...And Comprehends
JUST A HEADS UP in case anyone's wondering. THIS ISN'T REALLY AN INTERMISSION CHAPTER. THIS IS LIKE AN ACTUAL TITLED NUMBERLESS CONTINUATION CHAPTER OF THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER (C51). I DIDN'T CUT THE CHAPTERS INTO DIFFERENT PARTS. This is pretty normal for most WN and the whole intermission is just me going oh f* it I need something to call it for labeling purposes on novelup?
AND THIS IS THE UNEDITED CHAPTER. IF you prefer the edited chap then you've gotta wait for our awesome editor, Parascythe to finish ^^:; CHAPTER STATUS: 62/1652 CHAPTER TITLE: ....And Comprehends. “Enough Gilbert!!” Father’s shouts filled our ears the moment our surroundings changed. When I looked around it seems like we were standing at the door to his room. Father probably ordered the people to vacate the area since there’s only Stayle and me in the hall. Then I heard whispered besides me, “I could get us inside but then it will increase the risk of them seeing us.” I never thought he’d be in the middle of an arguement with Father like this. I do feel some apprehension listening to their conversation like this but at the same time I feel like this is an important chance for me to fill in the missing parts in my memory and that it could be something really important so both Stayle and I came into the same agreement to remain quiet as we hunkered down and eavesdrop on their conversation. “Just what did I do wrong Your Royal Highness?” I could hear Gilbert’s calm sounding voice. “Why are you persistently trying to drag Pryde into all of this?! You’ve been doing this for too long, ever since she and Stayle signed the subordination contract!” And in contrast to Prime Minister Gilbert’s calmness, Father who rarely gets mad, sounds extremely furious right now. I know because I can feel it all the way from here. “You are right…I know that my previous treatment towards Princess Pryde is uncalled and I won’t deny it and if needed be then I would like to apologize for my actions. I was a bit on edge back then.” He answers, sighing exasperatedly as if he’s tired from all the nagging he’s been getting from Father and then he continues, “However, our conversation this time is purely natural and there was nothing untowards that is happening.” …But to call that conversation we have purely natural? Nope. I have to disagree on that one. “ Back then It’s been two years since that happened …my one and only wish continues to waste away but here your beloved daughter, Pryde-sama would inherit the throne…and the moment I found out she has Precognition abilities…and thanks to that same ability, it only took her a few days and we were able to quickly locate Stayle-sama, who has that extraordinary ability. And you tell me it’s all coincidental?” I can hear Prime Minister Gilbert’s voice gradually change into a chilling one. It gives of an eerie–unsettling feeling. Even though I can see from here that his lips were smiling but those eyes of his looks so empty. Wish…? “In Stayle’s case, other than the age and gender, the other requirment was that his special power had to be exceptional or something rare. I have already said this to you before that this was nothing like searching for an extremely limited power similar to yours.” “Extremely Limited Special Ability” Stayle and I immediately exchange looks upon hearing those words. Even a child like me knows. So this is what his Special Registration Bill was all about–the reason why he continues to fight for the passing of this bill. If his bill is passed then the government can have access to all kinds of information and using those information it would be easy for them to track down anyone with Special Abilities whenever they want. I then heard Stayle whispered, “Gilbert was definitely gathering information from Arthur and the other guys about rumors of people with special abilities.” Why is someone like Prime Minister Gilbert, one of the people on top of this country going through such great lengths…just what kind of special ability is he looking for… Prime Minister Gilbert’s high pitch frantic voice suddenly echos, suddenly disrupting me from my thoughts, “Yeah, yeah of course!! I’m sure none of you are cutting corners when it comes to searching for people with special abilities especially the person with the ability I’ve been looking for all this!! I understand it all too well!! To even go to such great lengths of using the citizens tax money for someone like me who isn’t even a member of the royal family!! It is another display of the generosity you from you Royals!!” His tone then gradually drops, “You even let that boy, Prince Stayle to write letters to his mother! Do you even realized back then that I’ve been proposing my bill for two years? And it has yet to gain any traction. You were just as unwilling as the others, refusing to bend and yet with only a few days of constant begging from your daughter, Pryde-sama and you easily folded to her selfish whims of staying in contact with his mother!! Ha! How truly kind and generous of you royals!” Even from outside, I can clearly feel the rage and hatred echoing all the way out here to the point that I almost have to cover my ears “A..few days of constant begging?” Father said in a quiet voice as if in disbelief and then from beside me, I can feel Stayle’s worried gaze. “Queit down! Your voice is way too loud! Haven’t I told you that’s top secret.” Father roared in a much louder voice but the unexpected happen when what followed next was a much louder voice coming out from Prime Minister Gilbert, “Of course I know that! That’s why I’ve never said a word about it to anyone!” Prime Minister Gilbert roared back. “And yet despite that…despite my loyalty all these years you never kept your promise of finding that power! How stupidly foolish am I to even believe you. All I wanted was to repay my gratitude by serving you guys as the Prime Minister but what has come out of it? Still nothing!” Prime Minister Gilbert’s voice cracked as it gradually grows quiet. Father didn’t say a word and amidst the growing silence, only the ragged breathing sound of Prime Minister Gilbert is reaching us. “... …. …Gilbert, I–We understand your pain. Rosa and I are doing everything we can to–” “How can you understand!!” Eventually Father started speaking again however it was immediately cut off by Prime Minister Gilbert. I reflexively covered my ears. It’s the loudest voice I ever heard from Prime Minister Gilbert. Even if the people around the area were cleared out, I just know that roar was heard by someone. It was such a thunderous roar like sound that both Stayle and I had to cover our ears. “What the hell do you possible understand…!! What do you know!? Are you saying that you, who is my friend understand this pain I’m going through…? The pain she’s going through!!” The sound of something falling or someone probably hitting something echoes along with the loud roars of Prime Minister Gilbert. I could also hear some grunts together with some scuffling noises coming out of the room making it clear that there’s a fight going on between Father and Prime Minister Gilbert. But who are they talking about? … … …She?? “The boy I met from the Knighting ceremony, Arthur Beresford…!!” He shouted “He definitely heard rumors about the Special Ability I’m looking for! Albert it really does exist!!! Someone out there really does have that power! I’m sure if the whole kingdom comes together in search for it then we’ll–” “Calm down Gilbert! Those rumors have been going on for the past hundred years!! You know that better than anyone in this country!” Father raises his voice, quickly cutting off the desperate sounding words of Prime Minister Gilbert. “Then tell me!! What should I do?! Tell me Albert!! How can I saver her? How can I find that power?!” All the cunningness and charisma he always showcase is now completely gone. It’s like he’s a completely different person. There’s nothing but the desparate cries of a person who’s life is on the line. “That’s why we’ve told you countless times already. We’re adding more men to the search party every single year and whenever Rosa and I travel to another country we always ask and search for ways to help her even without the need for a special ability. It’s just we haven’t found an answer yet. But I’m sure one day, so long as we keep looking for it I’m sure–” “Seven years!! It has already been seven years since then Albert!!” I then heard another thud coming from the room. I can even feel murderous intent coming out of Prime Minister Gilbert’s voice. “She’s–!.... Marianne doesn’t have much time left…” This time I heard a thump coming from the floor maybe its the sound of Prime Minister Gilbert collapsing on the floor and in a weak hoarsed voice he continued, “Is…there still nothing..? Why can’t we find it…even though there are so many people with similar special abilities…” I can hear the trembling in his words as his voice gets weaker and weaker. Just listening to it is enough to bring heartaches. “Gilbert…” Father tried to call out to him in hopes of consoling him for even a little. “Just one…just one person…I just need to find one person…” Prime Minister Gilbert gave one desperate scream. “Some one who can heal ailments…a person with the special ability to heal ailments…!!” It was at that moment when the dormant memories I’ve been looking for suddenly comes rushing inside me… … eunie: dun* dun* dun* who's the "she" (marianne) they mentioned? i know but most of you probably don't know yet~ HEHEHE. anyways next chapter will be about a flashback of the stuff pryde did?.
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