Everyone who heard what their Captain stated jumped in the water to check to see the mysterious plant. Vienna who's still panting due to the exhaustion mixed with fear because of what she saw back then. She's not a hundred percent sure about her theory, but what she saw is not just a simple badge but an honorary badge given to the most outstanding knights in Andra's kingdom.
No one can duplicate it, not even imitate for it was made with a special material and the king's stamp was even visible at the back of the badge.
She doesn't know what to do anymore, she's too afraid to confirm it. She doesn't want to believe that there's a 50 percent chance that it's true. She couldn't even mind the effect of the poison circulating in her entire body right now as the new issue ate her consciousness. She's having a hard time breathing like her throat is closing the airway, making her pant harder, gasping for air. Her body could not take it anymore as she collapsed, fighting to stay alive. All her body felt weak and she can't stop her eyes from closing.
Von who was sitting on a big rock saw Vienna. He panicked and ran immediately towards her as tears raced down his face.
"L-lady Vienna, w-what's wrong? H-help!! Captain!" Von sobbed while crying for help. Vienna who's still has a little consciousness worriedly tapped the boy's body. The other Pillar who's on standby panicked when they heard Von cry and fear consumed them as they saw Vienna who's barely awake. Jake who's drunk sobered up and rushed toward his lady.
"V-Vienna? Can you hear me? Please nod if you can hear me, please!" Jake nervously pleaded. He noticed how his lady hold his shirt making it lessen his worries a little bit.
"What the hell just happen?" Drake exclaimed.
"Hang in there lady, I'll bring you to a doctor!" Jake stated and ignoring his brother to pick Vienna up in a bridal style and run as fast as he can in the town. She needs to be treated.
He held her carefully, making sure that the winds won't hit her body. Drake and Von followed Jake and Vienna.
"I will find the doctor, bring her to the house." The Captain instructed. Jake nodded. "Make it fast!" He replied and Drake dashed fast. Von who's still crying didn't leave the lady's side. Among the people Jake knew, the young boy is the most sensitive it comes to this event. The boy experienced a traumatic event that he can never forget. Vienna who's barely awake gave up and trusted her well-being to the men.
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VIENNA SIGHED AS SHE FLIPPED THE PAGE OF THE BOOK SHE WAS READING FOR THREE DAYS STRAIGHT. It all started when she got an intense fever due to the Belladonna's effect. It's just that thanks to the poison resistance on her body she miraculously survived. She chuckled as all the teaching her teacher did and all the reading she did every day paid off. She never knew that she will use it in her entire life, and yeah that's life, full of surprises and challenges.
It's been three days also since the Maldice brother lock her up in the Maldice's residence. Her fever already came down yesterday and the only thing she's feeling is pure boredom, waiting for the right time to sail again. The other day, it was decided that they will start the mission and just by thinking about it, she felt extremely nervous and afraid that someone might recognize her. It's not that she doesn't want to go home but she's afraid of what will happen to the Captain and the others.
They will be executed for sure, for kidnapping a crown princess. And she doesn't want to be caught too, now that she knew something very suspicious. What if the King knows something about it? Or does he the one leading it? She chuckled. It's impossible! The king is known for being righteous and benevolent to his people. He won't do something to this extent. But wait? What if it's the Queen?
"What the hell am I thinking!!?" She angrily exclaimed to herself. It's her parents yet she's suspecting them. And in the first place, why would the Royal Couple order the knight to poison this Island? It's not in the kingdom's border and I never heard about this Island in any meetings I attended. Only the neighboring kingdoms and City Islands whose sole purpose is to entertain merchants, Nobles, and Royals from Four Different Continent.
Surprisingly, only Four Continents are shown on the map. Some say that a weird barrier is keeping the other side for no marine ships, cargos, or pirate ships passed through it. Those who have the guts to cross are unable to return. They are announced as dead, but maybe they safely crossed the other side but are unable to go back because they are bewitched in that world.
Vienna shrugged her head. She doesn't have that much time, they will be sailing again later and she has to know more about the badge. She'll use this opportunity to investigate on her own and to unveil the real situation of her kingdom. She stood up and cleaned the bed when she heard a knock on the door. She faced the wall and saw the clock strikes at 11 in the morning.
"Come in!" She said and the door opened and there Jake entered. She unconsciously fixed herself and check if she was presentable enough.
"We'll be going at exactly 12," he remarked and stared at her intensely. Vienna felt a little uncomfortable and awkward.
"Oh, I don't have that many things to prepare so," She awkwardly responded. Vienna could not pinpoint when does the two of them get this awkward.
"You just have to prepare yourself," he coldly replied and turned around and left her.
She was surprised at what the man did. She felt embarrassed and offended by his action, she was hurting. She couldn't understand why her heart beats so fast and is extremely disappointed. Maybe he's mad, Vienna decided to ignore the man so she won't cause any more trouble.
She breathe deeply and followed Jake downstairs. The first time she regain consciousness, she didn't see anyone and then she found out that they are living alone together so clouds of dust are visible in the whole house. She walked through the living room straight to the kitchen and there she saw the two men eating lunch. She sat down away from the two and grab an apple and a kitchen knife.
The two looked at her with confusion as they saw how the lady peeled the apple expertly. Drake chuckled and sip on his hot coffee. Drake can't deny that the Lady knew how to handle sharp things and she can cope and learn things fastly as if she was trained to do such things. Drake wanted to know more about her but he can't take the risk for the lady will surely ask back.
"Are you only going to eat that one?" Jake asked her with full of annoyance. Vienna who sensed it answered him coldly.
"Yes, is there something wrong about it?"
"Have you forgotten that you almost die and yet your not going to eat more?" Jake angrily repeated. She nodded.
"Yes," she coldly answered. He started it first and she was just trying to ride Jake's scheme. "And how can I forget it? I almost died." She added and Jake closed his mouth. He felt guilty about it.
Drake who was observing the two grinned in amusement, seeing his naughty hard-headed twin brother fold in front of a lady surprises him. A lady whose identity is unknown. Drake can help but be wary with the Lady. They agreed to a deal but that doesn't mean it will end well and smoothly. Something in her character is fishy.
Like who the hell are you, Vienna Watson?