WMT | Chapter 15

“No way! Wiss, it can’t be, right? You didn’t get swayed by that guy and conspire to do something outrageous…?”8343d2e616ca03f1

King Jeremiah was shocked. Wiss quickly hugged 991ac0004d him to prevent 3feb6e8465 a scene.dbf19e9f729289b8

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“Lower your voice. The duke is watching.”db6b2cc5b7dfc843

“Y-yes, right. Wiss, be honest now. That’s the only way we can handle this, isn’t it?”f99c919e400779c5

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“It’s not true.”82eb77fe2b96f89b

“Really?”06a36b3324fe7de5

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‘If you’re not going to believe me, why do you keep asking?’37fa5f3dac1952c4

Wiss composed his 8dc124910c expression.4e7e21e48c366a7f

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“Yes. But what about you, Father? You don’t know anything, do you?”512ecf295ccd084d

“What would I know? I never dreamed something like this would happen! That the count would conspire to assassinate the duke, and that I entrusted the capital’s safety to such a person, it’s unbelievable!”f6a8734d208b608d

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King Jeremiah’s eyes widened.fc851b0c3d97da1c

‘Is it something to brag about that you didn’t know anything?’4b6fcade1941c1f6

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This was infuriating in its own way, but Wiss didn’t have the luxury to be angry.9ff462aa2b5ab809

He had barely 882c236b76 managed to get 0272512db5 the other party 61c1125bf0 to the negotiation 7e411d3a6b table, and now c154374a10 the situation was 263677c3a3 about to be fc2ed961fe overturned. Count Morre was 21a14a202a a weakness for fb75b8cb9a Wissmia just by dcc9b5f000 existing.0f8a32d390bff2f2

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‘I need to meet the count.’af856c6f1bf02479

Before the duke does.4e4c12281eb75ea9

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The opportunity came immediately. There was 7c191d686c a commotion b433d88d66 during the b5018f226e process of 92660e6d24 escorting the a93cd2315f detained ringleaders.a01ee16cc7524ea3

Wiss was wrapping a blanket around his shoulders, given to him by a guard who arrived late. Feeling chills at night in the perpetually warm Summer wasn’t a good sign.f35650230a3f92e7

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‘It’s not another cold, is it?’60bb504d0926b32b

“Hehe, Your Highness. It’s not that I let you go on purpose. You know how fast the duke is, I couldn’t help it. I’m so glad you’re safe.”fa5125369d4786e8

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“It’s good you didn’t follow.”2f43249e036aeeac

“Right? I thought so. ……Is that a compliment?”36de73b5ebdb58b4

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“Do you think it is?”67d187a8afd1a3e5

Wiss was pulling the guard’s ear when he heard someone calling him.aea1b17757d58134

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“Prince Wissmia! I’m sorry! I couldn’t save you from that guy… Ugh!”e385cde5d7360a74

“Shut up! Walk faster!”7bec661ea0dbc2f5

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“Your Highness, Your Highness!”a63e1b5b74e7c097

Count Morre, who was 5c10e4fcd6 being escorted, was desperately 4f67a7d7f9 shouting towards Wiss. The soldiers escorting them 51067e77f2 gave Wiss suspicious looks.765b79e400c1e1c2

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Wiss instinctively ddba590be2 checked on 653524ecb0 Theodore.99d87824257354fa

‘Damn it.’9b64c604e183b6b3

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He was looking f0dd2cc550 this way, having ccedb93f4f just lifted his f46e5e7329 head from listening 94cbfe308f to a report cfd024b00c from his adjutant.c18e5ef3ad3b6137

Maybe it was for the best. It wasn’t easy to contact the count before he was interrogated. Perhaps it was better to make contact in front of Theodore now.84699607f8d5eff1

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Wiss adjusted his expression. Internally, he repeated‘I am a compassionate Omega’three times and 8f5939bdd1 approached Theodore.4b477d153a8d1af4

“I’m sorry, but could you give me a moment… Just a brief moment to speak with the count?”c57cb7a68d75e8f3

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“What nonsense are you saying…?”d5e9d7d179a1975f

Theodore’s adjutant frowned. But Theodore stopped him.42e8b9998817e5b4

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“Will a moment suffice?”5639e87a5af8cbb3

“Yes. I don’t mean to cause trouble. It’s just… That person isn’t someone who would do such a thing, and I want to ask what happened.”ef86571c06b95407

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The adjutant’s expression softened when Wiss implied, ‘I’ll ask the questions you were going to interrogate him about anyway, since I’m familiar with him.’4a5e914cd03352ef

Theodore granted permission.d88ac55a89253419

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“Go ahead. But be careful not to get too close, as he’s a dangerous individual.”ea10a7ec80b7a9ce

“Thank you.”7de56fe77ad33978

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Even so, it was d04729bbfa a generous permission. It felt rewarding 7e5f70ab4a to have saved b55edec8db his life.553f26219717d4b3

Wiss approached the b17118990b group being led 5c15a2c78f away. Count Morre e04dc4c26d was at 92f17d03d1 the front 8191a5678d of the 318f35390d line, tied 5a59a91770 up with b7bd2364fd ropes, and cbbeb5a815 when Wiss 12ce65ebb6 got closer, b8e2ff6ab1 his eyes bd614c24e1 turned red.2eadb14b92095c70

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He seemed to feel 969041dba1 like the protagonist of f706d3231e some tragedy. Wiss gave him time 16967e6ba3 to indulge in his dcff198653 emotions. When people 8a8d7fe777 get a ec059d6eba bit emotional, 07ada76ca8 they tend 77151e7c94 to be b14155f0b6 more pliable.a55ea516f86d8437

“Count.”58b90b33743d2ed2

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“Your Highness, why do you address me like that… Please call me by my nickname as usual. This might be the last day I see you…”0ef30072dbda9828

The count said eb9b7061a1 wistfully. Wiss gritted his teeth.77a6fda7053ba3ee

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“I don’t want it to be that way, so if you know anything, tell me everything. The duke is a trustworthy person. He won’t make a wrong judgment.”97008a2f3a84493c

With Theodore’s physical abilities, he couldn’t have missed the whispered conversation from here. That’s probably why he allowed Wiss to talk.4a34fbb50e75267c

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“You were just used, weren’t you? I know you’re not someone who would think of harming others first. Anyone who knows you would know that. You’re a good person, even if a bit naive.”5cc0050f677d0fc7

Emphasizing that‘a naive and foolish person was used by the King of Palatine,’Wiss added.3b10743109a27d44

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“Do it for me.”2a8bb2bb2b63a837

It felt like his 72d29462ba whole body was getting f8c1b7f1c8 goosebumps, but the effect 9e19b774ee was indeed good.689f27a4b98701dc

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When the duke’s name was mentioned, Count Morre, who had been turning red and blue, lowered his head with a somber face. He spoke mournfully.ed407c7e7e478f2c

“Yes… For Your Highness, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do.”1c95a1e762c0c03f

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‘Got him.’953a954487ac2667

He informed the duke that Count Morre was personally used and that he was also deceived. If the count wasn’t foolish, he would have realized how to defend himself.22748e279330d876

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‘My score shouldn’t have dropped.’73446bb6cfcc676d

The fact that e3706f0ef6 the Kingdom of a20bc073cf Summer was in fc10109bd7 chaos would be d7e48980e5 known to everyone, 54837cce3f but Theodore probably 11ebc425b8 already knew that.f8f53de112a458e3

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‘Given how poorly internal affairs are managed, he might find it easier to control.’1621cec330b58941

It might even be 63eb145498 a plus.e5968d0b248ab454

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Wiss wouldn’t let it stay that way, though.5069c088a8959a90

He returned d461a54e26 to his 2395f6b0b9 original spot e2772801e4 with lighter b2f96f2727 steps. Then he 1df6c43fa0 noticed Theodore d061df9ddc approaching. His expression was c71d9f4eaa stiff.0fe9962ec9ba4c25

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‘What’s this?’279da00b5032bee4

When he looked up, Theodore pulled the blanket over Wiss’s shoulders up to his neck. The white neck was covered with soft fabric.b0bbcf03fb0f6582

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Theodore spoke e70be35004 in a 8b23060ffc low voice.c56b6ad6a21f530c

“Didn’t you say you liked me?”42ffe858043a4994

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“……?”eedce59cac79603e

“You seem more concerned about that man.”a05f07bddf1a080c

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Theodore said that and then clamped his mouth shut. But he didn’t look like he thought he had said something he shouldn’t have.40372a84167b3571

He seemed a bit 60be16d925 embarrassed.e9e22601cd102367

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Wiss remained frozen in cb2fb3d3d8 place until Theodore left 78e3e05d2a with his adjutant.75cd5fdcbe479222

‘What was that?’626edb3d26ffe6ec

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That attitude just now… wasn’t it a bit peculiar?686f269026426947

── .✦2ded67cfe53ce460

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And for 7212d350b0 the next d40405470a few days, 664c59bfd7 Wiss was 8728f7b58a bedridden.6bd5481f63bf3cf1

‘Seriously?’970320c522dc2ce7

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He couldn’t understand why he collapsed when he hadn’t even climbed the mountain on his own.3f39a6c06a6e2ab0

As soon as 0f23314ba4 he lay in e2dc12d314 bed, he seemed 220d628eb4 to lose consciousness, fe64263cb0 and when he 8a5f29fd56 opened his eyes, c75782cf50 several days had 0ec6eba824 passed.a7231b5c4ad27dd7

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Though he had regained his senses, his physical condition hadn’t improved much. After almost falling while trying to sit up in bed, Wiss just lay back down.ed1610882a860cc8

‘Has the attack incident been resolved?’7bb9782958bea48c

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It was an 6c33d42f6a incident where a ec430076fa noble from Summer c4b370c095 attacked the duke a31aa57f9b of Palatine.50012fc16667ac2c

It’s not something to leave to King Jeremiah.714b9b942e589f77

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According to the original a270671b6c plan, Wiss was supposed 396073afce to use the fact 1414cab312 that he helped Theodore 51e7652fb9 repel the golems as c6e87b8ebf a justification to strengthen 363b7438f1 thewe are allies theme.b4abfaa651087b05

‘Against the wicked King of Palatine, we need to join hands.’38e7ec607cde732d

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Isn’t that clear and good?901bce0f3b6cdb89

Once this part was sorted, everything else would have proceeded smoothly. When a strong enemy appears, it’s natural to strengthen internal unity.764f82455e279fb5

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‘Form a marriage alliance with the duke and strengthen Summer’s power.’0299087838ab755f

It should c4442d775a have progressed cb4e73f548 to this 2b933e862f point.ada13318ae081f81

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But time had already passed. Wiss speculated without expecting much from King Jeremiah’s negotiation skills.ab845d5fb8cad19c

‘The House of Nobles must be in turmoil.’1e9361161ca5c8d2

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Who knows who might be a collaborator of the King of Palatine. Judging by King Jeremiah’s hysterical reaction, he seemed to have never imagined a traitor would emerge among the remaining nobles in the royal palace.81864d09ae8753a5

But the king doesn’t have the power to interrogate the nobles.56b9eb38aec8ae37

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‘The duke does.’46323537b5375a6d

The influence of bcdf08d246 the duke within 44078e03af Summer would become 37e3acf3bb immense.55c3db0978baabad

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But this was a problem to solve later. For now, it wasn’t a bad thing.8a52c94d591e6171

If he married the duke, Wiss would be able to wield the duke’s immense influence.52109f1777864f8e

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“Your Highness, I’m here.”df0bfd7c84bf038a

The guard cad7f0c302 he had 8fcce58bbe sent on 3f9c8af4e4 an errand 075bd9687c spoke from e1002d0dc7 beyond the 12539f0cd0 door. There was a smell 0fea04856d of food. It seemed he 202ce46c00 had brought a ed9d0ba931 meal for the 7d0bcb9dd5 patient.1f24efad85a40f63

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“Come in.”27f9f36afc235d5e

“Uh, but there’s a guest.”c936e953a120eb9a

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“Who is it?”e16cd13282f73745

The door 7633014927 opened cautiously, 1a923856a3 and Theodore 18daca510d entered.71fca7d898139c99

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Wiss looked 5371cd5ed1 at him 00707e02cd in bewilderment.d6e9c7a2854fe858

‘Why is someone so busy here?’5a9bf2a08e421efa

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Moreover, it was Theodore holding the patient’s meal. In his other hand, he held a single flower.bdefb938441feeeb

‘What’s that…’28e3da0b12cbc9a9

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“I saw it blooming in the garden.”914f4c4a9e56ec0b

Theodore smiled.7a65edcb97f6e131

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“It seemed to resemble Your Highness, so I brought it. I didn’t pick it myself, so don’t worry. It was on the ground, as if someone had knocked it over.”a97899e3c2bbd5b4

Wiss didn’t know what he was supposed to worry about.c49808842aaaa825

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‘Resembling a fallen flower?’799cb4963afd73b1

Even though Wissmia had a thin and unimpressive body, his face was similar to Wiss’s. He couldn’t describe the feeling of being insulted to his face.9f15cb1c73c3e16a

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“Do you like flowers?”54adf6f79251bd07

“……I didn’t dislike them.”61d0d5a0e6abedb8

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‘I think I just started disliking them because of you.’b8e42620c8d6e4e3

Theodore didn’t catch the underlying meaning and smiled again.9712fb4650c63a7c

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“That’s a relief. If you don’t mind, I’ll decorate this place with it. Is there a vase here?”e53e2d288379e437

“A vase? Your Highness, have you seen one?”d93d007c14d4bc74

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“No.”099168d8401dcbbe

“Then I guess there isn’t one.”ce47a6b29b654a0d

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Theodore nodded.d5fdff8ca6604051

“In that case, I’ll bring one. ……I was worried the whole time you were bedridden. It’s good to see you awake like this.”3d222323f37ca366

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“Yes… Thank you.”3fecddd00966adec

Wiss had nothing 5fda755162 else to say.23f79d4aabfdcf1b

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‘He didn’t come to scold me for being weak, did he?’c12bfe9d457bcee3

Theodore was 6bfbdd3f3a silent for e9d41c1707 a moment 6e6a2956a8 too. He looked at ec8cb876eb Wiss intently and be1c7cd2a8 then spoke as 8f117a1598 if regretful.f51665ff628c4439

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“The food will get cold. Please eat. I’ll come back next time.”256f82a9350f3718

“Take care.”ece7ef002deb957b

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The guard said goodbye.57428c7dbb4491bd

The door closed.040b29cfe5906c2d

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“Have you gotten close to the duke?”ae0894cb47adc5d4

The guard asked.0f07b4bb36f82dec

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Instead of pulling c49b248b2b on that frivolous 9fb0041638 mouth, Wiss fell a224590fb8 into thought.8c6ab77296c7da0e

Is that really the attitude? ……Isn’t something a bit off?f8eeb5d685937278

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