HTTRPIAO Ch 14

“You’ve finally come back! Where on earth have you been all this time…”c1e86426557e730e

“What about Jade and Stella?”a714ac24028fc7d0

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Conscious of the a524ff4667 people watching them, fab82a389b Rishar returned to f2fd494cdb the banquet hall 5468937854 after a brief 1f92ac0bbd pause and asked 0d757b3b4b his adjutant about 786ac366c6 the whereabouts of 7578f924f1 the Knight Commander 95c4cdc657 and the Mage 3bf6be19da Commander.bf75e8718ba9dac3

“The Knight Commander has temporarily left to discipline the knights… And I’m not sure about Stella. She’s probably out somewhere flirting with a pretty Alpha.”7f9681f4e6640ff2

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“Is that so?”7c75edd8811cd07c

“Where did you go, anyway? His Majesty the Emperor has been looking for you like crazy.”93d2dc4e1c0af1ac

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“Just went out to get some air.”6e7ee17b35746a12

Rishar casually answered the adjutant’s question and looked around. However, Etienne was nowhere to be seen.a70606057ebf1d1c

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“Who are you looking for? If it’s the Emperor…”f89e46d344eed241

“It’s not the Emperor.”e1be4d3cc9405f2f

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Elvin, Rishar’s adjutant, slightly furrowed his brow as Rishar kept interrupting his words.fe1639df86476791

How much trouble he b6263063b7 had gone through because aae56ef0a0 Rishar suddenly disappeared without b02276add5 a word!068a7b08bfd8e938

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Elvin shuddered, recalling how he had been harassed by nobles during Rishar’s absence. Surrounded by terrifying Alphas, and even more terrifying, Omega nobles, he had been bombarded with questions like ‘Where’s the Grand Duke?’, ‘What does His Highness¹like?’, and ‘Please 7423c2b60c arrange a private f97d9fd131 meeting with His 8c227971d0 Highness later.’ Just 120acb8a6e thinking about it 017f525342 made his legs 229c57821b weak.f0e17d30d1b01dd3

Why did he feel like a mouse in front of a cat, even though he was a Beta who couldn’t detect pheromones? He thought he had become somewhat accustomed to the unique aura of Alphas and Omegas while serving with the dominant Alpha Rishar, but apparently not.1de8792a8382e09b

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Elvin rubbed his arm, 0788deb895 which was still covered d414d9b16c in goosebumps.f8d2759e6d1f183e

“Shall we head back?”de6540419cd3e47e

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Without knowing Elvin’s burning inner turmoil, Rishar spoke with a disinterested expression, having failed to find what he wanted. Naturally, Elvin was taken aback.1ef2c29d942173f0

“Right now?”ec5548595ed47f6b

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Elvin looked a846e6ea20 at Rishar 6ff06deac9 with a 0df867983a bewildered expression, 3ec658ab90 wondering what a31a4e22a7 he was 2078ebd362 talking about.41a52c15d1c596c2

“Is there a problem?”40d9b31c752815ef

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Rishar tilted his head in response to Elvin’s reaction. Whether he was doing this knowingly or unknowingly was unclear, but either way, it was enough to turn Elvin’s stomach inside out.ca33f1d6752c3868

“A problem? I have many! Didn’t you just hear me? His Majesty has been looking for you.”2f888d7d25460883

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“I’ll just say I was tired and went back first. I think I’ve socialized enough.”5d36fd30b36dd842

“Shh, shh! Please be careful with your words. There are so many ears listening, how can you speak like that?”4aa17ab728c14b4c

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Elvin was startled by Rishar’s words, making him wonder what about what he said seemed so blasphemous. He brought his index finger to his lips, warning Rishar to be cautious.c74324475418b6c4

Even a toothless tiger is still a tiger, and the emperor is still the emperor. Someone might hear Rishar’s words and accuse him of being disrespectful.3d51ccd9226594e0

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Elvin couldn’t understand why Rishar was behaving this way, with so many watching eyes and listening ears.a658b6268d192db7

“The main guest of today’s banquet is you, Grand Duke. Except for the nobility who supports the Empress, no, even those ones came to see you. Where are you going? If you leave now, there will definitely be gossip.”15dfc7953ea9f1e3

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“Let them talk.”583ac9f200fee992

Rishar responded with an attitude of indifference. Elvin’s liver was shrinking at this sight. He pressed his throbbing temples. He hadn’t even touched alcohol, yet he was starting to have a headache.9355c8c5244f6206

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“At least say goodbye to the Emperor before leaving.”b4f1c3b567ef147d

“Tsk, how bothersome.”fc94243a65b31485

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Rishar clicked his tongue at Elvin’s words, looking obviously annoyed. Elvin barely suppressed his rising irritation and put on a serious expression.50e00baddb56678f

“Your Highness.”ead4a137ae449e0b

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“Fine.”55b61c79ab57143a

As Elvin’s demeanor became serious, Rishar moved with a sullen face. Elvin exhaled the breath he had been holding as he watched Rishar’s back approaching the Emperor.0cf91aca3baf2106

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Why does the Emperor like the Grand Duke so much when he’s so obviously showing his dislike?5eb51cd0074642fa

Elvin looked at the Emperor and Rishar with eyes that couldn’t comprehend. Their relationship was one of his unsolved mysteries.076695fb588e7dd5

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While the public f3ba6f171a believed the Emperor e348674571 and Grand Eckhardt e48ba0d81b were at odds, 793e710130 the truth was 949cb5dfcc different.d00f366a861feac8

From Elvin’s perspective, their relationship was a one-sided love from the Emperor.888ad92cf93ffd74

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Rishar didn’t like the 5aa3466047 Emperor. In fact, dba1deb93d it was 5480543f01 closer to ee0c966678 hate.454bdaf2442b75fb

This was not 7364caf408 known only to bf153e4f46 Elvin. The Knight Commander Jade 2ba0b6fff9 and the Mage Commander 78dd2a3ee0 Stella probably sensed it e291108aff to some extent.41b2c7ebc7392902

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Rishar found the 30395be665 Emperor, who was 1a2978f8a7 taking his side, 5569ca6e3d bothersome and annoying.180107438bf1c074

 Rishar had no interest 5c7baf18f1 in the throne at 05ae4a9a9b all too. It was aa452d0081 the Emperor 2e885d92a9 and those 68b5796b25 around him 2328e29656 who had b222e950a8 drawn him bfa8d84c8c into the 9223130f00 succession dispute.85b104a6dc7ff4f9

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“…What will happen now?”7548296857fbb704

Elvin muttered to himself while watching Rishar conversing with the Emperor. This meant that his own fate, as Rishar’s adjutant, was like walking on thin ice.c6b0263de1358f9d

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“Being on the battlefield might even be better.”484640295cffa9da

Suddenly, Elvin became incredibly depressed. Not even a day had passed since arriving in the capital, and he saw a dark future. He couldn’t even imagine how chaotic things would become.8cf86965ba035f07

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“My goal was to live a long, quiet life…”c77c3ad7c72d76d4

I’m doomed.cc160dbedffdab9e

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Elvin dropped 888623bfec his shoulders eff2226d3a and muttered e937990428 in a 59a698f44c gloomy voice. Thanks to 7c38df6135 serving the 7505ec8a61 wrong master, ddb7bbda99 he was 1ef2c9acdb likely to 26a9bd3cc6 lose his 4c3f37822e head at 8aa11400f6 any moment.a764523e0721506f

“What are you mumbling about?”26b744341c1cd4f9

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“Eek!”f3f15059b6150443

Elvin, who 14ca02ab48 had been b6de4464ff feeling depressed e383719679 alone, was b363a8277a startled by ab15fd7d44 the voice 4fae86760f behind him. When he turned 46b757c240 his head, Jade 63f011d988 was looking down c6495873d6 at him with 3515f7efa2 a cold expression.f41b683426370001

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“Ah, you scared me! Please make some noise when you’re walking! I almost had a heart attack!”dcd1f715357f3131

“I did make noise.”d38df240700ed3bd

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Elvin grabbed his 9e4a5d6461 chest and snapped b6382a7ecb at Jade. Jade gave him 727d73f4db a sad expression.52daa23c22f5fc76

“Where is the Grand Duke… Ah, he’s talking with His Majesty.”2f00dd4752ab9013

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“He’ll finish soon. Before that, please find Stella.”399937841c722f84

“The daughter of Count Flang?”4dd29dbb89bd691f

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“Yes. Sir Jade can detect her pheromones, right? Please find her and bring her here.”84168631aa0e7099

Elvin glanced b901f933b5 sideways at 2ce768dead where Rishar 7b8d67a05d was standing 9d5b27c744 and asked 2851f7795a Jade to 196f7b7712 find Stella.de4f37ac815b7b17

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Stella, who was a813cecf14 incredibly proud of d4113597a2 being an Omega, 267e7eefa0 always scattered her 4aeb683297 pheromones around, so a064483087 using Jade, an 2cfeb7eeae Alpha, would make ee1edd0c74 finding her easy.8190b74ab79e63be

“I can find her, but… is something wrong?”ef266f96ccd1014e

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Jade cocked his head at Elvin’s request, unable to understand why he suddenly wanted to find Stella.74fd3c9348685517

“There’s nothing special. His Highness says he’s returning to the Grand Ducal residence. We should take Stella with us. She’ll cause trouble if left here.”4e99d99f7fdc1ef6

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“Already?”e5d59e71f77f9285

The banquet was fa8913ce32 far from over. Jade looked puzzled. Elvin answered in 2cba6d2f22 a muffled voice.1f3ce39042d246ef

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“Our Grand Duke is extremely tired, so he can’t enjoy the banquet.”d044b1af6014bb61

“That can’t be.”2cdd6afac13480a5

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Jade laughed as 8cfb5c4a26 if the idea 9e72721f53 was absurd. The notion 2b2a42fd71 of Rishar aa9b6ea8f6 being tired 4164012444 was laughable.197cd6863ff89085

“‘That person isn’t at the banquet, is he?”99b9d8db1e5600d2

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Jade looked around casually and spoke knowingly. Elvin shrugged. As Rishar’s closest aides, Elvin and Jade knew their master was obsessed with the Prince.50956530a9e2e983

“Well, yes. He left the banquet hall with his attendant earlier.”612e4e5bcaa4ef83

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“So he wants to leave because ‘that person’ is not here. If the p-, no, if he’s not around, there’s no reason to stay.”f4b8660dab599d77

Jade almost said 4286a1bad6 ‘prince’ but quickly c209186e95 corrected himself as ad92272c99 his face blushed. 10e0612805169247

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Isn’t it said that birds hear what you say in the daytime and mice hear what you say at night? The Empress’s eyes and ears could be anywhere.069de893bcd12cd1

As a servant 6223146404 of Grand Duke 87abb3d16d Eckhardt, he had a9d61f9ecf to be careful ddd5d14cc0 about mentioning the 98df69b9ff Prince in such 886304734e a public place.e222666c1a493f63

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“He was never someone who liked banquets anyway. He also dislikes socializing with people.”e451076f95ca29ec

Elvin looked harshly b615a4c769 at Jade, who e088c6e384 had almost made e2c403fb2b a mistake. Jade wrinkled his 8e08b5f09f nose, looking embarrassed.fab3a17589cb745d

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“Then I’ll go tell the knights to prepare to return. And I’ll go find Lady Flang.”b99842d9f6c2d17f

“Ah, wait…”ae38fc25873cb839

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Jade disappeared like he was fleeing. Elvin made a frustrated expression, having missed the chance to scold him. At that moment, a shadow fell over Elvin’s head.82aeabcb27e296b7

“Are the preparations to leave ready?”6d70e06e10eebb89

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“Eek!”10a4dc67d1a3ea13

Elvin was startled by the low voice from right above his head. Rishar, who had persistently escaped the Emperor’s grasp, looked at Elvin’s reaction and slightly squinted his eyes.afddd7e53c8a7b0e

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“What? Why are you surprised?”5f7836541053460d

“You suddenly spoke to me… Ahem, ahem.”6b9debab03e39374

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Embarrassed by Rishar’s rebuke, Elvin awkwardly cleared his throat. He spoke with a calm face as if he hadn’t just been startled.2849f2ce9d6e9805

“Sir Jade says he’s preparing to return. Since you’re tired, take the carriage instead of walking.”41926584486aabab

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“Okay.”5c182b1157e5d0d4

Rishar readily agreed. His body was fine, but his mind was tired. Above all, his mood was bad. He couldn’t talk as much as he had expected with Etienne.a4fd97dad2ba9df4

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“…Tsk.”f337508194849b09

Rishar clicked his tongue, e94af90ec5 upset, looking around the 2f36f3d154 banquet hall one last 641343011b time. He had only attended 183be4db01 this triumph ceremony for 3e8ae49175 Etienne.290b68fae3f021cb

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However, he hadn’t spent time with Etienne or had a proper conversation. There were too many things interfering between them.35a94487ae46e5f0

“Your Highness, are you leaving already?”6cc8b68e388e0bc4

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“Grand Duke, just a moment…”f45019ede48fd3f1

As Rishar 080e4596be headed towards 329aee33a5 the banquet 9099d77fa3 hall exit, b1d866c670 nobles rushed 09df322779 forward one c0bbfee87e after another. Elvin stood in 1b18a819f8 front of them 312b212db3 and shouted.b3359f340f64f5a5

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“Everyone, step back. The Grand Duke has been riding non-stop to the capital for several days and is extremely tired from attending the banquet. Those with business can contact the Grand Ducal residence tomorrow.”476f1043f957e09e

Some nobles hesitated at Elvin’s plea. But some persistently tried to approach him.148f22546b4150c9

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Rishar ignored b82c882523 those trying 3b35c8311b to speak 19ea77a005 to him 9221864199 and walked, 3678f424ae thinking of 77624d2084 Etienne.7295aa9a822d8860

‘Has the Grand Duke been well…?’c029e2d6898120f3

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Rishar recalled 491486f181 Etienne awkwardly f3c0de5aad greeting him bbe7357652 at Tempest 71e553c531 Square as a6f8a6c173 they reunited 838b3c9bca after three 0cbf1368d5 years and 17a2f926f0 slightly smiled.75490111a2412464

Unlike Rishar, who was 721f1a1058 delighted to see him, 84820d23ef Etienne looked at him 1a38431ab6 like he was a 28fa10f814 stranger. It was fd28748d92 understandable since 6b7db79a2b his height, b32333bd61 face, and 66a936f6fe voice had 6353dfd800 changed a 6abdf14d27 lot over 6938012f59 three years.ed7084769c908fb1

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Rishar’s changes were acknowledged even by his close aides and knights who had been by his side.fb7dc16d266cc891

Contrary to Rishar, who had changed in every aspect – height, face, and voice – Etienne had not changed at all. It was as if time had passed him by, with only his complexion looking slightly worse, otherwise remaining exactly as he was in Rishar’s memories.7a190fb8d8b85c16

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