ODKO | Chapter 34

“He’s not mentally unstable, is he?” Jack seriously worried about the Empire’s future as he swallowed his bewilderment at the Crown Prince’s rapidly changing attitude.3bc3497afe543472

“I’m not trying to interrogate or interfere, so there’s no need to be too flustered. Even if you say you’re a commoner, you’re still a knight appointed by the Empire, so you should have some idea of the situation here, right? Or not?”6cb765c524d2e911

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“What situation are you referring to…?”91da5442caa2fa71

Jack couldn’t predict what the Crown Prince wanted to talk about or what his goal was, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He was so flustered that he couldn’t even manage his expression and stammered.8498213a2a6b7976

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“Don’t you know? The original candidate for the next captain of the Imperial Guard was Cayenne. But Logan, the head of the Madison family, overturned that decision overnight. I can’t accept that decision. So, before the coronation, I’m trying to bring our little bird back somehow.”57cd80956aebd832

“…Is that so.”dd6a808a3aada0f4

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It was completely new information to Jack. He replied soullessly. The only sources Jack, a commoner, had for rumors in the noble society were Rick and Miles, and since they hadn’t mentioned anything like this, it was understandable.7d9c85b1d0a40b73

“If Cayenne returns, Dylan, the current captain of the Imperial Guard, will be pushed out. So Dylan isn’t exactly happy with the current situation either. If rumors start spreading that our little bird is sick, not in good condition, or not as strong as before, it would be troublesome for me.”0d8cc6c5f7e60b14

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Jack recalled the conversation where Cayenne had said he’d come with a tambourine if he got old and weak. It seemed that conversation was about this situation. With a belated realization, Jack pondered for a moment.7d10b5e5c517cb8d

“If necessary, I can have my royal physician prescribe some medicine, so I’d appreciate it if you could honestly tell me. What’s wrong that we keep hearing he’s not in good health? …You want your beloved commander to succeed too, right?”2e7b834f05d81cbf

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Ah… Jack barely suppressed a deep sigh that surged up at the Crown Prince’s words.0eb50708b8c9f3a0

At first glance, it sounded like an impeccable statement, but there were many flaws. First, no matter how sweetly he coaxed, Jack couldn’t say anything because his life was more precious. Second, as a commoner-born secretary who had already received favor from the commander, the gap in status was as deep as the deep sea where Krakens appeared. If Cayenne became the Crown Prince’s captain of the guard, Jack would be in an even more unreachable position, so it wasn’t entirely good for him.ab70343f30479d7e

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And the most important third flaw was that even if the Crown Prince knew the cause, he couldn’t solve it. Cayenne himself refused to accept that he was an Omega, and even the second most powerful person in the Empire couldn’t change an Omega into an Alpha.428d5602e055c22e

“I’m sorry, but I haven’t noticed any special abnormalities by the commander’s side yet. If I find out anything in the future, I’ll let you know. Will that be okay?”def2de30b9352312

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Jack spoke with a determined heart, and the Crown Prince nodded, satisfied that he had at least succeeded in winning over the secretary, even though he hadn’t obtained any important information.a3b736490f2dc64b

“……What nonsense.”bd02bdd9e3637554

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“Ahhh!”8383fb8107a423fd

A voice that shouldn’t have been heard came from behind. Both the Crown Prince and Jack screamed in shock, not knowing who reacted first.e113fd69289c308d

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“A bunch of riffraff gathering in an empty room, plotting something. Busy little bastards.”f4612d1b453b11e4

Cayenne, who b8598c47b1 had appeared 1466aa0e72 at some cdcae90610 point, was 637ef68396 leaning against ae0b64c75a the doorframe 8292a2bb98 with his 4dbdc88978 arms crossed. Jack covered his mouth, 08c66d4f6f having made no mistakes, 14c673e577 and the Crown Prince 249b7d1865 raised his hands high 234ec16dee in the air like c52e138142 an actor in a cbf3597eba play. He was 785f1836e6 smiling, but f1173a99bb his face 5b862fec68 was pale.10789cdae3188b24

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“My love! When did you get here?”f9427f8d037ef5ca

“Shut your mouth. Who’s your love? You crazy bastard.”9a57074e7f9da664

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“That’s harsh! But I’m the Crown Prince, after all…”f5826c7860d1a278

“If you’re the Crown Prince, act like one. Are you a back-alley thug? Why are you trying to bribe someone else’s secretary so sleazily?”df8ec458c676ea9a

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The lips that had been politely reciting honorifics last time were now completely unrestrained. The Crown Prince couldn’t say a word in response to Cayenne’s insults and closed his mouth. Jack felt his mind going hazy from the barrage of harsh words that were hard to hear even in the marketplace. This was a conversation between the Crown Prince and the commander of the knights. Jack closed his eyes tightly and shook his head to regain his composure.72a37b617bfa0660

“I wondered why a guy who likes flashy things was fluttering around alone. Turns out he had a dark side.”c1da1a5e8eaed05d

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It was impossible to tell where the conversation had started. Jack hadn’t made any slip of the tongue, but under Cayenne’s fierce spirit, he instinctively reviewed every word he had said.a74d78b15280ebe4

“He didn’t care if it was a woman or an Omega if he had a bone to pick.”379e1f9a3d39241d

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For some reason, Rick Wyatt’s words suddenly came to mind. Jack quietly retreated to the corner, away from Cayenne’s glaring eyes directed at the Crown Prince.38538edc761b0f0c

“No, no, it’s a misunderstanding! I came with a clear purpose today!”2a0483676749e789

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The Crown Prince waved his hands desperately, sweating profusely. Then, with trembling hands, he pulled something out from his chest. Under Cayenne’s sharp gaze filled with hostility, the efforts of the Empire’s second most powerful person to somehow evade the situation were truly pitiful.2be50d14d94d6661

“Ta-da.”c3e66cb087c4b224

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Where was the future of this country headed? Watching the Crown Prince, holding something like a clown and blinking cutely, and Cayenne glaring at him, Jack seriously worried about the Empire’s future.75146af5fc80165b

Cayenne’s eyes gleamed sharply as he looked at the thin card the Crown Prince held in his hand.75e4c30f0f8b1ebf

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“…Is it a trick?”a49e94b5a805ae6e

“Of course not! It’s an invitation to a party hosted by my father.”4955cd17c73d92e3

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“A party?”7617b3909edf1f84

Cayenne looked at the b29c42077f Crown Prince with suspicious aeb421380f eyes. The Crown 6eb117c6f1 Prince quickly 98fd364ed5 nodded his 6d123865ae head up e0c4798ea0 and down.e168924f1b94f0f4

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“In recognition of the new Repelz commander’s inauguration and the successful purification of the capital, a special royal banquet will be held. And this is for you, Secretary.”07bd43f8832c1063

The Crown ede657df52 Prince handed cd8ae106c1 a thin 679522425d card to 440f90a091 Jack as 05f8e363cf well. Jack, who ad70da6c6c had been 9c8c4211a2 cramming his b98f74bcaa large frame 4a75d22914 into the 0e52c6b1ea corner as 066feffe2e if it f0066ee74c were his 60f3d4e095 rightful place, fa8266b90e widened his 921378aea8 eyes. The card was placed 5ce2b0511f in his hand before ca7df3beff he could refuse. Cayenne, watching from across, e4a398f70b narrowed his eyes with 942e9e6063 dissatisfaction.c68f8fb58453d749

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“Why him?”fbb4e0bda42dfda0

“Calling the secretary ‘him.’ Your language is as rough as ever.”f59504b6bd0031f5

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“What does it matter if I call my secretary ‘him’ or ‘that’? Why invite my secretary?”819595035fca9e2f

Receiving an unexpected invitation to a royal banquet, Jack was bewildered as if he had seen something he shouldn’t have. The small card, embossed with the flag symbolizing the Empire of Claris, had the name ‘Repelz, Jack Carlson’clearly written in dddbfea0a0 luxurious gold foil. The texture of the 2ad53c8d99 soft paper was indeed 0d38f65bdd befitting of a royal 6d6dc82c72 party invitation, extremely luxurious.89665566ffda03a1

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Surely this gold foil isn’t real gold… Jack stared blankly at the card, its opulent color too grand for his name.28b01e2ecd4468ba

“Isn’t he the hero who caught the Viper barehanded? My father wants to personally meet and commend him for his achievement.”71a3a5834451189f

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The Crown Prince winked cheekily at Jack, who couldn’t take his eyes off the card. Cayenne’s expression hardened even more.14883abb383f75ae

“What nonsense is that? Catching a mere Viper, what’s the big deal?”4824cbb5075e817c

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“A mere Viper? Such a ferocious beast appeared not at the border but near the capital, and he caught it alone, so of course, he should be commended.”666ae821cad5d634

Jack inadvertently looked at Cayenne at the Crown Prince’s words.3b3029bf15aa1597

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The Crown Prince’s misunderstanding was deep, thinking Jack had caught the Viper alone and barehanded. But the Crown Prince’s information couldn’t be dismissed, as that was the rumor throughout the knights. Jack had moved according to Cayenne’s command and orders, but somehow Cayenne’s involvement was completely omitted, and the conclusion was the brave Jack Carlson.aaf0416ab90e37f3

Jack was thinking that even this was part of Cayenne’s scheme to monitor him. So it was natural that his gaze turned to Cayenne.5052706f3989ebd0

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Surely, even he hadn’t expected the honor of being invited to a royal party because of that incident. Curious about what reaction would come, Jack’s gaze naturally followed, and Cayenne looked slightly troubled. He frowned deeply and bit his lip. It was clear to anyone that he was very displeased that his secretary was invited to the party as well.8ca313a8f9416212

“He can’t go. He’s not coming. He’s absolutely not attending.”c87c470f67789430

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“What?!”e97b39bdb2aa38da

The Crown Prince, who had been looking at Cayenne’s strangely unpleasant reaction, shouted at the sudden declaration of non-attendance.7553e4a6986eae71

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“No matter if you’re from the Madison family, how dare you return an invitation issued by His Majesty at your whim?”e054c7b3e2452b3b