111.
‘Well, it’s not a problem that can be solved right away.’
We must also listen to Abel. First, Richt delivered the finished sandwich to Theodore. I wanted to go and eat there in person, but Richt wasn’t without work.
I had to change out of the clothes I wore in the morning and freshen up. The life of an aristocrat is inefficient.
In the evening, the party began. Usually, I went in after Crown Prince Theodore’s entrance, but today was different.
“Master.”
Theodore shyly extended his hand towards Richt. Seeing him dressed up in formal clothes made
feel like he had definitely grown up. Even though I knew he wasn’t even 20 yet, he seed like an adult. But that thought didn’t last long.
“I enjoyed the sandwich. “It’s my first ti eating sothing so delicious.”
Because he was a child who smiled as if he was embarrassed while saying thank you. Richt smiled and entered the party with Theodore. There were more nobles filling the spacious hall than in the morning.
I went down the stairs and Abel and Ban were standing below.
‘Good.’
For the first ti, Ban, who wore the knights’ uniform every ti, was dressed in different clothes. The navy blue robe that clings to the body really suits her well.
Today is a day for Theodore, so he couldn’t match his outfit with his class, so Licht paid attention to other parts on his own. The accessories were matched to the sa thing. Since it is an earring and not a ring, it is not the type that is easily noticeable. But that alone made Ban very happy.
Richt then turned his attention to Abel. She wore brighter-colored clothes than usual, and in contrast to her bright appearance, her expression was strange.
‘I think I’m upset.’
As our eyes t, Abel tapped his ear with his finger. It looks like they found two earrings. How did I know this? Richt shrugged his shoulders. Then Abel’s expression becos more grim. She seed like if she wasn’t in a public place she would co running and do sothing.
“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and his teacher, Lord Devine, are entering.”
The nobles expressed their respect at the high-pitched sound, and when Theodore took his seat, they all raised their heads again.
‘It’s smooth.’
Everything was passing by like water. But my anxious feelings do not go away. He scanned the party grounds just in case, but could not find Count Mantel.
“Who are you looking for?”
Abel, who had co closer, asked. Her face still has a grumpy look on it.
“Count Mantel.”
“He’s on the far left. “I’m surrounded by nobles as usual.”
Abel obediently told him the location of Count Mantell.
“Is there anything strange about it?”
“There is, but it’s not enough to grab
by the collar right now. “I don’t think what’s more important right now is Count Mantell.”
“Is there anything more important?”
“Yes.”
Abel tapped his ear again with his finger.
“Why are you leaving
out?”
“You were busy.”
“But I still have ti to wear earrings.”
“Hold on. “Let’s all wear the sa earrings?”
Others are also aware of the relationship between Licht and Van. They kept sticking around, and because of that, rumors started to spread, but it would be strange if you didn’t know about it.
“Why not?”
“It won’t work.”
“why? Everyone probably knows enough to know. “Don’t you know that rumors spread quickly among nobles?”
Everyone is probably suspicious of the relationship between Abel and Richt due to the past gift offensive. I know that, I know that, but. I didn’t want to prove it by showing all three of us wearing the sa earrings. So I tried my best to ignore it.
Richt clicked his tongue lightly. Abel whispered in Richt’s ear.
“I’m holding back now, but I’m very jealous.”
How could you not know that?
“So I feel really bad right now.”
It wasn’t unexpected. Richt eventually sighed and put his hand into his arms. And he handed the earrings, wrapped neatly in his handkerchief, to Abel.
“Do it later. later.”
I wanted to be quiet today. However, Abel did not listen to Richt. She imdiately put her earrings into her earlobes. Drops of blood fell from the puncture site, but she calmly wiped it away with her handkerchief and smiled.
Ban glared fiercely at that figure.
‘That’s shit.’
Richt swallowed a sigh that threatened to co out further.
anwhile, Theodore was receiving congratulations from the nobleman. Originally, Richt, who had beco his teacher, had to do the sa, and no one went to his side.
This is because Abel and Ban were blocking it. She knew she shouldn’t do this, but Richt felt at ease.
“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”
At that ti, Count Mantel stood in front of Theodore and opened his mouth.
“Count Mantel.”
There was a small child next to Count Mantel. It was a familiar face to Richt.
‘Rostel.’
Count Mantel smiled kindly and pushed the child standing next to him forward. The child stumbled slightly and then stood upright.
“Today, there is soone I would like to introduce to His Highness the Crown Prince.”
Theodore looked down at Rostel. It’s my first ti seeing this child, but his face feels strangely familiar. While he was wondering where that familiarity ca from, Count Mantel continued.
“This person’s na is Rostel el de Glytein.”
Count Mantel smiled sinisterly.
“It is the bloodline of His Majesty the Forr Emperor.”
In an instant, the party hall beca quiet. Even the orchestra that was playing the song gave up its instrunts. The silence was followed by a commotion.
“You are the bloodline of His Majesty the Forr Emperor?”
“No way.”
Everyone knew of Maia’s obsession and venom. If it was her child, it makes no sense for her to keep it hidden. So, she is another woman’s child. Maia, who killed every woman the forr emperor touched, including her child, had missed sothing?
The excitent grew like a wave. At the sa ti, the imperial faction expressed embarrassnt.
“Hehe, I never thought sothing like this would happen.”
“I couldn’t even imagine.”
“It’s a big deal. “Seeing as how he ca this far, he must have the ans to prove that he is of royal blood.”
“If I do sothing wrong, there will be one more prince.”
That’s difficult. Of course, even if Rostel becos a prince now, he cannot surpass Theodore. Theodore had already consolidated his position, and behind him were Archduke Graham and Duke Devine. There were quite a number of nobles who saw the two and joined the emperor faction.
“But that’s not the problem.”
It shouldn’t happen, but if sothing goes wrong with Theodore. The next heir to the throne will be Rostel.
“First, we need to confirm whether they are truly royal family mbers.”
“That’s true.”
The whispering continued endlessly.
Theodore looked at Rostel with cold eyes. He once wanted one for his brother. At that ti, even if he was a half-brother, he might have accepted it with a smile.
‘But it’s different now.’
The half-brother who had just barely established himself was suspicious. The sa goes for the fact that Count Mantell brought him here.
Count Mantel was a man who would do anything to move up. Even if he had to join hands with the Rundel Empire. Theodore closed his eyes and opened them. And he asked in the softest voice possible.
“So, is there any evidence that Rostel is of royal blood?”
“there is. Chamberlain Glick has known him since he t His Majesty the late Emperor.”
Glick was the one who resigned from his position after the death of the forr emperor. This is soone who Theodore t frequently when he was young. He was loyal and upright, so he wasn’t the kind of person who would lie about sothing like that.
“and?”
Even so, that cannot be all of the evidence.
“There are more witnesses. But isn’t there a tradition that has been handed down in the royal family for a long ti? Wouldn’t it be quicker to prove it with that?”
Children born into the royal family have their blood tested after 100 days. This was to confirm that they were of true royal blood. Now Count Mantel is talking about doing it.
“good. Let’s do it. Instead, preparations will take ti, so you should stay in the imperial palace in the anti. And Count Mantel.”
“yes.”
“Bring witnesses tomorrow.”
“I will.”
“Then this is the end of this matter. “Let’s keep the party going.”
You can disband the party right away, take Rostel with you, and find out his identity. But Theodore persevered. This was because he knew that even the slightest action would change the nobleman’s reaction. He gritted his teeth.
The feeling is so complex that it cannot be defined. I wanted to scream, and I also wanted to get angry.
‘But you shouldn’t do that.’
Richt approached Theodore.
“Theodore.”
As I looked at Richt’s face, my mind seed to calm down.
‘I am not alone.’
He was no longer a child who suffered after his mother passed away. Theodore believed that he was stronger than before.
“Are you okay?”
“are you okay.”
Therefore, I had no choice but to answer Richt’s question as okay.
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