CHAPTER 749: CHAPTER 749: DENIAL FOR PERSONAL INTERESTS

The twins treated commoners well and did not like calling Emily and Jacob as slaves or treating them like one.

However, their mindset and actions were different from what was expected of them by people in their surroundings. They were whispered about as sullied disgraces, accused of adopting a commoner mindset after their years of living among them.

Meanwhile, their supposedly "unsullied" siblings, who, in their perspective were cruel to slaves and often behaved far worse, received preferential treatment from the nobles.

These stark differences in treatment further enlightened the twins about the unfair practices deeply rooted in their kingdom.

Sebastian and Seraphina were further enlightened when their father, taking pity on them and wishing to give them a break from all the judgment, allowed them to accompany him to the Yearly Assembly in Medeus, despite Queen Trisha’s protests.

It was during their time in Medeus that Sebastian and Seraphina came to realize that Crux operated under a vastly different system compared to the outside world.

Their exposure to the broader perspectives and diverse opinions at the Assembly opened their eyes.

They realized they were not wrong as their fellow nobles declared them to be. Crux simply had a very different setup from the outside world.

Having lived as commoners for four years, the twins had already gained a different understanding of life, which made them more receptive to change. They were more aware of their people’s plight and open to possibilities since they had tried experiencing a new perspective after their circumstances forced them to live as commoners for four years.

Thus, their enlightening experience outside the secure walls of Crux Kingdom, reinforced their belief in the need for reform and justice within their kingdom.

Now that they were aware, Sebastian and Seraphina found themselves unable to revert to their former ignorance. They had a glimpse and experienced the harsh truths and could no longer turn a blind eye.

Eager to deepen their understanding of alternative practices and explore new possibilities, the twins actively sought knowledge of the outside world.

They accompanied their father to subsequent Yearly Assemblies in Medeus, where they immersed themselves in diverse perspectives.

The more they learned, the more they yearned to change Crux for the better as they realized that other kingdoms which had no slavery were much more progressive and inclusive than Crux ever was.

Driven by this realization, they diligently shared their newfound knowledge with fellow nobles in Crux, hoping to enlighten them about the broader truth beyond their walls.

Unfortunately, their efforts were met with skepticism and ridicule from most nobles who were reluctant to accept change.

Even their father could not help them. The king understood that Crux needed to change at some point, but he was not set on implementing it now. He believed it was something in the distant future and the time for it was not now.

But Sebastian and Seraphina who had seen their people’s suffering believed otherwise. It had to be as soon as possible so their people could finally breathe and live.

Yet, elders in Crux vehemently opposed their advocacy, fearing that such revelations would only sow discord or even lead to chaos.

Likewise, powerful nobles focused solely on their personal interests and strongly defended the status quo despite its evident limitations for Crux. They did not want change because the situation now benefited them a lot.

Disheartened by their people’s resistance and unwillingness to change, Seraphina and Sebastian faced profound disappointment.

However, they remained steadfast in their resolve to challenge the entrenched norms and push for a brighter future for their kingdom.

The twins refused to back down and decided to explore other alternatives.

Emboldened by their newfound insights and desire to help the majority of their people, Sebastian and Seraphina began deeply educating Emily and Jacob about the world beyond Crux.

They knew of Emily and Jacob’s affiliation to the revolutionary group and thus, wanted to maximize it to spread awareness in Crux.

If the nobles refuse to listen, then they would enlighten the commoners instead.

Emily and Jacob were overwhelmed by everything they learned at first as it felt like all the suffering they had gone through was brought upon by their own kingdom.

The twins could not agree more since they knew it was indeed a major fault in the royalty for not trying to change the kingdom when the other nations began to change.

Thus, the twins were determined to take responsibility for the mistakes their predecessors had committed.

Emily and Jacob lamented that it had to be the two whom they already treasure so dearly to be the ones involved in this. They refused to spread word at first since they knew it would put the twins at odds with more nobles and thus, receive more hate.

However, seeing how determined the siblings were, the couple relented and finally utilized their influential positions in the revolutionary group to disseminate information of the outside world among their contacts.

Seraphina and Sebastian soon joined the revolutionary group as Jacob and Emily now held key positions since they could gather information not only from Crux palace but also Medeus.

Emily and Jacob, who had learned magic from an elder they once encountered when they were little, further mastered their craft so they could help the twins in their goals.

Over time, the twins became crucial supporters of the movement, providing valuable resources such as information, books, and supplies, all in pursuit of reforming Crux.

To protect their identities so they could remain as royals and maximize it, their involvement remained clandestine.

However, their activities were discovered by the Alba Household who kept a close eye on them for their late mother’s sake.

Fortunately, Seraphina and Sebastian managed to rally their mother’s family to their cause.

Just as the late Queen Samantha did, the Alba Household treated their slaves well and thus, earned their servants’ loyalty.

With the backing of the Alba Household, the revolutionary group gained momentum. They discovered sympathetic nobles who shared their belief that slavery was a cruel practice they should change.

They then slowly grew their numbers and tried to convince more people to join them.