I frowned at Max, who hadnt said a single word to my father before this but was now earnestly agreeing with him.Now is not the ti!I thought in irritation, then turned to Derrick for help with this chaotic situation. However, Derrick kept his head down for so reason while wearing a stiff expression. A sigh escaped from my mouth.Am I the only one being reasonable here?
With a sense of duty in mind, I cald myself, but then agonized over what to do next.No matter how much the two of them are willing to make up, this is wrong.Disobeying the emperors orders constituted disloyalty. Even if my father was known as the hero of the empire, he was going to be thought of as a disgrace if he defied the emperors orders.
And I dont want to be on bad terms with the royal family.My original future was one where the emperor beca furious at
for envying the crown princess, and the crown prince caused
to kill myself. Along with that, my father had also turned a blind eye to .
To be honest, I hated trying to read other peoples thoughts since it was a tiring thing to do. But if I wanted to live, I had to avoid getting on others bad side and look after myself. With this decision in mind, I began: But Father, you shouldnt disobey the emperors orders. If it turns out to be urgent
Despite my perfectly normal rebuttal, my father shook his head. Its fine. There are plenty of other skilled people to replace
if I dont go.
It was an unbelievable statent, but in a way, it made sense.
Master is right, so lets go have tea.
I frowned slightly at Max who was suddenly calling my father his master.It looks like theyve already made up Do we still have to drink tea?
* * *
I cant believe he has the nerve to not show up yetThe emperor rested his fingers on the throne, then clenched his fists. Soon, the grand chamberlain entered the room.
Have you heard from Duke Floyen? the emperor asked him.
He says he will enter the palace tomorrow since its late in the day, the grand chamberlain replied.
Upon hearing his answer, the emperor questioned the grand chamberlain angrily. What? Did those words really co out of his mouth?
Yes, Your Highness.
Although Regis had made excuses many tis before, this was the first ti he had blatantly refused his orders. The emperor stared at the ring on his finger and scrunched his face up in annoyance.I see that youre rebelling now What on earth are you planning to do, Regis?
* * *
I brewed so of the tea I had prepared for the tea tasting party and fished out the leaves. Based on the scent that lingered on the tip of my nose, I thought my attempt was successful.I hope it suits their taste,I thought with anticipation.
My father elegantly lifted the teacup to his lips then put it back down. The tea tastes good, he said. At his praise, I glanced at Max.
It slls pretty good, he nodded in agreent.
For a man who once complained about tea being tasteless to approve of itI had roughly guessed my way through the brewing process of this tea, but I was glad it turned out well.This should get
through the tea tasting party,I thought with a smile when I t my fathers eyes.
Why is he looking at
like that?I was thinking of avoiding his gaze since it was making
uncomfortable, but he slightly lowered his eyes before
and spoke softly.
Its great, he said.
His unexpected complint made
flustered rather than happy, since I barely had any mories of my father praising .He said great? Towards ?My heart wavered. I felt that if I put my guard down even a little bit, I was going to return to my past self who begged him for affection. I suppressed the expectations that rose inside
and repeated to myself spitefully.Dont expect anything, Jubelian.
Hes the one who had told his young daughter who missed him and ca to see him on a cold winter day not to visit again. He was the one who had not attended his daughters once-in-a-lifeti debutante ball using training as his excuse. There was no way that he was praising
from the bottom of his heart. It was impossible to think that he might have changed. The mont I realized this reality, all of my senses beca numb.
Thank you, I replied chanically.
My father then glanced at Max and opened his mouth. I want you to go upstairs first, I have sothing to discuss with my disciple.
I was confused when he had praised
all of a sudden, but in the end, it seed that it was bait so he could spend ti alone with his disciple.Alright, its good enough that he decided to make up with his disciple.My heart strangely ached, but I covered up my feelings and forced a smile.
Of course. Take your ti.
* * *
When the door closed and the sound of Jubelians steps gradually faded away, Max and Regis openly revealed their murderous spirits they had hidden away until now.
What nonsense are you planning? Regis demanded.
Max frowned and scoffed. Nonsense?
Looking down at his despicable disciple, Regis opened his mouth. Why do you keep lingering around my daughter?
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