Chapter 52: If lady killian is princess khillian
It was still daytime, and the same day. Lourix walked into the inn and climbed the stairs to Prince Eyrin's room.
He knocked gently, knowing that Prince Eyrin would be meditating at this time.
"Come in," he heard Prince Eyrin say.
Lourix entered the room, then turned around and closed the door.
"Your Highness," he said in a low tone as he knelt on one knee and placed his hands together as a sign of respect.
"You're back early," Prince Eyrin said calmly. His eyes were closed, and he was sitting in a lotus position with his hands on his knees, essence flowing around him.
"Replying to Your Highness, I bring a report. You instructed us to monitor Laon's mansion to know every activity because Nameless stays there. From my information inside, today, the lady who sleeps in the next room, Lady Khillian, went to seek Nameless," Lourix said.
"And?" Prince Eyrin asked, his voice steady but with a hint of curiosity.
"Replying to Your Highness, Nameless was not there, and Palov has followed him. So, as he was not there, Lady Meiyer told her guards to drag Lady Khillian out because of her bad attitude," Lourix said.
"Bad attitude? She looks like she has no flaws. Are you sure of what you are saying?" Prince Eyrin asked, his eyebrows furrowing slightly in surprise.
"Replying to Your Highness, the information is authentic. The reason was that Lady Meiyer called her a whore. And in order to see Nameless, Lady Meiyer told her that she needed to defeat her," Lourix said.
Prince Eyrin's expression remained calm, but a flicker of interest crossed his face. His eyes, though still closed, seemed to focus inwardly as he processed the information. "I've felt Lady Khillian's power. She's strong. However, who won?" he asked curiously.
"Replying to Your Highness, it was Lady Meiyer, but it was fascinating that Lady Khillian could block all her attacks. Lady Meiyer only won by a breath.
The informant even said she used the Lotus Dance Strike on her, and she blocked it. Even though it was not the complete Lotus Dance Strike, it was still fascinating," Lourix said, a look of surprise on his face.
Prince Eyrin's lips curved into a slight smile, a rare expression of intrigue. "Interesting," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.
"This Lady Meiyer, what phase is she in? How could she defeat Lady Khillian? And what is this Lotus Dance Strike all about?" Prince Eyrin asked, furrowing his eyebrows as it was his first time hearing about it.
Lourix immediately answered, "Replying to Your Highness, About Lady Meiyer. The Hall of Talents is updated with powerful martial artists in the kingdom, even though we are not allowed to participate in Essed tournaments.
Lady Meiyer is one of those powerful martial artists,only child of lord laon,the city lord of south Essed and she's a disciple of Lotus Sect," he said, continuing.
"I heard she is now in phase eight, but during the last battle with Nameless, she was in phase seven and was defeated by Nameless.
People said that the fight lasted a very long time. Both were young prodigies and highly talented. Even though Nameless was a phase higher than Lady Meiyer, they were almost on par with each other," Lourix explained.
Prince Eyrin took a deep breath, inhaling the essence before he opened his eyes to look at Lourix. "It's possible that Lady Khillian is in phase seven or eight, but she isn't someone who speaks about her phase.
She went to see Nameless? I'm sure it was not for a spar, as they met more than a month ago. I know she knows about his loss of memory and essence."
" My mind has been disturbed for some time," he said as he stood up and adjusted his clothes with his hand before walking with his hands behind his back.
"Khillian," he said, looking at the blank space, not focusing on anything but his thoughts. "It has been years, but I don't know if my memory is correct as I was young at that time. I can only know if I go back to the imperial palace," he said, trying to remember.
Lourix hesitated before he spoke, thinking carefully about how to phrase his words. "Replying to Your Highness, you can share your worries as you please."
"Khillian."he said ,paused and then continued I hope I'm not overthinking," Prince Eyrin hesitated before turning to look at Lourix, who was still on his knee.
"Wasn't that Prince Khane's younger sister's name? You're six years older than me, shouldn't you know?" he asked.
Lourix darted his eyes and hesitated, unsure of the answer. "Replying to Your Highness, I... though I am six years older, I do not know as I wasn't near the palace or even in Haven State. Not many people know the princess's name, as only the prince, Prince Khane, was more spoken about," he said.
Prince Eyrin got infuriated as he looked at Lourix. "Your Highness, you are free to share your burdens," he mocked. "What's your use? Leave! Get out!" he yelled, throwing the table over. Lourix bowed before hurriedly leaving the chamber.
"Palov is more useful," Prince Eyrin muttered as he looked at the door before going to sit on his bed.
He sat in a lotus position to continue his meditation. He closed his eyes, but he was disturbed and could not focus.
He remembered the day he wanted to speak to her about Nameless's real identity, but she didn't ask him about it.
"She didn't ask about his real identity when I said I knew it. I thought it was because she wasn't curious. Maybe it's because she knew who he was already. However, she doesn't know who I truly am, or is she pretending?" he asked himself.
"The truth shall present itself later. Who knows if they already have rebels to overthrow my father? I will not allow it, even if my feelings are involved," he said, clenching his hand and gritting his teeth in anger, his veins showing as he clenched his fist.
"Both of them were in higher phases. What are they trying to prove? That only the real royal bloodline can succeed?!" he yelled, panting in anger, then tried to calm down.
He clenched his jaw and closed his eyes tightly for some time before opening them. "I am Prince Eyrin, first prince of King Vexar, the best choice to be the crown prince and the next king of this kingdom. My dreams will never be shattered!
If Lady Khillian is Princess Khillian, then..."