The seer handed over a small bottle to the king. He had just finished a ritual and the smell of blood was still strong.
The king was sitting with a cold face. He raised his hand and colled the small bottle. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ Nov3lFɪre.ɴet
"Your majesty, this would be the last time. The ritual has lost it effect," the seer said. His voice was calm as usual.
The king frown. He felt the bottle in his hand. He has been at death door for the pass two months. It was thanks to the seerl’s secret ritual that he could still breathe.
"This ... Can last for at most ten days or have a month. The prince would have only gotten to the border. The war this time would take a couple of months. The people of Gube would not give up easily" the king said. He was unwilling to die. Especially when his son was out of the royal city and others can take Advantage of it.
"Your majesty, there is nothing I can do. It’s not easy to find a suitable candidate for this ritual. Moreover, you are already a person marked with the wrath of heaven. If we take another life to buy you time, I am afraid that the one to die would be your majesty," the seer said.
He had been borrowing others life to keep the king alive. Because the king was someone Mark for the wrath of heaven, the ritual has lost it effect. The ritual to borrow life for others should buy them a few months or years in health but for the king it only last a few days. Three life in two months. This is actually how much life one person can borrow. Even though he was using evil technique there was still rules binding it. He did not dare go against it . Not only will it fail, it will bring disaster.
"Is there no other way?" The king asked. He was unwilling to just accept it
"Your Majesty knew this day would come. I have already down my best," the seer said.
"I understand," the king said. The seer nodded his head and waited for the emperor to leave but he continues to sit
"Your Majesty, is there something on your mind?" The seer asked .
"That lady, can her star really protect my son?" He asked.
The seer frown, he did not bother to hide his anger. "If his majesty no longer trust me, I can leave," the seer said.
"How can I not trust you? I am just worried. I might die suddenly and the palace would be in chaos. The prince is not around and many would take advantage of the situations," the king said.
"Rest assured, as long as her fate is tied to the crown prince. Even if there are some internal conflicts when you die, the crown prince would reclaim the throne," the seer said in confident.
"I am relieved to hear this," king George said. He then called for his Enuch and returned to the main Palace. After returning. He opened the small bottle the seer had given to him and drunk a part of the content.
The seer was the one that came up with the option of prolonging his life this way. Since there was no hope he could only arrange everything before his death.
"Send for Physician Nathan," the king said. After take the content of the bottle he looked a bit better.
The Enuch standing by the side bowed and went out to instruct someone.
Shortly after physician Nathan came over. He was a bit worried when he was summoned. After all everyone within the palace knew the king was not in good health.
He has also examine him and was helpless. "Your majesty, physician Nathan has arrived," someone announced aside the door.
"Let him in," king George said.
The door was pulled open and Physician Nathan walked in. "Your majesty," He bowed after walking in.
"Come closer," king George instructed.
Physician Nathan did as was told. "I want to ask about the crown princess health. Has the poison be cured?" King George asked.
Physician Nathan was surprised. He did not expect the king to send for him to ask this. After all, anyone that worked closely to the king knew he was ruthless. But thinking about it again, Anastasia was the bride the king chose.
Rumors had it that she was blessed with good fortune and her fate aligned with the crown prince. Working in the palace Physician Nathan knew the king believe the seer and the old gods. So it was not surprising that he would care about her health.
"Your majesty, the crown princess is recovering well. Although the poison has not been completely cured it just a matter of time," physician Nathan answered.
King George eyes flashed when he heard this. "You know about my health conditions. Can I trust you to do something for me?" He asked.
Physician Nathan heart missed a beat. He was worried that the king wanted to do something big. "You majesty, I will try my best to fulfill your wishes," he answered. He did not dare said no to the king.
"Change the crown princess medication. She should not be able to get pregnant in the next few years," the king said.
Physician Nathan was shocked. After all, getting pregnant was the most important thing for the crown princess..it did not make sense for the king to not want grandchildren.
If not that he has served the king for to long and recognized him. He would doubt the identity of thean before him. Seeing the physician look at him without saying anything the king was irritated. "Can you do this? Or should I look for someone else? The king asked. His gaze was cold sending the familiar ruthless aura.
"Your Majesty, I can do it. It just that it would be hard. If it was to make the lady become barren it would be easier. I just worried that I would be found out after some time and fail to compete your task," Physician Nathan said. The king did not want the princess to give birth for a few years but the king did not have long to live. He could only hold on for a few months at most. If he agreed to the king’s request he would need to swear and oath. After the king"s death who would protect him if one day something was discovered?
The king frown, Anastasia could not become barren after all she still needed to give birth to a prince that would take over the throne. Only her Star can prevent the heavenly wrath. But he did not want her to get pregnant and give birth too soon. This was because she was now related to General Robert. The king was worried that after his sudden death. General Robert who was ambitious might pretend to support prince Edward. If Anastasia had a child before the prince sat firmly on his throne. Then prince Edward’s life would be in danger, the king understood the ambition of general Robert the most. Why be a loyal supporter to the king, if you can have a puppet instead.