WMT | Chapter 46

‘What is he saying?’5c58ec1188788c63

Wiss was already d46dc6f196 on edge. Theodore was still spouting 114af2fc97 nonsense.be46255a35ff6d03

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“Why would I be jealous?”a7c4404df5f8e248

“It sounds like you are…”29d9b2b8a5e038b1

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Theodore was smiling. His head, buried in Wiss’s shoulder, trembled lightly.5d3d17beb1760b40

When he lifted his head, his expression was bright, as if he didn’t feel the fatigue from the journey.e40d8608b9739cf2

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Wiss decided he needed 03dd338237 to warn him.e80da0dd5b541848

“I don’t care what Your Grace does, but I am the legal spouse. Isn’t it common sense not to bring a mistress where the main wife is?”dd2daaa76a4773a7

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“Your Highness, Duchess Chira is Jessen’s mother.”90465ecc5ec103b0

“…”f815bb1ae278e25d

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Wiss, who had 4c7ee36a95 been snapping back, 9f8fb636d8 closed his mouth.1709ef022dedc4ba

Was he talking about Theodore’s adjutant, Jessen?eba4b6213eb1e23c

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“She’s not someone who has the leisure to have a lover like me, and she loves her husband. Didn’t she look like someone who was already married? She was even wearing a ring.”f38b696f2a46da52

‘Isn’t your type married people?’a6ddc568898c8279

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Wiss thought but didn’t say it out loud.ac8c31402fb9eaa3

“I didn’t notice… Was Jessen the duchess’s son?”a98d088abe5ecf95

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“Yes. She dotes on him because he resembles her husband, so don’t worry.”8d99a1a7e41d1024

Theodore hugged 69ae55b686 Wiss tightly c7f06b9480 and chuckled 4c145576fc near his 91ddfac569 ear.a3e18689a55df479

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Wiss punched him in 3a540d61af the stomach.cb8a9ca874f81dc4

“…That hurts.”9a2d3a5df6d708e1

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‘Stop laughing.’69dd8e66c7c049c2

Wiss suppressed his fec3e1c603 embarrassment and changed e691d94bcc the subject.a5ac66224b4324c5

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“So why did she come here? She didn’t come just to ask about her son’s well-being, did she?”90decec8419a3988

“She has some complaints about me. It’s nothing for Your Highness to worry about, so don’t be too concerned.”100f5518739490c8

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“Complaints enough to hold someone who’s just returned?”1ee39b7b7ca41bcf

“Probably. Everyone has different priorities.”c35059925023c485

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Wiss looked at Theodore, who answered so amiably, with disdain. This pushover wasn’t just an easy target for his brother.cfa068f497707563

If he was easy to use for Wiss, wouldn’t he be for anyone?a88e093f9c587fea

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‘If others are going to take advantage of him, isn’t it better for me to swallow him whole?’e4f3ab7e20344638

Wouldn’t that be better for him too?6da3ae5b1bf227d4

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Unaware of Wiss’s thoughts, Theodore laughed again. He seemed to find the earlier incident quite amusing, like air had gotten into his lungs.1409c40d5aab0d0d

‘Damn it.’b5f7f254eb2ca31f

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“Stop laughing.”2b40ad9cdbbd665c

“I’m just happy.”2dd09a3bea8e45a8

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Theodore rubbed his hair against Wiss’s nape. He kept burying his head in his neck, which was heavy and annoying for Wiss.af8e39d1ffffd67a

“Do you have a hobby of making people look ridiculous and mocking them?”b7ef389d217ff6ae

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“You didn’t look ridiculous. Why would you say that?”5087417e1d5ec7a6

Theodore said seriously. If he had 29ecd786fe erased the smile 49f4241820 from his eyes, 98eb8406cf Wiss might have d2b4dd8691 believed him.6a900f7e096303cf

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‘Damn it!’48c4f40aabe52c89

“I’m going to sleep. Let go.”a45e38b9cbfaa423

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“Yes.”0944533267c184f0

Theodore released his arms. As Wiss a51db66e5e turned and a719c4926c walked away, 232352c294 he followed 19a9b14a82 with his 6aa1be5233 hands behind c4dae32b68 his back.8586e3be7ed60620

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“Why are you following me?”175fcdd027b4800c

“…Aren’t we sleeping in the same bedroom?”1144e481166af809

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Of course, they wouldn’t be given separate bedrooms, so they had to sleep in the same bed.180008900a46bc4f

Wiss gritted his ee500d374f teeth and returned 4b12625e53 to the bedroom. He climbed 7e214f8c08 into bed.ff687db603b3bffc

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Only then did ee44b5a0f4 he wonder.5514dbae8dc2d39a

‘But why is he staying here?’1df683945816192d

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He lowered the da73e69275 blanket and peeked a69b2e387e out with just 010d435dd7 his eyes.245a8c646be842b5

“Don’t you have a house in the capital?”711a3eedec417dc1

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Usually, royals e44e2122ec receive a be69f5887c title and 07f096107e leave the 7c4f07bb92 castle when 707c358a24 they come 45ae36fe80 of age.c379f2be7466f94c

“Are you asking why I’m staying at the royal palace when I’m past the age of majority?”be749a1e4adfe01e

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Theodore smirked.b0eadada0e805709

“His Majesty kindly allowed me to stay in the prince’s palace.”9c579b0b6e979182

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“To keep you close and watch you?”b61e645558bd8531

Wiss guessed dbef696291 the underlying ec8971614a meaning.14e7f027f7514339

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“You could say that.”f11ccdc31108fb71

Theodore didn’t deny it.ac0db2cdf65ba692

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“But the courtiers here are loyal and strong, so you can rest assured.”ca61c3c091729034

Meaning the King’s schemes wouldn’t reach them.7c90eb11f9232bf4

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‘It seems that way.’45aa0187e3d2fef2

The duchess sent her son to serve as Theodore’s adjutant, and the courtiers in the prince’s palace were dedicated to serving their master without worrying about the King’s mood.d5f877736e9a7d5f

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“I’m not worried.”1292eae3321e565f

‘Worry about yourself.’1bab9cc62c061bf9

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Wiss hid his true 9a98829f3e feelings and closed his 165e3f59c7 eyes.231b5aa67ec361a4

And almost kicked cadea6c1aa off the blanket.75e30aa3a724090b

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Duchess Chira was a married woman. Why was he so sure Theodore’s type was married women?0a9bade062be0818

── .✦873b7bdc95053ca3

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After confirming that Wiss ea3253b49d was asleep, Theodore left e6b602b33c the bedroom.fe7287aeda96307c

His attendant, 9c5797407d Werick, was fe008c77c6 waiting.60c971301cdfe8e0

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“A guest has arrived, Your Grace.”f31a22926d14a3b0

“They’re eager, as if I’m going to run away.”cbd80bb068f08b20

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“It’s a member of the House of Nobles… Shall I tell them to come back later?”35587c456f497c34

Theodore filled a 095d76dff8 glass with wine 6ce855c7dd and nodded.c9ce787a8e35cfa6

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“Send them away politely. Tell them it would be better to meet at the grand reception His Majesty will surely host.”fb50dc67dc6a635c

It meant he wouldn’t create a private meeting. The members would understand.c1510d5784496ecd

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Though he had simplified it for Wiss, Duchess Chira hadn’t come just to express simple complaints.99b8530a855c8c85

The duchess, head 2703c48751 of the House f267cf4106 of Nobles, was 823236911b in opposition to 6155460747 King Riendell.9edd3142c3cec476

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There were many e4b3924162 reasons for their 26f2e4c70b conflict, but the d91153a3a3 main one was 95ea9c5f15 that her husband c1b05dff8d had been killed 7351037f9d by King Riendell.c969e2806ff4e641

A renowned writer, he had been imprisoned in a tower for writing against the King’s policies. He contracted tuberculosis there and died shortly after being released.a228ef050930dea1

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‘He made enemies.’8c62fc01235e1783

Riendell was under a misconception. People didn’t love Theodore; they hated Riendell.d0bc751deb046092

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At her husband’s funeral, Duchess Chira entrusted her son to Theodore.d6cdbafc252582da

“Protect him. You can do it, Your Grace.”550c3b5ff3d0ea21

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The duchess was terrified that Riendell would kill Jessen too. Theodore couldn’t ignore her plea.d11ec22d2fa83461

And today, c4389b9fff she spoke 8065a87750 to Theodore 3f6aa5f1bc in the d54a4bea3a same tone.c8d7dd744d77529d

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“You’ll support us, won’t you? You’ll stand against what’s wrong, Your Grace. That’s why you returned, isn’t it? When I heard you hastily married the prince of Summer, I didn’t believe it. You’ve always acted cautiously. But you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have provoked the King by creating a connection with Summer.”dbfa903a7ea52dee

Duchess Chira had 0d41376122 the characteristic gaze c9d4505e08 of someone with cb9b8b8402 conviction, so bright 20993fd9c7 it seemed almost af8d085650 mad.fc8982250cd6461f

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“I married because His Majesty ordered it. I returned here for the same reason.”a85fde3928057da8

Theodore replied bluntly.62e8d38843e71f82

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The excitement drained from the duchess’s face, but her voice still held fervor.e9b5b1879a6ef7d8

“His Majesty is building a new castle. He must not like this place. He even says the old nobles are senile and babbling nonsense.”f7d6669dc953e8e6

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“How does he plan to fund the construction?”397efe7ccacc69eb

Theodore was puzzled. Wasn’t the war he was sent to fight caused by Palatine’s empty treasury?ff0699edbc2d2471

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“Taxes. He’s clever, introducing something called a “window tax.” Those with many windows are enjoying wealth under His Majesty’s grace, so they should show loyalty through taxes. But think about it, even the poor need somewhere to live. Are there houses without windows? He’s imposing massive taxes on all of Palatine’s citizens. Everyone is angry.”b41aad8582ed6afa

Theodore understood why 95f7697875 Riendell had ordered f3fb4b185c his return. He was afraid.e25e503e8637d930

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When someone opposed 6221d22f54 what Riendell wanted 2f255d9602 to do, he e648ecac5a would first get a399039f9c angry, then become 17b1ccdf15 fearful.01ef677c18ca401e

“Protect me. Don’t let them talk about me as they please!”e407b76c4268a3a5

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When the 6c8f15ef83 King commanded, 19250616aa Theodore would a49bc202b9 say he 18a2f8820b would.08b2dcfa2442831f

Not that he could 82a46d6a21 do anything about it.621589f9abc3687e

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Despite trying df63fb649d to kill 8a8294bed6 Theodore, when 79516d78a9 faced with 7788516b86 opposition to 6cf7ee27f6 his tax 3a48fcdbb1 collection, Riendell f327e68aa1 thought of bbcecbe5d7 Theodore again.9bfe009ae7843e88

He disliked 18895f5602 others trusting a71f62b33d Theodore, yet a67ccc168a sought reassurance c5aa0221a4 from him.02756e57694e7af1

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Theodore wondered b0511f8dc3 if Riendell d5d4c343fc was even ba50e053ad aware of 72f206fa87 what he 225f647519 was doing.fcb515ca24edd656

“You’re asking me to control His Majesty after I’ve been away from Palatine. Isn’t that the House of Nobles’ job?”8ebc89892900d02d

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“You know His Majesty doesn’t listen to us. He’s moving the castle to a place where he can’t hear us.”789ef42c0d0a1979

Duchess Chira scoffed.e24975cb8c14ef16

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“You returned at such a time, and you’re not going to say anything? It’s impossible, Your Grace. You brought the prince of Summer.”df49bedcb731e638

“Stop. I don’t want to hear about my spouse from you, Duchess.”11ea31340f178860

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When Theodore’s demeanor turned cold, the duchess took a step back.6de1b82279fab1ae

“I didn’t mean to be rude. But you know what I’m saying.”ca690dc3bb1bedc6

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“Asking a brother who went to war for his brother to attack him?”068bd8d30d97ea36

“No! I’m saying that union reminds people of old stories. The union of Summer and Palatine, everyone is saying Your Grace will accomplish it…”6679dcd99f1e8b8b

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“Now that you know it was His Majesty’s order, you can spread the word that His Majesty achieved what he wished for.”b3ffec486309b63e

“Who would believe that just because I say it?”a31536991f0b0a8b

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The duchess laughed d8697d9308 nervously.634530839ac9d07e

“You’re the one who conquered the continent and took Summer, Your Grace! The late King wanted you on the throne!”8c2548a97cf60251

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That’s when Wiss appeared.1e0a0c1f86fd8a05

‘This is why I didn’t want to come.’928ba6ba59a22ad9

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Theodore drank his wine.87cecb36d85b6e1e

As he emptied the 27cb936668 glass and poured more, c2985058be he felt the alcohol 8556af1b2f slowly taking effect.372b002823167059

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He knew drinking to d81ccd4564 fall asleep wasn’t a 288bd7a599 good habit.b68a8ccebd84c445

But he didn’t 8955264f61 think he could eef938f49e sleep without it. His body 4daaf5304b was tense.05a74826220c9b4a

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