Phantasia: The Princess Knight

Chapter 148: Test Of Generosity Part Fourteen

Prince Henry, stared dumbfounded at Alicia. He really could not believe what was happening. The terms she gave were truly too good. Not only would this save his people but it would help his country's economy as well with the free trade route. Prince Henry stood up from his seat and walked over towards Alicia and before everyone's shocked gazes he knelt down on one knee and said: "Miss Alicia please allow this lowly one to give his thanks. Although the Dukedom wanted to take your lands, you went as far as to see our plight and forgave us for such an act of aggression. On top of that, you offered a way for our citizens to escape the famine that has been plaguing my country. To top it all off you went as far as to secure measures so that no one could renege on this contract. Miss Alicia, you are the savior of my country."

Alicia was stunned at Prince Henry's heartfelt words. She could hear the pure gratitude he had towards her in his voice. For a prince who hails from a male dominant country to do such a thing is unheard of. But here he was showing how grateful he truly was. This showed how much he cared for his homeland and its people. "Prince Henry, your thanks is enough, there is no need to lower your head. I was doing what should be done. Although they are not people of my country, they are people in dire need of help. It is every ruler's responsibility to help nations that are in distress."

Prince Henry looked up at Alicia's smiling face, as the sun peered in through the hut's window casting a halo of light around her. At this moment and time, Alicia was like a messenger of God, an angel that came from heaven.

Out of nowhere, words no one ever thought they would hear during a meeting to discuss peace between two nations, spilled from Prince Henry's mouth. "Miss Alicia I love you, please marry me!"

"No, sorry! Not happening!" Alicia gave an instant rejection. Luckily this awkward situation was avoided when a bright flash of light enveloped Alicia. When the light dimmed she found herself standing in the familiar training grounds once again. 

In front of her was the person she had been thinking about the entire time she was in the Illusion World. Seeing that familiar handsome face brought a big smile to her face as Alicia ran towards him. "Blake!"

Next to Blake, was King Augustus who had his arms open wide ready to catch his precious daughter in his arms as she ran towards him only to be bypassed as he watched his precious daughter embrace the man next to him 'Damn brat!' Was all King Agustus could shout in his mind.

Alicia paid no mind to the sulking king next to her as she nuzzled her head into Blake's chest. It was only after a few minutes that she realized what she was doing and quickly backed away with a red face. 

Blake who had yet to say a word this entire time just allowed Alicia to do as she pleased until she was done. When Alicia backed away he smiled and said: "Welcome back Alicia."

"Ahem! Yes, Alicia welcome back." King Agustus let out a dry cough as he congratulated Alicia.

At this time Alicia was so embarrassed by her actions she wanted to find a hole to bury herself in. "T-Thank you..."

"Alicia because you ended up taking the hardest test within the Illusion World and even passed it. You no longer need to take any of the other tests. Congratulations on becoming a squire!" King Augustus gave a wide smile as he announced this.

Alicia looked at King Augustus trying to comprehend what was being told to her. Once it finally clicked in her mind all her previous embarrassment disappeared in a flash as she immediately jumped in the air and yelled out at the top of her lungs "I did it!"

Blake and King Augustus both let out a laugh. "Alright we need to celebrate, Everyone is waiting inside your space." King Augustus clapped his hands. Blake took out Alicia's space and placed it on the ground near a tree. 

All three entered to find a large sign hanging above the cottage that read 'Congratulations, Alicia!' Alicia looked at the sign and then at the cottage that seemed to be a lot bigger than before. Instead of a single floor, it was now a three story building. 

"This?" Alicia looked over at King Augustus with a questioning gaze.

"With so many new residents and Loeri now having a human form, I figured it would be best to expand the cottage a bit." King Augustus answered.

"Thank you, Royal Fa..." Alicia's words were interrupted when a tiny voice from afar rang into everyone's ears.

"MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!" 

*Bam!*

A tiny figure slammed into Alicia's cheek. "Mother! Mother! Mother!" Frey had tears rolling down her cheek as she rubbed her face back and forth against Alicia.

"You were gone for a little over a week. If not for Claire and the rest doing their best to keep Frey clam and entertained, she might have broken down completely. Even with me there she was still having a tough time." Blake explained.

Alicia's eyes started to well up with tears at the thought of Frey becoming so frantic. "Frey honey, Mother is sorry for leaving you alone for so long. But Mother had to finish her test and was not allowed to bring you with me. But now the test is over, so we will not separate ever again okay?" 

"Frey really missed Mother Please don't disappear for so long again. Frey thought Mother abandoned Frey." A teary eyed Frey pouted and flew down to Alicia's shoulder taking up her rightful spot.

"Anytime I am not around just look for Blake or my sisters okay? But one thing I will promise you, Frey, is that as your Mother I will never abandon you no matter what happens." Alicia patted the top of Frey's head with her finger. She then turned to Claire and the rest who had just shown up and smiled at them. And with a slight bow careful to not throw Frey off her shoulder Alicia said: "Thank you all for assisting me and taking care of Frey during this time." 

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