Project : New World

Chapter 25 : Nightmare

Prince Edward woke up from the bright light. He was inside a large, wide chamber. He remembered it, this was the Beiruth Kingdom's Royal Palace.

Prince Edward noticed a large number of Nobles smiling in front of him. He also noticed that his brothers and sister were also there watching him. Then there's an old man wearing a gold crown on his head - sitting on a throne while holding a long scepter symbolizing his high-status.

"Congratulations my son, you're finally fifteen years old, you are almost an adult. I'm also happy with your amazing achievements as you grew. Now, I'm finally announcing my Crown Prince! Edward Albeit von Gustav-Beiruth!"

The old man declared Edward as the crowned prince while giving him a gentle smile. This old man was none other than Beiruth Kingdom's King, King Wilbert Beiruth III.

Spectators jeered and applauded at the King's announcement but, despite the fun and fancy party, there were three people on the side of the white table who glared at Prince Edward's direction.

"Prince Leonard, Princess Cecilia and Prince Arnold. Your youngest brother got the spotlight again and was even announced as Crown Prince" Prime Minister Zelioth looked at the three siblings and drank his two hundred years old wine from a high quality wine glass.

"What's wrong with him? Why does father always notice him?" Prince Leonard stomped the floor from his rage "I'm the oldest, yet, why didn't I become the Crown Prince?"

"You're right big brother Leonard! He's just a bastard son from a slave that our Father liked." Princess Cecilia added "But for us? We come from a noble family! We should be higher than him."

"We need to do something to turn our father's attention back to us and not to that slave's son!" Prince Arnold approached the Prime Minister "Help us Prime Minister Zelioth."

"Sure, I already have a plan," Prime Minister Zelioth lowered the wine glass and smiled wickedly at the three siblings.

The applause stopped and the whole place became silent. King Wilbert stood up from his throne and called the four men waiting on the side. These four will be Prince Edward's companions until he succeeds to the throne.

"My son, here are my gifts. They will become your companions until you succeed the throne. Introduce yourselves!"

A woman in knight armor stepped forward and kneeled. Her long green hair was a unique color from the lineage of the Clovers, her skin was white and she has a very beautiful face with a curved body that you wouldn't think she was only at her sixteen.

"My Liege, My name is Ariel Clover, a recent graduate from the Knight Academy and the only daughter of Count Richard Clover. It's an honor to be your bodyguard Prince Edward"

"I'm also honored to be your master Ariel" Prince Edward replied smiling at the very beautiful girl in front of him.

After Ariel introduced a man who was wearing an academy standard robe he also stepped forward and kneeled. His hair was black reaching his shoulder, his face was old and wrinkled but you can still see the excitement on his face. He was holding a book and just by looking at him, you will know he was a scholar.

"My name is Cedric, a Professor from Beiruth Magic Academy. It's an honor to be your tutor Prince Edward." The old scholar introduced himself to the Prince. Edward smiled at the Professor and nodded in acknowledgement to his new magic tutor.

Cedric went back to his original position and another man stepped forward. He was wearing simple leather clothes. He had blonde hair and also knelt down as he introduced himself.