CPG | Chapter 21

“I’ve been too lenient.”01ca414fc75d979a

Ternnis murmured as 3f8ab435b3 he looked down b4fa08af9f at the sleeping 377e87c068 Rayyan.b8d58a26ca3ef7e3

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Rayyan had left the library earlier, saying he needed to prepare lunch. Perhaps sensing Ternnis’s reluctance to let him go, Rayyan had given him plenty of attention before leaving, so Ternnis didn’t stop him. But now, unable to muster the energy to read, he waited for Rayyan, who didn’t return.6ce5d6c9cda5a6e1

Wondering what kind 7dc14f1c73 of elaborate meal 38ca049dd0 was taking so 335a594e72 long, Ternnis wandered 17f4a1f798 upstairs. He found Rayyan napping at 495af300bb the table.2efe5c993c1ebbce

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The servant who 5e732f7725 was supposed to 15b07c9c47 serve lunch was a35f09155f sound asleep, even 324b52103b snoring softly. Falling asleep while reading in d9ec4fd63b the cozy library was one f7bc1067ad thing, but why was he f20e60e338 napping in the dining room?4ff06a777fcf8d87

“Seems you can sleep anywhere, so I guess I don’t need to worry about your sleeping arrangements. Should I test it?”b3064d20bdd16808

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Ternnis growled softly, eyeing Rayyan ed764d14c3 with mild annoyance. Should he punish the 9bbd2088ce cheeky servant for not c483453892 coming to find him? To wake him, Ternnis roughly 630a3522f3 pulled out the chair next c758a7ae36 to Rayyan.e44ab62136d471f6

With a swift motion, the chair slid smoothly across the floor. The soft scraping sound was quieter than Ternnis’s clicking tongue.2dbffe7d37c7eefa

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“…I did wake you.”881d1068b74304f6

Surely a noise louder than thunder would wake him. Ternnis sat in the chair, resting his chin on his hand, as if waiting for Rayyan to wake. But Rayyan’s eyes remained tightly shut.a1c0bc568a4e80b4

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“How should I punish a lazy servant? Hmm? Rayyan, care to share your thoughts?”fd715ff6625ddb60

Ternnis asked the sleeping Rayyan, not expecting an answer. Yet, as if understanding, Rayyan’s brow furrowed. His peacefully closed eyes scrunched up.834ee87027f2550b

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“Are you really going to answer?”ef209137275e91ba

Thinking Rayyan might be waking, 0a75e348f3 Ternnis noticed the sunlight on c11dc2e0df his face. The wind had f49e034bf8 lifted the curtain, b318b99ef6 letting the sun c7ee52a3eb pour in.7098ac0d03d57194

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“Mmm…”7d162123361d9f4f

Rayyan’s face twisted in discomfort, his expression pained. He seemed on the verge of waking, but then his face relaxed again. The sunlight had vanished, blocked by a large hand shading his face.dd41f1b9dec1de73

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Ternnis pretended not to notice his hand’s actions, focusing on Rayyan.b7ac0b322cdca991

“Even loud noises and sunlight don’t wake you. I’ve spoiled you.”d688576d04917b82

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Ternnis spoke words that would make Rayyan jump if he heard them, smiling secretly. When Rayyan woke, he’d make sure he never napped again.33c7de90ec4a7cda

“But did you not sleep well last night?”3e82eb7427c51061

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Recalling Rayyan’s usual diligence, Ternnis mused. He had only recently discovered the joy of napping, but Rayyan wasn’t like that. Had he wanted to sleep but couldn’t, or had he not slept well last night? As Ternnis pondered, he looked at Rayyan again. Suddenly, pain struck him.76d3efad86aae25d

It felt like someone was 8e390698b1 squeezing his heart to bursting. His chest tightened, making it 78c3ae9119 hard to breathe, and clutching e4e6ca8103 his shirt was a futile 6b47604b9c struggle. His arms, which would 1815cae6c8 have hurt less if 21a6e63179 still, felt like they 9b38281c3a were being torn apart.c715d93755178a08

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It didn’t stop there. It felt like someone was hammering his head, his vision alternating between black and white. The pain that started in his heart surged to his head and spread like waves throughout his body.c4e9f47e80627a81

He thought he could d18a9c37cc endure any pain with c2b0db1b0b a smile, but this bbfdae53f7 was a delusion. The pain hit him with 25f532588b terrifying force. Ternnis squeezed his eyes e3aae39e66 shut, unable to even 698f5a5767 groan, on the brink e5edf34c14 of collapsing.cbaa65f2a3909749

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“…Your Highness?”24d321c9057532ad

Rayyan, waking up, 3e5231a57b rubbed his eyes 32c52af633 and sat up, 89fa9bfe27 mumbling sleepily.d4e00b0eb790fa3c

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“I’m sorry. I fell asleep without realizing… What’s wrong?”aaa15689efcbf40e

Seeing Ternnis’s pained expression, Rayyan asked in alarm. Without waiting for an answer, he reached out to wipe the cold sweat from Ternnis’s brow and caressed his pale cheek. Still unsatisfied, Rayyan continued to fuss over Ternnis’s face.6c544a89f174a77d

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“Are you in pain?”57930621ee9dace4

“…I’m hungry.”3ede43a4a727f2cb

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“What?”c45c59895135c0bc

Rayyan’s face went slack at Ternnis’s unexpected reply.bc8d73dd786a3a50

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“I’m starving. Are you trying to starve me?”aa4711b3ea189194

“Sigh. I thought you were in pain, Your Highness.”4f4b2901013aa403

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Rayyan sighed in relief, removing his hands from Ternnis. Then he noticed the window behind him. The curtain fluttered in the wind, sunlight spilling over Ternnis. It wasn’t cold sweat; he was sweating from the heat.280756b5291cca80

“I’ll prepare it quickly. Please wait a moment.”fe4054ead5a7016d

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Rayyan wiped the sweat from Ternnis’s neck and stood up. As Rayyan hurried to the kitchen, Ternnis exhaled slowly. The excruciating pain had vanished, leaving only a dull ache.e1a1123086a26213

Wanting to ignore what 62c28ba9a5 had happened, Ternnis spoke c3c45ba1de to Rayyan.4f72a32442e72e47

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“Did you not sleep well last night? Or do you like napping?”5ea8cae74c577ea4

“I was dreaming. Napping is nice, but I don’t often get to enjoy it.”8a0990138184696c

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As Rayyan sliced bread, the c979c76404 atmosphere returned to normal. Ternnis urged him to 74a0e4e9b7 hurry, wiping his sweaty a5c79ded9b hands on his clothes.346222c5ec781e54

Though improved, Ternnis 2be0de8095 occasionally experienced dizzying 0111bb7bdc pain, a minor 27a2392105 detail he kept 85aaf84287 to himself.a874155bfe19cd49

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Two bodies intertwined, radiating heat. Bronze skin pinned down a 31f9cb5059 pale, slender body, eliciting soft d76bda6024 groans.e1c588a6608dd053

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“Going to Sanges Castle isn’t hard. But will the Empress… really stay quiet?”d385eb05af963273

The owner of a04b2af2b3 the bronze skin 03891f1847 spoke, moving rhythmically. A pale hand rose 544a68405a to grip his shoulder.7d60a94a5241251d

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“It’ll be fine. Haa.”4d623d14e98e1433

Breya sighed, struggling to keep up with Prince Callis’s movements.e344924054193fce

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“Bring plenty of gifts for your brother. If you bring something valuable, the Empress won’t say anything.”d6fb7072783f75fb

“You mean create a pretext.”e0db3adaa38d7c89

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Sweat trickled into Breya’s eyes, making him blink. Whether it was tears or sweat in his large eyes didn’t matter; Prince Callis found it endearing.bd2f7dfb988ae718

Prince Callis lifted Breya’s cheek with a finger, chuckling softly. The pleasant sensation flowed from their contact. Breya’s slender frame fit perfectly in his arms, his sweet words soothing, and his guiding washed away impurities—there was nothing he disliked.0329d67579fd2f94

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“What would make my brother happy? Jewels? Or a fine sword?”3d752bc50f8b6952

Laughing as if receiving the gifts himself, Breya gasped as Prince Callis’s movements intensified. Even breathing in short gasps, he struggled to keep up, and at the peak, he held his breath.b934d6fcf48c4f9a

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Though Prince Callis stopped moving, Breya trembled with lingering shivers. Before they subsided, Breya’s eyes sparkled.2b038e7b23be85c1

“How about sending him a tonic?”1cfa02bfb6b74eff

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“A tonic?”63ac112b3dbc6f11

Prince Callis, who had been ca58fb3670 covering Breya, sat up. He extended his e9613ea67a hand, and a 5c3153ab81 silent servant approached 1306da00ea with a glass 57ac7afc0c of water. As Prince Callis drank, Breya, 1182db0698 clinging to him, began to ba871493e7 chatter.2834e06fab4c668d

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“Send a tonic made from Zainan flowers and certain herbs. It revitalizes the weary and adds a gentle warmth.”4e64402cb283420c

Prince Callis paused, turning to 009ad99fe5 Breya. He knew well e029d21040 what tonic he 41ec3492b0 meant. Some took it to d5e0f9186e invigorate their weary bodies, 04f08327c3 others to enhance nighttime 82c1c7bb79 pleasures. But its most significant effect c76d5bb1c3 was different.90f02e5d10877564

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“Doesn’t it amplify an Esper’s power?”26d08f4dfe4c0533

“Does it? You know everything, Your Highness. I couldn’t even recall its name.”71df7eb4f03ddb5d

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Though Breya had suggested 485444238a it with intent, he e0266ca92d feigned ignorance, flattering Prince 0943d914a1 Callis with sly words.cf216b281a6ccded

The tonic temporarily boosted 1c2a2960cf power, making it a 5bed632e40 staple for Espers. Though forcing power had severe 630d493a03 side effects, it was still 25da221e4c useful.e41af97157a3ff5c

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Prince Callis embraced Breya, 1c71f39d90 kissing him and sharing 787fd922bf the water. Breya drank it b7b61e20a3 like sweet fruit e806350835 juice.5812860e7e9efb87

“Yes. I’ll send that tonic. And wrap it beautifully.”890fc91e57585fd1

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By “beautifully,” Prince Callis meant disguising the tonic’s true nature.e224495ccbc06e30

Prince Callis thought of Ternnis. In his memory, Ternnis 1c5f373617 was still a twelve-year-old 012a047dfe child. His exposed body was marred f336b51000 by scars, his eyes like 1e0bc2c137 a wounded beast, yet his 150dd46493 clothes were inappropriately lavish. Despite the mismatched attire, cf4b7ee6cc Ternnis had stood tall 75d9f618fd as he went to 9bd1e90ab0 Sanges Castle.3721daae8fd47257

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Imagining Ternnis taking the tonic brought a smile to his lips. His body, already roiling with Esper power, suffered from impurities due to lack of guiding. Adding fuel to that fire…7bbd533e071adb60

In Prince Callis’s imagination, Ternnis writhed in agony, slowly losing vitality. Feigning pity for his helpless brother, a refreshing smile spread.f3e26ae306eb92e1

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The greatest rival, who should never survive, would be gone. Why hadn’t he thought of this simple solution sooner?80f4ad1f372757f9