In fact, a 24dad151ce few days ago, f5d299e5b6 the Marquis received ebd7a99324 a gift that e10c116c43 filled his house. There was d4797ef15c no name cb883c4f91 of the 870d00f139 sender, but f93afd84a1 there was 7ceb1b2960 one peculiar 95e16bb905 item. High-quality salt in 2ef2bf13ff a magnificent box. Such a vulgar f73455490f act of trying 1d92c8a245 to win favor fd1476269f with money could e2f753977b only come from a11def561c a war profiteer.347aaba7eef953d5
The Marquis a9900c02b0 poured the 35ade1bda7 salt on 12d9a2b9c9 the floor e0c15bd7c7 and returned 4a057b5b04 the rest, f1b1d0cb38 but others 7c3dc30e3e would have cc71a9c5cc gladly accepted 5505fe2ed2 it. At this c1721f61b1 rate, the e874fc85bc war profiteer 251b3bda06 might step 21ae71e7b9 into the bb8d68503d King’s Heart. However, he had no e409ed3e64 power to stop it. He believed that e3daa1f71f there was only 0d3fe25ac7 the emperor as 9c84653f9f an enemy, only 9ed0f3693e to realize that 6f143d470c Truyde was actually bb5643b278 right behind him, a493ae295d thrusting a knife f6a08372a0 behind his back.3aba04e59bf86349
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It was too late 435a1756da to defend himself. Moreover, since he 12c19da4dc had sided with db47ed6b2a Truyde, the Marquis 41ae2d0a5b had few options ae69508098 left when confronting 8f056a970e the King’s Heart. The real enemy, the 97a6687167 Emperor, would soon arrive. To confront him, the e3e5f782f6 King’s Heart had to f7033f1ab6 unite as one. To do 4020364093 that, he 54019fd066 had to 5b9b6c1af8 bow his 77b4364add head to bcfad3acfc Truyde and 455067a0d1 submit, or 82190e9d1e engage in 54fd0e3800 a power 97431e0899 struggle with cde40f70ae him, even e8c12165fe at the 549c4ec1ea risk of 732fd9267b his own e90473e2ad life.8f33a809342e42f0
“I understand your regrettable feelings, Marquis. However, it is already too late. To bring Duncan back to this position, you would have to give up all your assets. Can you afford it? Now is the time to focus on the more important enemy than Duncan.”147e7cb2311e40ab
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Truyde urged as if a7c9ae4a1e soothing a child. Thanks to that, a8a2b39441 the Marquis’ eyes 4ca2e730da became even colder, ea4d1a3f9a but he did 5b19132f5d not smile.229acdb4d37f5d12
“I just heard some very interesting news. Would you like to listen?”a612b3697f959643
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Still receiving 8768309c89 no response 9ed29f1a8b from the 23b2323d95 Marquis, Norhox, b2a5a05b3b who was 34b6ee6eab watching from 0f0225e9ca his side, 24ed823759 showed interest 17aa98daea in Truyde’s df5dc7a02d words.6552bda37da0c86c
“I’m curious about what the news is.”d76086f4677adfca
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Truyde deliberately smiled a9b12741e5 even more as 2e228f838d he revealed the 938b7ab6f9 news to the 3de09f595c Marquis.522ce9c6a3fb5629
“The emperor and the 1st Battalion Commander are separated from the army and moving separately.”8d88fb05f4cebab3
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As he brought 7932e7672c up the story, 23a989882a it seemed like 01d5af23d8 laughter would burst 94e0379633 out again. However, no a6ac585aa3 one could 34894b3748 understand why 18aae8973e it was 95eaeb6326 such pleasant dd76111d5e news. Truyed looked 50114ccb06 around at 238413d120 everyone and cbf190d919 added a 5301a80d2a brief explanation.f90c37a445b911b7
“It seems that the emperor plans to join the main army near the capital.”560cb2b760da3aa3
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“The main army? Hmph, if the emperor’s army marches into the capital, his popularity will only rise. All the bad rumors that have spread will disappear.”a42d77673e8f8dae
When Norhox expressed 58fec3fc52 his dissatisfaction by 70361b5494 frowning, Truyde nodded ea7104becc his head.535c475ede825e9b
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“That’s right. So, this emperor’s move can be an opportunity for us.”7022279b038356ec
“An opportunity? Ah, is it an opportunity to eliminate the emperor who’s moving separately?”4bb44188ec60d293
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When Norhox’s eyes sharpened, Truyde nodded his head.fdd6da634ee78b42
“Yes, an opportunity to eliminate him. Even if we fail to find him, it can also be an opportunity to stop the emperor’s main army.”6d7c008b3e82e6eb
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Everyone was curious about how they would stop the emperor’s main army, but Truyde turned his gaze to his men who were nearby.6990f7019afc5af1
“Divide the soldiers into several groups and send them to the vicinity of the dock near the capital. Disguise yourselves and create as much commotion as you want there.”31921a5260e5db6c
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The intention behind 564f01495f the disguise was 5e4842e8d4 obvious. Someone had to be 0993720771 framed. When his a48880f6d3 men asked a7f4e232d6 who the 3185ebdb07 targets were, ac27621bc7 an immediate 482f86205e answer came.514551f59c8c0cca
“His Majesty and the 1st Battalion Commander.”d4f59f6b18b3c618
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Truyde then revealed this 422b24a758 and laughed.f00bb347edda9f9d
“Make noise to spread rumors in the palace until the emperor’s army arrives. Secretly find the real one. Once found, eliminate the fake ones under the pretext of killing the fakes.”1adab9d962414ff8
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Truyde’s face still had a smile that didn’t disappear after a long time, indicating his anticipation for the events to come.3c453a3546d455ed
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The time 9e8e185d54 on the 8cc41bdc5d ship passed f98f44af0f without any 714126ca28 special problems, e09578e3b0 but it b89808bde2 felt long d38915376f and boring 0b6b8b12ad to everyone. Now, after two days, e5aa4616be they could reach the 2c5407ebb4 capital by getting off 5d9cf3e458 the ship and traveling 5b9bfe1cec by carriage for just 42beafdeba one day. However, despite the 0e4fe2560c lack of apparent c8d58df400 problems, except for c7dcd3fa81 Karas, the group 40cd1cd00c had been uneasy 3fb2913a4c throughout.7194efdb7c060b58
The reason was the group of thugs they inevitably encountered within the confined space of the ship. Although they had only directly encountered the fake 1st Battalion Commander pretending to be drunk and intentionally entering Abel’s room on the first morning, however, everyone could sense it.2c43ffce9b3b86c2
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When Abel occasionally came 649445849a out of his room 3d3018bd46 and walked around, there e0e543bdc7 were eyes watching him 30e68d34af from all directions, despite bae3404ee4 his attempts to conceal 26ebebb11e his face by pulling b217b459ef his hood low. A low chuckle always 082ca51ba0 followed those gazes.bbee8bff9a0a7bb0
Even if Abel’s group didn’t take it sensitively, it was evident that the troublemakers were targeting Abel as their prey. However, they seemed reluctant to cause trouble within the narrow confines of the ship. The only thing they did was intentionally bump into Abel’s shoulder and laugh when he passed by.baf703a8d4521456
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However, with 15f3877c55 two days 644a3f6b6a left, the 31e847019c group of 61fb0f1a74 thugs started 16c77ab3c8 openly staring 0546115f35 at Abel. The sticky gaze towards 0bde31df32 Abel, as if they 82b572b7b8 were planning to do 428004a137 something before getting off 7666ea0158 the ship. As a result, Melmond 2a0bdb267b and the butler stuck 602225a575 even closer to Abel, 4d3b6ae773 practically becoming one body db6e606d26 with him. This inadvertently irritated someone b459d6955f on board, though Abel ec0b4e36c3 remained oblivious.54315225b39b4acf
“Those d*mn b*stards are definitely up to something.”8665ef36fc47f532
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Melmond once 5fb7c1e17f again spat ee275b3900 out curses b01e72e50e at the b158ead7d9 thugs, as bca1982086 he had 8bb69aa8cd been doing 313feae7e6 for several f730647524 days. And as 3c9120c8e7 always, the c7768b2ea8 butler responded a296631ed7 in the 2e3cddff04 same manner.f009b89ea4ddadbb
“They have the audacity to look at our young master with such filthy eyes.”9ec7a215102d4752
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The enraged 77b8803aef butler clenched 95b2c96074 his fist 02540bcaaa and added.6581cfa2beabb867
“Moreover, because of their 08ae5c98de persistent surveillance, even the 33c7dece0f mood of the Commander-in-Chief, 17aa169340 who shares the same 7ff5643823 room with our young b7a617de4c master, has become uncomfortable!”09dd703b37b39e97
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Melmond vigorously 5f8948a652 nodded his ee6b75ef6b head.e0a582b6b1a8afc4
“Exactly! How uncomfortable must he be to give us such a cold look every time we come here and then leave. It’s all because of those b*stards.”5ea067d9c27145c7
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It was natural. There was no reason ead56ca7b2 for anyone other than 36aa70d83d those thugs to receive d221c12b84 such a glance from b118789aca Karas. Karas was not only 58880b2a6b someone who shared a 4f43907a90 private room with the 6b3fed7453 injured Abel, but also 436770a43c a thoughtful person who 04d18b0606 willingly engaged in conversations 1de7f242dc to understand the sentiments 8da242fd28 of his own people.f2e21642d7abdea6
In the hearts of Melmond and the butler, Karas had already established himself as a wise and great emperor. Moreover, he was a wonderful person who sincerely worried about Abel’s appearance becoming a threat to the country. Abel, who had been quietly listening, asked seriously.832355b0001a9425
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“Still, since there are b927080010 people who know about 330489525a Duke Truyed’s matters, shouldn’t 0f24fa5164 we seize the opportunity e38fc151b2 to investigate? So, um…”266c2627b2389472
Abel cautiously continued his f603829c74 conversation, alternating his gaze afdfac85a6 between Melmond and the c19bd15ebf butler.fb04d8736336b160
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“If they want, we can pretend to be caught…”15c1b192ce744ca0
“No!”53e7666d68552177
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“It’s not allowed!”baae4858683b0584
As expected, both of 18bf6f66e2 them immediately rejected the 1b17224877 idea. Abel sighed lightly as 2ec59213c7 if he had expected e693d4b46e this response, and looked aa94e20eb1 down at the floor. However, despite his fc9aa41968 dejected appearance, Melmond 6009886048 struck the nail eb73e37c86 once again.f3343ba16ae936bc
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“Don’t even dream of using yourself as bait for something. You haven’t fully recovered yet. It’s too much for a weak body like yours.”5f9f18ee2bfe288f
The butler nodded in 1362c19540 agreement, adding that just 10eefe1537 traveling this far was 0b7e634d3e already a miracle. When Abel raised his f9fa99df4d head with a faint e85f8059dd smile, acknowledging their concerns, a6563ffda1 Melmond finally breathed a 337b4aea09 sigh of relief and 7ce5b8b717 changed the subject.44ab98b17a1a9143
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“Leave the thugs to the Commander-in-Chief. He will take care of them. By the way, Abel, you’re the only one suffering because of those thugs. You were practically confined to your room because of them, and now you have to endure the Commander-in-Chief’s uncomfortable feelings.”a4b6c867677a14f1
Abel immediately raised his head in response to Melmond’s consolation.b414de6e76d4ffc5
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“It’s not that uncomfortable.”95092e298f64e2a1
Of course, Melmond and the butler thought that Abel was just being polite. Even though he was a respected emperor, his sharp temper couldn’t be ignored. However, Abel’s following words felt sincere.87cff355dba890b5
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“At first, it was a bit awkward and scary since he doesn’t speak much, but I got used to it and it’s not bad. Plus, he listens to me really well. It’s become tolerable having been crushed every time we go to sleep. Of course, I still can’t believe how huge the Commander-in-Chief’s thing is.”43ae5dda83358d1a
Abel narrowed his eyes, recalling Karas’ solid and sturdy presence that he felt every morning. Somehow, it felt like it was getting bigger every morning, making him suspect that he had actually put a wooden bat in his pants as a protective measure.1e09ad947024e740
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In the past, 8c8b0fde17 Melmond must have f0746c57de been filled with 55966cb4d2 impure thoughts, but 1c32197456 now all he 1be3f6e4ba did was nod d68f9b02c2 his head with a83ae3e3b3 a proud smile.5f26a21b39e4997a
The emperor even efc21a915b has a royal-sized 81b3e1274b manh0od!5a6b1f4130fb2edf
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He couldn’t help but feel proud. Beside him, the butler covered his mouth with his hand and chuckled at the same thought. However, Abel, who misinterpreted their laughter, quickly spoke.bfcad053357ba998
“Oh, but it seems like it’s not just a bat or a dagger, it feels real. Sometimes it wriggles and it’s hot, um.”170ce78e755b26fc
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Not only in size 421e77d81b but also in function!3c2ca55838d6c3ca
Melmond was 6f7930f61d about to 2ec7b2edad laugh even 455b568c26 harder with bb777751eb pride but 4cae3a6336 then paused 3d9168c6bc with a 2e3322ce3b question mark.703f1bb1d9311a4e
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Wriggles? Hot?5a8c96d8a5654538
However, before he could address this question, Abel’s voice was heard.79b7e8ee2d2cbe90
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“Anyway, there still seems to be a somewhat threatening atmosphere. It’s still intimidating when our eyes meet. But still, I don’t know.”017062cc9ab7e9d1
Abel looked d51d660db9 at the 356911ad65 empty space 75e5842f92 for a 78513b1909 moment and 1e2606b725 muttered absentmindedly.5b9dc912799c0166
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“He doesn’t seem to dislike me.”5e2be171aa6c6e41
In fact, he ea1553e069 felt more than d8911a02d4 that. Especially when they talked 1928975eba before going to bed. Now, it 8e8575f46e had become a7b67ec7da natural for ec3f0f9d1c him to 0db25c59d4 sit on c606065dae the bed a57f0b516b every evening 728f7128de and reminisce f0fa0165f4 about his 24be8f0dc0 childhood. And Karas, 0ebe81305e listening quietly 05dd4f1fd9 with closed 06ee034f95 eyes, would c31ddc77f2 eventually fall ab66b9c2d8 asleep.8db92b684afeb892
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At that moment, Abel felt like he had let down his guard, as if he were defenseless in front of someone he trusted. Of course, it could be just his imagination, but every time he checked Karas’ sleeping face, his heart would weigh down involuntarily.07e11ecb9632c500
He had a8c46b8062 experienced this 66d3d69a96 feeling before. When he became 75d2e4dc93 someone special to 8166a44840 someone.a1aefb81f8805bc1
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That’s why, lately, Abel kept seeing the face of the little prince in Karas’ sleeping face. The weak child who knew nothing but rejected anyone who approached him for fear of getting hurt was completely different from Karas. At the thought of the little prince, Abel’s smile became melancholic.54b0b3411506c0ae
“Doesn’t it feel good that he doesn’t dislike you?”de5b9ee60c22c6e3
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“Well, that too, but when I see the Commander-in-Chief, someone else comes to mind.”9fa9d6a48414fe45
“Who?”29fa012711a2af0c
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“The prince.”dac84b34011daa43
Melmond and the butler held their breath and stopped moving, but Abel didn’t notice as he looked back at the empty space.ae4d3d3c6cc1228c
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“It’s strange. There’s no way the Commander-in-Chief is the prince. Their eyes are different too.”b490f4da807f62e5
As he paused, e526eb1875 an awkward smile faf685f89a formed on his 028663df2d face as he 52a148be0a turned to the 6c53068d3b two of them.beef0389198d92c5
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“I think the grown-up Prince would probably be a warmer person.”9e81d21f6ab9c1c2
“……”da5e88925f70529f
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Seeing Melmond who was b5125b7a42 still unable to speak, ca0cef8848 Abel quickly waved his a017fdb93f hand.19cda2c6138da617
“Oh, I didn’t say that because I wanted to see the prince. I really didn’t.”447832aec5061aae
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“……”d25b6a61c618dd9f
“Mr. Melmond?”9334cbe69b1140b4
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“Then.”b70922e9dd961d23
At Abel’s call, Melmond finally opened his mouth. His mouth felt as dry as a midsummer drought, but words somehow managed to escape his mouth.9bafdd404a133123
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“If the prince is like the Commander-in-Chief, would you be disappointed?”e9318568787df27f
“Hehe, as if that would happen….”09bef17b8541d46b
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“If he is someone who is so cold and would be so intimidating that you would be afraid of him?”ba123f05cc8411d6
The butler looked at Melmond with anxious eyes from the side, but Melmond didn’t stop speaking once he started.9e6aa58eac06ab40
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“What if he is someone who opens his heart even more difficultly than the young prince who bit you and made you bled? Even if that’s the case, you won’t meet him? Even if you were someone, he needed even more than back then?”203344031b235ec9
Melmond’s questioning gaze finally halted as he looked at Abel’s pale face. Despite the realization dawning within him, Abel continued, as if his heart were burdened, exhaling a ragged breath as he asked,0bb279001acecaf0
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“How did the prince, how did he grow up?”7b788a5230b8627d
“W-well, he grew up well. Haha― You don’t have to worry. Don’t take my words to heart. Hmm, it’s just idle talk.”55cceb12de469ff2
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“I’ve wronged the prince.”87980b25475c28d3
Abel whispered, cutting off Melmond’s words. Melmond’s heart sank with a thud as soon as he heard those words. Until now, he had believed that Abel’s thoughts about the prince were merely out of pity and a sense of responsibility as a Regas.ab435d0259b9052e
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But a mistake?0e91b7a4483c94bb
“What mistake?”ad1760969a5e90c0
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Melmond reluctantly spoke with 742aa78b85 an uneasy feeling. Abel stared straight 554e197402 at him.91ea00acdb828faa
“I may have planted wrong thoughts in the prince’s mind just before I died.”4c03dba9673608aa
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Abel stared e9a163610e at Melmond 5bba8d2f99 intently.c81a40cc6183f689
“Not to trust people.”ab081c7dd6ab00ff
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“…”d96e1ac75b3a9a41
“So, if there is a problem with His Majesty, it is all my fault.”badf669f46bec14e
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