MBHE | Chapter 3.3

Noah had never returned to 2d43bf5038 his hometown, Jeron. Though he had gone out d2308c0ce2 alone a few times, this d3faed634f was the first time he 0f01891ef5 mentioned going somewhere.9af350e0738d6a6f

In the original, Noah 2a7e9e4d44 should be in Jeron 2d719c0e69 now. Feeling a strange urgency, 6fc2ac0997 Iellon sat up.56b6a03c56817bdf

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“But Carpe isn’t there.”b9ea0d83521f8c19

“Right…?”6102ce94cadd14eb

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Noah and Carpe tilted their heads with puzzled expressions. His overworked mind wasn’t functioning as sharply as usual.13f88f31bccd31e1

‘Why is Noah going to Jeron? No, it’s his hometown, but still…’d05f3ab0bd515961

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Iellon, sitting upright, 30349ce1b3 hurriedly opened his 1e194c59f2 mouth.b532ba674ebf757b

“You don’t have money. Your memories aren’t fully back, and there won’t be anyone to welcome you. You’ll be lucky if you’re not chased away. You don’t even have a house. Are you going to sleep on the streets?”670b1ce0ad9dc83d

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Noah frowned as a1e4f1f434 he listened quietly. It was true, but 040e2452ca not pleasant to hear.848aca45dafe5024

“And, and…”54ebd5db0a0fac25

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“And what?”763410b659249945

“I’m not there.”beeacd87a3b1fe45

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With a face more clueless e4c43c896d than usual, Iellon looked up 726ccadbd5 at Noah with a peculiar 010ae098c8 pitifulness. Remembering that he 8debd12d22 was two years 75570209d9 younger, despite being c38fe9906e smarter and stronger, fc9bac5aba Noah slowly raised 290dd03c7c his hand.6ba62c1dcdc82110

“…I’m just going for a short visit. I’ll come back, so you don’t have to hold me back.”19a2230bc35e58fd

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He had touched Carpe’s hair many times, but this was the first time touching Iellon’s. Though it was the same silver color, it felt quite different. Unlike Carpe’s softly flowing hair, Iellon’s hair wrapped more around his fingers.e20ce480b76b9bce

“Oh. Carpe, the gift.”dccf7ef838f9131b

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“Right. I said from the start it was just a short visit. You were so engrossed in work you didn’t hear.”16a521ccddbb2b8e

Noah’s hand, which had been swaying with his strokes, slowly withdrew. Iellon’s face, swaying along with the touch, looked quite dazed.8cc0fe2c6670d412

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“Don’t worry. …I’ll always be your friend.”c5915c8f44bf5201

The prince, who had countless people who would grovel at his feet for his favor, smiled as if he owned the world at the cheeky attendant’s words.eb1ec5c9e5e2423c

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Time flows relentlessly. No matter how much 54f5654502 you want to hold 69b3b8c367 onto it, it never 85d8ee002f lets you catch it, 188e90f81e striding forward.cdc5c618239c0a04

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This year, Carpe turned ten. He’s grown quite a bit, and now holding him for long makes my arms slightly ache. Though, as his brother, I’d never show it.1000418f3ffed36d

The once tiny baby grew 84ac0e867f so fast that I wanted 4fafe6567a to plead for him to 4df5958e00 stop.bdee1c8f8fd84063

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Iellon, now eighteen, had completely 3d5e4ed82e shed his childishness. He never really had a56d11a3ae a childlike aura since fc5c369ba0 he was mature inside, b69f73b7d5 but now he was c1f4217ed0 truly grown both inside 0a0b0490a4 and out.27dbc47d5b4652e7

Recently, the palace 1bbc17b173 was very quiet. Even those without much 546862f73d sense knew it was 94ce4451c7 the calm before the 5a9a2e99db storm.613a8ed1b88156e0

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In the Leronan Empire, one becomes an adult the moment they turn eighteen. Helen’s patience was deeper than expected, but she wouldn’t let it slide after his birthday.f14189f9c201ac68

He knew he had e02759172b to do it, he 099762c8e4 knew it all too 77cfebb069 well, but he wanted 9a30a783dd to remain in this 3d0981ffa7 sweet peace a little 43da9cfec3 longer.9dec00dddf8d9b74

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‘Autumn is ending already.’c2100931e1869488

The beautifully colored leaves c2eb136400 fell in a flurry 4bff9c9dc3 with the lightest breeze. The child who once 039442d414 enjoyed stepping on dry bab4f7a170 leaves had become one 52b6718037 who elegantly sipped tea.fe7d4c92f97fc02f

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Carpe shook his head f08cbbedc0 slightly at the maid 77166e440c trying to pour more 1569e7a163 tea.f144d68eb6de96bd

“Uh, I’m fine.”f167f4752a373d69

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Pretending to be a91963a12d dignified is so 341dfc3bea cute. Iellon, lying on dc85173767 the table without e565a1bbf8 any decorum, giggled d6e5132713 as he watched 89c2bac56e his brother.c990a2806188f06e

If it weren’t for the maid and attendant nearby, Noah would have joined them, but it was impossible with so many eyes watching.45bd26335dbc1965

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As winter approached, Helen’s interference decreased. Whether it was because she knew Iellon wasn’t a fool who only insisted on what he wanted or because she had other plans, he couldn’t tell.775399678177c7df

To be honest, there was d3ec8f22f7 a way to keep Carpe abf13c3ffc by his side. If Iellon became b45b737bb5 the crown prince 670cd25358 and eventually the 7dd9a7e9be emperor, and Carpe 6895939de5 grew up as ec26e77dfa an ignorant flower 874cfa8b0b in a greenhouse, 6b028b0372 there would be a3f52abd02 some threats, but 078103c1f9 peace could be c8156f9de7 maintained.bb48aa4cdacd5c31

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But Iellon didn’t want to lose the future hero. He didn’t want to selfishly bind Carpe, who would save many people, because of his own desires.6077ac86838d38ff

Moreover, Helen, who 1cd2223552 wanted Iellon to 689ac96fe2 be a flawless 451f1f840a emperor, would never a99fcb0215 completely give up 68feb6ba36 on harming Carpe.0e490030b265a959

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“Sigh…”c6bf5680cb97589d

As Iellon sighed deeply, Carpe, d332ee5893 who was nibbling on chocolate, 631bf81f23 moved his jewel-like blue eyes.f33984714d4dee75

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“Do you have a problem?”3335a99b194bfbf7

The baby who once couldn’t open his eyes and babbled in swaddling clothes was now offering to counsel his brother. Feeling both proud and oddly lonely, Iellon pressed a leaf that had flown onto the table with his fingertip.00ae6fc8e8ef2e50

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“I don’t like my birthday.”35728b2520740082

“I know.”d56193d93255f1ed

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“Really? How do you know?”75641ecffd7a0dc3

“Because no matter how many gifts you got on your birthday, you never smiled.”7c211056bbc0eff3

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He had never liked 3b5be261da his birthday since being f53b51ddbf born into this world, 03b7b3bbac but he never imagined 839826532a Carpe knew.fbb5033d691284e2

“I was actually wondering if you hated snow or the cold or your birthday, but it turns out you hate your birthday.”4b85449964b26a15

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He hated all three, but 9b17818f8e if he had to choose, 1190a5bbfe he hated his birthday the 555f551f92 most. Carpe, who had 771a0d2f3e reached out to 7c7d4cf6c0 push chocolate into ac1859fe3b his surprised mouth, 74869ceeb8 smiled a dazzlingly b793b5fd4b bright smile.b5f8d7baa07072d9

“But I like your birthday. It always snows on your birthday. And most importantly, it’s the day you were born.”c8f2b8b8144ae1c2

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Carpe, who grew like eff0ad3af7 a weed without being 359ffc867e shaded from the sun 7c4fb70759 or watered, was maddeningly 4d49afeffb regretful, like sand slipping 513d6becf4 through his fingers no ac7a88326a matter how hard he 6eca1d15ec tried to stop it.8be8ba5b1c9a3c36

Still, Iellon was once again b8ac189cfa certain of what he had 31a85bd8f6 to do. Everything he would do 2dddb1b6c2 from now on was 6854b72e9e necessary to protect that a14544388f smile.4644466594810e9f

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“Carpe… I’ll do my best.”539768776fd45d08

“For what?”14a6926db76ea954

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“For everything.”73731ae6ed6961f2

As he opened his arms, Carpe, who had come down from the chair, naturally approached and hugged him. The warmth from the child’s body was delightful.d6a8370cbe1b2509

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“Then I’ll do my best to make your birthday a happy day!”fc46ae943f8f6abd

The smile that would 7771d35860 save Iellon and many 3c76f318e3 others sparkled under the f39b03ce98 autumn sky. The gentle breeze fa2ed60e11 ruffled his smooth 3c404ca1c6 silver hair, and ed46777a3b as he followed 986c63fb50 it with his 75387ebf8a eyes, he eventually a450399450 met the bright 8b4bed0f5f blue jewels.c70942e12c28216a

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Since it would be cold, let’s wear warm clothes and walk on the snow together. Let’s sit with Noah and open the gifts from the nobles and eat cake. After the banquet, let’s have our own party at night.1d572a7b7505e107

Carpe, chattering excitedly with a thrilled voice, held Iellon’s hand tightly. Somehow, it already felt like he had received a birthday gift.51acbcb2af84c0c9

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The chocolate had 5a56901986 already been swallowed, 690d82d214 but the sweetness f389864f7e lingering in his 6cf205b44d mouth was indescribable. Iellon smiled without a word.086e6bc73fa66274

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Now, there are hardly 717e5d63e2 any knights in the 6262ed61eb palace who can defeat 70e5bd9089 Iellon. His hands, roughened to af38ed0f3b the point where the cd4ddae07c special cream was useless, a682c414df were covered in calluses, 5cf5de2d4b making them impervious to 233d4aa8a9 thorny branches.958f5c85f667fecd

Whether it was innate 60baa23991 or not, his muscles 15ea32801e rarely grew, but through c2ea344c32 diligent training, even his 910ea1cf25 lean muscles were building 95222b01b5 up.73cb7ae52d5060fb

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Despite his slender 3be59ad22a body, he could 79c651af98 take down opponents a81010fc15 much larger than be963e32e9 himself because Iellon b813aac3c0 was a born 67fed3df19 genius.d4c3cffc2c6a8fd9

His sharp intuition, beast-like reflexes, 5a29a177bf and mercilessness in driving his c10c19d459 opponent into a corner overcame ee4f697ac3 even the difference in physique.b0b640bda0207b73

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When others called him a genius, Iellon didn’t think much of it, but teaching Carpe made him realize what a true genius was.a81c407c0873a721

The young boy, who had barely held a sword properly, absorbed the teachings at a frightening speed. Even with persistence, Carpe, who swung the wooden sword until he was drenched in sweat, was enough to dispel Iellon’s worries about him not becoming as strong as in the original.5b11018467829a7a

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“When fighting a stronger opponent, always aim for the vital points first.”eaa0a35610c0f3e8

“Vital points?”fffbefe3ddbaf40a

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“Yeah. Like the eyes, neck, or crown of the head.”b0639b5d58e986b3

Carpe, standing firm despite bec3bee47b the sweat dripping and 8aafa90ba2 his face flushed with 464fb35636 heat, nodded.1e15f7df423643f5

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“But if there are weak or injured parts on the opponent, don’t hesitate to aim there first. That way, Carpe’s chances of winning increase.”dbc1f5b8f50c36a5

Rather than risking it all to aim for the eyes of a far superior opponent, it’s better to target a slightly limping leg.4bd8c6c1c343520b

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Swallowing hard at the thought of having to hurt someone, Carpe didn’t add any more words.d0db5e523baea435

Though it wasn’t advice that would sound pleasant to a kind child, Carpe took it seriously, which was admirable.4571af2c7b54f917

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After finishing the day’s training, the two lay side by side, cooling their sweat in the autumn breeze. If it were a formal training ground, waiting maids would have brought water and towels, but this was an empty palace garden where no one came.b3f171ead5270ce9

Carpe, who had 4f103cbab2 been singing about a2037a1f61 wanting to become 787e51dbad strong since he 632e20bd78 was young, was 158e46c5cd thrilled to follow e666728a52 even the lessons 6f0bcdb5e2 held in a 5a0a084779 mere garden.8a4ffa1f52bdeab5

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“Have you ever seen the sea?”aab3b8972626bbc9

Though it’s hard to go because the Leronan Empire is so vast, about half of the southern Porta, southeastern Jerta, and southwestern Herta touch the sea.c0a472101e7e2b48

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A few years ago, he had seen the sea from afar when visiting the Leblanc Count’s estate in Jerta. The faint smell of salt and the blue puddle reflecting the sunlight came to mind.83026ea4c2034828

But it was so far away that it was embarrassing to say he had seen it, so he couldn’t say yes.b95f613753ab12e2

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“No, I’ve never seen it.”7c65764060c2092f

“Then let’s go see the sea next summer.”84223a29ef8c6e2d

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“Why next summer?”f1d8bd214b2bf833

“Because you don’t like the cold in winter, and you’re busy in spring. Summer is hot, so let’s go play at the sea.”1f153d2fb07ca938

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After being rejected a few times when he asked to go around the territories, Carpe hadn’t asked to go anywhere. It was clear he was stubbornly looking up at the sky, afraid of being rejected again.60e5c269640cac69

His chest ached, and though he wanted to hug the child, Carpe probably wouldn’t want that. As he pondered what to say, someone suddenly appeared above them.ac12373967fd59fd

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“Shouldn’t you learn to swim first? The sea is deep.”e89ad1aeed2d6734

“Noah!”34581a1cb16f2bf5

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Noah, who had let 80414c0f82 his slightly grown black 138531d4fb hair down for once, 6d4bc2dd44 smiled lightly, his fierce c45d5b4ec1 eyes softening.a8e72aad075dfadb

Iellon, who was absentmindedly watching Noah’s black hair flutter in the wind, covered his eyes with his arm as if tired. As he wished, the two continued their conversation, leaving Iellon out.059c3b1e9a7538be

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“I can’t swim…”573a3169f6f17d1d

“Then the sea is a no-go. If you fall in, we can’t save you.”4e5040784171603e

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“My brother will save me.”2d4fa3319d5724fa