Chapter 442

Chapter 442: 442

The place where we were brought in was a mansion named Raviebel .

It was often referred to as the ‘Queen’s bedroom,’ and the reason for it being called such was that the queen’s widowers would reside . In other words, the mansion owner was Grand Duke Charles Haroren, the father of the current queen .

My grandfather .

He asked us how we entered the country, to which I answered that we were there for sightseeing; my grandfather asked us to stay in his mansion during our stay in Bureti . I kept refusing that I couldn’t do that, but my grandfather looked heartbroken at my words; knowing that his intention comes from a good place, I tried to reason a little .

“Why do you keep refusing? We got the place for free . Besides, we get such spacious and good accommodation!”

Valer smiled .

Ugh, what he added didn’t help me in any way .

My grandfather smiled at Valer’s words, telling me that it was right, but I sat stiffly; it wasn’t possible . I didn’t even know if he was telling the truth .

Grandfather .

Of course, if my mother wasn’t an orphan, it was natural that I had a maternal grandfather and grandmother . Yes, rather, it was shocking that I never thought about them until then .

However, when I looked at my grandfather’s face, I couldn’t think of anything . It was more like a dream .

Was I really dreaming?

I thought that if I went to Bureti, I would find some traces or information regarding my mother . However, I only felt that it would be something like a portrait of my mother . I was a fool .

I never imagined meeting my own bloody family .

And remember their existence at the same time .

I had been away from my mother for a long time . I, too, had a family . There were people I could call grandfather and aunty . It’s really like a dream .

Was I sitting and dreaming?

I had gotten so accustomed to living along with my father that it was hard for me to believe that I had blood relations .

“It’s fine . Stay here . ”

Grandfather seemed to notice that I was stiff since I was unfamiliar with him .

Maybe that was why I felt more sorry about it . I was the kind of granddaughter who wouldn’t even hug her own grandfather . I was pathetic, but I couldn’t help it . I didn’t really believe that he was my grandfather, what was I supposed to do? To be honest, I wanted to ask out loud if this was a scam .

The sofa seemed uncomfortable . Valer smiled and walked out . He was trying to give me some alone time with my grandfather, but honestly, I wanted to punch him for doing that!

He was supposed to be by my side during such situations!

“How did you know that I was Ariadna?”

“I knew as soon as I saw you . ”

I was puzzled; grandfather pointed to my face . Realizing that he was pointing at my hair, I understood what he meant .

Ah, the hair color .

It wasn’t strange that he thought of me as a person of Agrigient by looking at my hair . After all, it was the color of royalty .

Anyway, everything happened because of my hair .

Ha, I should have dyed my hair for real .

“But I already knew about you three days ago . ”

“Sorry?”

How did he know?

It seemed like he noticed my confusion . He smiled . I felt embarrassed for showing my emotions, but he chuckled .

Normally, a man of his stature would be colder and fiercer, but the man I was nothing like the other generals I had seen before . He was kind and friendly .

“You have Ezelan’s necklace, right?”

I didn’t have to ask who Ezelan was . I knew it .

Princess Jereina .

My mom’s real name was Ezelan .

It was her name before leaving for Agrigient . The man then took out something .

“Huh, ah, is that…”

“Right . This resonated with that and kept telling me of your arrival . ”

What grandfather took out of his sleeve was a crystal that gave off a transparent hue . It was a small crystal that would fit in my hand, but it was so pretty that I wondered how such a thing could exist .

The engraved pattern in the middle was of Bureti . In an instant, while I was staring at it, my necklace began to cry as if it found its other half .

“It is what Ezelan had given me before she left for Agrigient . It is one of the relics which protect Bureti, and they are meant to be one . ”

I did think that it was unusual, all because it was a relic . Suddenly, it turned burdensome to wear it around my neck .

However, the pendant in his hand was still pretty . As I looked down at mine, my grandfather, too, looked at it . The necklace we were looking at sparkled under the light .

“She left for the fate of the country but gave it to me on a whim, saying that I need to protect it . The other ministers thought it was absurd . ”

“… it’s beautiful . ”

“It was the greatest gift for a father like me, who was drunk on power and couldn’t protect his little daughter . ”

My grandfather was smiling, but that smile seemed burdensome for some reason .

I didn’t speak, but I could understand that grandfather loved my mother . I thought there would be a bigger story to this, but all I felt was pity after hearing about his regret .

Suddenly, grandfather took my hand . His wrinkled hands were rougher than I thought, yet it was warm .

“When I heard the news of your birth, I couldn’t believe it . For my grandchild to be born…”

Whether it was hard to believe or not, I was right in front of his eyes, and his voice trembled . I bowed my head at his trembling voice .

“I was just happy . I was destined to die anytime soon, but I was happy that someone of our blood was born . As a woman who inherits the blood of a witch, it means that we have a successor through you . ”

I already knew how unbelievable such a possibility was . I knew my father well enough to believe in my grandfather’s woes .

As expected, my grandfather was biting down on his lip, holding his emotion until his forlorn eyes looked into mine .

“We wanted to take you . Emperor Caitel had killed many of my children, and it was an unfortunate thing to see . We just wanted to bring you in as Ezelan’s blood . So did Ezelan . ”

Suddenly, my heart started pounding . That was the first time I heard about this . I couldn’t breathe for some reason .

“I thought if you swore on never claiming the Agrigient blood, we might be able to save you, but with my confidence…”

Ashamed, my grandfather lowered his head, but I had to hear more . As I held grandfather’s hand, he looked into my eyes .

Seeing me trying to help him, he smiled .

“I am fine . Although our request was rejected, you didn’t die, and you grew up well as a healthy and beloved princess of Agrigient . ”

“Grandfather…”

“Rather, I began to think that it would be better to let you live as the princess of the great empire of Agrigient rather than a small country like Bureti . If you came to us, in the end, he would only take you away as he did with your mother . ”

I could say nothing to decrease the grief he was feeling, but I wanted to console him; to remove such painful remorse wasn’t something I could do .

Grandfather stretched out his other hand . A warm hand touched my face .

“I missed you . I’m glad to see you like this . ”

“Don’t cry . ”

“I… I really wanted to see you . ”

I knew why he felt so happy to see me or why he looked shocked to behold my existence .

His eyes were burning hot . They were turning red . The tip of his nose was turning pink .

“If my child were alive, she would love you…”

The touch which stroked my cheek was of pity . The words of the sad father shook my heart .

I heard that all the princesses who came in as Caitel’s concubine were loved and raised well in their countries . Those words hit me like the truth .

Grandfather was trying hard not to cry; right then, the room’s door opened after a sudden knock . A middle-aged woman with long blonde hair and green eyes entered .

“Father, it was said that princess Ariadna…”

A woman who seemed to be in a hurry made eye contact with me . She opened her mouth but suddenly covered it with her hand; she tried to calm herself .

“Oh, God . ”

Who was this woman now?

I turned to my grandfather, expecting him to give me an answer, but my grandfather coughed weakly . The woman came back to her senses after hearing the cough and approached me . There was a warm vibe around her .

“I am the princess’ aunt . Call me Dorothia”

Uh, then she was the queen of the country…

I was so shocked that I couldn’t even greet her properly, but instead of raging about, she just came in for a hug .

Uh, uh?

“For how long have I wanted to see the princess after my sister’s departure . ”

A pair of eyes that resembled that of my grandfather looked down at me . Her eyes were filled with tears .

“Welcome home . I really missed you very much . ”

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