After walking aimlessly in the castle and memorizing the routes and rooms, I finally find the library. I did not dare ask any questions regarding my own castle even to faithful Martha.
Rows of spines of large old dusty books stare back at me. I browse with a meticulous eye and pick one that catches my eye that would be helpful.
The History of the Five Isles
So, Rosalinda is the princess of Oredrion. There are four other Isles surrounding Oredrion. Three of the five Isles including Oredrion are ruled by monarchs. The other two Isles, Atillus and Dredion were ruled by governments. The leaders of these two Isles were power and money-hungry corrupt feudal lords, who eventually rose to power and together formed a government, where the poor became poorer and the rich became richer. Fed up by the injustice meted out to them, the common public revolted, and the two warring factions within the two Isles waged a war. The nobles of Atillus and Dredion on one side and the commoners of the two Isles on the other.
Out of all the chaos and uncertainty rose a leader among the commoners, who would lead his army to victory and overthrow the corrupt regime. Though the war was won, the leader did not stop. Surrounding himself with those who were loyal to him, he became a dictator and the people who once fought with him in the war for their freedom, were now his subjects.
The people do not even speak of his name. He was feared and dreaded over all the lands. After taking over Atillus and Dredion, Cosmo became known as King Cosmo the Wicked.
I let the information sink in for a moment. The war happened a decade ago. If Cosmo took my brother captive, it means he either wants to conquer my kingdom or be married to me. But, being married to a princess, means he would gain control over my kingdom by law. But if Rosalinda's brother is still alive.. then oh no..
It is just a farce. The marriage is just a farce. If my brother is out of the picture, then by marrying me, he can easily get the throne and become the ruler. He would not even have to wage a war. And with an added army, King Cosmo would defeat the remaining two Isles and be the supreme ruler.
In order for his plan to work, my brother will have to forfeit his life.
I close the book and my eyes. It is true I have never met Rosalinda's brother. But as a doctor, bloodshed repulses me. I heal but not maim. I need to do something about this.
Time to gather some allies. I look over at the other books. I see the names of the other two Isles as the titles of the books and pick them from the shelf.
After all, knowledge is power.
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Unbeknownst to Rosalia, the door of the library slightly shuts close.
Ha, Master's future wife is definitely up to something. I will keep an eye out on her and report back to his Excellency if anything is out of the ordinary. My reward is only a wedding away.
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