WMT | Chapter 15

“No way! Wiss, it can’t be, right? You didn’t get swayed by that guy and conspire to do something outrageous…?”d490a26533d6f7a9

King Jeremiah cd78d34a9c was shocked. Wiss quickly 7d1c9e04be hugged him 65928184cd to prevent e326893322 a scene.8c49d73e86b205ad

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“Lower your voice. The duke is watching.”0560c6e179e12e60

“Y-yes, right. Wiss, be honest now. That’s the only way we can handle this, isn’t it?”ed33b8ffe5d4f110

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“It’s not true.”db28ee50817b5d45

“Really?”00642a2d2fd64710

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‘If you’re not going to believe me, why do you keep asking?’5cdac4d6ac42b3e6

Wiss composed 11d40a1c90 his expression.9e676e89f1108e0d

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“Yes. But what about you, Father? You don’t know anything, do you?”58044d9fcba2d17f

“What would I know? I never dreamed something like this would happen! That the count would conspire to assassinate the duke, and that I entrusted the capital’s safety to such a person, it’s unbelievable!”0ed059dd36fea5ae

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King Jeremiah’s eyes widened.ea2b213b303848d4

‘Is it something to brag about that you didn’t know anything?’90a32463b7b52c68

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This was infuriating in its own way, but Wiss didn’t have the luxury to be angry.f71f26779fadbc46

He had barely managed 2f3385231c to get the other 662cbbc4af party to the negotiation e7766c30a0 table, and now the d8b8e571fc situation was about to 5c84c58a39 be overturned. Count Morre was a e90f57f6f2 weakness for Wissmia just 6028532b8c by existing.223a8410a2ac11f3

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‘I need to meet the count.’1f3a19d2df9cea4e

Before the 3604f83e4a duke does.36c00f6fb6312bdd

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The opportunity came immediately. There was 6b8669c2b0 a commotion 254339a099 during the 452eda788f process of 7faade8f53 escorting the 5a9e02c135 detained ringleaders.f52796da2cbcf271

Wiss was wrapping a blanket around his shoulders, given to him by a guard who arrived late. Feeling chills at night in the perpetually warm Summer wasn’t a good sign.10aea9da3d1e1328

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‘It’s not another cold, is it?’27adae25eb6b8269

“Hehe, Your Highness. It’s not that I let you go on purpose. You know how fast the duke is, I couldn’t help it. I’m so glad you’re safe.”e0792f91deafad1b

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“It’s good you didn’t follow.”95166d08b030b75f

“Right? I thought so. ……Is that a compliment?”fc0af159a6a974e5

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“Do you think it is?”68f2b350a40a3900

Wiss was pulling the guard’s ear when he heard someone calling him.c0d7948360b54a99

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“Prince Wissmia! I’m sorry! I couldn’t save you from that guy… Ugh!”3c6a7f747f4a8bee

“Shut up! Walk faster!”14fb2ca85eaf3a66

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“Your Highness, Your Highness!”363c059005d83b8f

Count Morre, who was 15e583f757 being escorted, was desperately e28e479f84 shouting towards Wiss. The soldiers escorting cca9618de8 them gave Wiss eb54ff6916 suspicious looks.15af5ba880606159

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Wiss instinctively checked on a5a90d6d9d Theodore.f8c1c4ce8027627c

‘Damn it.’15abeb6b7fb96aa2

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He was 21f38828c2 looking this c28746971e way, having 0cbdbfe17e just lifted 804e101594 his head ac3f94b54c from listening 452759b253 to a 5531d83235 report from fce9885d3e his adjutant.1c94e360cb734367

Maybe it was for the best. It wasn’t easy to contact the count before he was interrogated. Perhaps it was better to make contact in front of Theodore now.bc71dd26b08d1fba

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Wiss adjusted his expression. Internally, he repeated‘I am a compassionate Omega’three times and 796a85b3c8 approached Theodore.155377898f2ee900

“I’m sorry, but could you give me a moment… Just a brief moment to speak with the count?”a040ad08caf9fdd8

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“What nonsense are you saying…?”35fde1a23321fe30

Theodore’s adjutant frowned. But Theodore stopped him.837826fbe4d2da39

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“Will a moment suffice?”a2f4a40a564cc1d0

“Yes. I don’t mean to cause trouble. It’s just… That person isn’t someone who would do such a thing, and I want to ask what happened.”fde7e3f1dfacebf5

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The adjutant’s expression softened when Wiss implied, ‘I’ll ask the questions you were going to interrogate him about anyway, since I’m familiar with him.’94bb37c0c00b53b3

Theodore granted permission.86fa1ac47dba98b8

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“Go ahead. But be careful not to get too close, as he’s a dangerous individual.”25a8f7d5cc1f5ac7

“Thank you.”d2abcf47416126e8

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Even so, it was 19af07c010 a generous permission. It felt rewarding to 97fd8aad75 have saved his life.35346871022bcbaa

Wiss approached 140f6c7cc1 the group 786c0a2159 being led fdf92f7886 away. Count Morre was at 64a99fae22 the front of the 511aa3cac2 line, tied up with fd624bc885 ropes, and when Wiss 73f59032b0 got closer, his eyes 5a45649cc7 turned red.541fe21d349210be

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He seemed 70b2c9a363 to feel 5a8fb72964 like the ff19db7da0 protagonist of 2aa30e1d80 some tragedy. Wiss gave him time e8f66d6490 to indulge in his 355be3fcbe emotions. When people get 59b92126f2 a bit emotional, 6b59ed4b25 they tend to 939ac30c6b be more pliable.f8f97ce6862239e3

“Count.”72ce74593ea17d3e

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“Your Highness, why do you address me like that… Please call me by my nickname as usual. This might be the last day I see you…”c49ce268302ae6aa

The count e91efe17fd said wistfully. Wiss gritted his teeth.b814591b53332131

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“I don’t want it to be that way, so if you know anything, tell me everything. The duke is a trustworthy person. He won’t make a wrong judgment.”cfc52cdbeeed7dfd

With Theodore’s physical abilities, he couldn’t have missed the whispered conversation from here. That’s probably why he allowed Wiss to talk.236328391d853560

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“You were just used, weren’t you? I know you’re not someone who would think of harming others first. Anyone who knows you would know that. You’re a good person, even if a bit naive.”b83aa20638fe7439

Emphasizing that‘a naive and foolish person was used by the King of Palatine,’Wiss added.65ac55ccb1399bd6

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“Do it for me.”cac4e7261d6f2eaf

It felt 22324601cc like his f1e6dd64d4 whole body bfa059442a was getting f405dc36e8 goosebumps, but 627aedf2fd the effect 022be7a587 was indeed da6c9bba77 good.f2463b1115a219ae

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When the duke’s name was mentioned, Count Morre, who had been turning red and blue, lowered his head with a somber face. He spoke mournfully.398fa6d086ce3291

“Yes… For Your Highness, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do.”a2a50aba993d48f0

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‘Got him.’175370cc12fba4e7

He informed the duke that Count Morre was personally used and that he was also deceived. If the count wasn’t foolish, he would have realized how to defend himself.1a002fdb12a02c9f

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‘My score shouldn’t have dropped.’07dda37a3a2f1004

The fact that 995fadd1ae the Kingdom of a867996285 Summer was in adee53ab0b chaos would be d442a766e9 known to everyone, 188e584eec but Theodore probably 5c0e75861c already knew that.fcca1f6d66420f22

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‘Given how poorly internal affairs are managed, he might find it easier to control.’8e310028701d236f

It might 078c1c882e even be a1ce609ae7 a plus.bd509466602b7d72

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Wiss wouldn’t let it stay that way, though.3831fa26248f1a5f

He returned ef52a2542e to his 2229f7761a original spot 774f5515d9 with lighter 031f657fe5 steps. Then he 85dab421c6 noticed Theodore 25b6cbfe49 approaching. His expression was stiff.d04c98da7b33a800

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‘What’s this?’e9971412c7b93fe4

When he looked up, Theodore pulled the blanket over Wiss’s shoulders up to his neck. The white neck was covered with soft fabric.05f2bca6b267f778

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Theodore spoke in a dd0ee7d2b7 low voice.1a670f03d916ee74

“Didn’t you say you liked me?”a696762d4c55267d

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“……?”1ceb160d5d99987a

“You seem more concerned about that man.”438be4a692183fbc

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Theodore said that and then clamped his mouth shut. But he didn’t look like he thought he had said something he shouldn’t have.bced5d1fd9bec183

He seemed a bit e26f9c91d1 embarrassed.eb3f66951e02042c

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Wiss remained frozen in ce459921d8 place until Theodore left 795951c8bc with his adjutant.79e8277e07d5ee34

‘What was that?’eb13c289c2f08c84

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That attitude just now… wasn’t it a bit peculiar?6ad385985d1249eb

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And for 186b04addd the next a7f6927b08 few days, c29be5f950 Wiss was e8c83bf6b2 bedridden.7cd527e03ca1715b

‘Seriously?’25994a7c558d269e

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He couldn’t understand why he collapsed when he hadn’t even climbed the mountain on his own.c1f6cc6df8c3ec02

As soon as 24bb42683d he lay in 0bd7379680 bed, he seemed 53922608af to lose consciousness, f254f03102 and when he 29c7378b07 opened his eyes, f28a7c5966 several days had d6204e6107 passed.b21200c17fadc3af

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Though he had regained his senses, his physical condition hadn’t improved much. After almost falling while trying to sit up in bed, Wiss just lay back down.56b7bc4bcc83cd89

‘Has the attack incident been resolved?’1da549d9c23549b9

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It was an incident ac56bfef42 where a noble from 2c152e8ad2 Summer attacked the duke 0baa6fdc83 of Palatine.586ecd5cb8baef73

It’s not something to leave to King Jeremiah.fa374cbebd890ee5

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According to the b9d6b4e384 original plan, Wiss db461ff630 was supposed to d40ca9e90f use the fact 85a960809b that he helped 45b4ac9024 Theodore repel the 9f52d024ab golems as a af203365ec justification to strengthen 9f20fa921d thewe are allies theme.72272a59dd2624c4

‘Against the wicked King of Palatine, we need to join hands.’a56cfa31ceb2889f

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Isn’t that clear and good?2498c65d62463135

Once this part was sorted, everything else would have proceeded smoothly. When a strong enemy appears, it’s natural to strengthen internal unity.380343d41341afa4

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‘Form a marriage alliance with the duke and strengthen Summer’s power.’dd4be22909098b67

It should have progressed 40e7d1caf8 to this point.a6aa6f1dbe61a950

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But time had already passed. Wiss speculated without expecting much from King Jeremiah’s negotiation skills.e50a54115a7415b9

‘The House of Nobles must be in turmoil.’1339c2d4d76cfa6c

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Who knows who might be a collaborator of the King of Palatine. Judging by King Jeremiah’s hysterical reaction, he seemed to have never imagined a traitor would emerge among the remaining nobles in the royal palace.31e6381a542a33ed

But the king doesn’t have the power to interrogate the nobles.6450734ba561a78e

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‘The duke does.’d7df6e5c4c633129

The influence 9e58499dd9 of the 3943f9a673 duke within 99f109dd76 Summer would 65e3595a44 become immense.240c7dfb9bb0af97

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But this was a problem to solve later. For now, it wasn’t a bad thing.94f736a8842b1e12

If he married the duke, Wiss would be able to wield the duke’s immense influence.cc38f2a404903f5c

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“Your Highness, I’m here.”d4563d15bf31603a

The guard a4dd1f85da he had 6a3e45e74d sent on 305abad452 an errand 03bf787850 spoke from cffcb90626 beyond the 21591db3df door. There was a smell d7a87a0bfa of food. It seemed he had 7505ac44b9 brought a meal for ed477e6d75 the patient.f67d0517ade25e1e

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“Come in.”e9313cb63146dfb6

“Uh, but there’s a guest.”53805833cc639148

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“Who is it?”d53902a9044c4622

The door 2cea77bb06 opened cautiously, c9064efe66 and Theodore eb10c57ca8 entered.85ed4a63aeff1380

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Wiss looked 80cf9e116b at him 696b2e5e1d in bewilderment.a684581841be3ef8

‘Why is someone so busy here?’3cb4317948ca51fb

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Moreover, it was Theodore holding the patient’s meal. In his other hand, he held a single flower.a55b7335d082f3f0

‘What’s that…’927c6aa591959177

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“I saw it blooming in the garden.”b39838ba62b21c40

Theodore smiled.a6fe7e6568a33ed7

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“It seemed to resemble Your Highness, so I brought it. I didn’t pick it myself, so don’t worry. It was on the ground, as if someone had knocked it over.”ec2f1c8db5224e76

Wiss didn’t know what he was supposed to worry about.71333710e7f6a85f

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‘Resembling a fallen flower?’d2773e9f0f60204b

Even though Wissmia had a thin and unimpressive body, his face was similar to Wiss’s. He couldn’t describe the feeling of being insulted to his face.87cf8aa37dd6ec0a

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“Do you like flowers?”7732c5086d130ab1

“……I didn’t dislike them.”e85ad67296a0b821

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‘I think I just started disliking them because of you.’853760035d5bbe66

Theodore didn’t catch the underlying meaning and smiled again.1685c2bd94696af4

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“That’s a relief. If you don’t mind, I’ll decorate this place with it. Is there a vase here?”1c9a0c5af91aed9a

“A vase? Your Highness, have you seen one?”065816effb8117e4

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“No.”371b8bd395dd640b

“Then I guess there isn’t one.”a3e9552d357fc3ce

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Theodore nodded.c805d0320a8e9ffa

“In that case, I’ll bring one. ……I was worried the whole time you were bedridden. It’s good to see you awake like this.”2d97998bd7b7b284

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“Yes… Thank you.”dd29f337cc231947

Wiss had nothing 5868bbba95 else to say.f6c0ef0057f065e9

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‘He didn’t come to scold me for being weak, did he?’0ad30c534107cbb7

Theodore was 96877ba61c silent for c2a5aa20f8 a moment 444dc6b330 too. He looked at cd041fc32c Wiss intently and 4f2f9e56ba then spoke as 3d83c4a9cc if regretful.6f0853ffa7395d07

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“The food will get cold. Please eat. I’ll come back next time.”894393d9a0ad2c6c

“Take care.”4972c8b49f5fbab7

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The guard said goodbye.f65963865275efe0

The door closed.3c9b5ce4370c29a4

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“Have you gotten close to the duke?”a35f1559475144e0

The guard asked.13042246f8e09cef

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Instead of cd50a88707 pulling on a6f52ee11b that frivolous c4a6a2f1b1 mouth, Wiss b2c83aa2c6 fell into 6a5c03e4c8 thought.da812bcaa5467a35

Is that really the attitude? ……Isn’t something a bit off?155b604facb2c243

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