Peace Offering To The Cursed Prince

"How is the training going," king Roderick asked his sons as they walked into his court. He refused to think about General Thompson's betrayal. To be honest the king had a miss feeling about everything.

He doubted that General Thompson would think of something like that by himself. He also felt that the Queen could have set the General up. He had learned years ago that the woman deliberately schemed her way into his Palace. 

King Roderick could never guess the real reason why the Queen has offered herself up for him. He believes that the woman was selfish and in desperate need of power and wealth. 

He commended her in his heart for seeking out the biggest fish in the river. Well, he did not hate her because he fell for her scheme. After all, he had nothing to lose in all of it. 

If anything he gained more. The kingdom of Avalo has prospered thanks to her son. "Everything is going on fine at my end," Jeffery, who was currently disguised as the crown prince answered.

"Same with me father," Prince Craig said.

"I am prepared to set out Tait in two days. I will ensure to keep it together there," Prince Elliott answered.

"Good, the meeting with the Generals will be tomorrow morning. We have to plan and get ready to lunch an attack before those three ants can reinforce," King Roderick said and raised his hands as a way of dismissing his sons.

The three of them walked out without a word. 

" Elder brother you seem to be in a good mood today. Does this have to do with the fact that your mother is also skilled with the sword?" prince Craig said. Jeffery ignored him, he knew that the crown prince would have done the same.

Move over, Jeffery felt the young prince was only a boy and it was expected of him to think highly of himself. 

" Ahh! So rude, just like your mother. The two of you are indeed violent. If she could handle swords as a woman, no wonder you act the way you do. The curse must have something that is inherited," prince Craig was unwilling to allow the prince to leave without poking some fun from him.

Prince Craig believed that no matter what, a son will never watch idly while his mother is been insulted. When Jeffery heard his words he finally stop. Of course, he turned around. 

The Queen was not his mother, so he could still think rationally but there was no way he would let the man before him insult the Queen. Since he was pretending to be the prince, he had to defend the Queen.

"At least my mother is bold and she is unafraid to show off her skills, unlike some people. Tell me, did you also get your coward and scheming mind from your mother?" Jeffery asked.

Prince Craig was the one who started it, but he could not take his mother's been insult. Unlike the crown prince who was not close to his mother. Lady Emilia was prince Craig's backbone. She has helped him scheme and plan against his brothers many times. The mother and son had a very close relationship, so he immediately reach out to hit Jeffery but the latter moved outside swiftly.

" Ahh! I guess I was wrong, you are a toothless dog," Jeffery fuel the fire. When prince Craig heard this. His blood boils and he balled his hand into a fist to attack again but Jeffery dodge easily again. This made prince Craig more angry.

When Jeffery saw the angry look on the prince's face he chuckle to irritate him more. If there was anything Jeffery hated most, it was acting as the crown prince but at this moment he was loving every bit of the show.

Prince Craig heard the laugh he got so angry that he wanted to break his brother's mouth. So he threw a punch at his face but he missed it completely with an inch. He did not give up and tried again but like the previous times, he missed.

On the fourth miss, Jeffery took hold of his hand and looked right into his eyed. "You dare raise your hand to hit me. Are you asking for death? " Jeffrey's voice was not low so the guards around him heard his question.

The commotion between the two brothers naturally gathers a little crowd but no one dares to come close because they feared the crown prince. They choose to watch from a distance and act blindly the moment things get too serious. 

Prince Craig's blood run cold when he heard Jeffrey's question. There was no doubt that this brother of his is able to kill him.

"You dare threaten to kill me? Do not act too powerful. Even you have to obey the family rule," prince Craig said. His voice sounded calm and composed but in the real sense, he was scared. He had reminded his brother about the family law because he hoped it was enough to stop me.

" Really? " Jeffery raised a brow at the prince. Over the years Jeffery had paid less attention to him. It turns ls out it might be a big mistake. "Do you believe anyone will hold me accountable when you drew the first knife?" Jeffery asked still holding on to prince Craig.

Prince Craig finally broke into cold tears when he heard Jeffrey's words. Indeed he had acted without thinking. He was the one that had attacked his brother first. Besides he was not the golden son Julia. Even prince Julia was beheaded, so who was he?

When Jeffery saw the fear in his eyes he finally let go but not without giving him a good punch on his face. At least in the next few days, prince Craig will remember that he was not a match for the crown prince of Avalo.

"What is this?" king Roderick's voice roared in the hallway. He had come out a few moments earlier and heard the crown prince (Jeffery) asking prince Craig if he was continuing death.

"Have you both lost your tongue,?" the king asked as he looked at both his sons. One held on his jaw. He was probably trying to bear the pain from the punch, while the other stood with an indifferent look.

It did not even seem as if anything going on around him had anything to do with him. "should I consider this a challenge?"  The king asked seeing that his two sons acted as though he was not talking to them. He knew that it was prince Craig who lost his temper first.

"Should I consider it a challenge?" Jeffery turned to look at prince Craig. It was obvious to anyone look at the crown prince that he was ready to kill his brother.

"No brother, I was just trying to start a conversation with you. I did not expect you to turn around and insult my mother," prince Craig acted pitifully. He was unwilling to bear the shame alone.

Jeffery shook his head, he could not bother himself about talking to a coward. "Then I advise you dear little brother not to say things you are unwilling to take responsibility for," Jeffery said. 

He did not seem annoyed that his brother has indirectly said he acted out of line. Prince Sebastian was never the type to care about such things.

"Apologise to your brother," king Rodrick commanded prince Craig. Although the king did not favor his first son, it did not mean he will allow any disorder in his presence. As a king, he needed to act rationally all the time.

"I apologize to elder brother, I was carried away with my emotions. My mother is dear to me," prince Craig said. He especially added the last part to show off the closeness between him and his mother. After all, it was well known that the Queen did not care for her son.

"Then it is my flute, I forget that not every woman is as strong and capable as my mother," Jeffery replied, his voice bold and proud. 'Younger brother you want to puck my wound, sorry joke on you," Jeffery thought as he looked at him.

As expected, prince Craig's face changed when he heard his brother's words. He was offered and annoyed but he did not dare complain since he did not want to offend his father. So he immediately bowed his head and excuse himself.

Jeffery also nodded his head and left the place. He needed to complete other tasks. After Jeffrey left the king's presence, he returned to the crown prince. He was planning to change back into his clothes to enable him to run all his errands.

"Your highness,"  Jeffery heard princess Ellen's voice. He thought about ignoring her and walking away but the princess caught up with him.

"I bite busy now, let us talk later," Jeffery said. Princess Ellen paused. She was not very close to him but for some reason, she felt it was not the prince that was standing there.

She reluctantly nodded her head not wanting to think too much about it. Princess Ellen had noticed that the prince had added something to his mother's tea when they eat breakfast that morning.

At first, the Princess had thought that what he added will make the Queen sleep so that the prince would fight in her stand but after seeing the Queen's performance she began to think that things were not that simple. "Today is strange," she muttered as she thought of everything.

Jefferybreatheh a sigh of relief and walk away.