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But your self-study through books can only go so far without a teacher to help.
Its okay. I dont want to burden your Majesty any further.
The Empress hearing that answer looked at Damian with a mixed expression.
How would one describe that look?
Should it be described as feelings of pride and pity mixed together?
After a while, the Empress nodded.
Very well. Ill go disturb the Imperial library later on.
What?
The Empresss unconventional statent took Damian by surprise.
At the sa ti, the Empress took a deep breath.
Id like to help find a teacher for you but itll be difficult, to say the least.
Obviously, the Emperor will attempt to interfere.
Unfortunately, even if I do find a teacher, theres no guarantee that the Emperors influence hasnt reached any if not all the teachers.
But thats pessimism talking, theres-
Damian interrupted the Empresss train of thought with a reply.
Thank you, I really appreciate your consideration, Your Majesty, said Damian with a bright smile.
You dont have to thank so much. Your Highness is the heir to the throne.
The Empress resolutely shook her head and comnted.
Its rather unfortunate that you never had an opportunity to receive an education until now.
I agree with Her Majesty.
The Duke, who had been watching the situation silently, inserted himself into the conversation.
Huh? I dont rember the Duke being friendly with Damian. Doesnt the Duke dislike him?
I glanced at the Duke.
By the way, Your Highness.
Yes?
About the advice to use public opinion to pressure the Emperor into supporting Margrave Antes.
Damian stiffened his shoulders slightly.
Did Your Highness co up with this on his own?
The Duke had posed his question in a calming voice to prevent any insinuation of putting him on the spot.
Yes I did, is there a problem?
No, its not a problem.
The Dukes eyes which were focused on Damian, for a mont stood out with a certain distinction.
Its rather that not only I but Her Majesty, the Empress as well owes you a great debt.
Without your advice, the dinner with Margrave Antes could have taken a toll for the worst, not to ntion the threat of the magical beasts at the frontier if the Emperor didnt give his support.but I digress.
Your idea was pivotal to the success of our dinner with Antes. Thank you, Your Highness.
Yep, thats my boy, Damian! Hes so smart!
I feel proud of him, like a mother proud of her child.
Damian, who wasnt accustod to receiving complints from others, scratched his cheek with a shy look.
Then he turned and looked back at .
Why is he looking at all of a sudden?
By the way, Charlize.
Hm?
Since its my birthday, that reminds .when is your birthday?
Oh, dear.
Why did it have to be that?
Im embarrassed now that the Dukes and Empresss gazes are fixated on and I dont see any way I can change the subject.
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Well on the bright side, its not a difficult question to answer.
I opened my mouth without hesitation.
I dont know.
.Huh?
At my unexpected answer, Damian made a bewildered face.
I kindly added an explanation.
If I dont even know the faces of my parents, how would I know about small details like my birthday?
Now that you ntion it, I rember Charlizes records, particularly her date of birth being stated as unknown.
After the Empress said that, the atmosphere sohow felt all serious, leaving a bit confused.
The Empress had narrowed her forehead in thought.
The Duke also squinted his eyes at .
..Not to ntion, Damian too.
Suddenly, Damian opened his mouth.
Alright, let your birthday be May 7.
May 7? Why randomly pick May 7?
I looked at Damian with a puzzled look.
Its the day, the day you and I first t, Damian added in a firm voice.
I-Is that so?
Wow, he rembered that?
Unlike , who was embarrassed, Damians deanor remained unchanged.
Ill make sure to rember your birthday from now on.
That wont do. Charlizes birthday should be on May 28.
The Empress interrupted with a voice full of envy.
Really? Do I have to choose between May 7 or May 28 now?
This could get out of hand. Where did the date May 28 even co from?
Worried, I tried to speak but-
Are they?
Why should Charlizes birthday be the day she t the crown prince?
The Empress clenched her fists.
If thats the case then Charlizes birthday should be on the day she and I t!
.Well, this is happening. Ugh, how did things turn out like this
At the absurdity of it all, I stood there, watching the rivalry that sohow sprung up between the Empress and Damian.
I said it first!
No, theres no law that says you can designate a day just because you said it first?!
The Empress and Damian didnt give each other a single inch of ground when it ca to my birthday.
And the Duke
..thats my sister, there she is acting in such a way.
Its so childish.
The Duke shook his head, his erald-colored eyes becoming dim.
It was like he was reflecting on the past and how the Empress, the sister he cherished, ca to this.
Regardless, the quarrel between the Empress and Damian intensified with every waking mont.
Lets do this instead.
What do you an?
Why dont we ask Charlize to choose, instead of arguing between ourselves?
The Empresss expression upon saying that was one of confidence, completely sure of victory.
At the sa ti, the two glanced at .
Charlize, when do you want your birthday to be?
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