The Masked prince
Chapter 215: Raphael’s Plans

Chapter 215: Raphael’s Plans

Isla stopped speaking and smiled when she saw Evelyn had almost finished her plate.

Evelyn was still looking at her.

From what Isla said, it meant that she was older than Regan.

Soon Isla heard her ask

"I heard once that Alfaros attacked Mazic and Her Highness..."

Isla’s face turned somber slightly as she said

"Her Highness was still strong at that time. However, in the end, Mazic was nothing but a small city in front of the huge Empire of Alfaros. So she had to marry the King of Alfaros to keep her city in her possession and take care of its people."

Evelyn nodded her head. Her heart was actually filled with awe towards Princess Regina.

Such a strong lady...Evelyn finally understood why people in Mazic worshipped Regina like a god. She couldn’t help but wonder if she could become as strong as Princess Regina one day.

Evelyn really wished to be but she felt uncertain about the reality.

Shaking her head to stop herself from getting demotivated, she looked at Isla again and asked the question which she had in her mind.

"Where were you three in these years then?"

Isla who was removing the plate stopped amidst her actions when she heard the question.

"After Her Highness married the King of Alfaros, she was not allowed to keep her own knights according to the rules so she sent us away. We were still seven at that time but in the past few years, we were left only three after the death of some old knights. We three returned when we heard that His Highness wishes to rule Mazic finally. We were actually waiting for him to come to Mazic but His Highness refused to accept us. However, we continued to stay in Mazic. It was only a few days ago that we received a letter from His Highness’ pet that he needed us so we came here as soon as it was possible."

Evelyn noticed how Isla never called Derrick His Majesty.

It could be seen that she didn’t accept Derrick as Mazic’s supreme ruler even though Mazic was defeated by Alfraos. In her eyes, it was Regan who ruled Mazic and hence she didn’t accept anyone else as ruler of Mazic. Evelyn actually felt touched by her loyalty to the prince.

Isla smiled suddenly completely different from how somber she looked a few moments ago.

"My Lady doesn’t know but Ezra, Elliot, and I were very excited when His Highness told us that we were supposed to be Her Highness’ knights. Ezra even cried a night before feeling overwhelmed that he was finally getting a chance to serve our city rulers."

Evelyn’s eyes widened slightly as she whispered

"He cried..."

Evelyn remembered the burly and masculine man who was a head higher than her. She couldn’t even imagine him crying. So she found it difficult to believe what Isla said.

Isla laughed at her expression and said

"Yes, he is the most soft-hearted amongst us ...of course most ruthless to our enemies. But I just wanted My Lady to know that the three of us feel very honorable to serve My Lady."

Evelyn smiled overwhelmed by the words.

She didn’t even do anything to earn their loyalty and they respected her so much. Her thoughts diverted when she saw Isla taking out the empty plates and suddenly whispered

"I finished all..."

Evelyn couldn’t believe it but Isla laughed when she saw her expression and heard her whisper

"My Lady...you are so adorable."

Another chuckle fell in Evelyn’s ears and she found Elliot standing at the door. Knowing that the two were laughing at her stupid words, Evelyn felt embarrassed and lowered her head.

Just how stupid and childish she was!

Fortunately, Isla and Elliot didn’t tease her.

"My Lady, it is the time of your training."

Elliot said to Evelyn who nodded her head without looking at him and said in a low voice.

"I need to go and change. I will be down in some time."

"Yes, My Lady."

Elliot bowed his head before he left. When he turned around, a smile lingered on his lips and he shook his head.

He actually felt like patting her head when she looked so embarrassed. She actually didn’t need to.

Because that way, their lady looked more adorable.

Elliot chuckled and walked to the garden.

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Raphael walked inside his mother’s chambers. The old nanny who was about to leave the chambers bowed her head in front of him before she finally walked out.

Raphael looked towards the curtain that separated his mother from him emotionlessly as he sat down on the couch.

"How is it going?"

Dianna’s soft voice came from the other side of the curtain.

Raphael was silent for a moment before he answered

"I befriended him as you had said."

"Did he tell you his plans?"

"Yes."

Raphael answered Dianna.

He then told Dianna about the plans made by Arthur. Then he suddenly paused and said

"However, he had to leave for the border with Regan today."

Even Raphael was frowning when he said these words.

The sudden change in events left them surprised. They had not expected that Arthur would also need to leave. Now though they have made changes in their plans as well Raphael was not so certain about the success.

However, Dianna didn’t seem to share the same emotions with her son and said

"That’s good. Things are in our favor."

"What? How?"

Raphael asked in confusion.

"The plans made by him...you implement them but earlier than he has decided."

"But..."

"Do you think that he is really on your side?"

Dianna asked softly interrupting what her son was about to say

Raphael blinked, too speechless to say anything. So Dianna continued

"We are not certain so we can’t take any risk. You need a throne. Keep it in mind. Rest can go to hell for all you care. So do what I am saying."

Raphael seemed to be pondering on what his mother said.

"But I don’t have enough people."

"Take your grandfather’s help."

Dianna said calmly but Raphael frowned at her words. He didn’t wish to take his grandfather’s help but when Dianna said

"He is more trustworthy than your own father, Raphael."

Raphael couldn’t really refuse her.

Because that was true.