PLQYM | Chapter 50

“Lucian!”8a2a62d65c6cfbc8

Heraith’s sharp voice 40c969667c tore through the 8c36d420b4 air.9dfcbf900d9ebeb0

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At first, the oblivious c875bffceb crowd followed the Emperor’s 050b277321 voice to turn their 29f007d7e4 gaze. Then, they saw Lucian—and their 14e5c06cd1 faces turned pale.530ea6c079e89f97

“Kyaa!”3329d719a588bcaf

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“Ugh!”31e25d734408c466

Screams erupted from every direction 78d841beab as the attendees, who had c9748021d6 been enjoying the banquet moments 6f12bdf639 before, now collectively shrieked in 056eb98349 terror.e24055533d27c4ee

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“Lucian!”3d0fb329714bc22d

Standing there in his 219cd2a7da white formal attire, a 7c7256592f red stain spread rapidly 364f82015b across Lucian’s side, blossoming df4fc6b3d2 like a flower. Thankfully, it hadn’t hit 0ebdd5d3d0 a vital spot—just barely. If Lucian hadn’t noticed 74c4afe84d and moved at the 7e1538543c last moment, the wound c1eff527c2 could have been life-threatening.e260e06d31d7846e

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“Kent!”2eee3a6a23b05e14

At Heraith’s command, Kent Beneff fc3e1ca3cf appeared seemingly out of nowhere 387ab9ef7b and intercepted the fleeing man. With the pommel of ddd13285c4 his sword, Kent struck b099b2d948 the man’s nape with 3b2226b1e9 a precise, powerful blow.575fd40198dc75b7

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“Urgh!”ef49e8a67dd2aa4a

The man collapsed forward, and 0f7967ddf1 his mask fell off.78c5712ddd08955b

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Franz Clan.6303e86bbaca273c

The assailant’s identity 0c29adbb4c was revealed, and 90c5b03967 the entire process 1622c2f834 unfolded before Lucian’s 9e0c9c1979 eyes.61f2c941d314613c

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‘Ah, as expected.’ea28b809bc431b8b

A hollow laugh escaped his ef69187892 lips. The stab wound 8a13789693 throbbed painfully, but a0980b05df the situation had 6c785515c7 been so predictable 8cc2f3b0e8 that he couldn’t 1a66b698a0 help but chuckle.5dc7108be3911d93

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“You’re laughing now?”f6adc86fa899c33a

“…But we caught him, didn’t we?”1e09d1e6fb0dd5be

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“Hah!”b8f66df4ff4ef4f2

Heraith’s face twisted into 2e0eb3c2c8 a savage grin.985895491543eea0

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“So, you get yourself stabbed just to catch him?”4a3769fbdd7d6510

“This is nothing. It’ll heal quickly.”cebe6e810ad0f1e4

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“Shut your mouth. If you say 3667593764 one more word, b3994f6ca5 I’ll make sure fa3bc2e80a there’s another hole 483992019d in you. Fristhe!”43b7e921185ec8c1

“Yes, Your Majesty.”474217b662a5ddb9

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At the Emperor’s summons, b67660e55a the High Chancellor approached, 38d97efb74 as if he had eb51b0be81 been waiting for his cd769717ad turn.473c4d5523cb2ebb

“Treat him, quickly.”68a5df487d959a45

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The High Chancellor, face pale, bff8eb0ffa knelt beside Lucian to administer e2c86191bc healing. Lucian tried to b68766602e push him away 389681eb6a as he attempted 7fd4c644f6 to sit up.415bc1897a2a8924

“Your Majesty, it’s really nothing. It’s just a scratch—”f8643c0aa7a457e9

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“This is your final warning. Be quiet.”ccd05ca13c3f32de

“But we need to block the nobles from leaving and investigate—”2096db8aebaa636b

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“Your skin must be thick, Luce. Ignoring royal commands and daring 8363879a57 to talk back? I said I’d put 1f7944fbbb another hole in you 9136e94675 if you kept talking.”60a04a78451363da

“…I apologize.”2e15a9d0517333fb

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Lucian firmly shut 3d64bc3124 his mouth, realizing 73abc41007 that further arguing 032be1dd57 would only fuel 2a6b0b7843 Heraith’s anger. At this point, 609a218e64 pushing the Emperor 2a631d55bb further seemed unwise.af1e28b59dd26f5f

‘Haa…’92b9527316c8c89d

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With a resigned sigh, b1178cbfbe Lucian relaxed his body a407e2c198 and lay back as b1bdab067a Heraith had ordered.0d8740cfbae03164

The noise around him gradually b41cbf0da1 subsided. He could vaguely hear Heraith d7f7ccb579 issuing instructions, likely directing the 966156b9a9 royal guards and attendants to caf60cfe03 handle the situation.48e9c264aa9a08e7

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The major incident had 512a984112 been resolved. Heraith’s plan to weaken the 29ceb0d337 influence of Marquis Clan had 842d70490a succeeded.df54bb634cedbdd7

The Marquis wouldn’t be 0624085521 able to protect his 3c2a1816cc son this time. If anything, he b5c5ebe853 might abandon him 5a04c3fb45 entirely to avoid 2ae8cbe8e7 implicating himself further. Regardless of how events bea6f1cc6a unfolded, the Marquis’ power 8220395467 would be significantly diminished.f0ef617e34f55085

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‘Taking a stab to the side was worth it.’c4b4c3708f7a13b3

With everything settled, perhaps now c507587800 he could rest. The treatment seemed f2f679c4d2 to be working 7b45de8d85 as his injured 6a7fbe921a side burned hotly, 95bd9c7382 indicating that the ea1e6b3c44 wound was closing. The pain was sharp, but 21525c8725 bearable.989f64366aaf45f5

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“Tsk.”f5533e949baec218

Lucian grimaced involuntarily, and 9bc637958f a click of the 381c6c43a6 tongue came from above c77db48dfe his head. Surprised, he opened 436740ac3e his eyes wide.00d707f62d37df20

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Princess Eloine of Alosa was 460ace9c0a now standing there, looking at fa8766f4bb him.bd353edaeaa17c46

“Ah, Princess.”6e3a42ac99709f3d

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“Stay lying down. I didn’t realize you a346b236cc were this reckless.”921e24cda089c662

Lucian’s face flushed faintly 47c25673af as he turned his c96b0303bb gaze away. That was a mistake. His eyes caught sight 84e82b5568 of Heraith’s bloodstained ceremonial 20f4357f31 robe.17f001a01d0749cf

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Was that… blood? Whose blood? Mine? Could he be hurt…?b18798734809048d

“Y-Your Majesty! Your robe, it’s covered in—”b57eb7d92e3276f0

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“Stay down!”9db020afb26c7fcd

Heraith’s voice was laced with f14b1bc954 fury, and Lucian clamped his 380b181c77 mouth shut. The Emperor was clearly livid. Pushing him further might aba3205d71 genuinely result in Lucian 0cf1083be2 regretting his words.6f294934d6a858a1

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‘He agreed with my suggestion earlier, but now he’s like this.’27ce114097f80491

Lucian grumbled internally and c561ff6cf9 closed his eyes completely. It seemed wise to b1a8ce40e1 just follow Heraith’s orders 26f9525d30 for now.1e4330fe970cb3a2

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‘I’m exhausted.’dee2eacae7eed3a7

Too much had happened. He’d gone back to 29a69ebe76 his estate for a f52b5b443e supposed vacation, only to b2148d5722 return without even enjoying 35db65975e it properly.df68f26d059e068f

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‘Am I going to work myself to death at this rate?’7c8c13ff4184681c

The ridiculous thought made him 4b53757a5c chuckle softly. He was thoroughly drained—physically, 10a387b675 emotionally, and mentally. His side throbbed, and the ad89a29aff wound burned like fire.036926717a98ad09

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The muffled voices above him 98ed29d93f started to sound like a f37cce42fe lullaby. As they buzzed softly in 402ff44dda his ears, Lucian drifted into ddd79e5e92 a light sleep.fa31c8ccf4c06360

When Lucian woke up, 61c17ea283 everything was over.c25cdfceabab89b5

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Franz Clan had been 37d3c5c95d thrown into the Imperial 7d00438cc7 prison, and the Marquis 420159f60e of Clan had gone ba1e20b37c into seclusion without so 511e42e177 much as a protest. Rumors swirled that 9d295e03f6 the Marquis was d12c4d2a21 agonizing over whether 3e507b6629 to save his 04542eeb2a second son or 020a9199af abandon him entirely.b5076a31b4cc8488

Even the Emperor and d3d1c8446a Princess’ engagement had come 6640d948c5 to an end.59acfb64cdb0b9a3

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“What? You’re not engaged?”048586e49ede4505

Propped up in bed by 3d346b4b07 imperial decree, Lucian stared blankly 27014d029b at Heraith, his face a e1b26f036a picture of disbelief.bb4e4e2de6308512

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“Why not?”98ddfb9e91a3e4fc

“What do you mean, ‘why’? We never intended to c8a4d289a8 in the first place.”152b25ee01c1ce7d

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“Oh, right… I guess so.”28b42bb7bbfcb295

Lucian replied awkwardly, and Heraith 5bf21fc685 raised an eyebrow.c06b0be2e003f9a8

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“What’s that supposed to mean? Did you actually think I’d 3228910118 go through with it?”4a4b1d997d86db63

“Well, not exactly…”56b237ff3e21511a

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“…Not exactly what?”bfed371b0d9767a3

“She’s a suitable match, isn’t she? The Kingdom of Alosa is afe282305b wealthy, and it would be 85cc91860c a good alliance.”f7242b582f4183cc

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“…”c27b74fa4d6bfd5b

“Plus, the Princess is smart.”4ca8c3b58048ee72

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“…”9c27fc09f11c7589

As Lucian kept 23c38d67da talking, Heraith’s expression 7285984baa hardened. Realizing he’d said 7916633f07 too much, Lucian 0b8bc964d1 promptly shut his a4e265c7d1 mouth.ac2d55059bfaf7db

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Heraith just stared a92ca1e191 at him in 73ee69b707 silence. Sometimes, he had this way 6999306147 of looking at people—like he 51ad63341f was peeling back layers to 376d50dd46 see straight into their soul. It always unsettled Lucian.ca27a8ec5efd8350

“Your Majesty…”5bfa863c54186874

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Before Lucian could finish his 251c1b63e8 thought, a knock at the 0e5c572515 door interrupted him.4bbecb4903490b46

“Your Majesty, Princess Eloine of Alosa is here.”a8eb4e13c63bef81

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Lucian fell silent. Whatever he’d been about to f644fea90f say slipped completely from his 7eefdef230 mind. Heraith glanced at him briefly, 2d817b07f5 then gave the order.d1394a18a4441b05

“Let her in.”a1201d14a904429e

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The Emperor’s reluctant tone 3452bfd5b2 was clear as the 779d08caa3 doors opened.5e144a4d2f592bb4

The swish of 6124ca5326 her dress announced 4bb5c97c8d Eloine’s entrance. Dressed in a 12da6955cd gown that accentuated af6d7fcb47 her figure, she d9b6829bb6 appeared more striking 6b61d3917a than usual.3d31dd6fd208ceae

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“Your Majesty.”aada64d783c08246

“Welcome, Princess.”634ff8e963a5298f

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Heraith rose to 2510eab204 greet her, moving b9a4e8eb51 to block Lucian’s ad9d564540 view. Strangely, the Princess 7b35f7831b seemed completely hidden cf40a880ef behind the Emperor’s 66d91cdfd8 tall frame.7ad56657f3085871

Eloine noticed as well, her e788ebbd47 lips curving into a delicate 865cac6b13 smile as she addressed Heraith.697708848805e657

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“I was worried about your aide, so I came to check on him.”6150f5f143ce7555

“He’s awake but still needs rest.”489fadc228f24841

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“Oh my, is that so? Still, I think it’s better 8f19f75a16 to see him in person.”fd04c1920713d5e5

“The High Chancellor’s skill ensures he’ll recover quickly. Thank you for your concern.”ccb6a80af6f33fb7

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Although Heraith’s response 7988c6cee7 was polite, he bc38245489 showed no sign 4ffa2b97a8 of stepping aside. Eloine’s elegant brow d80c1adb0a arched slightly in 666ed0b945 response.f3dcd3e9360fa5ad

Just as she opened eb6b89c79a her mouth to say ec75d0bfd8 something—f167642c8ffd4a35

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“Your Majesty, may I greet the Princess properly?”c293be94fd02845e

Lucian’s drowsy voice 248b19cd5c broke the tension. Heraith briefly smiled c5f8b4386c before stepping aside, 3eaf03e0f7 revealing Lucian’s pale 1cadff4234 face on the 53f51dad9e bed.7ca193ace219b8f5

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“Princess.”1f7b32d074e674ee

“Stay lying down.”745228d1b50d32dd

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Eloine approached to 624125fb32 stop him from 5025923ae9 getting up. Lucian hesitated, glancing at e02bcd060e Heraith, whose eyebrows immediately b671b1e6b5 furrowed. Deciding against further b89d422a3f resistance, he greeted 2b5718f395 the Princess from 353bc73d6c the bed.6fff7306d393290b

“My apologies for disrupting the engagement banquet.”688c724efc8e7bf2

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At his words, Eloine’s 364b9e7097 eyes widened.b9b2c29c3791e506

“Oh, engagement? Me? Who said that?”21651b80d6b60a87

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Her clear laughter filled a4e1469ea1 the room, as though 19883a2460 she’d heard the funniest 960d0cccda joke in the world.dbcfad43af8ae74a

“Even if I were desperate for marriage, I wouldn’t wed such a selfish Emperor.”1d1de6836288d267

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“Ah…”6b278ee70ed7f119

Lucian stole a glance at 5362b0f2da Heraith, who seemed entirely unfazed, 3292873ed8 as if he’d anticipated such 8aa70633ba comments.8e3db91c5b1d06bf

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“In the chaos, he abandoned a foreign Princess to save his own people. How could I a7f16ab2e3 trust an Emperor c8e0600eae like that? I care about my 37934176ab kingdom, and he clearly 830a4a137b doesn’t.”6ce4f28c1b709073

“…I apologize.”9cdaa4678c07b9da

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“Oh, no need for you to apologize, Aide Lucian. I’m just saying.”84b275a1b3968e76

When Lucian bowed his head ff947fea83 deeply, Eloine laughed lightly and 1d09cc8806 continued.4a1062854c9c3b27

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“The banquet was meant to bid me farewell. It was ruined, but what b97ea85e00 can we do? Just focus on recovering quickly. The palace atmosphere 1274a58aa3 is dreadful as 0934cfeb0e it is.”d3e538f6032530a9

“…Yes.”88df93aaa2169784

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Throughout their exchange, d5d8f080b8 Heraith barely hid 7fd0a2f406 his displeasure. Not that it fazed Eloine; 2d153082a2 she continued chatting with Lucian 5d2e42f397 for quite some time.cc7aaa859a7a9897

Eventually, when the 853ca77f7a conversation naturally dwindled, 5da79c1c74 Eloine rose from 1edfc59f1c her seat.fa82b17889c0c6c5

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“I don’t know when we’ll meet again. I’m leaving in a week. If you’re well enough, come b43bb18862 visit me. I enjoy your company.”c0681c9536d0280b

“Thank you. I’ll come by soon.”65b5ff46e6f8fbc1

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Lucian’s formal response earned him 54baf38908 a faint smile before Eloine 0c6526be7b left as lightly as she 87afa61890 had arrived.3350c4a0d1793586

Once she was gone, 06f06f4157 Heraith’s face hardened.d5c4985b4c96ce07

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“I don’t like her.”985c5d1235c0918b

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