I sighed in relief.I really thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest this ti.I went back to my closet and opened its doors to find my fathers disciple sitting with a blank expression. Excuse . Did you just make that noise? I asked.
He stared at
and asked, Are you going to accept his invitation?
Why is he curious about that?Not only was it a strange thing to ask, but it wasnt sothing I could answer right away.
Im thinking about it, I said. The esteed son of Marquis Crocus was clearly qualified to beco my partner. His appearance was outstanding and comparable to that of Mikhails. He was also very popular due to his excellent social skills.
The problem is I dont know why such a person would want to be my partner.I sighed and saw my fathers disciple scrunch his face. You should think about it carefully. Appearances arent everything, he advised.
I gave him a dumbfounded look. This man had a difficult personality and ager social skills; his only asset was his remarkable appearance.I cant believe he just said thatI was still staring at him in shock when he turned towards
and asked, What are you looking at?
You didnt answer my question. Did you make that noise when Derrick was here? I frowned.
He parted his lips then replied stiffly, Thats none of your business.
Do you know that we almost got caught?
But we didnt. Thats all that matters.
I shook my head at his shaless attitude. It doesnt work like that. If you were caught, it wouldve caused a commotion and alerted the ssenger downstairs. I couldve been caught up in a scandal with you.
In aristocratic society, a scandal with soone of a different status ant imdiate ostracization. I personally didnt care about what other people thought of , but I was still living in my fathers house. He would hate
even more if I did sothing wrong. In the worst-case scenario that I was kicked out, I would have to face nurous dangers by myself. Im taking a big risk by letting you stay here. I would appreciate it if you were more considerate.
He turned around to look at
again. His red eyes seed to pierce through , but I managed to et his gaze without backing down. He finally avoided my eyes after we stared at each other for a while. Okay, he said quietly.
I was relieved to see that he at least had so conscience. You can co out now, I said as I reached out to him.
He took my hand and stood up. Then he stared at
with a determined gaze. If such a thing were to happen Ill take responsibility, he said.
Ha, why is he taking it so seriously?I couldnt find it in myself to do the sa and found his sincerity so funny that I ended up laughing. Alright, but I doubt anything will happen.
You dont know that, he said as he pulled my hand slightly.
I looked into his bright red eyes. Oddly enough, it seed that he was hoping that sothing would happen.
I need to hand this guy over to my father as soon as possible When will he be ho?I rarely wondered when my father would return ho, but I couldnt help it after spending so much ti with the man in front of .
* * *
Rumors about Duke Floyen working as an escort for the emperor had begun spreading in secret. It was only a matter of ti before it reached the pri ministers ears.
This will rouse the peoples resentnt, resulting in the sa thing that happened back thenhe thought.
During the war with the Tezeria Kingdom 20 years ago, the young emperor had abandoned the imperial palace and fled from the capital. His people whom he deserted beca distressed by their leaders cowardice and pessimism.
In his absence, a young knight took the lead in defending the capital. He was Regis Floyen, a mber of the Imperial Knights who was next in line to beco a duke. Although many people told him to give up and run away, Regis annihilated the enemies who invaded the capital.
As the successor of a prestigious family that produced great knights every generation, he beca known as a war hero who led the empire to a great victory. But where there is light, there is darkness. The emperor, who had deserted the capital, beca known as a coward and traitor.
Many people criticized him and urged for his disposal, but Regis had turned the tables by expressing his support for the emperor. In present tis, it was not an exaggeration to say that his rapport was barely maintained by his eldest son, the crown prince, who fought for the empire at the borders.
I need to see His Majesty.After realizing the crisis the empire was in, the pri minister entered the palace and asked for an audience with the emperor.
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