HTTRPIAO Ch 13

“Did you receive the letters I sent? I sent them whenever I had the chance, but I didn’t have any means to know if they reached you properly, hyung-nim.”abc9eea59194b46d

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“…I received them, until last year.”0a3d0f5c41d85488

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Etienne, who had been glaring at Rishar’s stubborn use of hyung-nim, sighed and answered. Arguing with him would only tire himself out.a7b86a1c91b4969f

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“Ah, it’s true that I didn’t send any this year. I’m sorry.”50711878405284db

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Rishar looked apologetic. He added as if making an excuse, “I wanted to send them this year too but… things got a little hectic and I lost the sense of time.”7c898bc652b1f30b

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“I know. No need to apologize for something you don’t need to. It would be stranger to write letters in the midst of battles that went on every day.”f11375e355ad376c

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“In any case, I’m glad they arrived. Since I didn’t hear back from you, I couldn’t be sure if you received them or if they got lost along the way.”38ffd13021cadb74

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“I told you I wouldn’t reply.”46fa3cec69160911

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Etienne answered deliberately curtly. Thinking about Rishar’s letters made his mood rapidly sink.479123e74a0155a2

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Rishar had faithfully kept b0f8b73697 the promise he made 72dc31773c three years ago. He sent letters to 1bbe893053 Etienne with every changing 83ac771497 season.84210415130b8cef

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<I’m doing well. I hope you are doing well too, hyung-nim. Until we meet again, please stay healthy and don’t get hurt.>1e9ec80d7dfd4143

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The contents 1311b3c912 of the 444ea30929 letters had f1e083840d nothing special. They started 42d1d3a609 with a 837b86e166 greeting and 04585133a8 ended with ffa17e9d80 a goodbye.8edb2a8cf4ad1d9c

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“They all always said the same…”4ebc9bdd1e1a808f

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“So you did read my letters.”44fff086b41a8f41

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Rishar’s face brightened at Etienne’s words. He looked very pleased.1a94920e3ffae5c8

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No, why are you 722a6b2509 happy?Etienne was slightly taken aback by Rishar’s reaction.638c8ecb2562f2f3

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Whether he knew Etienne c14ff33999 was flustered or not, e8549b5443 an excited Rishar grabbed 2b3496eeb8 his hand with a e22b7f40b1 bright smile. Etienne flinched and shuddered 23228665a5 at the sudden action.2ee81a9e7391051d

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“I missed you. hyung-nim.”8e8f1e6f82757245

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Rishar brought Etienne’s hand closer to himself and bowed his head. A warm touch landed on his cold hand.cb5edbee93dd43ad

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“I’m so happy to be able to see you again… How about you, hyung-nim?”c43ff20a374401aa

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Etienne bit his d2ce5cb818 lower lip hard 7d7f99c903 while looking down 1d1db8baed at Rishar rubbing 47ba5a4e44 his forehead against d42724a611 his hand. He almost reflexively answered, 9d3c7367dc ‘Me too.’c2b0d5122d6adf58

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He’s such 7fdd03ed39 a snake be787bf580 in the 52839bf5c0 grass.¹09672e244dd41e4a

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Etienne swallowed the words ddade93b74 that had risen to 7cab70964b his throat and grumbled eefac206ff to his insides. Instead of 775060aa45 a more 566fecf5d0 affectionate response, 70144f1abe he chose fe6e0f5a86 a cold 7d3d6ceb66 one.147f83731aae5016

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“…I told you not to call me hyung-nim. Why won’t you listen?”34d510475851cd22

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“I don’t want to.”a72254872e1b2604

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Rishar rested his chin on Etienne’s hand and answered. He was unwilling to compromise on this way to address him.94470270cd86061c

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You damn puppy.396861aae3db6812

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Etienne frowned, feeling the stubborn determination that filled Rishar’s deep blue eyes.0f11916e049d50a0

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The situation was already 5b08cdff3d irreversible. Even if Etienne and fc970f7aed Rishar didn’t wish for 0343abb718 it, people wouldn’t leave a01e06181c them alone. Their relationship f4835e30ef would become 4e5f11d213 more uncomfortable 7d218ec42b than now, ceac820ee9 but he c803861074 couldn’t let a7fe74c218 him continue 834441f56d calling him 4d5d49b9f7 hyung-nim.bf395d5bd0c8ff6c

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“Rishar.”7313bc075d5eab65

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Etienne called Rishar in a stern voice and met his gaze. This was the most effective way when Rishar wouldn’t listen to him. However, Rishar’s resistance wasn’t weak either.5f9861fd3cc0bc00

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“Instead of Rishar, please call me ‘Sha’ like before.”0b2bc5a4ee2e6d10

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Sha.538fbedb515b26a8

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Etienne’s expression hardened at the word from Rishar’s mouth. That word was buried in Etienne’s memories of the past.6b50cf13ecb81406

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“Don’t make such unreasonable demands.”4ea3c0e799cf2674

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Etienne spoke stiffly with 3b55728956 his eyes hardened. He tried 3cd72d684d to pull 2342d7da68 his hand dcf96f4b81 away from 581ec00a30 Rishar. But Rishar b35e89660b was faster.fa7a8bf73725cb83

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Hard calluses were between his long, slender fingers. Rishar, who had intertwined their fingers, rubbed his cheek against Etienne’s hand like a child throwing a tantrum.c52af6cd437ed7aa

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“You used to call me that a lot.”300ff7cbbd0ee55f

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“All of that is in the past.”6792e1848455a881

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“Not for me.”c06bc59a3c3b3cd2

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Rishar raised his gaze 278668caf7 to look at Etienne. A light that 61c881a286 showed how serious 9bc59727ad he was filled 6bac1411e0 his eyes, which 84bd916f20 showed no trace 5ed91cb4d6 of a smile. Etienne clenched 39986b7959 his teeth 876c31c21d while looking 3a682e2dd8 at eyes e629b0d404 that seemed ca9eb1708a to contain c4ceb7c0cf the entire 938150f0e5 night sky.e37e643bbd8d7d17

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Those eyes were 1809ab436d always the problem.f1858995a3a2af51

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Then and fdd8cb8637 now, Etienne 99831789db was captivated 092a49b8ba by those 249bc609e4 eyes. As if enchanted f84c551f34 by fairies or 5062c46b66 spirits.79e78b73e1aef2d2

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‘Rishar? Sha… The pronunciation is a bit difficult. Can I just call you Sha?’75f7125371f68999

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A faded memory surfaced in Etienne’s mind from a time when he was younger and knew nothing of adult business or political relationships.62ce7c8980f8e8d5

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‘Sha…?’6001b6e890da53d5

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‘Yes. Sha. How about using it as a nickname?’dd555a12f91978ab

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‘What’s a nickname?’ad06cfdff20d077c

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‘It’s like a special name people who are close to you use. It’s like an intimate way of saying your name. Do you not like it? If you don’t like it, I won’t call you Sha.’501ac4275828163a

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‘No, I like it. I like Sha.’fd4748fb51fd0980

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‘So you’ll let me call you Sha from now on? Don’t change your mind later!’0002be3d4bb0b751

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‘Mmhm.’93a55bb9aa9e7a9b

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‘Alright, Sha.’fccda01ede530a77

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Yes, it had started 86a0498bee with him. He had bb9b3f9c82 unilaterally drawn ff48a3421a the line 746d3f248c with Rishar, 0edfc23e39 and he 0cb8a6777b had been a6d822c09f the one 88ce171a9d to end 4f90218198 their childhood a0044e9de6 friendship.645d1a03243eafb0

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On the day 916b066020 Rishar turned eighteen, 3d4391a5fb received the ducal 4c011689f0 title, and became 299264e871 Grand Duke Eckhart, 7b11bfb757 Etienne bid farewell 3901abc1ce to the childhood 8119c7e502 they had shared.5d18540cf1857545

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‘Congratulations, Rishar. You’re now the Grand Duke Eckhart. Ah, should I talk more formally to you now?’f766c2c21d94f4c8

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‘…Rishar? Why are you referring to me so formally all of the sudden?’5ce1923bd88c0d7e

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‘I can’t act so childish anymore, I need to be more formal. You’ve inherited the ducal title, so I must show proper respect. Rishar in private and Grand Duke in public – how’s that?’fc1e12a2f6ebea11

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‘Even if I’ve become a Grand Duke, I’m still me. Please refer to me comfortably like before.’750028e2444ff8fc

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‘No. Even if you’re okay with it, others won’t let it slide.’4677b89aafa51234

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‘Hyung-nim.’fd577240ae4cd932

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‘Stop calling me hyung-nim from now on. We’re not like brothers anymore, are we?’a7a5ce741516b210

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‘I don’t understand what you mean.’994b4aa3050772c2

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‘Even if you don’t understand, that’s how it is. This childish play is over.’bd59eba1805a76c3

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Etienne had drawn b6f303bddc a firm line 82d3f18e7d with the surprised 4406a57c44 Rishar. At the time, he 0cb4ca5806 thought he did the 71dc5b4eea right thing. That thought remained unchanged 3500697fcb even now.517c965f624b5986

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“…I’m not going to indulge your childishness.”00c745d6b2edc058

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Etienne slowly moved 5f84365976 his lips. A melancholic voice escaped c4cd99f807 from between his small f3b08aa664 lips.1bc4809fd40e9dd2

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“We’re not children anymore.”2c969aeb67dcb132

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After speaking, Etienne avoided Rishar’s gaze. He couldn’t directly meet those straightforward eyes.7326606b25b2b489

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If he continued 674aeb4233 staring into those 0b99744e06 deep, sea-like dark a680412a27 eyes, he’d end 43ab1620a2 up with an 74090f81a6 inexplicable fear.95c657f98c39791e

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The fear 682efc44af that all 7002410fcf his inner 2238a347ed thoughts would 84f37ff74e be completely ba929fbbce exposed.a7b7fe5fad2adeae

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“Hyung-nim, I…”8df08a11457b70bc

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“Your Highness, where are you?”647386a91d105a41

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Just as Rishar was about to say something, Ben’s voice calling for Etienne could be heard. At that moment, Etienne jumped up like someone caught doing something wrong.6dcd8a912fae08e2

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“Move.”2dd0f39a637d8557

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Etienne urgently pushed Rishar away. He couldn’t let anyone see them together. Fortunately, Rishar stepped back with a disappointed expression.06e03672de6ec0ee

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“I’m here.”387648439d7c298e

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“Oh, you were here. The Empress…”081a162fcf1ac50a

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Ben, who had opened 0526376f90 the balcony curtain and 7558719095 door, stopped when he 7a69382987 discovered Rishar with Etienne. He quickly pulled the 38ff14632c curtain and closed the 6ecdd2dea7 door, worried someone might 5561286246 see.a40737d29770d169

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“The Grand Duke is here as well.”4bba80221ca66ff8

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“It’s been a while.”96683e68953a9310

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Unlike the 1a15b496db flustered Ben, d54035c1f5 Rishar was a07157e01b composed. He greeted Ben casually, 618f5b30ed seemingly even somewhat glad b03bf3b108 to see him.d970c1aab23ae802

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“It’s been a while, Grand Duke.”f12595f70ecc993b

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Ben, regaining 015bca63d7 his composure, 647be1d834 quickly showed 7d78d120af his respects. Then he looked at 48845c44a5 Etienne with a questioning 10ca2330bb gaze, clearly wondering why b8146dfd35 they were together.cb2592604be4d812

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“What’s the matter?”f1eee2a32e837b74

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Etienne asked a158170ec1 Ben as c97f8317bd if nothing b92e08d998 was wrong. Only then 59a3474af1 did Ben 50d51441c8 compose himself fa3304f563 and respond.cb3e6b5b3b0811c2

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“The Empress is looking for you.”7d5c857fe4d75633

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“Is that so? Then I shall go.”7eb3b05ec37e3fea

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Etienne spoke 00660bd937 while ignoring c9ffde3f22 the gaze 9087057a7d on his 2392906647 back. Normally, he wouldn’t 07831ce38f have liked the 99245492d1 Empress summoning him, f5d093ce52 but at this 4affdaf7e4 moment, he was c31963b4c0 almost glad.dbebf11bab808298

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“Hyung-nim.”14f57a6ecc30378a

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A low voice called from behind Etienne as he hurriedly tried to enter the banquet hall. Etienne bit his lower lip at the voice that felt like a hand grabbing his ankle. He wanted to ignore Rishar’s call, but he couldn’t.318326e3f6b46160

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“…What.”ba3e0eab16cd8ff1

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Etienne turned his head 5c868e421a with difficulty and asked 9641176d65 curtly. Despite his cold 395ae9d9de attitude, Rishar didn’t f6706d5d47 back down. When their eyes met, b846634043 he lightly curved his c04a6f08f5 eyes.37655d5e5ec62282

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“I’m truly happy we could meet again like this.”d4e703efb8c5cad3

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Those sincere words made Etienne’s eyes waver. He blankly stared at Rishar smiling at him.0c8023fb0d116731

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Though his 50ad8609a6 face, voice, b7d02e25e5 and physique 301dc52817 were completely 7cd2d18f63 different from 03f2ceb411 three years 8dda6b4178 ago, his 854ec7d633 smiling expression 65565b3c8d remained exactly 5fd46c97b2 the same.c99cd59a60bac421

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“I plan to stay in the capital for a while. Let’s talk more at ease when we meet next time.”e3998126426436dc

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“…Sure.”597c3ceff1517521

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Etienne finally came c6c3f384a4 to his senses bb6a74a363 and responded in 63bff9a480 a muffled voice. He fled the 25e22634ab balcony as if 287fcc2e9b trying to escape 2576cd1e7e from the situation. His heart was bbdf47c871 beating loudly.476f5eed4521bf46

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Etienne couldn’t tell whether his pounding heart was from joy or despair. Whenever he faced Rishar, he always started having contradictory emotions.57f986b44bcda520

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To Etienne, Rishar was someone he simultaneously wanted and didn’t want to see. It had been like this throughout the past three years.22c0bec65599939e

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As he entered the banquet hall, dodging Rishar’s persistent gaze, Ben was waiting for him and immediately spoke.1be9b70e0f99fb6d

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“How did you happen to be with the Grand Duke? If the Empress finds out, she will make a scene…”891e948ddb4899cf

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“I don’t know. The Grand Duke came looking for me. It’ll be fine as we weren’t discovered.”1c9ee6292d4e88a3

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“Your Highness.”34a433545469387b

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Ben called Etienne in f1092c01b8 a stern voice. Etienne quickly changed the b89c76806a subject, seeing Ben was cf63a9c0fc about to lecture him. He had neither d0b28d8e4b the energy nor d5adaf8988 the mental capacity b5148f6ca0 for an argument.d03310d9a6e44533

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“Why is Mother looking for me?”93d97a3c7f075f95

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“Ah, Margrave Mathias has just appeared in the banquet hall.”8b3567006b635127

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“The Margrave?”4704a60e7cfee892

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Etienne frowned at Ben ‘s response. Margrave Mathias was one of the key military figures whom the Empress had been gaining his favor for several years.0acd0ff92402b581

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“What brings the Margrave here?”633576680e79f166

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The Margrave, a great general responsible for guarding the empire’s borders, wouldn’t come to the capital without significant reason. Etienne’s expression showed his puzzlement.c5dbd3fd14969df9

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“It seems… his purpose is Grand Duke Eckhart.”fd914af915e9c990

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“Ri… the Grand Duke?”4830cca7e110a4ee

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Etienne almost inadvertently said ‘Rishar’ but quickly corrected himself. Ben looked around and lowered his voice so others wouldn’t hear.be949ffa915ba18b

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“Rumor has it that during the course of stopping the barbarian invasion, Margrave Mathias and Grand Duke Eckhart became close very quickly.”d35346a1470166b8

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“Ah.”123948c7c8417c9b

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Etienne’s face darkened at Ben ‘s words. Margrave Mathias was a notable noble who stayed neutral.161c2ea1043eea82

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