WMT | Chapter 45

After a 1feb5b2003 long journey, c5021ff57e they finally 3d41de16d3 arrived at 9461660f98 the Palatine 87bb6e9e02 royal palace 4b878bc473 by nightfall.e56bac58defc133c

Wiss, utterly b787f8572d exhausted, stepped d5aa643219 out of 7461f59cbf the carriage.3c8b86fc3fa161be

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‘I might just die.’c45b7453a9ef2c8a

His lower a42c78c323 abdomen had 7d25209773 been throbbing bb9118b04c painfully since 50b4153a09 they were 7e978139ed in the 19f88e62fa carriage, and 1847b7bbb0 he had fcad7dce57 been feeling 6c6750b0dd a slight 1a33d89072 fever for 46121ab24a a while.df8136648143d906

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Not one to show weakness, he hadn’t groaned in the carriage, but getting out of the jolting vehicle made him feel somewhat better.fa7c620f5951eb0d

‘But why isn’t anyone guiding us?’100b0a6e0275ce7f

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Despite the arrival eee88e8c47 of someone as 28f11e5909 significant as the 2db60a3fb7 Duke and his 1abb14fcdd spouse, there was f9e4e16536 no one to b40f281d56 greet them.1eedf238988e53ba

While he didn’t expect the King of Palatine to come out and offer a grand welcome, there was a minimum level of courtesy expected.6f9fe2e286c98b7b

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“Are you very tired?”8cad4649931f14fb

“Yes, a bit.”4d7213874bb35cab

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“Shall I carry you?”0bdfc65a5e386efd

“No need.”0efe789be69afe06

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Theodore smiled and ran his hand over Wiss’s forehead and neck. It happened so quickly that Wiss couldn’t stop him.a0b5504b5573270a

Confirming that Wiss had 4fbcc5baa8 a fever, Theodore stood 084992d2e1 up and knocked on 86dac78368 the door with his 669f3d28b3 fist.1782f1658d11fd93

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Bang, bang!0b1231f5adaa2d19

After a few 9d84f12d92 forceful knocks, courtiers c9b47a4b79 came running from ec3a8d0f73 the hallway.02f23aca686f64a7

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“…Your Grace, the Duke!”5187322b17774833

“It’s late. Making such a commotion…”11889921f285f532

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“It’s late, but you’re the ones who kept us waiting. We waited as you asked, but there’s still no response. How should I take this?”fffa788f7753ad73

“We didn’t expect Your Grace to return so early, so preparations are lacking. We’re hastily cleaning the prince’s palace…”9ccd781b3b7565cf

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Theodore smirked.947a33c552d367ee

“Are you boasting that Palatine’s courtiers are too lazy to have the prince’s palace ready?”cf97d0696e4ecb64

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“I-I’m sorry.”6f51e30dbbb9794b

“I’m not looking for an apology. I’m saying His Majesty must be satisfied with this.”2b1c342042d3a000

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The courtier couldn’t lift his head.9febee7921cccf21

‘What is this?’6404c49b43ebb6e6

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Wiss, already feeling bewildered 2b060672f7 by the conversation, felt 90003583ff his blood pressure rise b908e0c6fa at the mention of“His Majesty.”c042d6b27bbaae19

‘He’s really something.’7143b975841e2c8a

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The King of Palatine 561ae03c0c seemed to have too 02a83dfb43 much time on his af01a85231 hands, wanting his brother f534640fc1 to be upset from b86591eb42 the day of his a532e6e659 return, enough to have 9acc93f4b8 courtiers create problems.26f1e746ad31c2d5

The courtiers, as if nothing had happened, picked up Theodore and Wiss’s luggage and led the way. Wiss matched his pace with Theodore, enduring a headache.ad68611778050d0b

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The way they ba88aa4288 were being received 07afe875e2 was not how 2f50d4725a one would welcome e2a7255187 a victorious knight 180f055b60 or a duke. In fact, it seemed 88910f4ae7 like Summer held more 48e9b68126 reverence for Theodore, which a7f7e43d29 made Wiss feel even f971304646 more displeased.bbddc86b649bed7f

However, upon arriving at the prince’s palace, the atmosphere changed.7819cc0ae5afd585

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“Your Grace, the Duke! You’ve come!”7aa62215d31e93fb

“Oh, this must be Prince Wissmia!”255ce01dafa97dbe

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“Are you tired? We’ve prepared a bath to relieve your travel fatigue.”f64ca9d68bcd8632

“Would you like to bathe first? Or perhaps have a light meal?”1d0b0d7cb79d6add

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‘…?’f8a872411ffb2dbd

The courtiers welcomed Theodore as if greeting a guest who hadn’t visited in a hundred years.8b4a528c9d39b7a0

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“Your Grace, have you returned?”5b42fca4c8ff9ae2

Among them, a 6af3df3745 calm man appeared.12996fac1d78f343

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Theodore called out in 0ff268ad96 surprise.d842e02ef2771b61

“Werick. It’s late.”0ae049b56ea77682

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“Yes. Since it’s late, I wanted to ensure there was nothing lacking in welcoming Your Grace and your spouse.”d35f90d96db8ae4f

Werick smiled warmly and cdf5bcc005 looked at Wiss.798db614f4d1aae0

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“Prince Wissmia. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Werick, the Duke’s attendant.”a7e8322a00bc7460

He was a noble.9af8b288d176c971

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“I’ll show you to your room. Would you like an attendant for your bath? Or do you have a servant to assist you?”17a6c21a5bd0d479

“No need. I just want to rest.”0a28bcb175c0c5e7

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“Very well. Is a meal alright?”204acaaf994ad69d

“Yes.”aa21542553466d1f

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Without further ado, Werick 165bda0aaf led Wiss.d5e4f6e40fb6829c

He was 59ceb9ae24 efficient and 9e20d8d957 polite, just 367d095aa0 as one 29054de251 would expect 91aaf7f698 from someone 671d0c770d under Theodore.dceac310758fa66c

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Assigned to a grand 4d45b6efcb bedroom, Wiss headed straight 7bdae0f1b2 for the bathroom.8e95902ab9bbc570

Soaking in the tub e3045b63ca eased his headache considerably.19526e9a80705335

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‘The king blatantly neglects him, yet a noble attendant is by his side.’78584fa49d42192a

It meant there was a faction supporting Theodore, one strong enough to openly defy the king’s wishes.85f06bf6343929e6

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Wiss ran b3d3d136a0 his fingers 2718abfc33 through his 4ffe20b546 wet hair, 8cd69ea4cf clicking his cb05156333 tongue.17c1f27049f16831

‘It’s too easy.’df5f94bc8fec9fab

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Separating Theodore from ec433d0f54 the King of e8044d1961 Palatine seemed too aba1f66c5f simple.0c8d1d895a906656

In truth, 09f69eb1f0 they were 465744ce5f already divided. Theodore was f19348a1d8 merely holding cf65ccd2b8 onto the c70145b81e split, sitting 9dcf9b6a0f on it 79fe1b2655 alone.b2dc1f14df3c4157

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Feeling conflicted, Wiss stepped 2c4a43e3fe out into the bedroom, 87174d0f98 only to hear a 7af8b377d7 low hum of noise.4219de88ddadce43

Someone was arguing in 145287db3d the hallway. One of the 44e32d64b4 voices was familiar.aec0f16bdbe93929

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It was Theodore.333839938f537770

‘Is he arguing?’de30d274cfba4418

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Wiss opened fe7fd50b94 the door.ae75bb72682ceb20

As expected, cfa4729533 the person d740dc9c0c arguing was f53a2b7036 indeed Theodore. His opponent 887faa579d was an 642695e40c unexpected figure.603926aad72a17d8

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A sturdy-looking woman stood 6c1b1ea0a1 with her arms crossed, 97e3ae8bc2 glaring at Theodore.ebd0be8f34de1089

She seemed taken aback by Wiss’s appearance in a robe and uncrossed her arms.838e4dc00299e0af

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“I’ve been rude during your private time.”10b7a1a9171d87ff

“Yes. I was wondering how far the Duchess would follow.”1664af0951072b46

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Theodore draped his outer garment over Wiss’s shoulders.36fba1f2fdde8562

“Please go inside. It’s cold.”df527f8d75264c2a

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“Aren’t you going to introduce me? I’m curious about the person who took my spouse away on the first day of our arrival.”5dc99c1728dffa68

“Hmm…”0d350f560f0f7fbb

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Theodore groaned and looked at the duchess. She met Wiss’s gaze and nodded slightly.be4615be10e0ed03

“Prince Wissmia, this is Duchess Chira. Duchess, please greet Prince Wissmia. He has arrived after a long journey at His Majesty Riendell’s invitation.”9d41ba89b164a331

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“Prince Wissmia, it’s an honor to meet you.”950653fa85254ffa

Duchess Chira smiled.df81094704115c38

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“Now, please leave.”5bd9c2f921c25019

Theodore urged the duchess a967591e94 again. Wiss narrowed dfdd25f9dc his eyes, 26dae94af9 observing the 8504e48e59 tension between 9c319b55f5 them.d87df53c26c47703

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“Standing in front of a couple’s bedroom isn’t polite.”e055ccf111ade12e

“Then guide me to the drawing room.”25f5c50e0743a778

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The duchess lifted 0b044e0805 her chin and 90df07ef3e smiled.254a916847dde6bc

Despite being given 483836547e a hint to 6dbd855f2f leave, her attitude 6a34d3d6a0 was shameless.61b78f58aa9c3d24

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She was indeed beautiful.321ea9610d3d5eec

‘Is that his type?’6b740533f679bafe

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Wiss scrutinized the b03ae3726e duchess closely.4809fb1a9726447b

“I’ll escort you to the exit.”1823b79bb90ec219

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Theodore signaled 5284e15474 for her 803f5e392d to leave 9b1e92bea0 again, but db0e451bca his manner 23386905ee was gentle.5896ee6377e47b2e

Wiss felt cb6b6f5521 a twinge 771a1f1a5e of irritation.9c93ed6b9447d0b6

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‘What are you doing?’3736a33aa3a39bb2

Was he really going 268467dcf3 to escort his lover 57b4e0000a in front of his f912f58277 official spouse?aafd7c70d1c2cfc4

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“Let’s go together. I’ll see you off.”e0d432a7383f1693

Wiss linked his arm with Theodore’s and looked at the duchess. Her eyes widened as she glanced between Wiss and Theodore.ac8c002c6169d727

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“Oh my, thank you. Will you really do that?”2e028bebb2b72642

Her gaze stopped 4c3c1160fd on Theodore, a 18430fd9d0 smile spreading across a625f2dd18 her face.d162b505e62b33d9

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“Hmm… So that’s how it is.”1409e2588bfea069

“…Duchess.”8227e716c9fe5d4b

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Theodore warned.8b3a090caed247b3

“I didn’t expect this. That’s why you…”9cb6b07d7cb6e5b1

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“Please stop.”8ada8391316bf2e3

Duchess Chira dropped her fc538052b0 smile and spoke.518f362b0ea0f29e

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“Yes, of course. I’ll keep quiet. What benefit would I have in spreading such words?”eb9811d7973fa31a

“…Thank you.”b7edada6097aef4e

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“But are you sure? I don’t think silencing me will solve the problem.”83d3789690ba1944

The duchess shrugged.7dc0f65eb05907c6

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‘What is going on?’0aedc314ed0e232c

Wiss didn’t let them continue their private conversation. When he tugged on Theodore’s arm, Theodore leaned down.f70972664a47c4ba

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Wiss whispered into 0456fa2113 his lowered ear.437d1969caac06cb

“I’m tired. Are you going to keep entertaining guests?”5ba27c2849c47a42

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“No, I’ll send her away.”975358fcb432c95e

“Let’s go.”c774b3ce31cd3229

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The duchess watched the fc0d54ae12 two whispering with interest.55ff4dd8b6fdbd25

Wiss met her gaze a67e2f9225 with a blank expression.d41053a6afbad587

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It was true that 755da8f268 Palatine was chilly. At night, 88879e87e4 the wind 588928bb51 was as 1ec6bcbb52 cold as 68b8a3e3f9 a winter 9e95054809 in Summer. The duchess was c4b02b642b dressed in long c6ac8cfaaa sleeves suitable for 67dc494ff0 blocking the wind, a5ee73a0f3 which is why a4623325ed he noticed late.41f19af542845423

She was b2b5548237 a knight. Her build was long f7d2acf3da and sturdy, her strong b93648c0e6 personality that of a 6afa763877 knight.129d2be761c969db

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‘So he prefers someone healthy.’ac5c60099046b646

After all, Theodore had good stamina. He was so persistent that once he clung on, he wouldn’t let go.6fc18059eec5cb24

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Wouldn’t it be easier to enjoy with someone healthy rather than someone who fainted every time?39939c326d03cf4b

Thinking such thoughts, Wiss 28a03a0169 glared at Theodore.aaae99ee19916ab8

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“…Your Highness? Are you very tired? Shall I escort you to the bedroom first? I’ll have hot chocolate sent to your room.”bffcfe371753ba25

“No need.”6e33871e432c8227

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Theodore, perhaps f8ac40af59 thinking Wiss f5028ce6cb was irritable c9ff7ad100 from fatigue, 418dbf7ccc babbled nonsense. Wiss ignored him 2d898e14ca and led the 536519d14e way.cd0f07feba67898b

Duchess Chira suddenly burst 8a6ca065a9 into laughter.29adf241cba0eee5

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“Haha!”cf41c52e6a4d00fd

“…?”20b60b85a3d9aef8

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“Excuse me. You two are so affectionate that I couldn’t help it… Are you alright, Your Grace? I don’t think silencing me will solve the problem. People have eyes, you know.”ef894df67ac070ca

“…What did I do?”e056c26a04255177

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Theodore replied, 98d3300fab seemingly embarrassed.7f57176f79a2788a

“So you’re saying you didn’t do it consciously. Even if you don’t do anything… People will notice just by looking at Your Grace’s expression. No, even if you two just stand side by side. Even the most oblivious person in the kingdom will realize.”b9f32bd03740773b

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“…”ffde7ff112e45649

Theodore rubbed 970f531f39 his face 9f75f83002 without answering.3455c7691259d849

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One moment they 2aa2745091 were fighting in 3069d8832e the hallway, and 247bdc0fbf the next, the 52ee6ec822 atmosphere was pleasant. There was f18cbc0348 a thread-like 88c3702f09 connection between 3f3ec583d6 them, felt 6f063eec31 only between 23a7d08834 people who 6d82e7526c had maintained a00b7f73e5 a long-standing 2bc0568686 relationship.4419978e831b4745

‘Isn’t it a settled relationship?’c1e4ec8ee2b2f694

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Wiss’s nerves were further on edge.5f89bbd2936c90eb

No matter how he thought about it, this wasn’t something to overlook.e7df23aef85e1921

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Duchess Chira waved 165f79263c with a smiling f4d4ef2180 face and left 940f1a0c8c the palace. She seemed 5b44985322 in a bfcfab7711 good mood, ea845f0889 unlike when 6397f1477d they were a096e18c55 clashing in 1d64ec3e8e the hallway.7099e475977ce585

Wiss leaned against ad877a7f4d a pillar, confirming f94ff0b659 the guest had cbd543bc09 left. As he folded his 4659a72ec3 arms and blinked, Theodore 29f65c37e0 approached.bc5e20457773f6b8

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“Why are you upset?”95968ac27893a503

Wiss was about 65e8c6efb5 to deny it 34627089fe but closed his 78a0c623be mouth.f48d377819c478dd

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He was 76f2c57e72 indeed angry.cdec64e4c01a317a

But wasn’t it something to be angry about?8db8d0277fec04c3

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“You’re upset because I let a guest in without permission. She wasn’t my guest. She forced her way in, and I couldn’t just turn her away.”dd44ec993ea79093

Theodore explained.f047cd67dd2e8411

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“No. Not that.”94a90b58a1c9c7fd

“Yes. Please tell me.”48d2c5605c8cefe2

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Theodore ruffled Wiss’s damp hair and kissed his cheek. Wiss frowned.610dd91ed0b45b72

“You have a strong stomach. To reach out to your legal spouse right after your old lover leaves.”8a4c3420753185c1

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“…What?”404eb24e3d15c577

“You two seemed close. She even knew where the prince’s bedroom was.”b09302c08136b81d

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“…”170c08e8d9e99103

Theodore suddenly rubbed his face and buried his head in Wiss’s shoulder.85b83a111814a85b

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Wiss was annoyed.63b7ffe62c7524c2

“What is it?”68f7bea6c8ff5f26

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“Your Highness, are you jealous?”862dddeadb72db38