I had felt sowhat dispirited until I learned that we werent talking about the sa person.Who was he thinking about, if not my father?
At that mont, the man suddenly laughed. Although his handso face was pleasing to the eye, it didnt make
feel any better.Is he making fun of ?
Hey, say sothing, I responded brusquely, displeased by his rudeness.
At my words, he stopped laughing and looked at . His gaze was so serious that I beca nervous.What does he want to say?
The gift is a set of cufflinks? he finally asked.
Yes, here they are.
When I showed him the cufflinks, he frowned slightly. Theyre not a very useful gift for a swordsman.
I frowned.Although Im not a swordsman, I think its a good enough gift. Is he just trying to start a fight with ?
You must be very good at picking gifts, I said sarcastically.
A smile appeared on his face.Hes indeed handso, but thats all he has.My eyes lingered on him for a mont longer, captivated by the rare change in direction of his lips.
I did give a present to my father a while ago. His smile was now faint on his stony face. He looked bored these days, but it seems like hes more energetic now, thanks to my gift.
Upon seeing his content expression, I guessed that he was a filial son.But what kind of gift would help his father beco more energetic?
So, what did you give him? I asked with sudden curiosity.
Thats none of your business, he said sternly.
Of course, he wouldnt tell .Although I hadnt expected an answer in the first place, I frowned at his disgusting personality.
The duke will like anything from you, he said.
What, anything from ?That was only possible if my father was possessed by soone warm and friendly. I was a little offended by his insincere answer.
I guess he doesnt know my father well, even though hes his disciple.I sighed.But these cufflinks were expensive I should give them to my father since I have to return the pendant anyway.
If I didnt leave a note, he wouldnt know they were from .Since hes a workaholic, he will probably stop by his office first, right?With this in mind, I decided to write a letter that would explain where the pendant and cufflinks ca from before leaving everything in his office.
* * *
Four days had passed since the emperor called Duke Floyen to the Imperial Palace.
Why are you taking so long, Duke Floyen?Although more reinforcents were brought in, including the duke, who was guarding the Imperial Palace, the emperor couldnt be sure he was completely safe.
I cannot be careless,he reminded himself. If the duke betrayed him, the assassins would be able to easily attack him. He gritted his teeth.If you betray , everything you care about will crumble to dust, Regis.
At that mont, the grand chamberlain entered the emperors office. Duke Floyen has asked for a private eting, Your Majesty.
Of course, he would.The emperor observed his ring with a smirk.Im very curious to know who the mastermind is.
Tell the duke that I will see him in the evening, he ordered sternly.
Although he didnt have anything important going on right now, the emperor had a reason for stalling the eting.You made
anxious by taking this long to complete the task, so Ill also make you wait.
At that mont, the grand chamberlain spoke carefully again. There is another piece of news, Your Majesty.
What is it? the emperor asked contently.
The grand chamberlain swallowed nervously and said, Several officials have signed a petition calling for the return of His Highness the Crown Prince.
The emperors eyes beca fierce. Bring it here.
The grand chamberlain delivered the petition to the emperor on a golden tray. When he read it, his expression contorted with anger.
These n must beco torn to pieces! How dare they! He crumpled the petition and threw it to the floor. To find a companion for the crown prince and educate him to beco the next emperor? Theyve gone mad!
A twisted smile suddenly appeared on the emperors face. They dared to sign a petition like this when Im still in good shape. They must think too lightly of the throne.
The grand chamberlain swallowed nervously; the emperors obsession with the throne was close to madness. He did his best not to provoke the emperor any further, afraid that his anger might fall on him as well.
Bring those impudent n in front of
right now, the emperor ordered coldly.
Yes, Your Majesty, the grand chamberlain replied complacently to avoid irritating him any further.
* * *
Reviews
All reviews (0)