MBHE | Chapter 3.3

Noah had never returned e0d019f316 to his hometown, Jeron. Though he had gone out c785ceded5 alone a few times, this 7d49a118b1 was the first time he bbf3983da1 mentioned going somewhere.5ecd55e74360ee27

In the original, Noah should 2f9885b3f9 be in Jeron now. Feeling a strange 22f9634a80 urgency, Iellon sat de3e65240f up.af73f3616e95c6f0

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“But Carpe isn’t there.”cb4608c68829a551

“Right…?”dc19dfe8ef019efb

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Noah and Carpe tilted their heads with puzzled expressions. His overworked mind wasn’t functioning as sharply as usual.e93cf0ab35947c80

‘Why is Noah going to Jeron? No, it’s his hometown, but still…’4da6733baa60554c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Iellon, sitting upright, 3bc764545b hurriedly opened his d15afb6b36 mouth.1f4c8bdd53eb3da7

“You don’t have money. Your memories aren’t fully back, and there won’t be anyone to welcome you. You’ll be lucky if you’re not chased away. You don’t even have a house. Are you going to sleep on the streets?”7c4127f6895317a0

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Noah frowned as 13dc5e51ca he listened quietly. It was true, but d12689df6a not pleasant to hear.2a4f9620bc6200cc

“And, and…”3c6bdee32a16bd66

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“And what?”69cfd7bb5d4ac16d

“I’m not there.”7a1b70067f400f9c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

With a face 62920f74b0 more clueless than a5024a80f2 usual, Iellon looked c733e2c1c2 up at Noah b29c5e24f6 with a peculiar a35ff61880 pitifulness. Remembering that he was two d1901b260f years younger, despite being smarter e6d251b00d and stronger, Noah slowly raised f8301e4cab his hand.c5087e24d23377e1

“…I’m just going for a short visit. I’ll come back, so you don’t have to hold me back.”0967e588ff908582

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

He had touched Carpe’s hair many times, but this was the first time touching Iellon’s. Though it was the same silver color, it felt quite different. Unlike Carpe’s softly flowing hair, Iellon’s hair wrapped more around his fingers.36ac7e614b450380

“Oh. Carpe, the gift.”17d9e7b1feac63bc

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Right. I said from the start it was just a short visit. You were so engrossed in work you didn’t hear.”bdfe9794724353c9

Noah’s hand, which had been swaying with his strokes, slowly withdrew. Iellon’s face, swaying along with the touch, looked quite dazed.7d0574f22bb43291

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Don’t worry. …I’ll always be your friend.”85346b76ee4f8b4e

The prince, who had countless people who would grovel at his feet for his favor, smiled as if he owned the world at the cheeky attendant’s words.5cad3f6175839f80

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

♣ ♣ ♣dceead708a1e7709

Time flows relentlessly. No matter how much 9c5a6ff814 you want to hold 31a6d7a5d9 onto it, it never 24ffa1d65f lets you catch it, de90a4dcc9 striding forward.61dbb751d08eb99e

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

This year, Carpe turned ten. He’s grown quite a bit, and now holding him for long makes my arms slightly ache. Though, as his brother, I’d never show it.66e87f1003b66dd8

The once tiny c01dcafd1b baby grew so 2d3fbcf9fd fast that I 0247ec80c7 wanted to plead f2c14aba8e for him to c207b2e630 stop.3ce60388195a3384

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Iellon, now eighteen, had bbb13361bd completely shed his childishness. He never really had 0ca9f4ee2c a childlike aura since ea815989bb he was mature inside, 9c16afc77e but now he was 4a9727a8cb truly grown both inside 8dc1367411 and out.68bfacf51c2c8932

Recently, the palace 3b70726aee was very quiet. Even those without much 3394693f1b sense knew it was 18d5ae5d00 the calm before the 4d4d5eeffd storm.92dfb699c593fe0a

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

In the Leronan Empire, one becomes an adult the moment they turn eighteen. Helen’s patience was deeper than expected, but she wouldn’t let it slide after his birthday.93f809f7412b578c

He knew he 7a1a5c351d had to do 45a264b46a it, he knew 9740f31ce0 it all too f6a90d8abf well, but he ada49bbb77 wanted to remain 674fb11fc1 in this sweet f1bd2d6fcc peace a little 4910f1a26e longer.158fac8d7bb4c3b1

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

‘Autumn is ending already.’d434dd8bb1c2632b

The beautifully colored leaves fell 9bea0713e0 in a flurry with the ae3cd83011 lightest breeze. The child who once 5465694f0b enjoyed stepping on dry 0d1244d31c leaves had become one 8604520ed5 who elegantly sipped tea.f2f58ad6d56193f8

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Carpe shook his head aae5b061d8 slightly at the maid cbcecd57ff trying to pour more f3935f0b14 tea.123f67033bb2bc79

“Uh, I’m fine.”82708da9ff6560fd

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Pretending to be dignified 3e01ec56ed is so cute. Iellon, lying on the table d0061ce23e without any decorum, giggled as 26c12eff3a he watched his brother.b51ae37574a1270a

If it weren’t for the maid and attendant nearby, Noah would have joined them, but it was impossible with so many eyes watching.8aa78a307e07cd7f

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

As winter approached, Helen’s interference decreased. Whether it was because she knew Iellon wasn’t a fool who only insisted on what he wanted or because she had other plans, he couldn’t tell.e6403a2f617d6211

To be honest, there was 0406263882 a way to keep Carpe 1aa58cc4ca by his side. If Iellon became the 6816b0eef5 crown prince and eventually 65609515b7 the emperor, and Carpe 08bb67226b grew up as an dcac2aecf9 ignorant flower in a 05f601e1b0 greenhouse, there would be 2d94af9ee1 some threats, but peace a8245ef26d could be maintained.c18cf910c76eeb11

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

But Iellon didn’t want to lose the future hero. He didn’t want to selfishly bind Carpe, who would save many people, because of his own desires.7766f53a345f93e3

Moreover, Helen, who wanted 9b0716463c Iellon to be a 5092120c84 flawless emperor, would never a6f0172bbf completely give up on 57669b51a2 harming Carpe.3ad3c1213aa7d51f

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Sigh…”9e0a82a11170e1fe

As Iellon sighed deeply, Carpe, 1f48aabb06 who was nibbling on chocolate, 034092b423 moved his jewel-like blue eyes.f849a386b2962932

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Do you have a problem?”13d72a49e0dd0215

The baby who once couldn’t open his eyes and babbled in swaddling clothes was now offering to counsel his brother. Feeling both proud and oddly lonely, Iellon pressed a leaf that had flown onto the table with his fingertip.9cfa541aee4bd3e0

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“I don’t like my birthday.”87c0c4e42ab35a20

“I know.”7169c426f1788ce0

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Really? How do you know?”3c8f7a69df8012a0

“Because no matter how many gifts you got on your birthday, you never smiled.”e0e16fa3f16ff871

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

He had never 97486b2f2d liked his birthday 81ff41a573 since being born 426260c541 into this world, 1da45d6f39 but he never b4c77973a9 imagined Carpe knew.972df10fa664f8b1

“I was actually wondering if you hated snow or the cold or your birthday, but it turns out you hate your birthday.”ee630792c852274d

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

He hated all three, 040b1fd0ff but if he had d8580ea265 to choose, he hated 5921444692 his birthday the most. Carpe, who had reached 9e56ad2a8e out to push chocolate d89fcaeed4 into his surprised mouth, 3381e75997 smiled a dazzlingly bright 7ac8709a04 smile.3217961998b192ed

“But I like your birthday. It always snows on your birthday. And most importantly, it’s the day you were born.”5d52dd314113f321

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Carpe, who grew like baa2706e34 a weed without being 93605a8d61 shaded from the sun 85821ab9e3 or watered, was maddeningly 66fc96519d regretful, like sand slipping 2240210c48 through his fingers no 972818bcb3 matter how hard he f435e28626 tried to stop it.629747d057258609

Still, Iellon was once dccb5d1b7f again certain of what cba1f272a6 he had to do. Everything he would do from 38cf80182d now on was necessary to 456ca84086 protect that smile.9e02043d40192142

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Carpe… I’ll do my best.”e0ec16a3de0b853f

“For what?”433f69e5b7c0d996

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“For everything.”641d4f1b08e303bf

As he opened his arms, Carpe, who had come down from the chair, naturally approached and hugged him. The warmth from the child’s body was delightful.c0535feec4b9c836

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Then I’ll do my best to make your birthday a happy day!”d3cb22399383b641

The smile that would 939153ea4f save Iellon and many aae7e1a12d others sparkled under the ff09306377 autumn sky. The gentle breeze 0489193ca0 ruffled his smooth 3a54b7b6ee silver hair, and a6ef386810 as he followed a10b34ef17 it with his e062bf383e eyes, he eventually 85403fae8d met the bright 89522497bb blue jewels.fa7fd614ca512adf

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Since it would be cold, let’s wear warm clothes and walk on the snow together. Let’s sit with Noah and open the gifts from the nobles and eat cake. After the banquet, let’s have our own party at night.c56ab0bff45fce7c

Carpe, chattering excitedly with a thrilled voice, held Iellon’s hand tightly. Somehow, it already felt like he had received a birthday gift.c5ac8907bc11e1f5

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The chocolate had already been 715703be69 swallowed, but the sweetness lingering bafc29b6fa in his mouth was indescribable. Iellon smiled without a word.31f0b2f78c29bf87

♣ ♣ ♣5f7f4144b6a8a1ba

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Now, there are b4c57ea154 hardly any knights 0dfb4db0f3 in the palace 2a562d5d66 who can defeat f0a97fac19 Iellon. His hands, roughened to ebf560d53a the point where the eb00161940 special cream was useless, 535d33685f were covered in calluses, df8ce135ba making them impervious to aa027fd31c thorny branches.ac5671be29b02d98

Whether it was innate or 8bc3ac61aa not, his muscles rarely grew, e719048c75 but through diligent training, even cd99b3678b his lean muscles were building 181897ca1e up.2133bbe566a040ca

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Despite his slender body, 83636f5b95 he could take down f8df5ff288 opponents much larger than b81626dfb3 himself because Iellon was 02747dc2b3 a born genius.f5c8cf8d1fe4adfd

His sharp intuition, c1965fe664 beast-like reflexes, and ba9cb0192f mercilessness in driving d660ce70d0 his opponent into 583e8afb37 a corner overcame 258f87cbd4 even the difference ac7bc51089 in physique.775347cf664cb693

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

When others called him a genius, Iellon didn’t think much of it, but teaching Carpe made him realize what a true genius was.763d5f43c97f80db

The young boy, who had barely held a sword properly, absorbed the teachings at a frightening speed. Even with persistence, Carpe, who swung the wooden sword until he was drenched in sweat, was enough to dispel Iellon’s worries about him not becoming as strong as in the original.a4745ed620104b2c

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“When fighting a stronger opponent, always aim for the vital points first.”33273ef7b0f91f22

“Vital points?”4428e9190e8dc141

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Yeah. Like the eyes, neck, or crown of the head.”1e36430208231eb4

Carpe, standing firm despite the 3733be3dc7 sweat dripping and his face c60d84d08d flushed with heat, nodded.ccb91ce8df131f98

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“But if there are weak or injured parts on the opponent, don’t hesitate to aim there first. That way, Carpe’s chances of winning increase.”a7a0152920278aaf

Rather than risking it all to aim for the eyes of a far superior opponent, it’s better to target a slightly limping leg.cd363fcd4725d8e2

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Swallowing hard at the thought of having to hurt someone, Carpe didn’t add any more words.8b560fd542f39871

Though it wasn’t advice that would sound pleasant to a kind child, Carpe took it seriously, which was admirable.373d27cb597d9468

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

After finishing the day’s training, the two lay side by side, cooling their sweat in the autumn breeze. If it were a formal training ground, waiting maids would have brought water and towels, but this was an empty palace garden where no one came.a9da1f70df075677

Carpe, who had been 5c11693b28 singing about wanting to 546095bcb8 become strong since he e901801892 was young, was thrilled a99bef3ef6 to follow even the 96259d0084 lessons held in a 20410cdee6 mere garden.78edef524095108f

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Have you ever seen the sea?”df45abeb06f9bda3

Though it’s hard to go because the Leronan Empire is so vast, about half of the southern Porta, southeastern Jerta, and southwestern Herta touch the sea.437c8b7190454745

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

A few years ago, he had seen the sea from afar when visiting the Leblanc Count’s estate in Jerta. The faint smell of salt and the blue puddle reflecting the sunlight came to mind.480d0ef77f4f9049

But it was so far away that it was embarrassing to say he had seen it, so he couldn’t say yes.efeaf01f18b4cbce

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“No, I’ve never seen it.”7f2f22b447d99580

“Then let’s go see the sea next summer.”55fb853d2047cc7c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Why next summer?”93957599ebc499ac

“Because you don’t like the cold in winter, and you’re busy in spring. Summer is hot, so let’s go play at the sea.”22b3afb6b6802145

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

After being rejected a few times when he asked to go around the territories, Carpe hadn’t asked to go anywhere. It was clear he was stubbornly looking up at the sky, afraid of being rejected again.08ebf97abac95808

His chest ached, and though he wanted to hug the child, Carpe probably wouldn’t want that. As he pondered what to say, someone suddenly appeared above them.2cab19892e2753df

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Shouldn’t you learn to swim first? The sea is deep.”c77859290659110f

“Noah!”5bab44b5b2c545fe

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Noah, who had let caa5907830 his slightly grown black 02fc28e4ad hair down for once, b72d59c302 smiled lightly, his fierce 97113a113f eyes softening.6e0b94e8bfea1a4a

Iellon, who was absentmindedly watching Noah’s black hair flutter in the wind, covered his eyes with his arm as if tired. As he wished, the two continued their conversation, leaving Iellon out.ea890ccb17d125a2

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“I can’t swim…”0210ec2d9531814a

“Then the sea is a no-go. If you fall in, we can’t save you.”1398b855548b3eaf

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“My brother will save me.”435cf0e062101d2e