Ascension of the Monster Queen

Chapter 286: No punishment

Seeing how everyone had accepted him without any doubt, made the prince feel at ease and he smiled at Nessa then she scoffed and he looked at his people.

"You can rise," He said and they all raised up and looked at him.

"Do you truly accept me now?" He asked.

"Yes, your highness,!" They shouted and he smiled.

"Thank you, I have a bit more explaining to do, please listen carefully," He said and they smiled at him.

"Go ahead, we will listen to whatever you have to say with a clear mind, we won't doubt you, not after everything that's happened," The captain of the knights said and he smiled.

The prince began telling them more about his parents death and how much Nessa as well as the others helped him and he promised the people to be the best leader, he could, he promised to keep his parents legacy going and upon hearing that.

Since his parents were dearly loved by the people, they were all pleased to hear that and Nessa sighed in relief and she scoffed, then clutched her chest, thinking about the diamond, his parents left behind and wondered in what she had changed because of everything that had happened.

As the sun began setting, the prince looked up in the sky and realized how much time had past since the fight started and he smiled.

"For now, everyone can go home, tomorrow we will start afresh, we have a lot of work to get done," The prince said and the people agreed with him then they went home but he noticed that the knights had not moved an inch and he looked at them.

"What's the matter?" He asked and the captain lowered his head and Nessa smiled at them.

"I think they might be ashamed," Ian said Niva as well as the others looked at each other.

"Embarrassed?" The prince asked and the captain sighed before looking at him.

"I worked with your parents for a very long time and when they came and sold me their crappy story, I didn't believe them at first, but then after that we didn't have much of a choice but to, they had certain documents and so on, we didn't even think clearly, they were the ones who told us about the king and queen's death as well, I didn't find it suspicious because of the way they were, I am truly sorry, I will accept any kind of punishment," The captain said and the prince sighed.

"I understand, you don't have to apologize, you guys were tricked, they are strong, you guys were just trying to do what's right for this kingdom, you were just trying to do your jobs, fulfill your responsibilities, it's understandable, you will receive no punishment, now you will serve me because I will be taking my place on the throne after this clean up," He replied as the captain stared at him and Nessa and the others smiled.

"You are not going to punish us?" One of the knights asked and the prince burst out laughing.

"You guys are literally begging for punishment, that's not how this works so, no, you will not be getting any, go home, all of you and call it a night then get to the guild early tomorrow morning, you guys are going to help clean up, have a problem with that?" He asked and Nessa chuckled.

"N- No, we don't have any problem with that, we will help as much as we can, good night guys," The captain responded as he bowed his head then the prince smiled.

"Good night," He said and they left, then he turned to look at the others.

"Now, this part is over, thank you all for your help," The prince said and they smiled at him.

"You don't have to thank us," Yonja said and Sophia nodded.

"Nessa, if I am being honest, you did most of the work here today, thank you very much," The prince said and she smiled then patted him on the shoulder.

"You are welcome and I am going to say this again, you don't have to thank me, your highness," She replied as she looked at Isamu and Terou then exhaled deeply.

"Nessa, will you be telling us where you are really from and who you really are before or after I get crown king?" The prince asked and she glanced at him as they stared at her.

"I did say that I am going to tell all of you where I am from and who so I will do that after you are crown king, I have something that I want, it's okay if I don't get it but I have to ask," She responded and the prince smiled at her.

"Yeah, you mentioned this before, well, we will wait until the day I am crowned which will not be more than a few days from tomorrow, it will be after the clean up, don't go anywhere, I hope I can give you something Nessa, whatever it is you ask, I wish for it to be within my power so I can give," He said and she smiled.

"I am glad you are so open minded, we will see when the time comes whether you can give or not, don't feel bad if you can't," She replied and he chuckled.

"I am glad you are staying longer, we will be giving our answers soon as well, whether we want to come with you or not," Sophia said and the others smiled.

'That's good to know, remember, you guys have a choice, make the right one," She replied and they nodded before stretching off since they were all tired after a long and stressful day.

"You guys should get some rest, you will need it, we have lots of work to do tomorrow," The prince said and they nodded.

"Well, good night, I will see you guys in the morning," The prince said.

"Good night, we will be heading home as well," Yonja said and the others nodded.

"So will we, good night," Nessa added and they smiled, then waved at each other before going in their own directions.