Chapter 4 - Chapter 4

Henry stared at those sapphire green eyes. It wasn't a request, it was a threat. Liam is not someone who pleads but someone who poses a threat. And Henry knows that if he doesn't offer audience with his sister, he would regret it later.

He has kept silence about his sister all along but now he shows up. Although he heard that he pleaded to William about his sister. He now stands in front of the king directly asking for his sister

Liam is one of the high ranked knight of his kingdom. Strong enough to bring down a Kingdom down single handedly. His sword mastery is still a secret to the outside world . He is his 'trump card'.

"Liam, do you want me to have an audience with your sister?" Henry asked, as he gripped his throne.

"Yes! Please consider, your majesty!" Liam never swayed from staring at the king.

'His eyes more determined than when he was at war' Henry thought.

The king pulled his royal blue hair back and looked down on those sapphire green eyes, "I shall permit the audience for Layla Williams. And I want you to be present too"

Liam's eyes danced joy. He put his head down and nodded, "Yes your majesty. Thank you!" it was the chirpy tone again

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"Layla!!" Liam ran towards his sister. His eyes welled at the state her sister was in. How could they do this to a kid? Isn't she too young? He felt helpless on how to stop this... But things changed when she asked for his highness audience.

Layla slowly opened her eyes, "Brother!" She smiled weakly. Her blue frock tattered with dirt and was teared here and there. "Let's go. The king accepted your audience"

"really! Thank you so much.. Bro-" she went unconscious.

Liam scooped her up in his arms. "She needs energy before she meets his majesty. Can we atleast take her to a bath?". He looked back at his father who was standing at the door.

"Not yet, Liam. The king has to decide what he further plans to do. Till that, she is still a prisoner." William explained.

Liam gripped his sister. His teeth gritted. "Hold on, Layla. Can you please wake up?"

Layla slowly opened her eyes. "It's fine. I am awake. I can still walk-"

"Nah. I am not letting you. I am carrying you to the throne room. That's fine, right father ?" Liam's eyes glinted at his father. William realised he should accept it.

"Sure. That would be no problem"

Liam smiled and got up. Layla clinged to him. "You are still a silly girl!"

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Layla was kneeling down in front of the king. The king was still calculating her to throw a tantrum or wail like a kid but he got nothing. Liam and William stood on either side of her. The throne room was empty except for them.

"So what is the purpose of you audience? What is your offer? "The king asked. Liam and William looked down at her.

"Your majesty. Greetings. Since you realised I am an immortal, I believe you have plans for me" layla's voice was strong.

The king froze in his spot. 'How could she? Did she realise about the curse? But that's impossible '

"I do. But I am more interested in your offer. That can wait" Henry straightened himself.

"Your majesty. I will be honoured if I can act as the shield of Lumus kingdom"

"Pardon?"

"Battles are not always victory. It's the music of death, blood, cries and cheers. I want to be a part of them. I belive if I become a weapon, then Lumus kingdom can transform into an empire" Layla breathed. Her hair fell on her face. Sweat trickled over her face.

"I see. So you want to be a knight? That's a simple offer"

"I also offer to do anything for the king of Lumus kingdom without any hesitation unless it is not within my power" Layla knows she might not really do it like killing innocent people. But temporarily she wants to escape pain and for that, she risked herself.

"That's what I want. Sure. I accept. If you fail..."The king swelled internally with joy about her offer but he hided it well behind his stoic face

Layla gulped.

"I shall behead your brother, Liam" The king announced. Layla's eyes shot upward.

"your majesty... Why Liam? I am the prisoner here." Layla met his rich blue eyes.

The king smirked, "Layla.... I know you want death. You are not afraid of it. You want to hasten it. And the real punishment is not giving you death and watching your loved ones die. Besides ,you are immortal. How can I give you death?"

William was baffled at the order. He might lose his heir.

"Your majesty... Please reconsider it" William asked.

"Sorry, my captain. She is an immortal. I can't trust her. The moment she betrays me...." the king flicked his finger. An invisible thread winded around Liam's neck and disappeared.

"the magic shall choke him and he will die"


"Your majesty. Please.... Not my brother. You can Starve me, suffocate me not my brother please" Layla begged. She offered her loyalty so she could escape her pain but it was putting someone's life in the line.

"Lady Layla. Your training shall commence and you shall become a knight and also my personal lap dog who does things without questioning. Is that clear?" Authority boomed in his voice.

"but Liam..."

"your brother will only die if you betray... Do you have an idea of betraying me?"

"No your majesty. But-"

"Liam what do you think?" The king's voice cut her off.

"I trust my sister. I accept". Layla looked unbelievingly at Liam.

"then it is done then. You, Lady Layla William is free from today and shall join the military training and you are appointed as my personal lap dog."

The king stopped and thought for a moment, "I can't lose a powerful knight because of you right? How about this? To make sure you don't even have the slightest thought of offending me, I shall behead the closest women with you whenever you do mistakes. I want perfection!"

The king smirked. His mission of greater power began.