The emperor disappeared. The rumors spread quietly through the palace because the emperor, who had entered the forest following Abel, did not come out that night. While everyone was worrying and stood outside the entrance of the forest, Roster appeared leisurely and said with a smile.
‘Don’t worry. When I saw His Majesty off, I sent him food, a tent, and even medicine for injuries loaded on a horse.’
The butler, who was already shocked to learn belatedly why the emperor had gone into the forest, collapsed as his legs gave way. The other commanders blamed Roster for speaking up so late, but he just laughed heartily, optimistic that things would go well. However, even after three days had passed, neither the emperor nor his Regas returned. The irritated commanders pressed Roster again, who then finally added.
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‘Oh, well, I did pack quite a lot of food. Hmm, about three days’ worth?’
Another three days passed after that. It was only after the butler, unable to hold back any longer, poured raw garlic into Roster’s mouth while he was asleep that they finally learned the whole truth. The emperor had taken a whole week’s worth of food into the forest. Everyone was furious. However, Roster merely argued that it was only because he had large hands that he ended up packing so much food.
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“I naturally have big hands, so I lose three times as much as others when I gamble!”
[T/N: The phrase “손이 크다” (soni keuda) in Korean can literally mean “to have big hands,” but it is also an idiomatic expression. It often means someone tends to do things generously or in large quantities, sometimes to a fault. Roster uses this phrase humorously to imply that he naturally tends to overdo things, whether it’s packing food or losing at gambling.]
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Everyone turned their heads away from his nonsense. Only Nani, who had once lost his entire fortune due to gambling, shed tears in sympathy as he listened to his words. Thus, he did not get involved in the escalating chaos of their argument, and because of that, he was the first to notice it. Someone was walking out of the fog.
“Ah? Huh?!”
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Startled, Nani could only stammer and point his finger towards the forest. Unfortunately, his words didn’t reach the others. Everyone was too busy attacking Roster. In particular, Kin and Clara angrily hurled insults at Roster, joining forces with the butler. Behind them, Ashler frowned while Melmond expressed concern. Despite the 5:1 disadvantageous fight, Roster, who had the emperor on his back, didn’t back down.
“This is what His Majesty wanted! Why don’t you just ask His Majesty directly?!”
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“But His Majesty isn’t here right now!”
“H-He is here!”
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“Yes, he’s… What?”
Kin, who had been growling at Roster, suddenly turned his head at the voice that suddenly interrupted. Those who looked as well were frozen in shock. The Emperor was indeed there, and they could ask him about the situation. Moreover, someone was being carried on his back.
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“Ah! Y-Young Master!”
Abel, who was carried on Karas’ back, initially appeared utterly motionless, as if he was dead. The butler, who had collapsed to the ground, was joined by Melmond, whose legs couldn’t help but tremble in terror. Seeing Abel being carried out like that sparked a dreadful thought.
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Could the worst-case scenario we have imagined unfold in the forest?
Had the cruel emperor forcibly attacked Abel, and in the end, he left him cold and lifeless due to severe bleeding…?
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“Shut up. He’s just asleep.”
At Karas’ stern warning, the butler quickly covered his mouth with both hands. However, everyone couldn’t help but look at Abel with eyes filled with suspicion.
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Was he really alright?
Was he on the brink of death?
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Perhaps because of the intense scrutiny from so many people, Abel, who was supposed to be sleeping twitched ever so slightly. It was an almost imperceptible movement that went unnoticed by everyone, except one person.
“Ah! The Young Master flinched.”
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Really?
The focus of everyone’s gaze intensified on Abel. Karas could tell that Abel, who was on his back, had stopped breathing.
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Why is he pretending to be asleep?
⊹˚. ♡.𖥔 ݁ ˖ ⊹˚. ♡.𖥔 ݁ ˖
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“We can’t go out looking like this!”
Abel, holding his head in his hands, tried to hide behind a tree. But since the “tree” was more of a sapling trunk, it did little to conceal him. Even so, Abel crouched down as much as possible, desperately wishing he could just disappear into the ground.
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“Ugh, if we go out like this, everyone will know, they will all know.”
Karas stood silently, observing Abel’s state. Red eyes from crying, swollen lips from kissing, and a multitude of love marks visible through his now tattered clothes that looked like rags. As Karas’ gaze slowly scanned over Abel’s crouched figure, his eyes narrowed. The mere sight of him brought back his arousal, causing his eyes to darken with excitement. Meanwhile, Abel, unaware of the immediate danger before him, worried about the future.
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“They’ll know exactly what the prince and I have been doing in the forest. Ugh, the butler will ask me directly and bluntly!”
He was spot on. The butler waiting outside was entirely focused on whether the young master’s behind was okay. Abel couldn’t understand why it felt so mortifying that everyone would know he and Karas had been intimate. Karas, naturally, couldn’t grasp his embarrassment, but it didn’t matter. Thanks to that, it will only mean they could stay in the forest longer.
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“We don’t have to go out.”
With this answer, Karas had already been able to spend a week in the forest. He didn’t mind staying in the forest at all. In fact, he even preferred it. There was no one to disturb them, no tedious tasks to attend to, and he could be with Abel all the time.
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The satisfaction of having Abel all to himself was beyond words. Abel seemed to be tempted by Karas’ suggestion this time as well, but then he started pulling at his hair once more.
“That, that sounds nice, but we can’t. It’s been a week since we started avoiding them, and because of that, it’s become even harder to go out. So, if we keep avoiding it, it’ll just become an endless cycle! Ugh!”
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Abel clutched his head and shook it in distress.
I should have gone out on the first day, even if I could barely walk.
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Of course, he still couldn’t walk properly now. Yet, the human body is astonishingly adaptable. Despite the initial excruciating pain and the feeling as if he was being torn in half at the start, the pain gradually decreased through the incredible process of adaptation.
Through Karas’ constant advances at him, day and night, he couldn’t help but to get used to it and adapt. Even now, Karas was already half-erect. He scanned Abel’s round buttocks and arched back as he spoke.
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“Right. It’s already been a week. Staying another day wouldn’t make much difference.”
Just a little more. He had reached a point so close, enough to pounce on the defenseless Abel but he suddenly heard Abel muttering something that made him pause.
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“But this isn’t right.”
Not right?
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Being with me?
Karas’ expression momentarily turned cold. He didn’t want to hear words of rejection. Abel had trembled with pleasure alongside him. If he didn’t understand, he could prove it to him repeatedly. Just as he was about to be overcome with anger instead of excitement, Abel continued talking to himself.
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“A real Regas is supposed to be the one who will guide His Majesty in the right path, but here I am, holding him back from doing his work. Especially not like this… with my body! No, this isn’t right, I should be helping His Majesty to do his duties properly.”
“No.”
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Karas cut him off, causing Abel to turn his head. Karas met his eyes and repeated dryly.
“That’s not your role.”
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Karas shifted his gaze to the endless fields and recalled something Abel had once said.
“More than gaining glory or power in the palace, if you can be happy picking fruit in the forest, that’s all that matters. It’s okay to not work all day, to just roll on the grass, and if the wind feels good lying down, that’s already enough. That’s the happiness you wanted for me. And I feel that way right now. Because you’re by my side.”
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“…”
“So, your role is to stay by my side. To never leave this forest for the rest of your life.”
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Abel’s eyes widened in surprise, but Karas added casually as if it were the most natural thing.
“Otherwise, I’ll destroy the world again. After all, I was born with the cruel nature of a dragon.”
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Abel remained silent for a while after hearing Karas’ words, then turned his gaze towards the empty space. The past he had seen through the wooden pendant was intertwined in his mind. The people who ignored the dragon’s warning and gained power. The palace that became in ruins because of the king who lost control after his Regas died, and the creation of the King’s Heart because of it.
A king who would fall apart if the Regas disappeared. Karas said that Abel had fulfilled his role, but he still felt he had accomplished nothing. He shouldn’t become everything to him. If he were, then Karas might indeed try to destroy the world again once he’s gone, just as he said.
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So, he couldn’t be content with the present. Even if Karas felt happiness lying on the grass as he initially wanted, he had to be pushed out into the world for that. He needed to adapt to the world, understand people, and learn to understand that lying on the grass alone even without him was still fun.
“Yes, the prince is right. I am truly happy right now.”
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Abel smiled and agreed, then scratched his head as he added.
“Still, I’d like to see the world with the prince. I want to travel around, see beautiful places, eat delicious food, and attend the festivals I said before.”
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He didn’t want Karas’ joy to be limited to just himself. Abel believed it. No matter how much Karas had inherited the temperament of a cruel dragon, he was still human. Surely, somewhere inside him, there must be compassion and sympathy for other humans. It might take a long time to uncover it, but Abel felt this was his role.
“Moreover, think of all the wonderful things only Your Majesty can do! The things that the commanders waiting outside can’t do, Your Majesty can suddenly appear and swoosh—handle them, and you’ll feel a sense of pride and satisfaction.”
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“No.”
Karas denied it right away. Everything outside was just a nuisance to him. He simply wanted to be with Abel, and the forest, where no one else could enter, was perfect for that. Abel sensed his sincerity and felt a surge of desire to grant him that wish. However, he soon came to his senses. Regardless of anything else, considering the people waiting outside, they had to go out today.
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But how could he persuade him?
“W-Well, I’d still feel proud. My heart would race in anticipation. Especially if, um, um…”
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In his haste to convince Karas to go outside, Abel blurted out whatever came to mind.
“…in a soft bed.”
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“Bed?”
It worked. Karas raised an eyebrow, showing interest. Abel nodded vigorously, forgetting his embarrassment.
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“Yes, I’ll be waiting in bed. Honestly, my back has hurt so much from only doing it on hard surfaces. That’s why I couldn’t move properly. Um, and also, well…”
“Will you move properly on the bed?”
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“Haha, of course! I’ll move properly—wait, what?”
It was too late for Abel to realize the implication of his words and turned pale. Karas’ eyes gleamed darkly as he swiftly lifted Abel into his arms and warned him.
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“Hold on tight. We’re going to run.”