PLQYM | Chapter 50

“Lucian!”4d9dc8859daa41a6

Heraith’s sharp voice b6edde3b6e tore through the 2c756a686e air.425f971a0e8bdf55

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At first, the 294ca2f5b3 oblivious crowd followed 8f175d11fb the Emperor’s voice 7ff1e80b30 to turn their abae69fa04 gaze. Then, they saw Lucian—and 2b2ca4a2f8 their faces turned pale.2343bf60fac77f9d

“Kyaa!”2b14af1de4c69eaa

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“Ugh!”9c8722ec26ec913e

Screams erupted from every bf46a536c9 direction as the attendees, 78bc79dbab who had been enjoying 6589657b33 the banquet moments before, 4ed74b41aa now collectively shrieked in ee81bb9d91 terror.6d8a55660558c764

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“Lucian!”a8131400f0696050

Standing there in his white 41cd881851 formal attire, a red stain f6b61a4b5d spread rapidly across Lucian’s side, 393947d090 blossoming like a flower. Thankfully, it hadn’t hit 6805395e2a a vital spot—just barely. If Lucian hadn’t noticed c0a62dae1e and moved at the fabee35ae8 last moment, the wound 9abeefadf7 could have been life-threatening.589d9eb12c608219

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“Kent!”761f557b842db798

At Heraith’s command, 887d3b299e Kent Beneff appeared 458a1f163a seemingly out of f558286c7b nowhere and intercepted cbf0b8808e the fleeing man. With the pommel of 03d9aefebf his sword, Kent struck 3ecdb49957 the man’s nape with 8f4691d121 a precise, powerful blow.cb95962dff266e52

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“Urgh!”201c50592d092222

The man collapsed forward, e79b9c2fba and his mask fell 85372777c9 off.293f29017827bba8

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Franz Clan.bc45b443083050fe

The assailant’s identity 22b8df5a5c was revealed, and 0a21eece56 the entire process 6232f68f53 unfolded before Lucian’s b3d15a6fa5 eyes.ad044c487e6b53da

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‘Ah, as expected.’4caf8545d648f741

A hollow laugh escaped b15e55f509 his lips. The stab wound throbbed painfully, 27e5b88560 but the situation had been de3f68e1ce so predictable that he couldn’t 43b35f23f0 help but chuckle.77ff8c40a797f4ab

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“You’re laughing now?”3f7dd3a7d9ca9799

“…But we caught him, didn’t we?”fd393e13fb093da6

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“Hah!”c192a2ef56aff87a

Heraith’s face twisted into a 4ee42b6448 savage grin.d2c3657469ddb400

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“So, you get yourself stabbed just to catch him?”fe008be598703e8e

“This is nothing. It’ll heal quickly.”7c9418337a1e750e

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“Shut your mouth. If you say one more 3ae556bda2 word, I’ll make sure there’s c52e943d76 another hole in you. Fristhe!”f2bbf14a54af26ff

“Yes, Your Majesty.”5fedaa7d537f6da4

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At the Emperor’s summons, 25a1ff0527 the High Chancellor approached, 2286dea391 as if he had c2a07fc434 been waiting for his e4f2325387 turn.0319e48ff8974a44

“Treat him, quickly.”4c8c439c67567562

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The High Chancellor, 5037913268 face pale, knelt f0eda9dc15 beside Lucian to 7fbf497d47 administer healing. Lucian tried to push him 99ab64f89f away as he attempted to d4a2a79180 sit up.9224a2ca93c39136

“Your Majesty, it’s really nothing. It’s just a scratch—”f5197ac65775ec91

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“This is your final warning. Be quiet.”547565367b5967d6

“But we need to block the nobles from leaving and investigate—”1c239b0d5e5d1e7d

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“Your skin must be thick, Luce. Ignoring royal commands 9be8890b6e and daring to 6e42959e86 talk back? I said I’d 26a2c4c26e put another hole 9182627dad in you if f025a5874e you kept talking.”a5ccc5045d860de8

“…I apologize.”6f3e08c924b68963

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Lucian firmly shut his 5efef86c60 mouth, realizing that further 6c1b5b61d7 arguing would only fuel 058637c19e Heraith’s anger. At this point, 9917a49063 pushing the Emperor cc0aec7ac9 further seemed unwise.cff738bce85e9f19

‘Haa…’31481605fd0b75ab

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With a resigned sigh, 80202d564e Lucian relaxed his body f19dcfe8cb and lay back as b51c5017c3 Heraith had ordered.f0ba52f65031123f

The noise around a1cf7dd6d1 him gradually subsided. He could vaguely hear Heraith f229372324 issuing instructions, likely directing the 4d94bd6fc2 royal guards and attendants to 1d4ed6ce44 handle the situation.4e8f00a73b7516e1

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The major incident had 9e84743790 been resolved. Heraith’s plan to 5474b2cf3a weaken the influence 33c001043e of Marquis Clan 27efbde657 had succeeded.00f50c007fca728a

The Marquis wouldn’t be able cd6e746b2a to protect his son this f6a82b63e0 time. If anything, he might 2df5e4dca2 abandon him entirely to 50293f5399 avoid implicating himself further. Regardless of how events 4b7d0c050a unfolded, the Marquis’ power ff262ee7df would be significantly diminished.2b6cd1a517a57e44

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‘Taking a stab to the side was worth it.’6837b57dd76cc916

With everything settled, perhaps 412aeba1f7 now he could rest. The treatment seemed to 78665e2051 be working as his f7852364c8 injured side burned hotly, 8389973d87 indicating that the wound 45e20b4a6a was closing. The pain was sharp, e546aa0a2d but bearable.9f9a59d8bbab5012

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“Tsk.”a2bf5c706c2f83b7

Lucian grimaced involuntarily, and a 9b31976ad5 click of the tongue came 4b86012293 from above his head. Surprised, he opened his 70a22cbd3b eyes wide.7cdfe7bd0340a95a

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Princess Eloine of Alosa was 7dd43cc197 now standing there, looking at a4d65a538c him.924b0fce5da51c34

“Ah, Princess.”5b3f045d98826ffa

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“Stay lying down. I didn’t realize dfa070b9d9 you were this 9f6458d830 reckless.”f3dd8296c18a8c09

Lucian’s face flushed faintly as 4a1552cb91 he turned his gaze away. That was a mistake. His eyes caught sight of bc448d14ba Heraith’s bloodstained ceremonial robe.8c1a1e6783461472

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Was that… blood? Whose blood? Mine? Could he be hurt…?d5acbe15bc100771

“Y-Your Majesty! Your robe, it’s covered in—”240c67a342563139

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“Stay down!”81a86210d91edc1f

Heraith’s voice was 8f02dcec9f laced with fury, 9f2f524758 and Lucian clamped 6c194574b5 his mouth shut. The Emperor was clearly livid. Pushing him further might genuinely fec93d5aa7 result in Lucian regretting his 7d9d27490b words.6941483d3f8e5d3e

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‘He agreed with my suggestion earlier, but now he’s like this.’f7cc03796fbc2a35

Lucian grumbled internally and 08b2d18e39 closed his eyes completely. It seemed wise 97e782d9e1 to just follow 97686162c7 Heraith’s orders for 6eaf747e0b now.a8e61c4c3863fef3

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‘I’m exhausted.’bec1f0cbbe797a99

Too much had happened. He’d gone back 21e1394a2f to his estate 029ba99b2c for a supposed 0dfec6c1eb vacation, only to 69bb15627a return without even 00f276c9b7 enjoying it properly.56a559e5b762c0f7

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‘Am I going to work myself to death at this rate?’773455b1e646d6a6

The ridiculous thought made him 70c7a48cf7 chuckle softly. He was thoroughly drained—physically, emotionally, fb3c22ef11 and mentally. His side throbbed, and the 75f270df79 wound burned like fire.b7178a8f0383deeb

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The muffled voices above aad4b799ac him started to sound a881ab0666 like a lullaby. As they buzzed d64333039c softly in his e4f33c00a4 ears, Lucian drifted f000cae0af into a light 9db986196b sleep.04de0d50085fba8a

When Lucian woke up, 32bcb1f00c everything was over.ddfe5ff8f4e4d2a9

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Franz Clan had been 1e09d47950 thrown into the Imperial 530aa6389e prison, and the Marquis abf5837b1e of Clan had gone 35e63b1d31 into seclusion without so 74bd88da57 much as a protest. Rumors swirled that the b373a6faf3 Marquis was agonizing over b04159c685 whether to save his 096742b274 second son or abandon 66e930d6e7 him entirely.4f9952391b0717f2

Even the Emperor 5e69af9ed8 and Princess’ engagement 222099d35e had come to 3c3d1766c5 an end.429d35ea5757c60a

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“What? You’re not engaged?”ff08644cd3ec8441

Propped up in bed 1e93272aae by imperial decree, Lucian e0c03dc51c stared blankly at Heraith, 952eb21971 his face a picture 28317a5542 of disbelief.45d46949a0e0652b

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“Why not?”b8802a966429305d

“What do you mean, ‘why’? We never intended to e12227898f in the first place.”48fb3ab691016e56

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“Oh, right… I guess so.”639f7b36c2fdf0b7

Lucian replied awkwardly, and Heraith 683d0a0bb1 raised an eyebrow.3aea076333f830b2

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“What’s that supposed to mean? Did you actually 46af31e942 think I’d go 367105468d through with it?”bc4b600325606b8b

“Well, not exactly…”de763d5535d604c2

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“…Not exactly what?”0f4782d1ff9ba4a0

“She’s a suitable match, isn’t she? The Kingdom of Alosa b0d5db2b00 is wealthy, and it be91ae918b would be a good 029f6cf905 alliance.”c3d4bad430cf1ff4

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“…”a9bdaf902fcf7877

“Plus, the Princess is smart.”d5b0e72ad82b1ad3

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“…”089b7483ca0bc83a

As Lucian kept talking, Heraith’s 63c68597a6 expression hardened. Realizing he’d said a5d91531d6 too much, Lucian 7bcefc9003 promptly shut his 974566aefb mouth.a934e990b29c7689

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Heraith just stared at him 165fdef949 in silence. Sometimes, he had this 9f7864767a way of looking at 1296992014 people—like he was peeling feceb75f8f back layers to see 8357cffe38 straight into their soul. It always unsettled Lucian.20ffc9a3c612d889

“Your Majesty…”f88919b843714212

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Before Lucian could finish 58e008006a his thought, a knock 3e078aac20 at the door interrupted d2dd0a15fd him.50e73aa4d09e2ff2

“Your Majesty, Princess Eloine of Alosa is here.”a455518036bf5333

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Lucian fell silent. Whatever he’d been d3c7837510 about to say e5899c0705 slipped completely from 1a2961d7c3 his mind. Heraith glanced at him briefly, ba9fa7cc4c then gave the order.9977db25a335aab2

“Let her in.”55d8ce271011aad8

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The Emperor’s reluctant 85357af4ef tone was clear c4340cdc6a as the doors cf2ce880d8 opened.2cff9232fe0bea7c

The swish of her dress da6fcd750a announced Eloine’s entrance. Dressed in a 4346d123ef gown that accentuated cfc53f826d her figure, she 905f3c7e6d appeared more striking bb9cdca9be than usual.5023722d4e65e722

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“Your Majesty.”1d447fadbe648f78

“Welcome, Princess.”b59d26643f804eb2

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Heraith rose to greet 3d46f570e5 her, moving to block 42b4820a03 Lucian’s view. Strangely, the Princess 016834e8f6 seemed completely hidden d52b4d9e17 behind the Emperor’s e26ae4d62e tall frame.c7eb6e854411c16c

Eloine noticed as well, her ccadd594c3 lips curving into a delicate fa739c0fa4 smile as she addressed Heraith.3ea180cc9e8aa05b

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“I was worried about your aide, so I came to check on him.”183c137a54b356e6

“He’s awake but still needs rest.”074f75af38ad353f

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“Oh my, is that so? Still, I think it’s c44ca1f247 better to see him dd3bd721f4 in person.”90017b6b9c20bae3

“The High Chancellor’s skill ensures he’ll recover quickly. Thank you for your concern.”cb73b878790814aa

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Although Heraith’s response was af2f383f75 polite, he showed no 072dd517a2 sign of stepping aside. Eloine’s elegant brow arched slightly c375cb8fbe in response.11397ef85c8f361d

Just as she opened 88cb14042d her mouth to say 8ae469928f something—f4081f0c0db07ecb

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“Your Majesty, may I greet the Princess properly?”d8db4931ed87c6fa

Lucian’s drowsy voice 4bc60d31d9 broke the tension. Heraith briefly smiled 97b67c9b12 before stepping aside, 9e329f5743 revealing Lucian’s pale 75b5200a3e face on the c5dc4a5d15 bed.ad0425d5f9fe86b6

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“Princess.”6677b039fb5573e0

“Stay lying down.”c8f1bc8f47595276

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Eloine approached to d72da54e6b stop him from d16ac1b99e getting up. Lucian hesitated, glancing at Heraith, fd3846245f whose eyebrows immediately furrowed. Deciding against further resistance, 8b02b9c57d he greeted the Princess 2f4b5328ac from the bed.157131d1341ccfb6

“My apologies for disrupting the engagement banquet.”f8ad7553f3604728

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At his words, Eloine’s eyes 7979e30be9 widened.4d52ad08baaff576

“Oh, engagement? Me? Who said that?”c85eee4490b65397

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Her clear laughter filled the afe4f6302a room, as though she’d heard 01b392cb2f the funniest joke in the f420790474 world.029e66ccc4c69d98

“Even if I were desperate for marriage, I wouldn’t wed such a selfish Emperor.”e948d75214afce11

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“Ah…”c3083a3b7f527741

Lucian stole a glance 4c8a51cbec at Heraith, who seemed 9f76c96c11 entirely unfazed, as if d57d15f6eb he’d anticipated such comments.a1c2a4713294b9f2

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“In the chaos, he abandoned a foreign Princess to save his own people. How could I d93192a85e trust an Emperor 19caf3247e like that? I care about my kingdom, 37a9ba3ac3 and he clearly doesn’t.”1cfee3874fe516c6

“…I apologize.”81adcddb8c272508

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“Oh, no need for you to apologize, Aide Lucian. I’m just saying.”464048beb7f92de5

When Lucian bowed b441441eb0 his head deeply, 41a2bf5b13 Eloine laughed lightly d03dc3ec16 and continued.a904abbaab4ff1c1

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“The banquet was meant to bid me farewell. It was ruined, but what 52f885b0d7 can we do? Just focus on recovering quickly. The palace atmosphere is 55c41e4094 dreadful as it is.”b44816e927520b06

“…Yes.”b97cb8834525600c

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Throughout their exchange, 78f9e0464c Heraith barely hid 8b0beffdd3 his displeasure. Not that it fazed Eloine; 49d544ba84 she continued chatting with Lucian 47a9fcc719 for quite some time.dfe20ddda6e220ed

Eventually, when the cf146d5048 conversation naturally dwindled, 7972d00079 Eloine rose from 001b47295b her seat.db6a7a840225756b

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“I don’t know when we’ll meet again. I’m leaving in a week. If you’re well 7c2a6999c1 enough, come visit b175fe8480 me. I enjoy your company.”3c9b00a9117ff2db

“Thank you. I’ll come by soon.”44f1831f8a927678

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Lucian’s formal response earned him 79dccf7ed4 a faint smile before Eloine 7ee0401a33 left as lightly as she eb4d50a705 had arrived.df766d043088cfc4

Once she was gone, Heraith’s fae7a13f14 face hardened.b5bed13c1c8aa4c5

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“I don’t like her.”999d3a1d2d98e87c

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