Chapter Thirty-one

I still couldn't use magic, because the poison used was something that fed on Mana, and I was currently unable to produce Mana right now, soon I should recover fully though. My mom suddenly burst into the Infirmary looking angry and upset.

"Rose, you remember your grandfather, correct?" When I nodded she sighed deeply and angrily before continuing on.

"He's been spreading rumors that you and I were kidnapped by the King because you were incredibly smart and powerful, and that he should rightfully have custody of you." My mouth dropped, what was that evil old geezer planning?

"No one believes that right?" I ask and she seems even more angry.

"All the nobles are petitioning for you to have a guarded meeting with him, to see if it is the truth. Unfortunately the vast majority of the nobles believe it, so thus we are stuck in a very, very bad position. To add to it, neither you or me will be allowed to refuse the meeting either, as we're the victims and could be being pressured by the King." I couldn't believe what she was saying, and my brain kickes into gear. He wasn't interested in me as a baby, but that didn't mean he couldn't hear about me and decide he wanted me. More than likely he heard of me working here, and some of my skills in magic and other things and decided it was valuable... Mom might be in danger because of this, and so might I too... I can't refuse, so I will just have to destory that old man thoroughly and brutally with my words! Yes, destory the old geezer plan activate! S-Shut up I am not a child or a nerd... Ok maybe but leave me alone your so mean!

"When is the meeting supposed to be, I need to prepare..." I sigh heavily and my mother seems more furious at the thought of the meeting I had to go-to.

"Probably in another weeks time, His Majesty the King has been delaying it saying that you need to recover more from your injuries but he won't be able to make them hold off for long. He's already being heavily slandered and he is losing credibility daily, so he will have to give in very soon." He had been delaying it for me? That was kind but we better nip this in the bud quickly.

"Tell him to allow them to meet me the day after tomorrow. I'll be fine, but if he gives in too suddenly he will lose face, and he can use the defence that I will need that long to have recovered enough to be able to meet him. I can handle chasing the old rotten geezer away, so please don't worry mom, I am really good at crushing mean people!" My mom let little tears fall from her eyes and she hugged me tightly. I don't know if she was happy about what I said, or incredibly worried about my future, but I allowed her to hug me for a very long time.