruce shook his head.
"If he knew, he would act very recklessly, you know his wish all along but now that his married, even if he knows about this, he would take his wife into consideration and act carefully." Bruce said.
"Also protect the princess with everything you have. She cannot be harmed." He added and they nodded.
"We understand, we'll carry out our task effectively." Amadeus said. They all were curious as to why he suddenly told them to keep an eye on their prince. They wanted to know everything but they knew that whatever it is Bruce had said, even if they didn't know the reason. It was something important. If they were not mistaken, it would be a matter of life and death, else Bruce wouldn't tell them to keep an eye on their prince knowing how powerful he was.
"I'll take my leave now....Robert, meet me after the training session." He said and even though Robert didn't respond. He knew he agreed so he left without saying a word.
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"What do you think? Why's he suddenly telling us to keep an eye on his highness, knowing fully well his highness doesn't like to be followed?" Lucas asked.
"We don't know but whatever the reason is, this must be our top priority - his safety and the princess'. We must keep that in mind." Amadeus spoke and they all nodded except for Robert.
"Hey Robert! Don't act this cold! It's not good for you. You might get old." Lago teased but all he got was a deathly glare. It was one Robert had never shown to anyone. Lago retreated and hastily left the scene to practice.
"Sorry, I was just joking I'll leave now." He said and walked out of their sight.
Robert glanced at the rest of his comrades before he covered his face with a hood.
They all stood except for Finn who was still seated.
Everyone dispersed and they were left alone.
"Look Robert, I don't know who that woman is and what it is that she did to you. But I do know one thing for sure. You should get over with it and act like you've been doing. I'm not saying you should forget her or something, you shouldn't act this way because of a woman you met few hours ago. We'll help you find her so you don't have to worry about anything, just don't drown yourself in sorrow.
If you really want to find her, don't you think you should start taking action now? Sulking in a corner won't bring her back to you. Find her and maybe you guys can talk things out. Just don't do this to yourself.
Think this through and do what you feel is right." Finn gave his long out speech with a slight pat on his shoulder and left without giving Robert a second longer to digest what he had said.
Robert removed his hood and stared out into space. Is he doing the right thing?? Finn's right, sitting and sulking won't bring her back! He had to find her but the question's how? Where does he look for her?!
After sitting for about half an hour, a smile curved up on his face. Finn's right! He would find her! He would do it no matter what it takes and hopefully, she can undo whatever spell she had cast on him. This was his second priority after the prince' and princess's safety. This was now a top priority!
He got up and went to the courtyard were his other comrades were training.
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His comrades noticed someone's presence so they turned, only to find a grinning Robert.
W-w-what happened?! He was sulking a while ago, what happened all of a sudden?! Were Finn's words effective on him? Or did he just realize his behavior was foolish and he should move on?? They wanted to ask but they could only be patient.
"What's with all of the stares? I'm here to train and y'all are acting like you've seen a ghost." He teased but there his face was still serious and they didn't know if they should laugh or cry.
We're happy that you're back to your normal state but what's with that poker face?? You need to fix that too?!! They said mentally.
"Well, with that face you look like a ghost though." Lucas mumbled.
"Maybe I actually am a ghost because of my missing half." He said and they chocked except for Amadeus who didn't feel the least interested.
What the f*ck?!! Is he really alright? What's with that statement??
Lago stepped out to check his temperature incase he's ill but when he touched his forehead, he was perfectly fine.
"I'm fine and I'm not sick so enough of those gestures."
"I don't think you're fine though. What's with that statement? - missing half. Haha, you're funny." Lago said.
"Well, I don't care what you think I am. Shouldn't we be preparing for the training?"
"Y-y-yes."
They all prepared themselves while Robert was still grinning, somewhat devilishly. He's thinking on how to find that woman and undo whatever she did to him. He knew it was going to be adventurous and also not easy because there was something about that woman that was mystifying. He couldn't figure out what it was when he first glanced at her, he just ignored it and took her with him. Now, look at the result of his actions. He's in a total mess that even he don't even how to get out of it. All he knew now was to find that woman at all cost! Even if it meant searching the whole of earth, he would do it just to find her!
They were all done but Robert was seated and still grinning. He was as still as a statue and they didn't know if they should get angry or not. He had told them to get ready but he's still sitting there, grinning like an idiot!