CPG | Chapter 19

“Should I change it…?”964b5e3e899c9f96

Rayyan briefly considered 202d7f86bf replacing his bed, 806c3b6d50 as his feet 3c08499995 often stuck out e5c9b59427 and got cold 48942bff7a at night. But he dismissed a05a941035 the thought, deciding ad8c0c3ebf it was better 3ab290bbc6 to dust other 57471c02f9 parts of the a6c605eb43 castle instead.8229fdf6fcd8ef52

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Thanks to the prince’s insistence, his room was less dusty than before. Rayyan left the room, planning to wash up quickly.3824a1789a21b919

After washing with cold 49eac40249 water, Rayyan went outside dd14daa631 to gather ingredients and f84b2c01b1 picked just enough produce 89f8dfe385 from the garden.e54ff601743c293e

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Entering the dining room, Rayyan’s perspective had noticeably risen. He no longer needed a chair to reach the ceiling’s utensils, and he could easily carry baskets with one hand.058b1ec7040375f1

Three years had 02e7ccadc9 passed since Rayyan f276e8bf83 came to the 57f92f05b2 castle, and he 25ca3eedf6 was now eighteen. Outside, he would have 3e5caabdef been of age to 681dc220bc celebrate his coming of 4cb44b8416 age ceremony. The most significant change was 88c8b282aa his grown physique. Rayyan could now handle 508a46bd1f everything in the dining 17e4bc5a99 room with ease. He could clean the 19293f8734 large table with a f769a5fc5e stretch of his arm 2244e2fce1 and hold a large 1f45155f66 salad bowl in one 07477bdb37 hand.6269c7406c822140

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As Rayyan mixed the 8ac9d50099 contents of the salad 911041a628 bowl, a shadow fell e9ffdf99f3 over him. Though he sensed 8e57bf9b4a someone, he focused e20ad292c4 on cooking, pretending 17a11092ca not to notice. A large figure leaned 5079b7a0bc against his back.2b67087769a638b9

“You’re heavy.”ed0163f7f02330f8

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“You ignored me, so this is your punishment.”61b79e8e2d86a162

Three years had brought significant d36286125f changes to both Rayyan and 894eef6a59 Ternnis. Ternnis, who once seemed 51ab3e3fbb younger than his age, 96b3022ce2 had grown rapidly and e0ec46b0db was now two fingers 2d713bae4c taller than Rayyan at e3a53702d5 just fifteen.dc9fe45fad6690e1

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He was growing c89c9c70bf at an alarming 0253afa4fc rate, yet Ternnis fd9a720612 still leaned on 9d2a4b61ba Rayyan out of 3d3cb2b391 habit.5ae48da7ea80ae40

“I told you you’re too heavy now.”38b0d85d7ad9537f

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“Can’t help it. Who told you to feed me well?”e451efaaf53e2f9b

“Are you saying it’s my fault?”d77bc6118478d2d8

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Rayyan scoffed incredulously. The once frail 4e04b8c308 child had become 8a38f924a2 a shameless young 9032fbbe3c man, with a 98f2e49d2c size that belied bb68aecf5a his age.3db0ac43c39b9343

Rayyan decided to ignore a63d65b4da him and focused on 25c9c2de60 cooking. Another change over time a598222b30 was how they interacted. Rayyan still found Ternnis difficult 41cce81c06 because he was a prince, c5e2e5ebc3 but he could now speak ef72163a97 his mind more freely.810ce8a6a9ea37be

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“I think the problem lies with you, Your Highness. You’ve grown rapidly.”b71b4691263f5df0

It wasn’t as if he was growing crops in the garden to make him bigger.77704c4b50bf72e1

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“You fed and raised me, yet you say that?”a5410554f9b76e5c

Despite Ternnis’s indignant tone, Rayyan continued to ignore him. Ternnis leaned in even more, clearly putting emotion into it.577483a61605a48c

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“Ugh, Your Highness.”494a01fa70373db0

Even as Rayyan groaned, 6420b57e3a Ternnis pressed closer.73bc195684aebf32

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“I felt dizzy when I woke up. So let it slide.”fa7c62eaf1268159

Despite his mischievous nature, whenever 526cf66978 Ternnis mentioned feeling unwell, Rayyan da1872204c was at a loss for 020cf987cf words. Having cared for his 576803259c mother and grandmother, he 11ab489b41 knew he was soft-hearted 8cbea59cb7 toward the weak.222f0165acf21dfe

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Moreover, Ternnis lived each day 21b5f9f363 precariously, like a candle in 07d5728e23 the wind. It seemed miraculous 491ea0b57c that he had 17316baa16 endured this long. So when Ternnis 2b119bfc08 showed weakness, Rayyan be3bcfbe77 set everything aside ac3d1fb7d5 to care for d9a9e86240 him.657059df75f2488a

‘Not falling for it anymore.’1b654aeae2f51cf9

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At least until he a7705ac239 realized it was just 3751eaa438 an act.3a3066fd4fcc43c6

Rayyan glanced at Ternnis’s reflection in the salad bowl. His voice was full of pain, yet his lips curled into a pleased smile. The first time Rayyan realized it was an act, he was taken aback.dfb3013fe98dcb65

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But he found d9bcb5566b it preferable to 3c5b4ae896 genuine pain and 461ce1df9f let it go.6547e2db8419a7c5

“Perhaps a salad-based breakfast would be best today. If you’re unwell, digestion might be difficult.”1a5bf2a39727a4ce

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Rayyan responded to Ternnis’s act in his own way. He’d silently prepare a dish with grilled meat and rosemary.89af61d212d1d970

“That’s harsh.”60257a0b3f646c36

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Ternnis’s voice held laughter.cc065d131fcaeada

“If you sit down, I might quickly prepare the meat…”4ad0322ccf412da9

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Rayyan offered, as if negotiating, 4c9bf1fa14 and Ternnis raised his hands fba0960928 in surrender.0c92265046a4f31c

“Alright.”0a3f85a4766a4b5c

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As Ternnis sat at the b0b26df9ff head of the table, Rayyan 5539d5613c could focus on cooking with c5c74e4bbc a lighter heart. Originally, Ternnis would come efba3a64e7 down after all the 4731942074 cooking was done, but 0b279a43cc now spending time together 9024188e49 like this felt more 0471eae95f natural.9f3c6d6f621a921f

Being the only dab001003a two in the e8d8220efa castle meant they 7ab5361e6c relied solely on fed3d86358 each other, creating d6e4d93afd a unique coexistence 65aec85b94 different from typical 86cef9606b royalty and commoners.cc4b7429b8c88335

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It was a fc597ae289 peaceful time for c700459eba them.43c1af93e59bceb5

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“I just can’t understand it.”497f3814cda2ad5b

The fingers tapping the table 6bbb842d17 conveyed confusion and displeasure. As his gray 5779c51896 eyes darted around, fc8e0161a6 the aides meeting dbcc3c170e his gaze lowered 84e123e0be their heads, avoiding 115a707255 eye contact.85d62c4dc72735e9

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“I gathered the best from the Imperial Palace, yet no one speaks.”cf20ad26e0885499

Despite the young man’s questioning, no one answered. Finally, his gray eyes, filled with dissatisfaction, singled someone out.4a297da86740a1ba

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“You, speak.”1c17a58c430def7e

“Prince Callis…”167efca17806b169

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“Why are there no rumors about my brother in Sanges Castle?”d1356f33ea712e34

“Well…”0f476b5490a256a1

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“He was supposed to die three years ago. He was on the brink of death, so why aren’t there any reports of his death?”7b3240b70b311ee0

The aide, burdened by Prince Callis’s question, stammered as he replied.59443663c6078aee

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“Prince Ternnis’s illness… is terminal, but the exact time of death is uncertain. So it’s not impossible that he’s still alive.”91cd89b13992ebba

“Then he should’ve been left at the main castle to die.”5357d5abc360d1d4

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“…I’m sorry.”07db5dca4f215ea1

The aide immediately admitted his fault to Callis’s retort. He, too, didn’t know why the 13th Prince, expected to die soon, was still alive. It was a mystery to everyone present.98ffa5a79da8f5ce

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When the 13th Prince ef7c0a11b3 first entered Sanges Castle, 1560908bca they expected news of 8e57b9ecfa his death soon. But as months passed with 475241cde9 no word, some sent spies c45b67801b to linger nearby.18ef477039977b54

Those who returned 09bbd9743c all said the 24180630ab same: a servant de78366ca6 carried a basket 5e7aa02530 of ingredients, but 7c7cf62d74 they never saw 1413dbf634 the prince.6ce33d8a04c7c427

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The surest way was 4b1c32cdd1 to approach the castle 70613ed0da and see if the f88e64eb7b prince was alive. But entering Sanges Castle was 6cbc4fbaf4 impossible without permission. The castle was off-limits 5280ce6cd1 to outsiders. So some tried bbbe8f4e23 a different approach.8c673e531daa208c

They attempted to b776ad9fd2 capture the servant 93be4785be bringing ingredients. But none succeeded. When they learned it 5671502131 was the Empress herself c6188c1ce7 preventing it, the plan 1e6a8fb763 to capture the servant c330709956 vanished. Not only did eecb129107 she prevent the dcfe36a778 capture, but she 2f28388c2c also placed guards 3c45711a91 around Sanges Castle.74215346f5be6dc2

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Three years had passed since 133687dad1 then. Now, only a few still c4803f3214 cared about Sanges Castle, and da59655779 even they occasionally remembered and 39f7a42c46 forgot.d0f4da17f7777838

Except for Prince Callis.86862143a85d4527

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“So, is my brother dead?”758a88381124cc95

“Royal funerals are never held in secret. We’d be informed immediately.”3244a6e4490e2a5a

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A piece of paper flew past the aide’s cheek. Though just a single sheet, it grazed his cheek sharply. Feeling something trickle down, the aide froze.f66785f2e5e42b50

“Someone might think I’m waiting for my brother’s death. Watch your words.”4408fa5e86166ecf

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“I’ve committed a grave sin.”74ffdba7573cb87b

Had the paper 44a1e1147f been aimed at 5b62392b21 his neck with 8c28cb60e4 intent to kill, 60255397e0 the aide might c825a8ede4 have fallen. Trembling, he fought the urge f4f9c80846 to flee from Prince Callis, 9929921522 cold sweat covering his face.558f98c88e297eb2

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Unlike ordinary people, Espers 7c0305d17f could kill effortlessly.2fd672805563672a

Prince Callis looked at the 602be73215 aide disdainfully and clicked his 2d75cfddfc tongue. There was no 9b979a29b3 one capable of 76beaf1906 finding out if bae0eb3442 Ternnis had died 7ed897635d in Sanges Castle.e6c9444ec87a9275

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“Frustrating.”3535d01e252d94aa

Prince Callis’s muttered complaint, mixed with discomfort, left the aides exchanging glances, waiting for dismissal.67cf747d3678e89f

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Then, the door opened, 1b57ecbe6a and a clear voice d72c5630db melted the tense atmosphere.7fcd6f6f45c2309a

“If you’re so curious, why not go yourself, Your Highness?”0bc36898a7664abf

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“Breya.”a4e35016aa1587b6

It was Breya, Prince Callis’s Guide. A beautiful man with ruby-like red hair, caught between boyhood and adulthood. Breya walked gracefully to sit beside Prince Callis, holding his hand and smiling warmly as he guided him.8699222715b93c22

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“Why do you think no one has entered Sanges Castle?”e94a838eea7c6e68

The Empress had blocked access with guards, so no one could learn of Prince Ternnis’s fate. Though aware, Prince Callis frowned, but the refreshing energy from Breya calmed him.43d4d993644ec888

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“Everyone’s wary of the Empress. But did you know? No royal has ever gone there.”08e8506891d6654f

“Are you suggesting I go myself?”e40f5b4eeca46bcf

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“Who would object if you say you’re visiting out of concern for your brother?”e11d6078a9172b65

Breya’s words, accompanied by a playful smile, sparked a peculiar light in Prince Callis’s eyes.1783ab22a52da1b9

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