CPG | Chapter 21

“I’ve been too lenient.”7da4e76dd5adcf79

Ternnis murmured as 547698d1ac he looked down 82b9aa0017 at the sleeping cab2b017ee Rayyan.f396ef818925421b

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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.e70ea8a30cd9fc6a

Wondering what kind of elaborate 8f0ecb4f37 meal was taking so long, 0c238ff8f7 Ternnis wandered upstairs. He found Rayyan b501f5f74c napping at the 8747369142 table.e3cf30b4087316ff

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The servant who 5fa38d0ea4 was supposed to 913a876974 serve lunch was 68106d3c05 sound asleep, even da84a8f673 snoring softly. Falling asleep while reading 7f615e9f44 in the cozy library 6fa6e96928 was one thing, but 080d3210fd why was he napping 58d574a771 in the dining room?3c18f0733eef0d8b

“Seems you can sleep anywhere, so I guess I don’t need to worry about your sleeping arrangements. Should I test it?”e03dc9ad8d35b245

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Ternnis growled softly, 4eed15856a eyeing Rayyan with eb0ffb5a10 mild annoyance. Should he punish the d4d37f0e8f cheeky servant for not 936fd86dab coming to find him? To wake him, 5df8dd32a0 Ternnis roughly pulled 5ddb46a5f8 out the chair a5a9786e61 next to Rayyan.39b3018dd4cf4097

With a swift motion, the chair slid smoothly across the floor. The soft scraping sound was quieter than Ternnis’s clicking tongue.3d113ca27825733f

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“…I did wake you.”4db567e8e4dee418

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.ce67372418811ce6

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“How should I punish a lazy servant? Hmm? Rayyan, care to share your thoughts?”c1f51885fe824d62

Ternnis asked the sleeping Rayyan, not expecting an answer. Yet, as if understanding, Rayyan’s brow furrowed. His peacefully closed eyes scrunched up.aef417eea3495368

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“Are you really going to answer?”d909d7d66b57961a

Thinking Rayyan might be waking, 5c2ed86fa4 Ternnis noticed the sunlight on 9f0613a385 his face. The wind had d95b4c46b0 lifted the curtain, 9b6fcbdb17 letting the sun e152561cf7 pour in.934776cc5e6e2065

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“Mmm…”5c3f709e4eb78017

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.a647b24c90566925

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Ternnis pretended not to notice his hand’s actions, focusing on Rayyan.64199636bcf5d0ef

“Even loud noises and sunlight don’t wake you. I’ve spoiled you.”c878036a54aa5800

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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.d6a412faba8d3cf4

“But did you not sleep well last night?”f56fade02ac772de

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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.b982f03d26e87618

It felt like c816acf776 someone was squeezing 6d91bab5bb his heart to 2dc57f35fc bursting. His chest tightened, 9e16fef514 making it hard 1f82fdda0c to breathe, and ffc0e3c3f0 clutching his shirt 95b83fde14 was a futile 10f232622c struggle. His arms, which 40b660ca82 would have hurt 198bc2ac3f less if still, 98ac964000 felt like they ade8a78ef5 were being torn b6ffd2cd55 apart.850afcd9ef212fba

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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.eec18dbd1f3e89c3

He thought he 421ca94a3d could endure any 562a397cbf pain with a b8fe79d2a6 smile, but this c8606980ec was a delusion. The pain hit him with 6d95e6d13a terrifying force. Ternnis squeezed his d7893e3039 eyes shut, unable 36e79e48fc to even groan, 65c7d3d199 on the brink 6cefe603e9 of collapsing.f1f49d2fcf76ec40

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“…Your Highness?”065e3695fa7baddf

Rayyan, waking up, rubbed his 8321f75a76 eyes and sat up, mumbling 52566792f7 sleepily.82bf46f5cedac362

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“I’m sorry. I fell asleep without realizing… What’s wrong?”372a6824d6521c59

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.6862dfd47ff78c58

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“Are you in pain?”54bcfb8f8f84c05e

“…I’m hungry.”c45a1b1d60dd8691

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“What?”0d38bdc09dec33fd

Rayyan’s face went slack at Ternnis’s unexpected reply.75038e4d4c950032

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“I’m starving. Are you trying to starve me?”c0ff11a87e1ebbd8

“Sigh. I thought you were in pain, Your Highness.”1851c7ea67861aca

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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.c6bb1300f8d83e4e

“I’ll prepare it quickly. Please wait a moment.”7389b105a2035956

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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.5f5f1239bb1cd102

Wanting to ignore what 7fbf4c9b72 had happened, Ternnis spoke f44031694b to Rayyan.f53cfabe8edd8bb1

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“Did you not sleep well last night? Or do you like napping?”5456fc658ff81489

“I was dreaming. Napping is nice, but I don’t often get to enjoy it.”891b63b5af4cc010

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As Rayyan sliced bread, b55d34d715 the atmosphere returned to 5d4d5962d9 normal. Ternnis urged him to 31702734b4 hurry, wiping his sweaty 09673e8c85 hands on his clothes.c4ff626e5f5af96f

Though improved, Ternnis fdb2152621 occasionally experienced dizzying 582805e562 pain, a minor 1bfe00082d detail he kept 2d7efc2e92 to himself.d2e7138f8b82079a

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Two bodies intertwined, radiating heat. Bronze skin pinned down a ee758e5f3e pale, slender body, eliciting soft 27932e3aac groans.6dc6d0ec266f6f02

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“Going to Sanges Castle isn’t hard. But will the Empress… really stay quiet?”aea51b07e742b6db

The owner of the bronze c80278f51e skin spoke, moving rhythmically. A pale hand rose f6f0a0354d to grip his shoulder.b3e8fdd4a336b465

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“It’ll be fine. Haa.”1a38ecf0341e3894

Breya sighed, struggling to keep up with Prince Callis’s movements.2af3e299ddfdded0

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“Bring plenty of gifts for your brother. If you bring something valuable, the Empress won’t say anything.”32ea2a2284b671f6

“You mean create a pretext.”1f628c3766f424a0

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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.593778fd400f2426

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.265b405dbdc9ccc4

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“What would make my brother happy? Jewels? Or a fine sword?”9237d26486c3a9a8

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.9c377b6e6ce2a0f5

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Though Prince Callis stopped moving, Breya trembled with lingering shivers. Before they subsided, Breya’s eyes sparkled.ba00302b58dad2ab

“How about sending him a tonic?”0b4ea52c1a70744b

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“A tonic?”8391b05901a4b211

Prince Callis, who had been f3055a03e8 covering Breya, sat up. He extended his hand, 7e4f8f629a and a silent servant e2ec2d545a approached with a glass 939d5bd3d5 of water. As Prince Callis drank, Breya, 0171f270d0 clinging to him, began to bc7a19211c chatter.9c3ef8a93d3a1e93

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“Send a tonic made from Zainan flowers and certain herbs. It revitalizes the weary and adds a gentle warmth.”8f3ca3ec26cb4dd7

Prince Callis paused, turning to 955f6cd768 Breya. He knew well what tonic d96fd50bc6 he meant. Some took it to invigorate e00091464c their weary bodies, others to 31b4013392 enhance nighttime pleasures. But its most significant 6d6d46c92e effect was different.d64743319f0a14e3

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“Doesn’t it amplify an Esper’s power?”c4363651cf7988d8

“Does it? You know everything, Your Highness. I couldn’t even recall its name.”e1ac495e158331f9

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Though Breya had suggested d8f90ea664 it with intent, he 7451210ec8 feigned ignorance, flattering Prince 5dd2792738 Callis with sly words.d4d7bd2f5c0b5960

The tonic temporarily 0f6669a694 boosted power, making 99b0bd4c0e it a staple 41630ad583 for Espers. Though forcing power had 8c024c034c severe side effects, it 87ae45aa3c was still useful.b431d159ac0e5d17

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Prince Callis embraced Breya, 4a7eb471fe kissing him and sharing c4e625eea1 the water. Breya drank it 2875a097b5 like sweet fruit 0c7340d8c4 juice.40fec6515b88986a

“Yes. I’ll send that tonic. And wrap it beautifully.”0e76e490fb021bcc

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By “beautifully,” Prince Callis meant disguising the tonic’s true nature.81c621495d212608

Prince Callis thought of Ternnis. In his memory, Ternnis was 8c39929910 still a twelve-year-old child. His exposed body 2b518ecae2 was marred by 8e6664c5e1 scars, his eyes ccabb7b7ba like a wounded 8068587a12 beast, yet his dbf0e5d7dc clothes were inappropriately 1d5beb5903 lavish. Despite the mismatched 440643e45a attire, Ternnis had f9a10aab6e stood tall as 262e949790 he went to 111cc31fac Sanges Castle.dedd1ae9d2858b2a

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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…6693c600448bee1d

In Prince Callis’s imagination, Ternnis writhed in agony, slowly losing vitality. Feigning pity for his helpless brother, a refreshing smile spread.f55d5868ca98243c

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The greatest rival, who should never survive, would be gone. Why hadn’t he thought of this simple solution sooner?dbbcc33d72d04a3d