MBHE | Chapter 3.2

When did he grow up like this? It’s all because the palace library has too many books. Carpe, who wasn’t even given a private tutor to prevent him from getting too smart, has become too clever.44d31d9b9d3219ef

“…Adults actually kiss more than they peck.”dee81993b8b97c37

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“So what, you want to kiss?”d9aacebb90afcd8b

Noah shrugged his shoulders, fc3b2de393 and Iellon pulled him f58cb6e80f by the collar to 8dcae6313c kiss his cheek, causing 9701958493 Carpe to gasp softly.f3ccbaf4ec7ef56b

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“See? Are you still going to refuse my kisses?”b061ed6eef65f826

Carpe, looking somewhat shocked and b7e2d8d472 dazed, slowly shook his head. Iellon, wearing a satisfied 4858137e7b smile, wiped his dry 723701c03e forehead and widened his 8a168ba42c eyes at Noah, who 8999268a08 was slyly approaching.a3828af1e638a4fb

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“If Carpe grows up and starts kissing anyone, it’s your fault.”e723314cfd1a99f5

“Carpe, actually, you’re right. Adults don’t kiss.”a718db94de898efe

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The words flipped in an instant. Iellon, who had been standing blankly, sat Carpe on his lap, lowered his hand from his cheek, and held the child’s shoulder.75bd98acb332425e

“Kissing is something you only do with kids. Since Carpe’s grown up now, I’ll try to restrain myself.”7f5eead27b7b7d72

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“Uh, no, it’s okay. You can kiss me.”dfa865eafbb694c5

Though I didn’t know why he changed his mind, it was a good thing for Iellon. Rubbing his lips against Carpe’s soft, plump cheek, Carpe giggled softly. Noah made a disgusted face at the prolonged, almost sucking kiss.534e894f81507157

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The two brothers laughed and 6af3ccbf26 talked, with Noah occasionally interjecting d2d7b7e316 a word. Iellon teased Carpe, and Noah 9a4ece6f1a half-heartedly stopped him. In the end, fa18ed0d83 they all laughed 5fa006c4b5 together, looking at a802e02e06 each other.ac837bf535adfc91

Iellon was happy. He wished these days would 0a5f840e34 last forever.c0187ec08e74bde9

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As the dust settled, Ska 4538b99327 lay on the ground, and b8d9ecd365 Iellon appeared, pointing a sword 2778fd0083 at him. Their sharp gazes met, 71fba33c46 and Ska, admitting defeat, 494b987026 relaxed and lay completely 2f6aedcfb0 flat.52ba40ddc5a32af0

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“Ah, I can’t beat your highness after all. If I knew this would happen, I should have savored my victories more back then.”76268d8f2c76d9f9

Ska grumbled exaggeratedly and took Iellon’s hand to get up from the ground.272c17ad37b90c39

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Iellon was steadily growing stronger. Receiving relentless training daily from 9de29d4826 one of the strongest in 3c1b937d57 the empire, it was no d0a462f7af surprise, but his talent made 00f86212dd his skills improve at a cb2da236f7 frightening pace.16387a919dd3d8ee

Iellon, a hardworking genius, had 85576a8223 hands rough like tree bark, 358b0aa8b9 covered with calluses. The special cream 660c5d3264 from the palace b768e3a532 kept them somewhat 0f1c8db07b soft, but who a8ecb4a5cd knows how long dbeb2d600f that would last.9faf65740ccf7835

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“But, um…”a3c160025f3a9c38

“What’s up?”316da94f4ae9fa8e

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“No, it’s nothing.”1ca856b0b1d7642c

Ska subtly averted his 6ec9437241 eyes from Iellon, who 02c8ae6efc looked utterly exhausted. Recently, the emperor hardly left 162710c4b3 his room, and as a 2b47373d6f result, the workload Iellon had 3b3fbec68e taken on a few years f8bb5b2224 ago kept increasing.90d1addcfb96964a

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There were many tasks that a mere prince, not even the crown prince, shouldn’t be handling. Of course, since he was treated almost like the crown prince, it didn’t matter much.ce0b90894547faa0

The only reason Iellon was a88639089d refusing the crown prince position 5501d57a74 was for Carpe. Staying in the 91c0a73676 same position as e7ba2f4d9c a prince meant 0476f64633 fewer talks about 08b3e154a0 Carpe.66116627b36d3b92

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If he became the crown prince, veteran ministers who had worked long in the palace would swarm him, teaching and helping him for his future as emperor. But as just a prince, Iellon couldn’t openly ask for help.fd5be121e2d88f87

The moment he sought help regarding the emperor’s duties, they’d surely push him into becoming the crown prince, saying he finally had the intention.6305bbf6e16305d3

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All of this was Helen’s idea. To become a perfect emperor, Iellon needed to study in advance, but if she said it outright, he’d refuse, saying he wasn’t ready.d2fbab66e61259ae

So, she pushed him to take on the work without being able to ask for help. Let’s see how long you can endure. Iellon knew her intentions, but there was nothing he could do.d68d84416024858d

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If he said he couldn’t do it, they’d criticize him for having time to play but not work, using Carpe as an excuse. If he did it half-heartedly, they’d subtly push the crown prince position on him, saying they’d teach him.f96620046c1b2162

This can only be taught if you become the crown prince, and as long as the throne battle isn’t over, we can’t tell you for fairness, blah blah blah.085b10936ed847ad

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Iellon, who had been 36e6ef0a28 infused with all sorts 5e4d1f5bf4 of knowledge before he c7ee958802 even stopped wearing diapers, 7bc31012c6 and Carpe, who received ed8a8d6481 no education. It made his blood boil 97081c2334 to think of the ministers 8b41276aec who would make such excuses, f17ac8a2f9 knowing everyone in the palace ebb8c83a64 was aware of it.c1445b5e131433af

With the workload increasing a3aa6213d9 and his already tight 27e773614a schedule not reducing at fef33b8515 all, Iellon was walking 5158787ccf around looking almost ghostly.7ff6ffcf87f903b3

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His perfectionist nature was the 376d2dc2a6 only thing keeping his back b0cea4db63 straight and his expression controlled.f7ffffc74ca87248

“Sigh…”40520360644c48e9

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He managed to 642b911614 walk like royalty 7195b37c47 in the corridors 13d34ea4f0 where people were df6c068288 around, but as 53bd9c357a soon as he 33e22519a1 entered his room, 881454b193 his back slumped. Staggering like an 88bc5cca01 old man, Iellon 2ff6f69cc0 slowly climbed onto cc9b9166b4 the bed with 73c03207a0 trembling legs.08a453722b62e946

Burying his face f6c5882e79 in the soft 87672ce82a blanket, he felt 998de6b830 like he could 58ea83cffc die happily. No, dying was a bit 14500b3bcb much; he just wanted to ccf6e4f873 sleep for a very long 3925c38353 time.08804026bb9aa9c1

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But he still had a lot of work left. It was the day for the private tutor, and afterward, he had to deal with the documents he hadn’t finished.34951825a38f7eb3

Helen, who pushed Iellon onto 399493e0a5 the path of overwork, was 2a20b91821 probably leisurely drinking tea, waiting 6cedbb54a7 for the day Iellon would 72c58c40b8 give up and surrender.3291a8aff2a308ec

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‘Ha, don’t make me laugh.’5594e22071a05ff5

Sorry to disappoint, but Iellon 2d0fb03c38 had no intention of giving 7ef80ddaaa up. Honestly, he even thought it 22eb8de192 was a good thing.16167dd954c78c28

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Since it was something he had to learn anyway, learning it in practice now meant he wouldn’t be flustered when he became the crown prince later.cbcc17c37785a999

Thinking about the busy future, ba971e5b89 it was better to get 5365853cad it done now during this 05e012235c relatively peaceful and leisurely time.f131f9ad27f8b05f

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Knowing it was impossible, Iellon 2c59833692 pressed his eyes shut, which bb026473ec were starting to droop, but 5157e42f58 he jumped up at the 339ab95bec sound of a knock on 2f39735259 the door.638706b0b6455134

“Come in.”793f821f683e3d9e

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He resolved to close the door in their face if it was someone adding more work. But the person who opened the door wasn’t a maid or servant. It was the small and adorable Carpe holding a tray. Anger surged at the thought of who dared give such a task to a prince.d1b5caecfe8cadd5

“Dilla told me to give this to you. I asked for the muffin to be added.”927f8de45a8d5a7e

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Carpe smiled brightly, offering the 6f8c79498b tray. On it was a 22da30eae2 teacup and a muffin. The tea, with a 5deedc4fea slightly cool scent, was adbab139f1 one Iellon had been 99b4b22c7e enjoying recently for its a63c8e71ed fatigue-relieving properties.b083851ec0103351

“Wow, really? Carpe brought this for your hyung?”fd2f6f601543412e

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Iellon’s heart melted at the adorable smile. No matter how tired he was, seeing Carpe gave him the strength to do anything. Truly, the love of family is incredible.12446f52f0a7821c

Though he was too tired to have an appetite, he couldn’t refuse the muffin Carpe had specifically asked to be added.15c7e1fedd454fc4

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Filling his already 998f4eac5d dry mouth with c4006cbe12 the muffin was e9873a6e6d painful, but with c5e2a038eb the slightly cooled ed0d3f9c86 tea, he managed 1803f0b801 to swallow it b98654727b all.cff5576f5b1cc532

Iellon, who had set down the tray, patted Carpe’s head, who was smiling contentedly.15e5d6777c1cd7ba

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“Did you finish the homework I gave you?”ad58e3625e68dead

“Yeah, I finished it all yesterday.”14963a8a76d95494

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“Was anything difficult?”730155de84a862b0

“Not at all. I solved it all by myself without looking at the book!”7904696204f14121

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Though the possibility of him 80183b1186 becoming emperor was slim, Helen ab231fb924 and the ministers, who were b37e413cec bothered by even that slim 3375c78fea chance, ensured Carpe received no 9a4cef5ec6 education befitting royalty.8f49eee7d7f7c20e

Concerned about this, Iellon was 1b910f190b teaching Carpe himself. Whether it was 1545109281 because he was 5a3a7538d8 a hero or fab4e1ebbe not, Carpe learned 026aebb423 quickly, making teaching 19bfa22e23 him enjoyable.d7053c51a4acdfa0

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Even though he had never 198583f89a taught another child, he knew 86586c0187 that the way Carpe absorbed 8a34d52ae5 everything taught to him and fefab6f91d asked advanced questions was not 512191b1b0 ordinary.10f54b8e1fb473c9

Feeling a surge f0b5430f1c of pride, Iellon 5afad0a408 beamed and hugged e5ce585049 Carpe.dc2f52868b56b443

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“You’re really smart. Whose brother are you?”6461ebd9821172bd

“Your brother.”f96b55d4befca015

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He’s really fun to raise. I felt a bit guilty for taking away this happiness from the master who raised baby Carpe in the original.f427bf1aaf6fd05b

As he loosened his tight embrace, Carpe’s ever-shining blue eyes met his gaze directly. The blue irises surrounding the black pupils never got old.b72eeb49de7ca356

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“Carpe, your eyes hold the sky. They’re really beautiful.”e44e0c1f393514e3

“Your eyes are beautiful too! They’re like flowers.”fefab9c52ab29875

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A hand reached out to touch his eyelids. That hand wasn’t so small anymore. Time was passing too quickly.55a1dec6d08318f6

“But you have dark circles under your eyes.”bf2e76429f803cf6

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“Really? Why is that? Did I wash my face too hard and bruise it?”ae9c09e2eb599b32

“Stop saying nonsense and go to sleep.”8a45761634e54250

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Noah, who had suddenly appeared, 25808dc09f scrutinized Iellon with furrowed eyes. True to his former 9016ecd49f assassin name, he always 5dee19502a appeared and disappeared without 0dea7025d0 a trace. At first, it 62fff16f8a startled him, but 9c55a2da4c now he was 50cb214d7d completely used to 52c80bf8c4 it.2e89a4d42273319a

“I have class soon, so I can’t sleep.”2f071010c24453dc

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“Isn’t it history class? I heard the teacher won’t make it. Apparently, the carriage wheel suddenly fell off. He’s probably meeting a healer right now.”3725dd81049e6d6c

How did he know information even Iellon didn’t know, despite being just an attendant?52bb30547d89f5bc

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Iellon covered Carpe’s ears with both hands and smirked.f1be77780b34385a

“Bad guy. Attacking people.”fa7b6e118d8b0875

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“Don’t accuse me without evidence.”64cfdd23031c3efa

Though his sharp eyes 7f61c19515 made his smiling face 4a11f821af look fierce, to Iellon, 8fb3c90f30 it seemed like a a109355ad8 playful dog wagging its f2b7a5d2be tail after a successful 4d98c1f0e4 prank.fb6687ecb453b4cb

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Thanks to him, c1c934bd5d he could catch f157b8e584 some sleep. Iellon, who had relaxed his b8766aaca1 limbs, sat on the sofa, 0433c61425 staring blankly into space.1ebb5dff0f5bb8b9

“Noah, bring me a gift when you come back!”0f70b0b152a7e283

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“With an attendant’s salary, I can’t buy a gift that would please a prince.”7b1faaff63ad0155

“Anything is fine.”bc22971f37e67642

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“What does ‘anything’ mean? How much does that cost?”befc2e055ddf5398

“Noah, you’re a meanie.”9aae4c2b57a6e411

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Carpe, sulking, turned and snuggled into Iellon’s arms. It felt like he was becoming more of a spoiled child as he grew. Maybe it was because there was one more person treating him like a kid and teasing him at will.37b7bf6171d02a2b

Iellon, who found the grumbling 34424075d3 Carpe adorable, suddenly widened his a7636790ca red eyes.980d8dc6edd005ea

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“Where are you going?”84a5cf534e878b02

“Didn’t I tell you?”6b429411d61765d1

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Come to think of it, Noah had mentioned something a few days ago, but he was so busy with work that he couldn’t remember what it was. Seeing Iellon’s awkward expression, Noah clicked his tongue and stood crookedly.2aa8a1895386db08

“I’m going to Jeron.”726fa12bfb5dd21d

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“…Why?”7f97cc7cd6eab4ff

“Why? It’s my hometown.”1faf27947036fd24

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“But you already left.”073f430b031729b3

“You dragged me away.”9996b20db22b9693

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