HTTRPIAO Ch 185-189

“Hah, haa, nngh.”b1f6215c6c0037d0

Etienne, engulfed in 534c07ab9f a strange heat, 7cc035fe3b exhaled heavily and 5340199e9f squirmed. The pain 0ccd17e979 and discomfort 972c909e1e that had f898825f4d been tormenting 05574ede62 him inside d92bbf635d and out 8011c9a3a2 had disappeared, c526062b40 but his 2309ce562f body, once 7aa529676d heated, showed b55820935a no signs 4c19a66526 of calming 8746bdf13c down. Instead, it b67efd2aa6 craved even 9b631794b6 more pleasure.743d527a5c081535

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“My body is too, hic…!”64ea86da20b6af34

Hot, so strange. Etienne groaned 6b8b48e724 as the dc0dbc3d98 heat coiled c693a64a23 in his e3842e840e stomach spread. There was only 17a468ece7 one way to 317c600bf7 relieve this heat. He called 129d3604c9 out the 0770a39015 name of b4f379b060 the only a251d61846 one who a9b3251d6c could save be5a202484 him.6287aed7ac15e928

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“Rishar…”2b73c56068f8acab

“Yes, hyung-nim. I’m right here.”314f89dfcc94ab37

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Though the voice 92b2ada1f0 was as faint 993729d5e9 as a dying e313614cda candle, Rishar didn’t 560bdec781 miss Etienne calling fe07ec628f for him. A dark shadow fell c17747f3e3 over Etienne’s curled-up body. Hands, now as 84930aeaab hot as Etienne’s, 52055a0ba9 slipped inside the f87dca15b5 crumpled shirt.61ef4c09910c6474

“Mmh.”00584876d9e22c99

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Etienne curled his 6ca7514c6f toes as the cebee7ed3d large, firm hand e35d2ff319 gently caressed his a4b2c7e96c heated skin. With just one e47bbd8f93 tender, caring touch, d1d0c3c147 as if handling fc964f2173 fragile porcelain, his 795103c56b insides began to 3b04fa7365 melt.8a716557c3f8841b

Rishar leaned 516076f041 forward while 237d1384d2 caressing the af2a2f84e7 delicate skin 10a39ce238 that wrapped 6c57d874e9 around his 19a307667d hand. He pressed his lips 2e0c1dcdce against the round shoulder f9d0985549 that had slipped out 3e7c7261c4 from the open shirt. His lips moved 15c7ce9bed along the shoulder acfc024eb6 line after separating 5acf920778 with a soft a622e62c33 sound. The shirt 68b79be3c1 slid down a83596cae0 along with 4c4b2e2812 it.54f94887dc9fad8d

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“Ah!”b29546aeaf19c660

Etienne would shrink his shoulders or flinch whenever Rishar’s lips touched his heated skin. Wherever Rishar’s lips touched, pleasant heat bloomed like flowers. But something was missing. The gentle and soft kisses were nice, but he wanted something more.0d9557c92a57402a

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“M-more.”8f918e65395e6367

“More?”515f89912dd67937

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The moment 5b64b7a841 Etienne unconsciously fa56de0e8a let out 5a3145e719 a demanding f3c0b510d7 word, Rishar 92efaa9a7c bit his cba5fb4a40 neck a f8f65d5908 little harder.59a6eb69d920a026

“Ahh!”a307a7f50d3b47be

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A cry burst from Etienne’s lips as sharp teeth dug into his skin. Etienne buried his face in the blanket and made sobbing sounds while lifting his hips. Rishar lightly licked the reddened skin where he had left his mark.ef3c9612040d79c7

“Do you like being bitten?”98bdd59ac3266ba8

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“Y-yes, I, I like it, hah.”540d5a77eccb31a6

Etienne nodded c346d507f1 while rubbing 0cb75a056b his forehead 48c5f32998 against the 88ed5ca1bb soft blanket. Anything Rishar gave him a66e5ec9d2 was good.Please, do something bad3d0959d to me.Etienne turned 8c93fc24a3 his head a1335115d9 with a 2bd5f0dd2a desperate face.8046e45f46610c84

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“What’s wrong?”4969b37d4df09766

When their eyes 5ec4f9e429 met, Rishar smiled 9009e090ea with an expression 6f048e5a62 soaked in excitement. Etienne reached 74318a52eb out toward fe785f75a4 Rishar, feeling 88b01eecb9 intense thirst.8a5d7bb806f2c3fd

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“Hyung-nim?”f04e0d7f5347323c

Etienne pulled Rishar’s neck closer and lifted his head to press his lips against Rishar’s. Parting his lips, Etienne gently sucked on Rishar’s lower lip and released a sweet breath into his mouth. It was the most seductive move he could muster.2cdfb27cfb644e4e

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“It feels good, so, haah, do more… please?”ef6c6702e173a43c

“…Ha.”fbbe8014d5ee23ea

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Rishar, who had held his breath the moment Etienne’s lips touched his, let out a sound close to exclamation when Etienne whispered for more. He felt his patience reaching its limit. His dark blue eyes rippled greatly with desire, and then his previously calm pheromones rose like a massive tidal wave.d85c2562152e89c4

“Ah!”cbce20a169c195ae

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Etienne cried out as he was swept up in Rishar’s pheromones. Raw pheromones moving according to instinct rather than Rishar’s will. He had experienced this sensation once before.94df373540f942f3

His rut.c376609b2fd605c8

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Rishar had gone into ddb6661ffd rut in response to 83d7dfa941 him. Etienne squeezed his 983a804e69 thighs together as 175be5693f he felt the 3268bf5b37 pheromones coiling around 3e97e098e8 his body like d34207e531 a snake. The pressure 56ebad66da was incomparable ddf3018ac4 to before, 11c84f7335 making the b4328c5122 back of 1660df6ee8 his neck da02ee88a6 stiffen and f7af42c554 goosebumps rise 60f3ba670f on his 4e4b839397 skin. His already hazy mind c17d21cca8 felt like it was fc0d324834 about to completely slip 59141e046e away.f8e9da085beadfc8

“Are you doing this because you want to see me go crazy?”a921e5bc84020ffc

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“No, that’s not, ah!”e5971e00845159ba

“Liar.”2ed72c7b71e403f3

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Rishar bit Etienne’s ear tip hard enough to leave teeth marks and muttered in a low voice. His ears burned hot at the voice clearly tinged with desire. His wet eyelashes trembled.d8ebed3c89df3c1c

“If you knew how crazy you really, hah, make me, you’d never do this.”adc5413104293e82

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“What did I- hng!”00876eeb391629fe

Rishar devoured Etienne’s lips without giving him a chance to speak. Etienne squeezed his eyes shut at the kiss that felt like being eaten alive. This made the tongue exploring his mouth feel even more vivid.e546dac41659df84

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“Hah, ah, mhn.”0a2b883f0db73480

Rishar tasted every corner of Etienne’s mouth like a starved beast. Etienne moaned deep in his throat. When a muffled moan escaped his lips, Rishar tilted his head and kissed him deeply. Rishar drank in everything Etienne gave—his saliva, his breath, his moans—as if they were all his.4c4f26dd61cf4555

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“Hng, haah. Ri- ah!”723b6f08e2c45b5f

Every time Etienne called for him, Rishar would bite or suck his skin instead of answering. Red heat flowers bloomed wherever Rishar’s lips passed. At some point, Etienne could barely keep up with receiving the sensations Rishar gave him. A dizzying sensation rose whenever rough breaths touched his neck. His vision kept alternating between white and black.cae2426b75c04f07

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“Hngh…”58082058060227b4

Etienne sobbed 044483d498 while moving fda8b1a4d9 as Rishar 9d6bc975dd led him. The ceiling 1b20f9e53e shook violently 270fda9174 as if 271ba02934 the world 434414e0ec was spinning. No, he 02b5e62f5d was the a1c851101e one shaking.e33329344b346259

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“Ah, hng, there, no, nnh!”8a0b435cfa99690c

“Here? Mm, here feels good?”2a6a2f352e397d87

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“Y-yes… hic, good. It’s deep.”d5b146622adaca0b

“It feels good because it’s deep?”89472e86a3ee6641

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“Yea-haah!”97d194fcf21cca05

Lightning struck 313f32d80b in his ec17772516 head the ea0b423494 moment that 90f5068043 rock-hard body 09b676a9f1 thrusted in 0ea15dcf33 deep. Etienne sniffled ed3d65ac10 as he 3b91790cc4 felt the 0c0137db40 deep inside da3f71807c of his b5a4162795 thighs tingling. His lower abdomen, 38047d23b8 full of heat, 9e18add9fa throbbed like it f04cebe41c would burst. His whole body tightened c2078014ca more and more as 64fbbf7f99 his orgasm approached.1ef7e3bc6d8b7e60

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“Haa, hng… ha.”5232e5eac38fe24a

Etienne panted, completely intoxicated 4f67627ed9 by the sensations Rishar 5f113e1107 gave him. His touch, his breath, 7fefcfa7e5 his pheromones, even his 1299d4fcd2 movements, everything felt vivid.be565f6090cfc434

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Rishar, Rishar…4464d4e0baed1652

Etienne called for Rishar mindlessly. His fingers gripping Rishar’s shoulders curled and dug into his skin. Rishar drove into Etienne violently, paying no mind to the red lines being drawn on his shoulders.58203adb17fb09f2

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“I like… you.”c15e9510cc2bd418

I really like you, b3d7307660 Sha. Etienne poured out his heart as he felt his vision flash white. He didn’t know why such words came out. He just wanted to convey his feelings.35d12f799b71a61d

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“I like you too.”9a741f417d206c0c

Rishar, who had momentarily stopped moving at Etienne’s confession, hugged him tightly. As if he would never let go.bae8ae829057f674

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“I’ve wanted to dfecb874cb be connected to d0443b519d you like this f13a22ca09 for so long, 64cc5251cb since a time 38c7315116 I can’t even 0ddd6eb8c4 remember.”60d5ef205ff64f03

So please accept b8de3694a6 it, all of 3423e10eeb it. Rishar whispered with all his heart. Even though he had become Etienne’s boyfriend, even though they had already shared their hearts many times, he was still anxious.8b7402aee7d236cb

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In front 4a6e8b35a7 of Etienne, 54e296e60e Rishar was 2786c66d6f always the 20a593b720 weaker one. In the past, 779a672950 now, and perhaps f3e2116a1d forever.cecb8af088b770cf

“Me too…”4dde11e57a4a785e

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I want to 2886b576e2 stay connected with bad03b5932 you. Etienne’s lips moved silently. He wanted to answer him but his voice wouldn’t come out. His fingers slid from Rishar’s shoulder down his arm to touch the back of his hand.22e151989b59237b

Instead of answering Rishar, 7920947b59 Etienne gripped his hand c40a0b5afd tightly. With the 130833bedc strongest force 685593e270 he could 0c7b08b5b1 muster.13a0251a70c202be

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Rishar kissed him as if he knew what Etienne was trying to say without hearing it. Then he pushed his fingers between Etienne’s fingers.0cb040e5be5f54e8

Etienne curled his fingers 31872ef419 and locked them with 5f9cfbb0c2 Rishar’s. At the same 84f3607905 time, he opened f95a3ff3be his lips to c9167bb296 welcome Rishar. He closed his cc41dc6567 eyes, entrusting everything 9deb276973 to Rishar. It felt like cc8a908d00 the entire world 0891574633 was filled with 24f31069ab him.7726b3d04ec20b4c

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I fell asleep cfe39bc954 again.cfc60f3c8ade7787

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Waking from deep sleep, Etienne blinked slowly while looking at the familiar ceiling. His whole body felt heavy like cotton soaked in water. But it wasn’t an unpleasant feeling. Apart from his heavy body, his mind felt quite refreshed. It was natural since he had been lying down doing nothing.21aac7f3683301a7

Closing his eyes again, Etienne breathed in Rishar’s pheromones that filled the bedroom. It gave him a floating sensation like drifting in the ocean. It was Rishar’s consideration to prevent Etienne from feeling anxious even when he was away.a23c12f188a0235e

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“…and so… that’s what happened.”8ac57b2835c90426

“How’s the public opinion?”ffbf174d7b7d9163

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“Not bad. Rather good… However, His Majesty still…”c3427e43edb26449

Etienne lay still a0c4c1fbd4 and listened to 8439c68ebd the voices coming 2ac5ed03e1 from outside. The person talking with 13d94ee2a2 Rishar seemed to be b047902f97 Elvin.a8c8962017ecde87

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How much time 6a816b5949 has passed?d6b77a7ee81a8a3a

Etienne wiggled f6d60f467c his fingers 740dcf82b6 and toes e97fd1b339 while lost 9c1a426e4c in thought. He wanted to get 87e100c292 up because it felt 50177e57d0 stuffy, but he had b4ecc14a0d no strength below his 415ce0363e waist.7b0e481869d4344b

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Ten days since being revealed as an Omega, and already a week since his heat cycle ended, yet Etienne had been confined to bed for several days. It was all because of the heat cycle forcibly induced by what Eris made him drink and Theodore’s pheromones. To be precise, it was the result of  his countless moments with Rishar during that period.e12740573a57a432

‘It’s okay, everything will be okay.’31aeff938f630f83

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During heat cycles, Etienne 2b76a757d2 fell into an extremely baa9e664af emotionally unstable state. The shock of having 7e9a9abd69 his Omega identity exposed ad45adb333 in front of everyone 23ae4a399f in such an unexpected d81bcaa20f and unwanted way was f76e114876 immense.8a8e07523796286a

Whenever Etienne couldn’t overcome his anxiety and showed tears, Rishar would thrust into him more intensely as a way to prevent Etienne from thinking about other things. Sometimes Etienne wanted Rishar first.8dcbec4be70015b6

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While it was partly because his reason was clouded and instincts heightened due to the heat cycle, mostly it was because he needed the stability Rishar gave him. After all, when he sobbed mindlessly in Rishar’s embrace, nothing else mattered.1b10040678d1cf00

How many times 9f51f97dea had he accepted c1a7ad973b Rishar? Etienne worried 0226987432 that his 508e4f9ce7 body might f361e4d244 break from 1501cd7904 the countless fef79675e0 times they 2e34044473 had been c34d71c534 intimate. As a result, after 7eda51fa07 the heat cycle ended, 4d31993c78 he fell ill.afd6c284b2b48eb9

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But the reason 57a1ff6d59 he had been c3b668fe49 bedridden for so fb21a206bd long wasn’t just f17983d57f because of Rishar. There were other, more 6eb9e6ed34 significant reasons.53bf767d333a00b2

‘I apologize, but it seems your nervous and endocrine systems have been affected, Your Highness.’e554ed717898ce8c

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‘Affected? Do you mean damaged?’0f6b7f5cf9ca8fdf

‘Not damaged, but your body’s balance has been disrupted. Due to the inducer entering a body that had developed tolerance to suppressants, it forcibly triggered a heat cycle, which seems to have caused problems with hormone regulation.’fd1b5ecaedc76568

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‘I see.’eb0bbbc5092fe612

It had been practically poison to a body damaged by long-term suppressant use. Having been constantly using suppressants from childhood until now, suddenly releasing everything couldn’t possibly be fine. Celodine bowed his head deeply as if the matter was too awful to speak of.5af7875481fb37e2

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‘So what should we do now? Can I recover with treatment?’c8ba014532a34c94

‘Of course. It will take some time, but it’s treatable.’08577729ea0506d0

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‘That’s good then.’e39f4f1f4ac17bfe

Unlike Celodine, who didn’t know what to do, Etienne accepted his condition rather calmly. His body was already thoroughly damaged from the excessive use of suppressants anyway.3df87aebf6987e38

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Just a few months ago, he had been warned that continuing to take suppressants could lead to a permanent disability. Compared to that, having hormone regulation problems wasn’t a big issue. Especially since it was treatable.796bfa7839bcf4c0

‘First, we’ll remove the accumulated toxins from your body and create a new heat cycle pattern without suppressants.’9621bbc00dc091db

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‘A new cycle?’2cf091ae00812817

‘Yes, until now, Your Highness’s body basically had no cycle at all. Once the heat cycle pattern is established, hormones will naturally regulate themselves. Your nervous and endocrine systems will recover as well.’d71367f20d515808

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‘How long will the treatment take?’7e8dbbb43c766e28

‘I estimate it will take about a year.’f1962705fb33f62f

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‘A year…’73b47c17fc797287

‘The duration could be shorter or longer than a year depending on the recovery speed. And uhm, until your body stabilizes and the cycle is established, your hormones won’t regulate properly, so heat cycles might occur suddenly. Even if it’s not a heat cycle, similar symptoms might appear.’ece26cc2bccf69ce

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‘Similar symptoms? Which ones?’c1267fdda1becd63

‘Well… your body will get hot as if you’re in heat. You’ll become sensitive to physical stimulation and easily aroused.’270822064d084d02

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After pondering f09c03878d his words 489bc5b109 for a adb0351de6 moment, Celodine 920e165051 explained in e60e17485f an embarrassed 7b94c08ddd voice. At the mention 7c274581dc of sexual arousal, 936b4d1d3b Etienne slightly furrowed 2ec9925400 his brow.3dc253dbba8e91da

‘That’s rather troublesome.’d23bf0803584b456

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‘Ahem, for that reason, I recommend staying with the Grand Duke for a while. Removing the toxins from your body and establishing a new cycle will be easier with his help. One of the treatment methods is pheromone shower.’c0261e0c50204ec4

‘I understand, I’ll discuss this part with Rishar.’64efc23dd4d401b0

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‘Yes, for now, I’ll prescribe medications to regulate hormones and help the recovery of your nervous system. And we’ll dispose of all the suppressants and related medications you’ve been taking.’7a24fcd3823fada4

‘Alright.’2fb983225ecfadad

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‘Once your body stabilizes, you’ll be much healthier than before. You won’t have to  take suppressants in excess anymore…’1f8b3e8fdf2dbb87

‘That’s one positive thing.’2e0244a99bf07280

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Celodine made an ‘oops’ expression and closed his mouth. Etienne nodded without showing any reaction. He no longer needed to take suppressants now that him being an Omega was known.4489852811039723

At any 0fe3298d82 rate, becoming d2dec26ca7 healthier than 968e925557 before was 4bb3973b3b good news. And so the 21f15efbad treatment began.912b38214e4ee1c4

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As Celodine had warned, the treatment process wasn’t easy. Due to his irregular hormones, even controlling his pheromone, something that used to be as easy as breathing became difficult, and despite the heat cycle being long over, a strange heat remained in his body. This led to several awkward situations.a453ab1c7c7f845f

Once four days ago, and once last night, Etienne’s body suddenly became hot and he needed Rishar’s help until the arousal subsided. Even though Rishar restrained himself and was careful, just accepting him was a huge strain on Etienne’s body, making it impossible to leave the bed.38913c8b1a5c15fd

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“Are you awake?”76e977f23bac1526

Etienne, who had 1b9c2111cd been quietly retracing eba3fcb94f his memories, blinked b11154d7dd as a familiar 965b573867 voice tickled his ab1e9b6985 ears. His vision, now clearer 72459c660e than before, revealed Rishar 2b3b2e68cf in his uniform.e08ae26b389583e4

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“Rishar…?”a8cded4dd2743a07

“Good morning.”bd5e6a58ed614b73

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Rishar sat on the edge of the bed with a smiling face. He placed his hand on Etienne’s forehead. It was a habit he had picked up over the past week.b1ee72346a8c4d19

“Your fever still hasn’t gone down.”cec0a880efbf5c33

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Rishar slightly 13f19bd28a furrowed his 57c915db2a brow at 045820b4cd the heat 496aa61afb felt through fe2d99643d his palm. Etienne exhaled b6d7bf87d2 languidly as 6f895747d4 the cool 37e471831f hand soothed 5851196e7a his forehead.91c8e0d8f70c31c1

“How’s your throat? Still hurting?”5f099f03cc8eb605

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“It’s fi…ne.”bce861d3fe5d654a

Etienne answered in a completely hoarse voice. Contrary to saying he was fine, his pronunciation was slurred and his voice cracked. Rishar, as if he had expected this, raised Etienne’s upper body and helped him lean against the bed headboard.15cf7b2190859a54

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“Just a moment, I’ll bring you some water.”557cce80d807cf55

After placing cushions behind Etienne’s back to support his back, Rishar hurriedly brought water. Then he held it directly to Etienne’s lips.e0265a5f64e8af09

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“Here, drink some.”5ff88cfc02c6780f

“Thank you…”5598a1f533075140

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Etienne obediently drank the water Rishar offered. It felt like becoming a child who couldn’t even drink water alone, but with no strength in his hands, there was no choice. As the moderately lukewarm water went down his throat, his remaining drowsiness completely disappeared. Only then did he properly notice Rishar’s attire.c230e29c388fbe0c

“Where are you going?”3cf201d377851b1c

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“I’m attending the state council meeting.”649ba35f8778a4c1

State council meeting – at those words, Etienne’s body automatically tensed. He firmly gripped the blanket. Even after the heat cycle ended, Rishar had postponed all state affairs and stayed constantly by Etienne’s side. The fact that he was attending the state council meeting today likely had to do with the incident at the medal ceremony.a88291d733a83409

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“Shouldn’t I go too?”bf5e408cd24032e9

Etienne hesitantly opened his mouth. It didn’t make sense for him, the person involved in the incident, not to attend.2e1c8a0b1cf8fad2

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“No, hyung-nim, you don’t need to go.”4476801a4b4538e2

“But it’s my matter…”bf6cca2503f2ba30

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“It’s our matter.”0869b371f8b76a26

Rishar corrected Etienne’s words with a gentle smile. At his smile, Etienne became even more depressed. He felt like he kept pushing everything onto Rishar. In fact, that’s what was happening.97f4602a35d0d819

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After his heat cycle suddenly hit in front of people, Etienne didn’t know exactly how the outside situation was developing. Rishar took on all tasks in place of Etienne, who had fallen severely ill after going through the heat cycle. During these days, he had been moving busier than anyone else. Meanwhile, all Etienne had done was take medicine on time and sleep.c4e4a4c53981159b

“Don’t worry too much, nothing will happen. Public opinion is on your side too.”83101f14229cf724

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Seeing Etienne’s expression darken, Rishar grabbed his hand as if telling him not to worry. In reality, Rishar was confident. His gaze turned to the pile of newspapers stacked on the table.922feb40e348cbd5

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<The Empire’s Omegas Release Statement Supporting Prince Etienne de Frederick. The Law Banning Omegas from the Throne Must Be Abolished!>5082bd56c0ca3b8f

Immediately after the incident, Rishar had massively released articles about Etienne through newspapers he had previously secured. The tone of the articles unanimously criticized Leona and defended Etienne. Every day, new articles came out about Leona’s evil deeds and Etienne’s misfortunes.13ab5be9006173e0

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People’s reactions to the articles were diverse. Some found it interesting that Etienne had hidden being an Omega, some sympathized with his hard life, while others were greatly angered, calling the prince a fraud.6a78e7a720737fdd

Public opinion, which had 1fe677d4f5 been sharply divided between a48a315cfe those defending and criticizing 03f496e1ce Etienne, gradually tilted toward 1c9b9aaac2 the defending side as da5946dd5f his story became known 35caaa5cc0 one by one.e0029123f28a5bc6

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As public opinion turned favorable to Etienne, Rishar announced that the incident at the medal ceremony was a case where Leona had instigated Eris and Theodore to try to kill Etienne to prevent her crimes from being revealed. Since testimonies from nobles who attended the ceremony were similar to Rishar’s claims, the empire was stirred up once again.b5209075932c198f

The influence of 02cce6e8aa Omegas was particularly 7855b7c99f significant in changing 150cbe503c public opinion. They expressed 8e8684dfe3 outrage at a4ecfca551 the fact aac2b84152 that Etienne b98511b3f5 had been 490e936f60 abused by 9e477169f1 the Empress 710fc1291f since childhood 47e276f8b0 for being b134cf4e74 an Omega, 51d4b80104 and had 166a6c8c95 been forced acbd00aec3 to take 7f90ab2861 suppressants until 7fae0790ce his body b79e76bdb0 was damaged.a766c746098ceca1

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Omegas who had experience being driven out of family head positions or pushed aside in the successor selection because they were Omegas reacted especially intensely. They took the lead in releasing statements supporting Etienne. A petition even went up asking for the abolition of the law preventing Omegas from succession to the throne. All this happened in just ten days. Etienne couldn’t believe all these situations.a8c2ed94b6f92fb9

“Honestly, I didn’t expect things to work out this well…”d0c9f61cf7424e62

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“Elvin moved much better than expected. Young Master Mathias worked hard too.”685b8d5fc0affc2b

“Indeed. We should thank them both properly later.”9ef2ba1f71a42d29

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Etienne nodded in agreement with Rishar’s words. Thinking of Antoine made one corner of his heart heavy.9bde7b41afca2ce5

‘I’m sorry, Your Highness.’0289a8caf92e6878

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‘What do you have to be sorry for? I should be sorry. I’ll apologize properly. I’m truly sorry. Although they were unavoidable circumstances, I ended up deceiving you.’f29e417b2f2d7f89

‘No, don’t apologize to me. Your Highness has done nothing wrong.’70a2c2a7b63ce338

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‘Young Master…’94b22111beac1ca7

‘Your Highness is the victim. No one has the right to criticize Your Highness. Don’t worry, I’ll protect you now. If anyone speaks ill of Your Highness because of this incident, I won’t tolerate it, no matter who they are.’178822bcfa98d6a8

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The kind-hearted fd694e7574 Antoine shed 9d39038277 tears when 3ad1fb8b54 he came 1ad92ea282 to visit 924b4e1a16 the sick 3515b81c7f Etienne. He cried, 20013931f9 saying he f5224fb625 was sorry 9ce13ec803 when Etienne 26855ec746 apologized for 256ac9c151 deceiving him. Afterward, Antoine actively led 11b06b3b6a the opinion in social 433861b1de circles along with Sorbet.aab2b6782926128e

“The only remaining issue is Father…”6d9c1e5288435940

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Etienne’s expression darkened as he thought of Edwin. Edwin had shown no reaction so far. He neither came to visit Etienne nor granted an audience when Rishar had requested one.89acdc9aaa48833a

“I wonder if he’s very angry?”733fc6be7d68a1b6

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“Hmm… Well, since His Majesty himself called for the state council meeting today, I’d like to think it’ll be okay…”83be01e323bd0675

For once, Rishar trailed off uncertainly.  Even Rishar couldn’t tell what Edwin was thinking this time. After the award ceremony, Edwin, who learned the whole truth through Celodine and Ben, seemed so shocked that he postponed all state affairs except urgent matters and remained secluded in the main palace. Then last night, he suddenly unilaterally announced that he would hold a state council meeting regarding this incident.ad39a198758ebabe

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“I should go after all. I want to attend.”ab97a87024adb832

“No, you can’t. How could you go in this condition? There are too many people waiting to tear you apart.”7e12af2649ba5beb

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Rishar quickly stopped Etienne as he tried to get up. Etienne was currently in a state where he couldn’t move without someone’s support. Moreover, his fever still hadn’t gone down. He couldn’t take him, already weakened, to a place full of nobles who were no different from hyenas.77d150dbae67cc07

“But…”8abf61ff0b558e6d

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“His Majesty hasn’t asked for your attendance either.”202085f6126b019f

Etienne bit his lip at the reminder that Edwin hadn’t called for him. When Rishar put it that way, he felt like an uninvited guest and couldn’t insist anymore.3ecc88ec4fb61a4f

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“Just rest today. I’ll go and resolve everything well.”5ed319c84a39aae7

Rishar gently 2ef6ed5038 soothed Etienne 3d470c4e40 and laid f466887234 him down. His skin felt 4656e64658 hot to the ed288b3756 touch, as if 7426346b6e his fever had a0591479a3 risen again during 32b9a7696a their conversation.8e009db20968ab56

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“See? Your fever’s gotten worse again from stress.”00636c865e466d04

“No, it hasn’t…”d29c6bfbe0eec245

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“Come on, close your eyes and rest.”134e2b28ee69a01d

Rishar stroked Etienne’s flushed cheek with his finger and covered his eyes with his hand. Etienne slowly blinked in the darkness Rishar created. He didn’t want to sleep, but drowsiness came over him again as his vision darkened. When Etienne’s breathing became steady, Rishar slowly removed his hand.ecf322fea405f433

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“I’ll be back.”55480429e880245b

After confirming Etienne was b9f3754bbf asleep, Rishar kissed his 1a3ad9718c forehead and got up.17131d8961781a64

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“Well then, let’s go.”5b2ecf4eb6e2e9aa

Rishar lightly adjusted his 6ad1a2fd7b clothes and left the 7a4c2dac36 bedroom with a determined c36af871d2 expression.2b3369f2324b1555

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After some time passed, 7194fba109 Etienne quietly opened his a29f1062e5 eyes in the bedroom b72fd16efc that had become as 6af5c8268f calm as a deep 973f196094 sea. Supporting himself on 96bbf9381c the bedpost, he ae60e11666 unsteadily raised his 52ba168cd3 body, confirmed through c70ad7abce the window that 56ecc284d8 Rishar and Elvin 87772c24b0 had departed for 4de790d36e the main palace, abc4f85826 and slightly pulled 9774ad8a14 the bell cord a76aebf797 next to the ed3e082767 curtain.33009e487aedfeef

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Edwin stared at the state council chamber with a listless face. The state council, convened because he could no longer delay it, was off to a rocky start. The nobles began arguing as soon as Edwin asked for their opinions on Etienne’s matter.d8d7fbdd4bb3ae28

The imperial faction, unsure of Edwin’s stance, remained cautious, while the few remaining noble faction members cautiously suggested punishing Etienne. The neutral faction, unbound by factions, offered their own opinions. The chamber quickly became chaotic.62d0182b6112ad91

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Edwin swallowed a sigh as he half-listened to the nobles’ various arguments. His chest felt tight as if filled with stones, and his head throbbed as if about to split. Then, the chamber grew quiet at someone’s words.6158e03555c10b5e

“I think we should discuss the matter of appointing the crown prince more than anything else.”2d829d067543ab97

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“Appointing the crown prince? What are you suddenly talking about?”95577c51af9fdad0

“The root cause of this incident is the law preventing Omegas from ascending the throne, isn’t it? That’s why Her Majesty raised His Highness as a Beta.”23b95b016b2dbdb9

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“Hmm.”ef71d5adb037e043

“Looking at imperial history, it’s actually unprecedented that a crown prince hasn’t been determined until now. Given how things have turned out, I think it would be good to clearly decide on a crown prince. What does Your Majesty think?”dad717dffff0862e

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When the person who brought up appointing the crown prince asked for Edwin’s thoughts, all eyes turned to him.92efa7e7742d6c6d

“Share your thoughts.”70814e1cd27eff45

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Edwin briefly a5a37d5405 looked around d70ca99495 at the e56266221a nobles waiting 99ea5bc2fc for his f6074df84d answer, then 851dad323b flicked his dc8c8ba654 hand in e413970df1 permission. Then Count d285672f97 Namia, who 63b9a2ada6 had long 5e3a8560ef supported Rishar, 2dca57053a spoke first.55ddb46cfff767c7

“Ahem, since it’s been revealed that the Prince is an Omega, only Grand Duke Eckhart remains, doesn’t he? I think he’s suitable.”2927b3cb26a0730a

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“That’s right. Grand Duchess Sachsen is imprisoned, and Grand Duke Bismarck is seriously ill. As for others… whether by age or ability, no one compares to Grand Duke Eckhart.”7160a29918c12960

As soon as 523890de57 Count Namia finished c0e79c07df speaking, Marquis Tarzen 1988e351b5 beside him expressed 9922a4f2a7 his agreement. Starting with him, 219e349f1b people began speaking db000630e1 one after another. Most opinions were 3942a7bf3b that Rishar should 4b133897d8 become crown prince.6c67c492ef463686

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So it has 8c1f9b2b8a come to this 3461b2e854 after all.6be4b725a49e5761

Edwin held back a 875193a9b8 bitter smile as opinions 3df7c12090 favoring Rishar for crown 0a9f67fa03 prince dominated. His chest felt ee6f709fec even tighter than 0cac8d4154 before. Then, Marquis b7d44d2c96 Luke, who 2d9ff66655 had been 90c4d7e548 silent until 415a383a0b now, offered eada693bd0 a different 5a0cff49ff opinion.1124bcb6c78181e3

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“I think we should abolish the imperial law.”4df7c1c5dda98785

“What? What do you mean?”64a3ef8c432618ae

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“If there’s anything I felt while investigating House Herace and Her Majesty, it’s that such tragedy should never be repeated. Think about it, everyone – why did His Highness have to live hiding his gender? It’s because of the law that Omegas cannot become emperor and Her Majesty’s excessive ambition. How about discussing appointing the crown prince after abolishing that law?”dea27c7543e38e44

“No matter what, abolishing the law is a bit…”13923cbc0c0a6620

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Conservative nobles showed discomfort at Marquis Luke’s opinion. Soon there was a great opposition between those supporting and opposing the law’s abolition.d25af3534b79c3f4

“Although he suffered severe abuse from Her Majesty, His Highness cannot be free from responsibility for hiding his gender. He continued hiding it even after becoming an adult, not just during childhood.”50c6ea2dc8793a62

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“You know what Her Majesty’s personality is like. As he was raised that way from childhood, it’s hard to rebel. Above all, turning against one’s parents isn’t an easy thing.”ce7c8a1aeead00bf

“While I express regret about the environment His Highness grew up in, there was a reason that law was established in the past. If there were no suitable heir to continue the imperial family besides His Highness, that would be one thing, but when we have such an outstanding figure as Grand Duke Eckhart, do we really need to go as far as abolishing it?”5c6f71ac9fae2cb3

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Fierce debates continued between those supporting Rishar, those sympathizing with Etienne, those questioning the law’s existence, and those opposing change – people with different values and thoughts.6a2cfce13711d5f2

“I apologize for being late.”6058f98fd716ada9

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The heated discussion aebfb57918 in the chamber 8d3405eb25 quieted when Rishar 294d533b4b arrived.f429f525ee8fd385

“I pay my respects to the Sun of the Empire.”80bd5a41b91cf6e3

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“You’re a bit late.”410d2f5cc7d374dc

“I apologize. As I was about to leave for the chamber, His Highness developed a fever.”557a6938346756fe

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Edwin’s eyes shook greatly at Rishar’s answer. He moved his lips as if to say something but closed them again. Then he gestured with his chin for Rishar to take a seat.dca3131e784980f0

“So what were you all discussing? I heard from outside that some were arguing I should become crown prince?”d9f83bf169f2a74d

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“Since it’s been revealed that His Highness is an Omega, he cannot ascend to the crown prince position. So there was talk that Grand Duke Eckhart should become crown prince. And so…”5026e5902d3ebb8c

“Hmm, I see.”2576126807de1867

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Rishar, roughly grasping the 2fc5b2292c situation, nodded and glanced 51d3ba7f79 sideways at Edwin. Edwin showed no reaction ee70131ce8 even after hearing the fd3a460b24 conversation between the noble b750c8eb6c and Rishar. He just sat abadedd3d0 there with a 40dbf62020 dark expression.f40cbe99567fa48c

“Tsk.”de791068d8c60475

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Unable to read Edwin’s thoughts, Rishar clicked his tongue softly. If he wasn’t going to do anything, Rishar would have to step forward himself.d2271395e601c434

“This is perfect timing. I actually had something I wanted to say regarding succession rights.”3a30859c4c3ea377

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“What?”8b41065d8673b3fa

“Since this is a good opportunity, I’ll declare it here. As of today, I, Rishar von Eckhart, officially renounce my right to succession.”c47ba0e3505a457c

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“What… renounce your succession rights?”9a2ad386d6033917

The chamber became noisy at Rishar’s bombshell declaration. Whether nobles who ardently supported Rishar, those who desperately opposed him, or those who had been observing the situation – all gaped in disbelief at what they’d heard. Even Edwin, who had been sitting limply in his chair, straightened up.33629918546d628b

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“What exactly do you mean?”5f4791b2ac242931

“Exactly what I just said. I have no desire to become crown prince. I believe that position belongs to His Highness, not me.”1e6824294a4b0f44

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Rishar revealed his 1f875f1fe8 thoughts while looking e06c9ea115 straight at Edwin. His unwavering 86ad67eeb2 blue eyes 1a4e8f2a83 faced Edwin 0cb4e445c6 directly.cfa84bdcf19a2943

“I pledged to be the sword of Prince Etienne de Frederick. So please exclude me from the candidacy to be crown prince.”799fb44371c05f3b

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“This cannot be!”2d2a829545a57bef

As soon as 00cc5507dd Rishar finished speaking, 5082353f50 several nobles rose 2948f87e2a from their seats. They tried 5fe891b971 to persuade 4dcabb1a18 Rishar with 86e82d2972 shocked faces.cc0e027175a5bdca

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“We understand that His Highness and you are close, Grand Duke. However, succession rights aren’t something that can be easily given up. If the relationship between you two were to become distant later…”6e60249256cb259e

“I’m not giving it up lightly. And my relationship with hyung-nim will never become distant.”a531c093ac6ab815

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Rishar didn’t hide his displeasure toward the noble who spoke of his relationship with Etienne. As if not wanting to exchange any more words, he turned and requested Edwin’s permission to renounce his succession rights.fb6556deb56d62ac

“Please allow me to renounce my succession rights, Your Majesty.”fa552317910257e1

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“…Must you do this?”b3e1b16c2fef182b

“If I keep my succession rights, there will continue to be noise. That would put His Highness in danger. That’s not what I want. I will lay down my succession rights, if only to protect my mate.”094c01378f6cf67b

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“Mate?”509dcea5eacac49b

“Yes, His Highness and I bonded a few days ago.”d7f49cce701bee3d

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Rishar dropped another bombshell in the chamber. People were shocked that Rishar and Etienne had bonded. Edwin’s eyes also widened.0db3178f082d5b88

“Bonded? You’re saying you and the Prince performed the bonding ritual?”cae28831c539dbee

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“We didn’t perform the ritual – the bonding happened unconsciously during his heat cycle. I can prove it right now.”1ca67ba181a64d30

As Rishar answered, he released his pheromones. The air in the chamber changed instantly. However, people couldn’t smell Rishar’s pheromones like before. They could only sense that he was releasing them.7b1b169ac7fa5415

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“I can’t smell his scent…”6a7bef69d3e8af71

A noble who knew Rishar’s pheromone scent muttered with a blank face. At his words, the chamber was greatly stirred. When an Alpha and Omega bond, others not blood-related to them can no longer smell their scents. Rishar had proved the bonding was real by releasing his pheromones.7ec063d3db06be1b

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“The two of you really bonded?”e39417dfb94f9990

“So what happens now?”53d1b4f0e45f1a82

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The chamber became noisy with the voices of confused people. The nobles either whispered among themselves or kept glancing at Edwin’s reaction.983d7c34f37db4b3

An Alpha and Omega’s bonding is an act of binding their souls together. If Rishar and Etienne had bonded, they had to give up on separating the two. They could both lose their lives if it was forced. This also meant that Rishar would do anything to protect Etienne.4436d96dfae9e5c0

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Faced with this unexpected situation, both those who had supported Rishar for crown prince and those who had opposed him all lost direction and fell into contemplation. Now that Rishar and Etienne’s bonding was confirmed as fact, they had to think of them as one. As everyone’s minds were racing, an unexpected guest arrived.105a4d78171a36f1

“Prince Etienne de Frederick is here!”1a00220a5c7ffeec

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“Hyung-nim?”3495b6030aff0b3f

Rishar, who had been 229c27ce54 sitting with a relaxed 56001c2ab4 expression, jumped up from 41394eb6fa his seat when Etienne 7db582fac1 appeared in a wheelchair. He rushed to 9a614a7138 Etienne without hesitation.c3c2b5e3173580d2

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“Why are you here…”f62cc65790afa301

“After thinking about it, this seemed right.”37ac5d0a3eadbe73

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Etienne smiled faintly at the bewildered Rishar as he entered the conference hall with Ben’s help. Sighs and murmurs emerged from various corners at the sight of Etienne’s clearly ill appearance. They had heard he was seriously ill, and his complexion was indeed poor enough to cause concern.90d9dd2bee865cfb

“Father.”3d7192c67636a7dc

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Edwin, who had frozen at Etienne’s appearance, stiffened his shoulders when called. His wavering gaze turned to Etienne.898e0f8fced5111f

“May I attend the state council meeting?”c40ea40a57553cde

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“…Yes.”a8d2e1af205f3c71

Edwin answered briefly, barely squeezing out his voice. His heart sank at the sight of Etienne’s completely pale face. He wanted to flee from his seat.37070a2a3c674aab

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Over the past week, 8566d35037 Edwin had tried to 05687dc19a visit Etienne several times. He had actually gone 2d32fd297d to the palace gates f4935fb2f3 multiple times. However, he had 4f5db8c74a to turn back 7aabc5dfb0 each time. Not because he 87313e9abe was angry with ea816a2991 Etienne, but because ac7ef57dbc he felt too 17f5dba4f6 guilty and ashamed a869dfdfd7 to face him.eb4a8225c95babb3

After learning through Celodine and Ben about how Etienne had lived, Edwin fell into severe self-loathing. He thought he had already regretted the past enough, but he didn’t expect to find more to regret.dac19454383e2b9b

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Even if he couldn’t give him his love, he should have fulfilled his duties as a father.f7f45c56420ab6bb

Edwin regretted the 2c72029d48 past over and 8b4dda9615 over. If he had paid 27e03d5e89 just a little attention, 471a15dc2d just shown a bit 6eb5c70bf0 more interest, Leona would 670a47153f never have thought to 81efae9f18 raise Etienne as a b6eea90622 Beta. Knowing this made bacca92d41 his heart ache deeec5b53f even more.5b4720518b7e984c

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At night, he was tormented by the memory of Etienne’s face saying he didn’t blame him, and in the morning, he wanted to die remembering Etienne’s voice saying he wished his father wouldn’t suffer because of him.92aa6eb953375fe8

Only then could Edwin a1b870da79 fully understand Etienne, who 08fb4e5758 had acted as if bfa43c16f2 he had resigned himself bb05c10c7e to everything in front 40f9d3c2e9 of him. And why 5a17478fd3 Etienne had 12792f36b8 taken a ba854c6759 blank pardon d6fc8a1432 from him.375b8f5ba569820a

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To Etienne, 90c83ecd46 a father 2cf028e734 was someone f4cc18009c from whom 2b59ebcbe1 he could 5b1bfb2090 expect nothing. Lacking faith 7a6e643b9b in Edwin, 1ee35475d6 Etienne must c09b5bfcaa have thought 168aa2dc4d he would 243a167668 be abandoned e880185899 once the 8bbb4759c5 truth was 95ae030d7d known.8aa1806afe4dd69e

That’s why he demanded a blank pardon that could forgive any sin just once. It was the only way he could survive without depending on Edwin.9d1ec1a8c7c9dede

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“I apologize for inconveniencing everyone. I thought it would be better for me, as the person concerned, to attend. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.”448cb1fca94d50c1

Edwin snapped out of his deep self-reproach at Etienne’s voice. Etienne, who had now taken his place beside Rishar, began conversing with the nobles.f13ba09788c29d9f

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“Just now, Grand Duke Eckhart declared he would renounce his right to succession to the throne. Were you aware of this, Your Highness?”92d91a11c5860942

“Grand Duke Eckhart’s renunciation of his succession rights is news to me as well, and I personally oppose it.”093c68ce5d8590dc

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“According to imperial law, an Omega cannot become emperor. I understand that’s why you lived as a Beta. Now that your real gender has been revealed, what are your plans, Your Highness?”7ccb5e6bcaf31d3e

“Well, for now, I plan to focus on recovering my health. Though I doubt that’s what you meant by your question – could you be more specific?”fa39673dcb3de941

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“According to the law, you cannot become crown prince, Your Highness. However, Grand Duke Eckhart supports you as crown prince. Wouldn’t that mean the law needs to be changed? Do you agree with this?”d36db10797f7b4da

“I don’t agree unconditionally. I believe that if a law causes harm to someone, it should be amended.”862a4d0814bcdb4d

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The nobles, who 4b75d57502 had been hesitating 3defaf793c while watching Rishar c0fd9c215c and Etienne, gathered 483a17b20f courage to ask e0019f518e questions. Etienne answered their 5b14f0dd2a inquiries sincerely.16164a8075d9668b

“May we take those words to mean you have intentions for the succession?”0b6a2b53a9aca524

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“I think that’s less about my intentions and more about Father’s wishes…”37dd466eef106684

Etienne trailed off, looking c3adeeae94 at Edwin. When their f9a70739e7 eyes met, bfef2ee103 Edwin gripped 43b0697e84 the armrest 55f55323ec so tightly 17e93e1a09 that veins 75eaa5eea6 stood out e6942a8bb4 on the 509d3a6ef4 back of 2496f5819a his hand.61aa8bf629f1461e

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“What are your thoughts, Father?”f4326ba049a67b69

Etienne asked in a careful tone. What mattered most to him was Edwin’s opinion.67c59d51784f89b3

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“…”78244ac1e91e8c7f

When the question was directed at him, Edwin fell silent as if struck speechless. Etienne didn’t rush him and quietly waited for his answer. Not just Etienne, but everyone in the conference hall was focused on Edwin’s response.4ca3446a22251560

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Has his feelings toward 3b4a3f5a66 me changed after all?89faddf59b2e1ebf

Etienne bit his lower lip, trying hard to hide his anxiety. As Edwin’s silence lengthened, the tension in the conference hall increased. Finally, Edwin’s lips moved.30cc527d9a1d5b30

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“…My thoughts on this matter are that such a thing should never happen again. Begin the procedures to abolish the law that prevents Omegas from ascending to the throne.”98dd8ef6d3e3853f

When Edwin ordered the law’s abolition, the conference hall erupted in commotion. The nobles who supported the abolition brightened, while those who opposed it visibly darkened.27ce660a86ebfb10

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“Furthermore, I declare here and now that I will appoint Prince Etienne de Frederick as crown prince.”ccce90cc556de857

When Edwin followed by naming Etienne as his successor, an even greater commotion broke out. Etienne’s eyes widened at Edwin’s unexpected action. He stared at Edwin with a dazed expression, as if witnessing something unbelievable.341dc14780917dbe

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One of the reasons Etienne had been anxious during his heat cycle was his worry about Edwin’s reaction. Etienne thought Edwin wouldn’t forgive him. No matter how hard he tried not to, his thoughts kept turning negative.1aaa7b22b852244c

If you don’t expect anything, you won’t be disappointed. Throughout the journey to the conference hall, Etienne tried not to expect anything from Edwin. Even while waiting for his answer, he kept assuming the worst scenarios.15a7ea6c9a069634

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However, unlike what Etienne had imagined, Edwin didn’t reject him but embraced him. Overcome with emotion, Etienne tightly clasped his hands resting on his thighs.6aa059c4ec965936

“However, I cannot accept Grand Duke Eckhart’s renunciation of his succession rights.”a0e5435af0aefeff

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Rishar, who had been pleased when Edwin declared he would make Etienne crown prince, slightly furrowed his brow at Edwin’s additional words. However, he soon smiled brightly again at what followed.b880d6a15dc3087b

“Grand Duke Eckhart revealed today that he and the Prince are bonded. Since his succession rights will naturally disappear when he enters into a imperial marriage with the Prince, there is no need to renounce them – that is my conclusion. With this, we conclude today’s discussion of this matter.”e7b10316296d7117

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“Your Majesty!”90b532603cdb2f15

“This isn’t a matter to be decided so hastily!”040823775399ce7a

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The nobles opposing the law’s abolition rose up as soon as Edwin finished speaking.7f77ae2078fe3198

“Enough!”f83b94abec5b2766

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Bang! Edwin raised his voice as if tired of listening and struck the armrest hard. The nobles, surprised by the usually quiet Edwin’s forceful response, fell silent. The conference hall suddenly became as quiet as if cold water had been thrown over it.ec5be46d60920c3b

“The right to name a successor and appoint a crown prince belongs to me. If anyone objects to my decision, submit a formal petition.”f1eed473b39cef85

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Edwin concluded the 3dd270e438 state council meeting 29a83452ec in a low 682b6cbd27 voice after surveying afb0ef2f9e the quieted conference 9d2615b9b7 hall.f4e635d5c01ca3df

“We’ll set the date for the crown prince’s appointment ceremony after the Prince’s health has recovered. Everyone leave; Prince, stay for a moment.”1716b01256ee7567

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An awkward silence filled the conference hall with just the two of them remaining. Etienne couldn’t look at Edwin and kept his head down, while Edwin repeatedly opened and closed his mouth, not knowing what to say.636d06db2b8b75af

“Are you not upset that I made the decision on my own?”8d9c35d3e136aa03

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“Huh?”49e7b757905ade30

Edwin was the first 4833aa6a23 to break the silence. Etienne, who had 92b4b43be2 been extremely tense 2205589a25 not knowing what 1f1210a351 Edwin would say, 2318bb284a lifted his head 74b77bfdd7 abruptly when Edwin 20cfdc53b4 once again said 8711c0d99f something completely unexpected.03dcb2003594aa03

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“I’m wondering if I’ve forced you into something you don’t want to do. It’s always been like that, hasn’t it?”e169dc403a3c2599

“No, no, that’s not it.”65c3801979fb446e

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Etienne waved his hands in surprise at Edwin’s words.c276f6835f465841

“I’ve been thinking about it ever since you asked me before if I had any thoughts about becoming crown prince. I decided then that I would follow your wishes, whatever happened later.”f25f6c152f520926

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“Etienne.”d891eaaa5cd55b3e

“I should have told you right then… I’m sorry. I lacked courage.”3e71154301b238f0

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“No, you don’t need to apologize. Rather, I should be the one apologizing.”7ad78753a0c975e8

Edwin rose from his c00427cb08 seat and approached Etienne. Standing before 191b92bd45 Etienne, he 98668e8336 lowered his e3bf22da50 head.89d825613ecdc95f

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“I’m sorry. You probably don’t want to hear these words from me, but I’m truly sorry. It was all my fault.”fc7eb516be2427cf

“Father…”2f959dcb6446e531

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“You don’t have to forgive me. No, don’t forgive me. As you said, we’ll both be in pain whenever we see each other.”00355c26319ba071

Edwin spoke self-deprecatingly with a bitter expression. He had hoped that even if it took a long time, his relationship with Etienne would heal, but now he knew how vain that desire was. He wasn’t even qualified to hope for such things.5c63aaaffb41597c

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“But please accept my apology. Everyone needs to know that I wronged you…”739fa60ad2c2b668

Edwin slowly bowed to Etienne. At this moment, he wasn’t an emperor but a foolish and inadequate father. Edwin offered his belated apology as someone who had never been a proper father to his child.e5356eec93636417

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“I’m sorry, Etienne.”e4dd4e4ab7fd101d

Etienne’s eyes wavered intensely as he watched Edwin apologizing to him. What’s this feeling?Etienne wondered, biting his 20bcc026a7 lower lip as he c5d6f8b02c felt his chest tighten.eb6b59aac7e47273

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“When I was young… whenever I saw children happily smiling in their parents’ embrace, I couldn’t help but feel envy.”c2c6c2977bcf3051

Edwin, who had been hanging his head like a criminal, listened intently to Etienne’s sudden words, shocked.d00e640581c7ba2c

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“Now I’m too grown up to be held in Father’s arms, but…”01d33abe3357b761

Etienne quietly looked at Edwin, who was waiting for his words, and carefully took his hand. His father’s hand, which he was holding for the first time, was warm and rough.09e93f7002962176

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Seeing Edwin not turn fa4b0b40a7 away despite knowing all 03208c94da the truth, but rather a62a7771c8 apologizing, Etienne also took 5f8cfd52ff a small but significant cb40071785 courage.bd362bc09589b55e

“If it’s alright, may I hug you once?”06d1bcf45d0cd208

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Edwin’s eyes shook greatly at the unexpected request. Feeling his vision blur, he opened his arms toward Etienne. Through trembling lips, an emotional voice emerged.d2cbedd8d14701d5

“As much as you want.”1932bc0f697e8863

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“Thank you.”bc19427984677c32

Etienne smiled as if truly happy at Edwin’s permission. Slowly rising from his wheelchair, Etienne fell into Edwin’s embrace. Edwin awkwardly hugged Etienne back. The son he was holding for the first time in 23 years had a much more delicate and thin body than he had imagined. It brought tears to his eyes.fd97cf925e4ed20e

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How long has it a822efb242 been since I was 0ae956ca4c brought here?6b1cd21c7f154eb0

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Leona wondered while curling up as much as possible to avoid the cold seeping into her skin. The cold and dirty underground prison had no windows, so not a single ray of light entered. Therefore, she couldn’t tell if it was morning or evening.5a5a1228622c4b38

She seemed 3e496b327b to have f0581a0f88 kept track d4d2a7c28d of the 0fc2f867f3 days until 82bbcff05e the fourth bcde71d30e day after 48d3d78092 being imprisoned, 185fdf1bda but now 4ca573578f her sense 4394f503c1 of time 5cb21e2b3d had completely 97a2a89a0c disappeared.601b44692a0d6f5f

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“So cold…”4c0bf703de882cd0

Leona shivered, b5d95067f3 leaning against 65129bb0c6 the cold 1fdc29b12b prison wall. She was too 612bb509a1 cold and too f917523a85 hungry.beba3eefc6523a69

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It’s over, everything’s over.e4661d8a2dd95ea6

Leona realized she had completely lost. Even though she couldn’t know what was happening outside, somehow it felt like her revenge had slipped away too.dbfb794abfcc190f

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“Ha, ha…”7fc49dfe2f7a95f1

A hollow laugh c8c75d9022 escaped through her a3fdd833f7 lips, which were f8acf01602 covered in white 60fb13874e flakes. Leona laughed weakly 0df65868dc while smelling the 38dc44dd8f musty scent of d850fd547b mold. Everything felt futile. Then, footsteps were heard.96ad0ea5112f92e5

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“…!”0e45ac534728cf4f

Leona’s body stiffened at the sound of unfamiliar footsteps she hadn’t heard in days. They were different from the guard’s footsteps who occasionally brought cold soup and bread. The person was approaching while making loud sounds as if showing off to Leona. She swallowed dryly while staring at the tightly closed iron door. Shortly after, along with a creaking sound, bright light entered.6e80fa6c98e67139

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“You look terrible.”6e3cb924032f481d

Leona, who had closed her eyes unable to bear the light she hadn’t seen in so long, snapped them open at the voice striking her ears. The person standing at the door was someone she knew well.c457d1cb20a76791

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“Hmm.”c70a82c775e8dae6

Rishar, standing askew at the doorway, observed Leona with cold eyes. After being imprisoned in the underground cell, without receiving anyone’s care, unable to properly wash or eat, Leona looked no different from a beggar.bb0a4209084b20db

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“This sight is really too good to keep to myself. There must be so many people who would be delighted to see you like this.”0a95942b09cd7ff5

Rishar approached Leona 5c3237f12d with a sneer. As he 9a0f58fbc0 came closer, 01e59f9ab2 Leona staggered f74bae16ba to her 85d12f1167 feet.5a301f8ee31687d0

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“Why are you here?”df6ac6629784313e

“Why do you think I came?”32d2462ee3d974be

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Rishar tilted his head sideways in response to Leona’s question. Then he took out a paper from his breast pocket and threw it at her. Leona caught the paper reflexively and blinked as if asking what it was.e89bc0d0349ec1ed

“It’s your sentence.”3a9d2b511c22fbfc

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“Sentence… I haven’t received any trial yet.”0b8877e8a82aedf1

“Is there any need for a trial? Your crimes are crystal clear.”b7f74d652f4912dc

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Rishar chuckled as if he’d heard something ridiculous. Then suddenly dropping his smile, he glared at Leona.175e82ed68d9bd08

“Leona Herace, far from setting an example as the Empire’s Empress, you took countless lives through political machinations and embezzled imperial property. Furthermore, you conspired with Duke Herace to murder Marquis Miles, and attempted to kill a Grand Duke. Not stopping there, you instigated Grand Duchess Sachsen and Marquis Miles’ son to target Prince Etienne de Frederick’s life.”2e8ff95282bb79f8

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“What…”4ee3a19539b43b3d

“Above all, out of personal greed, you concealed Prince Etienne de Frederick’s true gender and abused him for a long time. All your crimes are horrific and devastating. While you rightfully deserve death, considering your former position as Empress, your punishment is dethronement and lifelong confinement in the tower.”308759aa14f21988

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Only after Rishar finished b6f5bbed9b speaking did Leona realize 9d8cc69db0 he had been reading af8f972ed9 the contents of the fd6c17fc2d sentence paper she was 649208f480 holding. After delivering 11e60ded96 the verdict, 2545949d6a Rishar moved d86c3db3d2 closer to 0dd06db55a her.597433db64d372eb

“That was just the formality. The real punishment is something else.”8931dba54c592ba2

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“What? Ugh! Ah!”719a4b1139639756

Suddenly Leona’s body was pushed against the dirty prison wall. Rishar, who had grabbed her collar, whispered in her ear as she writhed in pain.ea2bcb0e43c25eaf

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“From the day you’re confined in the tower, you’ll take medicine every morning and evening. Aren’t you curious what kind of medicine?”7dd2bc38b6abc1fa

“You, you…”d1373afaf3c4d182

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“Suppressants, hormone regulators, drugs that numb the sense of smell, eye drops that temporarily change eye color… How about it? Doesn’t it sound exciting just hearing about it?”3b06f96de390cb8f

Leona’s eyes widened as she recognized what each medicine Rishar listed was. Seeing her shocked expression, Rishar’s lips curled up in apparent pleasure. In that moment, Leona felt chills run down her spine.16e70295a46eac94

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“Nice, right? They’re the very same medicines hyung-nim has been taking for nearly 20 years.”359eb1c670d70874

“You’re going to make me take those?”d4699fc82cf9f156

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“Why? Don’t want to? You’ve been making hyung-nim take them all this time. It’s okay for others to take them, but not okay for you?”115db881bcce8fab

“You think this kind of thing will be allowed?”4548b2564f4cf920

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“Of course it will be. Your life is in my hands now.”ca26288ddcc16166

“What?”8e8e16be88011ccc

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“I’ve been put in charge of your custody, that’s what I mean.”c41568ed979c1d9b

“No, no…”853eccb30a974b47

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“I’m looking forward to working together. Though I won’t see you often, I’ll make sure to send the medicine regularly.”bb5ffb079819965a

“Just kill me! Kill me instead!”cc87a7b99fbd19cb

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Realizing Rishar was 8bc5576f45 serious, Leona struggled d3b2979113 to break free f450bf271d from his grip. Death would 3fb89a1379 be better 9d3b80b4a6 than living 775c2239b0 like that.f71c1aa33b11303b

“Why should I show such mercy?”14551d640902e39e

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“Ack!”6894f1a44c767e45

Rishar grabbed Leona’s nape as she struggled and ruthlessly ground her face against the cold prison wall.33769c5ecc31350a

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“You absolutely cannot die. Not until you’ve received all the pain hyung-nim has endured.”4c743e10c022ea4a

“Hnngh, uck.”db277bcd9c94c783

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“Besides, if you die, there might be people who would later speak ill of hyung-nim. There are always such people. Those who carelessly call someone an unfilial child when they turn their back on parents who deserve death.”5045b9fa30be1c92

“Aagh!”bb19e944b8619777

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Rishar muttered 565ea521cd as if e15cdf9cd1 the mere 3b84e791d6 thought irritated 6c2add5c69 him. Leona screamed as the 67b729df84 hand gripping her nape 5bc6bb456b tightened. Rishar paid no attention abb2ccd99b to whether she was 7e086c5a47 in pain or not.144fb76180c94377

“So live a long, long time, understood? Ah, except for the time to take the medicines and eat, you’ll always be tied up. You’ll be gagged too. But I’ll let you take walks occasionally.”23765cecc09fb2aa

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Because that way you’ll live longer.Rishar muttered in 89b64c144d a voice devoid da7a754d7f of any warmth. His dark blue c90a4b475a eyes gleamed coldly. Rishar released 445eb2e818 his hold 31bba06efe on Leona da444c779f as if 3b39b6d7cd his business 4591648eaf was finished.2d26964747b3ee44

“Live in agony until you die. As much as hyung-nim suffered, no, even more than that.”86b20fa43b434b3f

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“Cough, haagh.”0dfe80346f4d5f89

Leona collapsed to the 57822c1d2d floor, gasping for breath. Rishar glared 6f074c51e4 at Leona, 41cf5759ba who was 4fcf664f08 coughing repeatedly 46817d7438 with a c3f95dc302 pained expression, f86a32d311 before speaking.e761a8d11ed256fd

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“Take her away.”10da51caafcd0713

As soon as Rishar’s order fell, Jade and Stella, who had been waiting outside the door, came in. After leaving Leona to them, Rishar turned around. As he went outside, brilliant sunlight fell upon his head.31fe59c7f9b2b7d0

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Rishar, who had 7fffcb8e03 slightly squinted as cb3bebbeb5 if the bright 2b54f02a74 sunlight was dazzling, 7e2aa7a743 smiled faintly when 9070be5717 he saw the 4aec2a5db0 clear sky that 440f2c0643 reminded him of b50129313e Etienne. It was perfect weather 177c0640bb for dealing with the c4c69e4166 villain who had wielded 846c0fae16 power over the life c1516a2623 of his most precious 0d3751aedc mate.a1de7fd1a3c1d11a

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A spring breeze wafted fad6b1e188 through the wide-open window. Though the breeze 662f46b547 was full of 18f14cd20b fresh spring energy, 8674f63349 Etienne, who was fc53adf6ca preparing for his a65e248c0e appointment ceremony as e3ee0ed071 crown prince, had c3f17e76bb no leisure to 1e06de17ab enjoy it. He paced back bc5cd0f7e1 and forth by b64a56e505 the window before bb165c8c88 coming to an 574c54c509 abrupt stop. Then he closed 71af31a147 his eyes, took 4ffa91ab83 a deep breath, 40ea0eaec1 and exhaled slowly.43704abc1d01ed8b

“Whew.”bd80f69795645900

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After repeating deep 779ad18304 breaths several times, 431229bcb6 Etienne pressed his 3e7fc3c327 left chest firmly b582e0535a with his hand, a3aa722333 still feeling his 29b9523d66 heart pounding. Just then, there 0792539caf was a knock 0159561dbd at the door.5c6606d672b1e8dc

“May I come in, hyung-nim?”2ebdda58d18c0776

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“Rishar.”a46cc2dce6a75653

Turning his head at the sound, Etienne’s eyes softened when he saw the welcome face. Rishar, dressed in splendid yet neat ceremonial clothes, entered and bowed to Etienne, extending his right hand.6cdc50baf2b04c17

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“I’m here to escort you to the appointment ceremony, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”fc1c14bb62441fd3

“I’m not crown prince yet.”a9ce44dfbf01d069

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“Well, what does it matter? You will be in a few hours.”5bc8e93c03019ba2

Rishar playfully smiled and pulled Etienne into his arms after taking his hand. He gently kissed Etienne’s round forehead.6e7533373751bfff

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“The day has finally come.”93c555e796ad7d3d

“It has indeed…”229b1261d7196bab

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Etienne fidgeted with the brooch on his ceremonial robe with an expression of disbelief. Then he softly buried his face in Rishar’s shoulder. No matter how many times he had taken deep breathings, he hadn’t calmed down, but now his tension disappeared like magic when he inhaled Rishar’s scent.cebbaeb70fda2705

“Better than any sedative.”073ac19048151093

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“Sorry?”0ba61a308cf249af

“It’s nothing.”286405cc76ad7fdc

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Etienne answered with a small laugh. Rishar couldn’t hide his satisfaction at seeing how much brighter Etienne had become. Over the past half year, Etienne’s smiles had increased significantly. As his smiles increased, his expressions became brighter.aa9d6c95de5ed0ca

“Shall we head out? We still have some time though.”611d36e7181f0be1

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“Wait a moment, please sit here for a bit.”6ba843bf44e47640

“Hm?”6d67960dddfd4cb0

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When Rishar asked him 91d8ec86be to sit, Etienne, although 8acd0df4e0 puzzled, obediently sat in 2faa6d0dba the chair. Once Etienne was seated, 205b273075 Rishar cleared his throat 4b298e55b5 a few times and 914d7672a9 respectfully knelt on one f2ed755332 knee before him.68dbc244f164888b

“Rishar?”d92a130f1ee03359

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Etienne’s eyes widened in surprise when Rishar suddenly knelt. Rishar looked up at Etienne reverently while gently taking his right hand.8049b3046987e985

“I can’t let someone else take the first oath of loyalty.”0d44944173f3958b

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“What?”06618c216d6033b8

“Because I am your first knight.”c48fb63211e4c041

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With a gentle smile, Rishar bowed his head and solemnly kissed Etienne’s hand.212bc08f75856705

“I, Rishar von Eckhart, pledge my heart in loyalty to His Highness Prince Etienne de Frederick, the star that illuminates the skies of the Frederick Empire. Please accept me as your sword.”1d04bc74399f1895

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With his lips still pressed to the soft back of Etienne’s hand, Rishar recited his oath of loyalty and looked up at Etienne with a tense expression. He knew Etienne wouldn’t reject him, but his mouth went dry and his heart pounded.5326084f0401ee9b

“Will you accept me as your faithful servant?”745a6a177914d9fa

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“Ah.”172d3f2e4795c071

Etienne, who 3d98d2eb70 had been 477547d065 staring entranced 0936a2cc71 at Rishar cce1098a77 making his 3fd0d4d016 oath of e7b4dc9854 loyalty, let 567c92dd9b out a 1292b672b4 short exclamation 7386aa86d2 at his 66de6efbb7 voice as adac46bbaf if coming 6f749914e8 to his f573b06de7 senses. His sky 4c1460390c blue eyes, 99c3b411ee sparkling like c4e636acb1 a bright 8533bc1ab3 lake, curved b02880c716 beautifully, and 8b24a68a8e his peach 2d51c0b65d blossom-like lips 2410c9ee04 drew upward 01e4d43cfd in a 5ef4a1bf36 gentle arc.
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“Gladly.”e7d3e5719764785b

Etienne slowly bowed his head toward Rishar with words of acceptance. He kissed Rishar’s forehead and, closing his eyes, responded to Rishar’s oath.ff8aaa730f0ff667

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“I, Etienne de Frederick, as the star of the Frederick Empire, gladly accept Rishar von Eckhart and appoint you as my loyal knight. May heaven and earth bless our oath, and may the sun and moon be witnesses to our pledge.”56ea167bc8f8c39a

Etienne gently lifted his 15cb9db1d4 eyelids after finishing his 980b5f3b4c words. Before him appeared 01fd352f33 a brilliant sea. When their d649973c9e eyes met, c0300c8e3a Rishar and 6b802dce53 Etienne burst d589ea7138 into laughter ec365ae4c1 simultaneously.19727d3d845d8e3a

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I’m so glad I met you, Sha.3b6d0d403df1d897

Etienne cupped Rishar’s face with both hands, feeling ecstatic happiness filling his chest. Then he pressed his lips firmly against Rishar’s, as if stamping a seal. The warmth and tenderness of the touch were so overwhelming that he felt tears welling up without realizing it.7bac78d427d996f9

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When was it? There was f0671bee08 a time 5adc2a7eda when he 77c5b70524 considered himself 8560a9fadf the most 05d910196b unfortunate person c8b9fbf8e6 in the 4b42728481 world. But not anymore. Now, if someone de1ed1137f asked if he ecde576b0d was happy, Etienne b119fd394c could confidently answer 43cbe1ab3f that he was.7623f502fd5b658e

And so, the unhappiest 7bdd54e7e4 prince in the world 2747a41434 became the happiest prince 3eb5ca3ed6 in the world.68e387c3020a80eb

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