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Chapter 107 - Consequence of the Timing

A couple of weeks passed since she left the infirmary. Amy got top marks for the Moonflower project and with that out of the way, she immediate sent the flower to Alabaster where he would finish making the spell.

Lysander and Claudia became close friends, and she meets them sometimes. She was often invited to tea parties with them. Unfortunately, Leon is still stuck at the Royal Palace, and he isn't just kept for his safety but was grounded. Apparently, the staff is having trouble dealing with the energetic and troublemaking prince. 

With current issues of her and Viola's situation out of the way, they do not need to worry about anyone wanting or kidnapping them to their country again. It is rare for twins to share the same ability, but she did almost die so no one would attempt something drastic again. Amy tapped her finger. If their situation with their powers was problematic, Aron's is far worse. Unlike her, he is deemed a commoner. When his purification power manifested, it caused an outcry to the other countries and the Solin nobles. It is believed he is a noble's illegitimate child, but no one know whose child he is (though that rumor is true). Kidnappings, attempted murder, blackmail, there are a lot of incidents that happened all because of this ability. Leon kept the true nature of his ability a secret for this exact reason. Rufus's ability is new and rare, so no one gave it much thought. Melissa's power is extremely valuable, but she is from an extremely powerful family and is to be married to the royal family thus giving her a level of protection.

She looked at the notebook as she wrote down some things. Alabaster voiced his concern about Alphonso. He is supposed to die six years from now, but he's gone now and that might affect Prince Anthony. Alphonso was a scapegoat when he died but Anthony might be next. Amy looked out her window. Right King Anthony didn't play much of a role prior to becoming king. He is shown to be extremely timid and mistreated by his uncle. Aron looked down on him as well, but he protected him from an attempted assassination and helped him escape Hekaton. He gained a bit of courage and hope after he began traveling the world then took back the throne after King Phillip was killed by Rufus. He played a huge role in supporting Aron with the Cambion and the war against Rufus.

Now things have gotten complicated. If they extend their support and protection to Anthony before Aron does, then the seers will find out and will report it to Phillip whom they secretly support. The seers are a threat because of their foresight. The reason why Amy didn't want to make major changes to the story is because if the story goes off at a tangent from the original plot, then she would not be able to guess the story's future thus losing her greatest advantage. Another reason is the seers. They will see through her in an instant the moment she makes drastic action. Alphonso's attack on her was a huge risk factor and one that got her noticed by the sages. They probably know that he would fail hence they didn't stop it. Alphonso's death as well as the others was a mystery. They died, sure? But their families are fine. Why now? She never saw the bodies, but the cause of death, described by Leon, is different from the Ripper she knew of. It is an assassination. To shut him up or to hide what he did. None of her wooden critters could sneak in the interrogation room so they have no information. Leon probably knows but he has not sent any letters since he is grounded. The seers knew what would happen next and informed Phillip.

An assassin?

It is clearly the same one that would appear later in the story. She never knew how strong the assassin is. Only that he almost killed Leon and that was the closest he ever lost his life until the day he actually died.

Realistically, she should take action and prevent Phillip's treachery, but it is downright impossible to take him down when he has got the support of the sages. It won't take at least twenty years until Rufus took care of that. The seers deserve to die but they also contribute to Aron's character development.

First is the Ripper, then Prince Anthony and now the assassin that killed the Hekaton noble children. Things are getting more harder and add more to the list of things to do.

With a groan of frustration, she rests her head on her desk. They will definitely have eyes on her now. The advantage she has over them is that they overlook the minor things, but this was not one of them. She cannot escape the sight of the seers if they are interested in her without the help of the only being who has the power to do so. With a decision in her mind, she said to Alabaster; After you complete the spell. Find the Witch of Endor.

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The princess was at her study until she heard a tap at her window. She opened it to see a note, shaped like a bird. Suspiciously, she took the note and read it. Her eyes slowly widen in surprise. She quickly closed the window.

The Seers are supporting Grand Prince Phillip to the Right Throne. The Royal Family are in danger.

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Amy is getting ready for bed. The note she sent out should arrive at its destination by now. She does not know what to expect of Princess Georgina, but Princess Evangeline is an intelligent character. She will not make a big deal about this, but she will be wary of it and watch over them. Phillip and Evangeline do not get along in the story, so she knows his character.

Amy was looking into the thoughts of the others, and they are as equally if not more concerned about what will happen next.

She suddenly heard frantic footsteps coming towards her. Amy got off the bed to check what's going on.