The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257 Cursed Child Needs To Die

“We have been waiting for you, Gregor,” he heard his father say in an apathetic tone. “Good that you are finally here.”

Shanel immediately turned her head to look at her husband. Her teary eyes were asking him to do something. “Gregor…”

Gregor simply glanced at her without a word. He then turned his attention back to the man on the throne, and despite the anger in his chest, he had no choice but to bow his head.

The emotionless voice of the King echoed inside the throne hall once more.

“I hope I have given you enough time to spend with your deceased wife.”

His head still lowered, Gregor almost choked to force out a polite-sounding response.

“I thank…your benevolence…”

“What happened was unfortunate, and as your father, I feel bad that a precious life has been lost, but nothing is more important than our kingdom and its people. I do believe you understand why I made such a choice.”

“…I understand.”

Gregor could only helplessly close his eyes. Only he knew how pathetic he felt at this moment. So what if he was the Crown Prince? He could do nothing about the situation his family was in and could only beg for his father’s mercy.

King Tredor continued to speak, “You are the next king of this kingdom. I know you understand what it is to be in my position.”

“I do, Father,” he replied in defeat.

The King let out a smile of satisfaction and was about to praise his son when Gregor suddenly raised his head to stare at his father in the eye.

“Father, if you truly think of me as your son, I hope you will listen to a request of mine.”

“What is it?”

“I have lost a wife. I don’t want to lose the child I have with her as well. Please, as someone who is a parent as well, I am seeking your understanding. Do not harm my child. I will make an oath in my name that I will send her away so that even her shadow would never reach here—”

However, his plea was met with a cruel denial.

“I cannot accept this request of yours. That cursed child has to die.”

“Your Majesty, your granddaughter is but a harmless child!” Shanel cut in, her voice full of pleading. “Please do not harm her, Your Majesty. I beseech your benevolent heart…”

King Tredor sighed as he didn’t wish to argue with his daughter-in-law and just looked at his son. “The First Knight Brigade is still stationed at the Crown Prince’s residence. I just need to say one word and those knights will take into custody everyone residing inside.”

His words meant one thing: his three young sons would be in jeopardy.

Shanel shook her head at her husband. “Gregor, don’t give up. His Majesty would not kill the heirs of this kingdom.”

“Crown Princess, are you underestimating me just because I have been good to you as you are my family?” the King said in a cold voice as he glared at her.