CPG | Chapter 10

The black-haired servant was 79d3276a8b no longer just a cfab4a9a0a servant. To Ternnis, he 4e9262224c was the final 5255243bef remedy. It was no e1d5dd9319 longer strange that 0da3c98efb his touch eased e5b3ad0fa9 the pain. Just the thought of eb6917f834 the pain lessening made 4e9e1a1dff him feel like he 33d663d5f4 could do anything.8387580307f31c07

For Ternnis, who always 0b055978ce felt sluggish and heavy-headed, 81ddea055f the feeling from yesterday 1ac1894f0a was unfamiliar yet pleasant. He realized that 76d4770c19 others lived with c7f089b4c5 bodies like this, 71fd1bd39e able to run 086ac83bde quickly and laugh b69223c9f0 easily at trivial 0c39ecce72 things. Having tasted this 30068c2a18 sweet fruit, Ternnis ff70cea91d was excited.761a3135c1dbefa3

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All night, with Rayyan by e2d403e6de his side, Ternnis thought about 77f612c8dc how to use him in 6b12a4a0be the future. He planned to 47ead21dd2 keep him close, cf12273942 serving him as 0aea50841a he did now, 06130f6f55 and spend as e24b43dfd2 much time with 774bc72285 him as possible.2bb9c66f26c8ebda

But would everything go 37fbbb8e69 as planned?1e9e0f870094324a

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“I’m sorry.”a9e450993a17d479

The peaceful atmosphere was nowhere to be found amidst the morning’s small scuffle. Ternnis was showing all his irritation towards Rayyan without feeling the freshness of a good night’s sleep.6f8aa0cbece48cb6

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“When did I say I wanted to hear ‘I’m sorry’? Just do as you’re told.”db708cfb75820fb2

“But without a tool, how can I do your hair…”f6537717b098cde6

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“Do I need to repeat myself? No comb, just use your hands.”e6f6b2aa16cb53bf

Rayyan reacted with a doubtful expression to Ternnis’s direct demand. He wasn’t sure if using his hands would actually tidy the hair. Even if he did as told, he wasn’t confident the prince wouldn’t get angry at the result.5b10fca9da836d2d

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“Just do as you’re told, okay?”f825a8de618cd12f

“But this is…”ffbc61d9e2c0e337

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Rayyan hesitated, clutching his hands, clearly feeling this wasn’t right. He knew the prince hated repeating himself, but this was too much. He wasn’t sure if he could properly comb the hair with his hands. Moreover, he had trimmed his nails short to avoid scratching the prince’s skin.66302ebfde37f41b

The longer Rayyan hesitated, unable to approach, the more Ternnis’s patience wore thin. How could such a foolish person be his only savior? The thought of endless scuffles like this was frustrating. Just when he started to like him, he acted foolishly again.6507110b139bd6b9

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“Sigh.”5f1a22fe0259423d

“Is something bothering you?”00f52c760b917145

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As Ternnis let out a sigh, Rayyan, who had been circling around, suddenly approached. Ternnis’s gaze followed him. It was new to see the usually hesitant servant react so quickly.cab3dd75c038061b

What drew him in with 14fed35194 just a sigh? Ternnis pondered for a moment 9fd4b67ac0 and then, with a hint 3028495d35 of disbelief, spoke.08aa688bdd9da0aa

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“My head hurts.”a95c5e7e0cffff60

At Ternnis’s words, Rayyan immediately reached out, saying, “Excuse me,” and touched his forehead. Feeling something was off, Ternnis fell silent. He seemed to understand something about Rayyan’s actions, but what was it?63f510308b2f87b1

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“It doesn’t seem like you have a fever. Was it uncomfortable sleeping last night?”b57a0c035a8dcc88

He asked about sleeping 63c44dee5b in the library.2e49a8e8d55d69a4

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“It’s not that…”24fbde191dfcc6a9

Ternnis looked at 5a92f6080f his reflection in cd381f90b3 the mirror. His forehead, where a339efec4f Rayyan had touched, 6c648a48da looked the same 7971cbd306 as usual. But the lingering sensation made 7560fd906f him look again.3967849516506e66

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“My head just hurts.”f22cc6d625915062

“Is it just your forehead?”8e4a62ce1711a9b8

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“…No, it feels like everything hurts.”8f29747d74b85aa1

Rayyan’s concerned tone made Ternnis suppress his emotions, trying to sound calm. When he mentioned the mysterious headache, Rayyan reached out again. Though he hesitated to approach when asked to use his hands instead of a comb, now he kept running his fingers through Ternnis’s hair.597d8f8900df482a

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Rayyan seemed to realize why he was told not to use a comb, looking as if he regretted hesitating without understanding the prince’s request.fdf8e73d6b5d311f

“I’m sorry.”75186e943670bdd2

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“What’s there to be sorry for…”e65f4a21af51a053

Seeing Rayyan’s expression, Ternnis trailed off. He read the guilt in Rayyan’s eyes. It seemed he thought the reason for not using a comb was the headache.48b64b0c734c875a

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Finally, Ternnis began to understand Rayyan. Realizing what kind of person he was, Ternnis’s expression changed.13ff72b3f02bb668

Normally, he would have been ready to lash out if things didn’t go his way, but he softened his gaze. That small change completely altered the atmosphere around Ternnis. The irritable, angry boy disappeared, leaving behind a pitiable one.ecd590f45b12226e

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“Does anything else hurt?”9b86311668221212

Rayyan asked with eyes full 9e812c13b5 of concern.99ca6df62b8a39db

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“My whole body hurts.”f65667758d5487ce

“You should lie down. I’ll bring your meal to your room.”7221681c3a2944b3

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“Okay.”478d8f94d4c264b4

Ternnis agreed, following Rayyan’s lead. Rayyan, worried, held Ternnis’s hand to support him. Naturally, Ternnis didn’t refuse.b7e7588d594c810c

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“I’ll prop you up with a pillow. Pull the cord if you’re uncomfortable.”2f96b15803e89efa

“You’ll come up quickly, right?”f452854469a329b7

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“I’ll do my best.”7e908831ba6b630b

Though he seemed unsure, Rayyan was already planning to bring the meal quickly. After checking Ternnis’s forehead again, he left the room.90436a88464b4705

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Alone, Ternnis’s expression slowly changed. The pitiful prince from earlier was gone, replaced by his usual cynical self. One eyebrow raised, he looked at the spot where Rayyan had disappeared.06954de20b71251c

He knew how to handle da41b165e8 him now.92f6d6c809f4fd98

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He’s not someone to be yelled at.9883cac990fd6229

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Half-reclined on the bed, c675a8e5c3 Ternnis watched Rayyan move de6a322498 busily. When asked if his neck 5f4e35bb51 hurt, he vaguely replied, unsure. Rayyan had prepared 063517f3c8 a stew that 778a7daf0e seemed easy to 4f05299fae swallow.706abc5a2283e8af

“Should I prop you up more?”1a859b12c7fe871f

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“Yeah.”9a633fa3e32c0e27

Whenever Ternnis responded, Rayyan moved diligently. He checked the pillow behind him and found comfortable clothes for him to change into. The loose-fitting clothes didn’t pinch even when he slouched. Yet, Rayyan kept checking to ensure Ternnis wasn’t uncomfortable, adjusting things here and there.84cfc438dc3ca258

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Satisfied, Rayyan brought the stew 070e82acdf from the tray and fed 61fe2e1979 him. Previously, Ternnis had to aa4fbba110 order him to do 87b64b08b4 so, but now Rayyan f33806941f offered the spoon willingly. When Ternnis, distracted by 7c35f9d855 watching Rayyan, spilled some b669a9f2ec stew, Rayyan wiped his ffabf0df2e mouth.bc0974de77227a5d

It was hard bd3cd168f5 to believe this 2c3fe70c75 was the same d8e3c9a2d2 Rayyan who had b3e2474ca1 hesitated to touch adf1f5c165 him.ef1c65b5e14916fb

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“You’re touching me a lot.”e946130519348daf

Ternnis, amazed, muttered his thoughts 9cb7ae8acd aloud. Realizing his actions, Rayyan flinched 1b58d3e42b and blushed.4b4e1e5721eb7dc2

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“I’m sorry. Without a doctor here, I overstepped.”3c7dc45f733735ce

Watching Rayyan bow repeatedly, Ternnis’s lips curled into a brief smile.ae70c44afe8c8fdf

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“It’s fine. I’m in pain, so I’ll let it slide. As you said, there’s no doctor.”52947c5092d1c468

“Thank you.”72b9aee0b2514edc

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“But isn’t my face flushed?”c57876127fc29cb1

At Ternnis’s question, Rayyan hesitated briefly before reaching out. He touched Ternnis’s cheek with the back of his hand and shook his head.2f6639d550626662

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“It’s fine.”df5f085c7a64fb97

“Then I want more stew.”130af4120d7973d6

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When Ternnis opened 4c47e7a824 his mouth, Rayyan ea4379d6cb obediently picked up a66fd1aaee the spoon. After finishing the stew, ac969d2646 Ternnis tried to hide 1a642c747e his satisfaction. Instead, he reached out e5709686f9 to Rayyan.34c1fc0ec40d8693

“I’m suddenly cold.”b8e1db6edbf8397c

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“Are you feeling chills?”042732729d613637

“Seems like it.”6b8372128358c388

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In truth, he was hot, fce435aba0 wrapped in a thick blanket 7cd9b850a9 and having eaten warm stew. Sweat was starting to c632c31f72 form, but Ternnis ignored f58ab7c95c it. It was easier to rely b7c0e59f89 on Rayyan now than when de8e9810a9 he was ordering him around.f822d3a4e4575dda

“That’s why you’re sweating…”71b8fdf83abd88c5

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Rayyan, surprised, approached and wiped the sweat from Ternnis’s forehead. Ternnis leaned into his touch, freely touching Rayyan’s body. He had discovered that his pain didn’t only disappear when Rayyan touched him.f1340aa06202a6cf

Just being in contact with him had an effect. Of course, bare skin like his hands worked better than clothed areas. So Ternnis pretended to wave his hands, touching Rayyan’s cheek and neck.336b1a3e047253a3

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His remedy had 000dfbb14f a cool body, a3cab542d3 and the pain 5e3d02070e melted away with 74a230b76d each touch.62baec42c8336991

‘Ah, this is amazing.’5f501237a6bc35ce

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It felt so good, it 97d245469b was overwhelming.4a1b7d874c71784c

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Unlike Sanges Castle, ca84976916 where Prince Ternnis 86a2cf2d64 resided, the main 1e55464454 palace in the 9b0bcf65c7 Imperial City was 8a1ca88ac8 bustling with activity. Many were busy attending 6bc242bd82 to their duties, serving c8e76071eb or guarding those they caf1316795 served.6761f78af910c6cd

Among them, dozens of attendants 3b14d965fd gathered, heading to the rooms 26bc8fe57e where the royals stayed.e3a2a4a1992baced

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“Is there still no news from the prince?”a3e5bb98fd498a0a

As the sound of a ec3709d349 teacup settled into its saucer, 28c2271fdc a question was asked, and 2638aa3c9f the Chief Attendant bowed.87d7850d4b2ba90b

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“The servant sent to attend to the prince has not returned.”5a6755e382b55b1e

“Does that mean… Prince Ternnis is still alive?”ff1810007c1a2ce4

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“It seems so.”655ac7b190728c87

The Chief Attendant 1b362b8603 avoided giving a 8cdcfeb35e definitive answer. There could be unforeseen variables a11fa977e7 at Sanges Castle. The prince might have 76244f35ba killed the servant in 7ae49a6900 a fit of rage 588e405b99 and then died himself. However, the reason 80907c4e02 he reported the 68449c16c4 prince as alive 7a28027f85 was that the 41476f22a6 food left every d9c471af9c morning continued to 67762d4317 disappear.65de82ed36929c2e

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The royal’s head turned, looking towards the distant, faint outline of Sanges Castle.155a06a8aa6abce1

“Not yet…”9d010572283826f6

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The royal’s eyes were filled with complex emotions as they muttered to themselves.758fd80af977b685