WMT | Chapter 45

After a 5dc0de267b long journey, 833c1478ff they finally 9936040d69 arrived at 6885073aaa the Palatine 9ddba3c22d royal palace 8c19c06911 by nightfall.963d16be9ef0ef74

Wiss, utterly f9ca4df7b6 exhausted, stepped b9ef61cfb0 out of edcd29e725 the carriage.3eeb43a04721516c

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

‘I might just die.’956b6afd230ab277

His lower abdomen had e65c27508d been throbbing painfully since 44b33230be they were in the e3f158a271 carriage, and he had 4967feccd0 been feeling a slight 0264a73aec fever for a while.6851d51c51d736ce

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Not one to show weakness, he hadn’t groaned in the carriage, but getting out of the jolting vehicle made him feel somewhat better.e23c8baa93f2ccf9

‘But why isn’t anyone guiding us?’919c3cb3b99db527

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Despite the arrival 5b1814c705 of someone as bdb241efa5 significant as the 7ab6c6306f Duke and his a11cbb95cc spouse, there was 5fcb099d3d no one to 04d1a55d8b greet them.742a548e4c856a1a

While he didn’t expect the King of Palatine to come out and offer a grand welcome, there was a minimum level of courtesy expected.056aeb6a0fdc9966

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Are you very tired?”c446cfaf5164ab39

“Yes, a bit.”7bfcfdf0e4610169

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Shall I carry you?”ad56271cb91aabe2

“No need.”257eea140d73e58b

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Theodore smiled and ran his hand over Wiss’s forehead and neck. It happened so quickly that Wiss couldn’t stop him.0fa6f58e9de05535

Confirming that 0ac8cc18ba Wiss had d4576e2248 a fever, 37e03c1b5a Theodore stood 96e3cb09c0 up and f922fe8c6a knocked on 70f7bdb08d the door 1411b2c596 with his 67dd8df001 fist.c6ff462123960bed

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Bang, bang!1032f7cbbc83554d

After a few f728008ea1 forceful knocks, courtiers cbc4739f17 came running from 54bb1b1c80 the hallway.23e3e8b4b225df25

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“…Your Grace, the Duke!”182d9febbdccb947

“It’s late. Making such a commotion…”b2bcb786e46097ed

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“It’s late, but you’re the ones who kept us waiting. We waited as you asked, but there’s still no response. How should I take this?”eef8f792d041d4e0

“We didn’t expect Your Grace to return so early, so preparations are lacking. We’re hastily cleaning the prince’s palace…”52c0328cd9d4dac0

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Theodore smirked.053a7607475f9663

“Are you boasting that Palatine’s courtiers are too lazy to have the prince’s palace ready?”a9e40c20ce526e5a

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“I-I’m sorry.”c1f107045ba6d3a1

“I’m not looking for an apology. I’m saying His Majesty must be satisfied with this.”21c734448ff9c112

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The courtier couldn’t lift his head.413c6415a352093f

‘What is this?’afbdf34b3740560d

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Wiss, already feeling bewildered 55514f427f by the conversation, felt 1df6a700ff his blood pressure rise 039b6c0057 at the mention of“His Majesty.”488ef432faa833b2

‘He’s really something.’b4394ce204e14491

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The King of 882aa7fa30 Palatine seemed to e3dd504302 have too much 885a5f398a time on his ab85d5a956 hands, wanting his 2ae67bf05f brother to be be5595f77a upset from the 17fbddd513 day of his a5621f990a return, enough to 2f5989676c have courtiers create 1518d4a808 problems.4413aed7d2036ca4

The courtiers, as if nothing had happened, picked up Theodore and Wiss’s luggage and led the way. Wiss matched his pace with Theodore, enduring a headache.d490ab544c028691

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

The way 26e5768f10 they were 9788348837 being received ca57a88cf1 was not 52e376d23a how one be7c5512ca would welcome de9559ff77 a victorious 02d7d91c13 knight or 5bc3bbc60a a duke. In fact, it 14a4cce3da seemed like Summer c016292c0f held more reverence 5e56d8d1ba for Theodore, which 880722f76e made Wiss feel b09e22c4a9 even more displeased.f336092073df64ee

However, upon arriving at the prince’s palace, the atmosphere changed.8082b4af8a832b9b

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Your Grace, the Duke! You’ve come!”9312cc06b305f823

“Oh, this must be Prince Wissmia!”9af00d8e1d0e1b5c

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Are you tired? We’ve prepared a bath to relieve your travel fatigue.”59e230a4877bd9e7

“Would you like to bathe first? Or perhaps have a light meal?”76750f0551773156

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

‘…?’31c677f89d8d4821

The courtiers welcomed Theodore as if greeting a guest who hadn’t visited in a hundred years.b6fc61d90ac28eab

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Your Grace, have you returned?”3729c0ddf1774fde

Among them, a 66f5bd2f81 calm man appeared.ff42e0ed7eebfd92

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Theodore called out 058adc76eb in surprise.b1f8dd2706f6b04a

“Werick. It’s late.”84878e7cba2242b2

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Yes. Since it’s late, I wanted to ensure there was nothing lacking in welcoming Your Grace and your spouse.”f3813a6801e2cd86

Werick smiled warmly and b9ba1f6b0d looked at Wiss.112e30a484fc192a

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Prince Wissmia. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Werick, the Duke’s attendant.”fa442b53c9d2a4b1

He was a noble.e0bf07d13ce499df

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“I’ll show you to your room. Would you like an attendant for your bath? Or do you have a servant to assist you?”9f105b6a9f6c6508

“No need. I just want to rest.”1e0242b4c632ebb5

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Very well. Is a meal alright?”02864bc13f1ca053

“Yes.”667b57da1924f4e6

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Without further ado, Werick 3b151c3884 led Wiss.701bcfb4651967dc

He was efficient 3853c5a73e and polite, just f080822a69 as one would e522105207 expect from someone d7c53f2b30 under Theodore.de2b1295dea710c7

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Assigned to fedbfd3347 a grand a04e830bac bedroom, Wiss 4d941b89a8 headed straight 03e5eb43b1 for the 2d4f834c41 bathroom.3c0b6a7d4572f3f3

Soaking in the 86c7e4b805 tub eased his a4519f604f headache considerably.4e54a5443395e6cc

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

‘The king blatantly neglects him, yet a noble attendant is by his side.’9ca7f3172e8d0e87

It meant there was a faction supporting Theodore, one strong enough to openly defy the king’s wishes.7a8ddcc9e723b7bc

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Wiss ran his fingers c2922de47c through his wet hair, bbde76c44d clicking his tongue.e08fcebf67f3439c

‘It’s too easy.’56142a5a4189eb25

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Separating Theodore from 1e6e0943c2 the King of 2d96e35e46 Palatine seemed too 527932fecd simple.7319603b4c3bd21a

In truth, they were 917854c719 already divided. Theodore was merely holding 393a62e9b3 onto the split, sitting 88d95b254d on it alone.164dac1d6900d7f3

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Feeling conflicted, Wiss stepped f387189f97 out into the bedroom, b46209087f only to hear a 00a4e9486a low hum of noise.3171f50550cff193

Someone was 332f263228 arguing in 11852937b2 the hallway. One of the 52874ccc46 voices was familiar.52af18c884c0caa0

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

It was Theodore.a58fc264d0726345

‘Is he arguing?’3a75c66141418caf

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Wiss opened the 4d17c16ca5 door.372d84dbc82c5a0c

As expected, the person c6ec19d10e arguing was indeed Theodore. His opponent was 94f2aa98b5 an unexpected figure.505ec3ef751b19d6

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

A sturdy-looking woman f0f2a15698 stood with her e88ee5dbec arms crossed, glaring 840688b561 at Theodore.2fbae2a3dc8797b4

She seemed taken aback by Wiss’s appearance in a robe and uncrossed her arms.1e885abce216c26a

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“I’ve been rude during your private time.”81bd522e2f58fad2

“Yes. I was wondering how far the Duchess would follow.”4f7221bb018c209c

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Theodore draped his outer garment over Wiss’s shoulders.e1d8ca34e98fdbcc

“Please go inside. It’s cold.”10a1e66d2cfc7f66

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Aren’t you going to introduce me? I’m curious about the person who took my spouse away on the first day of our arrival.”3e6c9b514d946885

“Hmm…”f42a2c363584e77d

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Theodore groaned and looked at the duchess. She met Wiss’s gaze and nodded slightly.ff984f5e21cf99af

“Prince Wissmia, this is Duchess Chira. Duchess, please greet Prince Wissmia. He has arrived after a long journey at His Majesty Riendell’s invitation.”1ea205b22f3ed8a2

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Prince Wissmia, it’s an honor to meet you.”c51b129ed761978b

Duchess Chira smiled.1cd0fb392efa1a66

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Now, please leave.”048516c3090d5b62

Theodore urged the 63cb6cb01d duchess again. Wiss narrowed his 37df0ee6a0 eyes, observing the 51bd652b10 tension between them.d1638a6e4b8c4fac

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Standing in front of a couple’s bedroom isn’t polite.”fbe7bff4b9a80e91

“Then guide me to the drawing room.”8359daef8b899fea

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

The duchess lifted her 7b964e7183 chin and smiled.84db4a71a1d5bc58

Despite being given 94f374b315 a hint to 1b84305ea5 leave, her attitude a4cadf1e62 was shameless.ba549ac91ae1f936

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

She was 3ee87cc460 indeed beautiful.9859e122881fa1bc

‘Is that his type?’0998fc7cf93b8746

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Wiss scrutinized the a5462c093f duchess closely.b931c767a68807d1

“I’ll escort you to the exit.”74e2612374ae047e

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Theodore signaled 3c46cc58d7 for her 88b0c89a3a to leave 701714893e again, but f36711219c his manner a1d4ca66da was gentle.e939a14623acefab

Wiss felt a b53a2b829c twinge of irritation.67641574b2c24211

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

‘What are you doing?’3ea8c3fa5401c51e

Was he really b87de31aed going to escort 5fcdaa627f his lover in ecfab7efe2 front of his 27c1b5bd1d official spouse?4368955efcb87085

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Let’s go together. I’ll see you off.”2846e0c05b21b857

Wiss linked his arm with Theodore’s and looked at the duchess. Her eyes widened as she glanced between Wiss and Theodore.810317a9ff93907e

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Oh my, thank you. Will you really do that?”501409489a2298d0

Her gaze stopped on 1efed70754 Theodore, a smile spreading ad6b9353c1 across her face.013acc06660ff1fe

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Hmm… So that’s how it is.”c90bc2e2121ca435

“…Duchess.”0d90e7a802ee5b8a

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Theodore warned.1c3d4dc897f42b20

“I didn’t expect this. That’s why you…”f7d2dcc1b1803a0a

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Please stop.”2c88f7532ac9a194

Duchess Chira dropped 08bc11076f her smile and 5c246ae8de spoke.29d9b01cd99b0b5f

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Yes, of course. I’ll keep quiet. What benefit would I have in spreading such words?”69d9a717e96b2c46

“…Thank you.”5a2a23f31958e129

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“But are you sure? I don’t think silencing me will solve the problem.”d188acac3ef21552

The duchess shrugged.80551bfb524327f5

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

‘What is going on?’59193098b759fc21

Wiss didn’t let them continue their private conversation. When he tugged on Theodore’s arm, Theodore leaned down.dc900694f4b23220

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Wiss whispered into his d3a0be486d lowered ear.cca1812d083862e2

“I’m tired. Are you going to keep entertaining guests?”fbf8de4be11fb56e

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“No, I’ll send her away.”ea2dc933ca70c471

“Let’s go.”297d8d11ebe2bedf

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

The duchess watched the 38fb3a2760 two whispering with interest.a10162b45fcd5e52

Wiss met her ba32a2c299 gaze with a 7efd27398d blank expression.a08df2540d0cd8f5

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

It was true that dd47cbe2f9 Palatine was chilly. At night, the wind 04769d73f8 was as cold as 56e0077b66 a winter in Summer. The duchess was a58bb3fecd dressed in long 033c2a4ff4 sleeves suitable for b1a00c2e9f blocking the wind, 6a0df768bc which is why 786d8ea46d he noticed late.d6feaccefb2bf44d

She was a knight. Her build was long 6bc38f7148 and sturdy, her strong 52c57e160c personality that of a 33f4e7499a knight.5396f12eecfdd1b2

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

‘So he prefers someone healthy.’efc336c17f0fa8b0

After all, Theodore had good stamina. He was so persistent that once he clung on, he wouldn’t let go.f767ec6fe8ad9e6a

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Wouldn’t it be easier to enjoy with someone healthy rather than someone who fainted every time?36a8316a06b7cb4c

Thinking such thoughts, bade459c39 Wiss glared at c9ce78d20f Theodore.73490ee632f6d9b8

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“…Your Highness? Are you very tired? Shall I escort you to the bedroom first? I’ll have hot chocolate sent to your room.”fd7b613bf3e6428e

“No need.”d30c02c2bd9232b1

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Theodore, perhaps thinking 390ecf128d Wiss was irritable 5e630dbab1 from fatigue, babbled b725bdc64a nonsense. Wiss ignored 00475395d8 him and 0003b65b1e led the 0dc4c87659 way.571061f5f24dd999

Duchess Chira suddenly e134d94d02 burst into laughter.a5cf4d89ed0c1b04

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Haha!”415a6f5beaf76edb

“…?”c5d2c859e7ec6fc1

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Excuse me. You two are so affectionate that I couldn’t help it… Are you alright, Your Grace? I don’t think silencing me will solve the problem. People have eyes, you know.”c8783aa1639156b1

“…What did I do?”db3c593f2494470e

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Theodore replied, seemingly embarrassed.300d0e6bb8806faa

“So you’re saying you didn’t do it consciously. Even if you don’t do anything… People will notice just by looking at Your Grace’s expression. No, even if you two just stand side by side. Even the most oblivious person in the kingdom will realize.”f7135c9d1c079cde

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“…”ef6227cb1aff8c4c

Theodore rubbed his aac087a5fd face without answering.be5a65d70e198fb0

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

One moment they were adee0c1d6a fighting in the hallway, 7aad9dcea7 and the next, the cba5a3b8d8 atmosphere was pleasant. There was a 3acca6c56f thread-like connection between f60d68fb46 them, felt only 80fa8755c4 between people who 803e07894a had maintained a 6320f29773 long-standing relationship.1e3c2707225f1054

‘Isn’t it a settled relationship?’6ca1b1a7515334bd

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Wiss’s nerves were further on edge.591648f6fffdf94b

No matter how he thought about it, this wasn’t something to overlook.6137eff5313b866d

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Duchess Chira waved with 81280a465b a smiling face and a30e00abfe left the palace. She seemed in 514ad8bfaa a good mood, 74c7a76445 unlike when they c70715ac90 were clashing in a3d97b64bb the hallway.e315bc1733b4e10e

Wiss leaned bdd3e9200e against a 5bf997d8ea pillar, confirming a8dcd182ee the guest 06719de808 had left. As he 5fb60db41c folded his 1198996506 arms and 4e564b3782 blinked, Theodore d44f7822a1 approached.0917a529c7b7986d

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Why are you upset?”3aae21d353a43641

Wiss was about to 56f645a161 deny it but closed df95787772 his mouth.5151333059bbd64b

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

He was a7efbf4fd6 indeed angry.b0d97821aaf43503

But wasn’t it something to be angry about?cdf3481b224f67b6

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“You’re upset because I let a guest in without permission. She wasn’t my guest. She forced her way in, and I couldn’t just turn her away.”bada09a27a8af457

Theodore explained.86492d78f3be5b51

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“No. Not that.”b9d9b4a29d4eae7b

“Yes. Please tell me.”5d6e444a24e97494

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Theodore ruffled Wiss’s damp hair and kissed his cheek. Wiss frowned.a93c8f3aa44ab6b4

“You have a strong stomach. To reach out to your legal spouse right after your old lover leaves.”27a40b164b8c56a2

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“…What?”1dfe88ef2fc28d29

“You two seemed close. She even knew where the prince’s bedroom was.”55ae018cc90c986c

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“…”1fde5d1d727d9adf

Theodore suddenly rubbed his face and buried his head in Wiss’s shoulder.90381baf608c17c0

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Wiss was annoyed.ca2eceed99a1629d

“What is it?”4c5cb805c75cbcda

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Your Highness, are you jealous?”6227b9b6961817d2