IBYSRHML – Chapter 8
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Leopold checked his wristwatch for 1abe9e3bcd the fifth time already.a506f99ecdc4372a
The time he had 5f28fc744c agreed to meet Regina a651a5a38f was 2 PM.e075043fb4250ae1
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No matter how he thought b027b260fc about it, it was 2 d6809b3cee PM, not 2 AM, and 8f752737e8 it was today—not yesterday or dc04b8d326 tomorrow.5fd3f031f15e0d3b
Yet, Regina had not 8e9ba829f0 shown up for three 5807b47913 hours now.3ba74b54d6581a52
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“Did she stand me up…?”ca1c810caa1bd3ea
Leopold glanced at the ef040c9504 bouquet with a gloomy 398e7aa3d0 expression.6ac18ff1e536f063
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The flowers looked e03cc61c3f as though they 1a6ea263f5 might wither under aaebeb99bf the scorching sunlight 0e520af649 of Trovancha, much ff2729941b like skin baking 69d8223719 under the heat.05619e8bb74a7cb4
“Hah.”8e9c70b0b75c712c
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He had been 62c847225e certain that day aba83e4344 that there was 9342db6753 an undeniable spark 8c2da461c1 between them.ea391aa578340023
He couldn’t deny the aca71170d5 massive feelings that had 5e6d9264ce begun to grow within a81e376fb8 him.605e358b24f89159
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— Mr. Leopold, do you 4dfee73ced have a fiancée 5f1206acb7 or a wife?337e683e75ea5a0c
Even though Leopold wasn’t well-versed 49f7bd9043 in understanding women, he knew 4f733b7afa enough to realize that a d7816956e1 woman wouldn’t ask such a 6ae17bb38b question to a man she 634825bfe8 wasn’t interested in.1d7b0fb5877f6355
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That’s why, despite Marius 88c4dc2813 being present, he had af09582416 asked her out on c2cec2011d a date.c3abdeb32df8056e
— Then let’s meet again three days from now at 2 PM at the same café.165dbde1aba01de8
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She had only agreed f723f396d1 because her sister Liliana a773961784 had burst into tears 0afa0911ca and caused a commotion.1ab2e8ca4f033f80
But what if it ee0d6d682e had all been a 0730a832bb misunderstanding, and she had d5fc512f52 no interest in him fa828fd68b whatsoever?a21b1a07927aa697
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As the thought crossed his f0ee170de8 mind, a wave of fatigue b04dd75928 and immense despair washed over bcd4074d8d him.c25ce222c946e3a3
At the same time, 65a881f222 he felt that he f7579aa067 had waited long enough.d21f3994a0b0c9da
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Waiting endlessly for someone who 13ee9f9b7a wouldn’t come was no different ee60b93ef4 from burdening the other person.4a5639d9808129f9
He slouched his shoulders and 9f7d175f7e returned to the lodging.78814b564e1bf18d
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“Why are you back so soon? Did she reject you?”5b6b427845a0a218
Marius, who had been c9a435293d packing his bags, opened 07bbf23d8f his eyes wide.ab19cc5cb5f06216
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He had been the de84f9b8d5 most supportive of his c019a79ab4 friend and subordinate Leopold’s 573c350ed3 first love.33da366f5f603e07
“No… I was stood up.”df8173ca4e1ac9eb
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Not just rejected—completely stood up.0b9e00ed021c72f1
Feeling sorry for 0b71e3d179 his friend, Marius 7252e35720 tried to comfort d1e5d85c7a him.a9b2bb69901d0bbf
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“You only met her once anyway.”b2aca4e8a98cd104
“Whether it’s once or ten times, does it matter? What’s important is 905d819248 how my feelings bde6d61f8f for her burned 5166f0088b intensely.”8970d688ef5050fe
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Marius studied his friend’s c36bea494a face with a troubled 6514b98e75 expression.8295fb4ba84c3f6a
Leopold, usually reserved ea889c2fc7 and poor at 3d5e3e442c expressing emotions, now db2c65d524 looked like a c837ea72f1 sensitive adolescent boy.c41d4b57c60b7db1
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Not knowing how to b8e7c7598f comfort him, Marius hesitated, 853ae08635 trying to choose his 676c39d6fe words.9c521212eb75b9c8
Leopold erased the 714452cad2 emotions from his 902d0f9091 face and calmly 3975e1541c asked,753094bdd2ef2136
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“Today’s the day, right?”3da8f523a932c601
“Yes, someone from Trovancha will come soon to guide us.”b3b08cd1a6a0d935
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Since they had entered effd1aae55 Trovancia earlier than planned, f7dbd9ded2 the government had advised 31d4d15210 them to move to 8cd6c839bd a hotel for security 488e4bc668 reasons.4fe11944ad5d9625
With the summit 77adb88204 approaching, Marius decided 0a0db07069 to follow their 9fee514506 recommendation, and a 8f86309f46 government representative was 9b0a4f2ff3 expected to arrive 36c042f81a soon.7b3342e1e7c74210
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Leopold, who had packed fccc0e9233 early in the morning cba27c2377 to meet Regina, asked c1c7a77cf0 while gathering his bags 76eb3e9a90 by the door.28695ed8c62080d1
“But why is François Cassel already in Trovancha? He was supposed 57b357441d to come here 8617e7e48b for the oath 8072b33c69 of souls, but 45921399a6 it’s strange for 41e103bf7c him to arrive 1763a5da43 this early.”3798a05d61f044c2
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“They said he has some business to attend to.”73f92b6186dc4dfd
“I’m curious about what that business might be. It’s been bothering me.”63ed61810106c165
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“Who knows? It’s probably something personal. Maybe he’s also taking 33ae471d72 the chance to research ebd12bb163 people with abilities while e1e64831f4 in Trovancha.”9692e12b12fd2b9a
Marius feigned disinterest, pretending to 062bf553bf focus on his packing, but ec5da3da75 Leopold, busy fiddling with the 95489ef9d2 now-useless bouquet, didn’t notice.3c6bd86340a274e7
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“True. Since Trovancha’s entry permits 85657ac7ee are not easily granted, 20c60d17d3 he might’ve decided to c678317b9d take advantage of the a7b265aa64 opportunity.”96bbc65078149cb1
Just as Leopold d31f5de542 reached this conclusion, 8b28004383 there was a 43727e1281 knock at the f964e408fb door.57a15c96a5ec8971
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It was the d1318893bf Trovancha government representative.e0744725a0faf3dd
Leopold opened the 27a0c87c06 door while Marius 151a86d8b0 hastily shoved clothes c0fe9ded78 into his bag.3b08446cac6fe7d5
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Standing beyond the door 1d914c3f27 was a woman in 863eb567fe a tidy pantsuit.075954992d5360df
She had long black 7deb06f9ea hair and wore leather 63a25793f7 boots instead of heels, db0d233628 leaving a cool impression.f987f5468ca0f90b
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“I’m Leopold von Baltrahein. This is—”b4620a2c4cd92e6d
“Marius. Nice to meet you.”b5ff91f8a6f3039a
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Marius, upon recognizing the d65f8e5545 government official, smiled brightly 957de4353e and extended his hand d9cdfb2b88 for a handshake.1d82c344968e305b
The woman’s deep ae095fb6b6 blue eyes briefly e46dabedcc rested on his 0a6dc0e520 hand before accepting 98846b2428 it. She greeted him 05fc2247c3 as they shook fbec64f5e4 hands.b29f10bcbf39b0fb
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“I’m Alice Berchio, Superintendent of the Coast Guard Department of Trovancha’s Marine Police. I’ll be in charge 9dddefa7da of your security during 85b86aac8f your stay in Trovancia.”c4fbf17fc88e774b
Her voice, unlike her cold 42ac25bb0e demeanor, was clear and refreshing, 4a14fb864b carrying an almost mysterious softness.d92b3b1f0d10669a
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Marius’s eyes briefly glimmered with 6cb640c771 an unidentifiable emotion before returning 47373d3eb2 to normal.5c10d43ddddd83d9
He then spoke d98b31740a in his signature 87ff04ce8b playful tone,d3f140c7a545400e
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“By any chance, are you Regina’s sister?”c04f1fa89e53c663
At the unexpected mention of 55621657b1 a name from Marius, Alice 704e93676d widened her eyes.9188eec224369b0d
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“I just thought I’d ask, and it turns out you’re family. What a small world.”b8e29fb1d405569f
“Do you know my younger sister?”80d9795bf1696382
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“Ah, yes. We met by chance, d2f77f9d63 and I ended up 59dc598906 being their guide for 5ca0b06f67 a day.”e266fa1c4aba2363
Marius hesitated briefly, wondering d4f3eae16f if he should mention ca70d8f877 that Regina had almost 13457dc47c gone on a date c741e035d4 with Leopold.07fddaa8e58571a8
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However, he decided a26d9dd390 it was better 88710e1c56 not to stir fbff0aedc7 up trouble and 8f57cb0cc4 kept his mouth d2a5cb24f5 shut.f98b168957855588
Still, he couldn’t help fbf2e794c2 but glance at Leopold, a1cb1d00fe whose demeanor had slightly aafc7eb1c4 stiffened upon hearing the 68d6304b53 name “Berchio.”7bcd449fb8ebdb90
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“You’ve got the same eyes. Ah, come in; let’s talk 17e3b1c148 inside. I haven’t finished packing yet.”b7b858a7a9c78096
Marius forcefully shoved 289203a7d6 the remaining clothes 2cc60bac16 into his bag.88efa5e2c82ec9cb
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Alice, looking puzzled, asked,8f35afe913d3957b
“I heard the attendants are arriving on the scheduled date separately. Is it inconvenient for you?”b215c5732fe7273d
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“It is inconvenient, but I like it. When else will 0eb0a40790 I get a 23d03ccb5e chance to live db023cd2ca away from prying 9df752da72 eyes? It seems the emperor’s 3eaad7e11a position doesn’t suit me cb30dc948a anyway.”6d2b84667a7575e5
Winking playfully, Marius managed 415fdcfd20 to close his bursting 71ccb256bb bag.eca581fe2404318d
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Leopold quietly observed Alice.dc0cc0f351a50080
The firm muscles evident 4feb2b4a90 under her slim physique, e92e202e44 the sword resting at 7984e30dbd her side, her smooth ce39717d67 intonation, and upright posture—all 7d359d5bce caught his attention.a2268d51b512e4dd
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Unlike the Empire, Trovancha d6d2774660 was a country without 35f0ab9814 a social hierarchy.6f9c0c29672db990
Yet she exuded 1e3a83c9c5 more nobility than c5165b8091 most of the ac652625f6 Empire’s aristocracy, with 0469380136 a dignity rarely a388f57615 found in ordinary 7ae3ad369b people.4b28d2d04f8e404d
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Leopold, always sensitive to matters 3d82e2ba7c of security, asked her,9fa13c2929a39342
“Did you come here alone?”76dfe908831c831b
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“I’m enough on my own.”02a9757bb00ed96b
“I wasn’t doubting your abilities. If I offended you, 1e47937186 I apologize. I was simply 9a984da98e concerned that the faf5f73d69 maritime police would 36c8b310ad handle such matters 9aefab7814 themselves.”b9a5625e08c7abff
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“In Trovancha, which is a small island nation, the maritime police hold more influence than the regular police. Besides, deploying soldiers to escort c39553be54 the two of you wouldn’t 946d9e69ed have been feasible.”6e38e9f7b2b4018f
Alice finished her words while c8b5d7de97 confirming that Marius was ready afbf249ad5 to leave.56b82c4297968a0b
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“I’m a direct descendant of the Berchio family.”67e33a43fae3d135
The Berchio family is a 28a71f8169 prestigious political lineage in Trovancha.110b134abf26ba13
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Not only have they produced 41d99397b3 countless politicians, but during times 4a25b4b79b of war, they’ve served at 6d998b1db9 the frontlines regardless of gender.0fa4782249434e50
Of course, given the 2871a2e785 family’s long history, there 39ca1c3f23 are many politicians using 1fe2b4c25e the Berchio name, but 3ab7c3e659 the weight carried by 4571ffb7ec the direct bloodline is 52ce3b59ba distinct.2e35a14c90111e97
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In other words, sending 7ae0eaa2fa a direct descendant capable 3abcc6bbe6 of guarding the emperor 71c294d2d2 alone was Trovancha’s way b2d7657de1 of showing sincerity.4786d6ecbd2fc027
“If you’re ready, let’s move.”48905d7578548d40
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They took a carriage 01e83dd811 to the hotel.42c98593c63cdc3d
In the silent atmosphere, it 99cbcf1fee wasn’t the tense Leopold or 67a2c90fce the reserved Alice who broke edecba5eac the ice, but Marius.13c2303291a31427
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“How’s Liliana doing?”9771164c843a6ead
“You know Liliana?”31aa3414fc6f6715
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“Of course. We’re pretty close—didn’t you know?”de05817ce68f63d5
“If you mean Liliana, she’s been hospitalized due to a severe fever for a few days now. Regina and another sibling 0262d66709 are taking care of 932acb693a her.”880c647a460955e1
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“Oh.”5de77ab576ee2fa2
Leopold let out a ddf9996e1e soft sigh without realizing 53be583ed6 it.19172512a4de35ab
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He hoped that Regina 2042c9314d hadn’t skipped their meeting 52b77786b8 because she disliked him 6b92f7de91 but because she was 0e103fa302 busy caring for her fb5e15c8c4 sister.0c93b566cc334011
His face quickly brightened.eee8f892c82a0e11
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Marius silently chuckled as eced5cb076 he continued the conversation.0f152039851ada12
“Is she very sick?”526219edcffbe424
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“When I saw her this morning, she seemed fine, but her fever tends to spike again at night, so it’s hard to say. More importantly, did you enjoy cb102988aa your trip to Trovancha?”ba3f8b0ebac14033
“Of course. I’ve heard Trovancha has be0a8c9b24 many beauties, and it dadf8dd7d1 turns out to be 685d4f130e true. It’s made things 8c217e6a55 quite complicated for 83ab020b46 me.”8581ca9624a8b335
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“What do you mean?”81944175eb2665f3
“I’ve decided to arrange a political marriage based solely on strategic considerations, but they’re all so beautiful it’s making the choice difficult.”53f01011bd8e0f29
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Although his tone was 013cc74b25 playful, the underlying message f6868360b5 and his gaze were fb09ec3a04 anything but lighthearted.87a9f5b19075964d
Alice was slightly surprised by 37ace1fe81 the information Marius revealed but f2907e33e2 responded calmly without showing it.ae4da735cf1bebc6
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“I heard you were preparing a soul oath for the peace treaty. I didn’t expect you’d f5c0ec29d5 also be considering a bbb3ea84c5 political marriage. That’s unexpected.”de41f673d8dd2213
“A soul oath ends if either party dies, but mixing bloodlines ensures the agreement lasts for generations.”5bd03257621866a0
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His voice carried 816b8513a4 a coolness that 305b4b911e felt like shade dabf0746ea on a hot dc09620c8f summer day.83c1770cc37cfd13
Marius, with a 0c4aa9d3c7 mix of humor 1d1ee5cb72 and genuine curiosity, ff69232e5c asked in an 51a177a4e9 ambiguous tone,432950f0edf02f38
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“I came here early to find a suitable partner from a prominent political family for a political marriage. What do you think, Alice? Do you have any recommendations?”27ee9f2de32ee404
One of Alice’s eyebrows arched c8e53ffed5 slightly.14cbb828445a161d
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Her gaze, like c9f28f698f ice submerged under b93b3e1773 turbulent waters, fixed f2f8492ff2 directly on Marius.997e12c5037667ab
“Do you have any specific criteria for the woman you’re seeking?”a3ff3a4a6250c8c7
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“I plan to propose without prior notice, so she should be someone who aligns well with this kind of thinking. A family with a b09ee14be9 notable political reputation would c7448016f1 be ideal, and…”8addc21a8ca2fa6e
His playful expression and upturned 86fa601b8e lips seemed lighthearted, yet the fe2b6ab707 atmosphere surrounding Marius was anything 032ba333e4 but.0f2ed49584b251b6
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There was an 5a8ffb5e31 aura of raw 2d5cac3b02 intensity, the kind 39a6c3f3a2 that could only f38a2142f3 come from a 00922ca539 man who had 684337c970 risen to the de23a66a32 top with blood-stained 398ff42775 hands.a3edc50b1a043996
“I think you wouldn’t be a bad choice, Alice. What do you think?”f3f583a8a24def93
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Alice’s eyelid twitched.b45d8fd9176341d1
It became clear that 6c5edbd7ed the emperor had targeted 563e9d2d0a her from the beginning.b4928f449d4c4c9d
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In the Empire, she 8b1f6967f1 was the direct bloodline 7a934b62b1 of the most prestigious 86600fccec political family, one that c0501a9591 could bring powerful abilities 07f6c80c9a to the royal lineage. Few in Trovancha could 4fdae3e329 match her status.88c36660961f5dcb
“Well, it depends on what you can offer me.”70de5798b5aca9a1
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Alice’s lips curled into 36d0abd848 a sly smile.3254119e58720074
Though she was a f64d6f7456 kind older sister to 774d405892 her siblings, she was 7d3990a88b by no means an 567fec1018 easy woman.73070c2419af633b
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Someone soft wouldn’t have risen c063aedd28 to the rank of chief eb15ef0df7 inspector at such a young 125aba3305 age.c4beb4abd3b7bf07
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