ODKO | Chapter 34

“He’s not mentally unstable, is he?” Jack seriously worried about the Empire’s future as he swallowed his bewilderment at the Crown Prince’s rapidly changing attitude.1616b0d809eec43a

“I’m not trying to interrogate or interfere, so there’s no need to be too flustered. Even if you say you’re a commoner, you’re still a knight appointed by the Empire, so you should have some idea of the situation here, right? Or not?”fcce9bf56283e5b3

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“What situation are you referring to…?”6c224322ca95817a

Jack couldn’t predict what the Crown Prince wanted to talk about or what his goal was, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He was so flustered that he couldn’t even manage his expression and stammered.3edcae1b5f748ae0

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“Don’t you know? The original candidate for the next captain of the Imperial Guard was Cayenne. But Logan, the head of the Madison family, overturned that decision overnight. I can’t accept that decision. So, before the coronation, I’m trying to bring our little bird back somehow.”780ab3284b9977f3

“…Is that so.”1b67737f0d6df679

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It was completely new information to Jack. He replied soullessly. The only sources Jack, a commoner, had for rumors in the noble society were Rick and Miles, and since they hadn’t mentioned anything like this, it was understandable.aae563cd3cbbbdb2

“If Cayenne returns, Dylan, the current captain of the Imperial Guard, will be pushed out. So Dylan isn’t exactly happy with the current situation either. If rumors start spreading that our little bird is sick, not in good condition, or not as strong as before, it would be troublesome for me.”20dc77d8229b9243

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Jack recalled the conversation where Cayenne had said he’d come with a tambourine if he got old and weak. It seemed that conversation was about this situation. With a belated realization, Jack pondered for a moment.7361c8f010fc9793

“If necessary, I can have my royal physician prescribe some medicine, so I’d appreciate it if you could honestly tell me. What’s wrong that we keep hearing he’s not in good health? …You want your beloved commander to succeed too, right?”1e8d5892beccd907

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Ah… Jack barely suppressed a deep sigh that surged up at the Crown Prince’s words.00cd0488352db006

At first glance, it sounded like an impeccable statement, but there were many flaws. First, no matter how sweetly he coaxed, Jack couldn’t say anything because his life was more precious. Second, as a commoner-born secretary who had already received favor from the commander, the gap in status was as deep as the deep sea where Krakens appeared. If Cayenne became the Crown Prince’s captain of the guard, Jack would be in an even more unreachable position, so it wasn’t entirely good for him.b23e18393d8ab9ee

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And the most important third flaw was that even if the Crown Prince knew the cause, he couldn’t solve it. Cayenne himself refused to accept that he was an Omega, and even the second most powerful person in the Empire couldn’t change an Omega into an Alpha.9723b5f3b40eaf31

“I’m sorry, but I haven’t noticed any special abnormalities by the commander’s side yet. If I find out anything in the future, I’ll let you know. Will that be okay?”f06277337d5538ff

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Jack spoke with a determined heart, and the Crown Prince nodded, satisfied that he had at least succeeded in winning over the secretary, even though he hadn’t obtained any important information.67a110906bc41156

“……What nonsense.”89799858267d0f55

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“Ahhh!”ced0ebda33941a31

A voice that shouldn’t have been heard came from behind. Both the Crown Prince and Jack screamed in shock, not knowing who reacted first.8d5419f49086dff2

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“A bunch of riffraff gathering in an empty room, plotting something. Busy little bastards.”45b5f795723a174a

Cayenne, who d9e82a51b6 had appeared 8253a8744f at some 9998f729c5 point, was a21f1dbae1 leaning against f65af95b6e the doorframe 34ef5f4792 with his d7a64db85c arms crossed. Jack covered his mouth, 7de123d99b having made no mistakes, 8c96ead762 and the Crown Prince cd59fdb70f raised his hands high 8466089405 in the air like c40091a8a2 an actor in a 6f7c4c97eb play. He was smiling, 28abe42371 but his face a977e8487a was pale.57021e67ebab21a2

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“My love! When did you get here?”25aacbeb66166c4c

“Shut your mouth. Who’s your love? You crazy bastard.”b9c373bf793b84df

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“That’s harsh! But I’m the Crown Prince, after all…”c2f32f4b3a224170

“If you’re the Crown Prince, act like one. Are you a back-alley thug? Why are you trying to bribe someone else’s secretary so sleazily?”fe6a9699c59274f0

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The lips that had been politely reciting honorifics last time were now completely unrestrained. The Crown Prince couldn’t say a word in response to Cayenne’s insults and closed his mouth. Jack felt his mind going hazy from the barrage of harsh words that were hard to hear even in the marketplace. This was a conversation between the Crown Prince and the commander of the knights. Jack closed his eyes tightly and shook his head to regain his composure.5cca7b1307c1036c

“I wondered why a guy who likes flashy things was fluttering around alone. Turns out he had a dark side.”6352b2f991408ed0

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It was impossible to tell where the conversation had started. Jack hadn’t made any slip of the tongue, but under Cayenne’s fierce spirit, he instinctively reviewed every word he had said.c17a3dd3948d34b5

“He didn’t care if it was a woman or an Omega if he had a bone to pick.”857628944cf6c02f

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For some reason, Rick Wyatt’s words suddenly came to mind. Jack quietly retreated to the corner, away from Cayenne’s glaring eyes directed at the Crown Prince.271a62c25e16dab3

“No, no, it’s a misunderstanding! I came with a clear purpose today!”ded064c53183cd8b

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The Crown Prince waved his hands desperately, sweating profusely. Then, with trembling hands, he pulled something out from his chest. Under Cayenne’s sharp gaze filled with hostility, the efforts of the Empire’s second most powerful person to somehow evade the situation were truly pitiful.0584b682f71c6862

“Ta-da.”1b1f462e39e711bb

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Where was the future of this country headed? Watching the Crown Prince, holding something like a clown and blinking cutely, and Cayenne glaring at him, Jack seriously worried about the Empire’s future.d9c2cef10016b4ac

Cayenne’s eyes gleamed sharply as he looked at the thin card the Crown Prince held in his hand.1365512ca67d8f8f

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“…Is it a trick?”37c1a213029da735

“Of course not! It’s an invitation to a party hosted by my father.”ba1a9b8a0c3c8839

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“A party?”3959fff6d04a4efa

Cayenne looked at a21212a774 the Crown Prince f0e4874be3 with suspicious eyes. The Crown bd47663b78 Prince quickly b7e30860a3 nodded his 18b685a825 head up dea4458319 and down.20dfe1381e9af60f

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“In recognition of the new Repelz commander’s inauguration and the successful purification of the capital, a special royal banquet will be held. And this is for you, Secretary.”5dc455b6641bd38f

The Crown 8f51e4ceda Prince handed b8749b1bb9 a thin d5f4257504 card to c4fc46c4f6 Jack as 445f083eca well. Jack, who had 61b09e6795 been cramming his 2204362914 large frame into 71d584c191 the corner as ef4a66433b if it were 693cb75bac his rightful place, 6c99eb6fa9 widened his eyes. The card was placed 4d98279da4 in his hand before be1c5b3d8e he could refuse. Cayenne, watching e39338aad7 from across, 63ace717e8 narrowed his 97740b44ea eyes with 6c0c9da31f dissatisfaction.fd9fc034e9e54eab

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“Why him?”760ffb306705fcdd

“Calling the secretary ‘him.’ Your language is as rough as ever.”e8426f3b8bdf33dd

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“What does it matter if I call my secretary ‘him’ or ‘that’? Why invite my secretary?”a2c34d862d25a3ec

Receiving an unexpected invitation to a royal banquet, Jack was bewildered as if he had seen something he shouldn’t have. The small card, embossed with the flag symbolizing the Empire of Claris, had the name ‘Repelz, Jack Carlson’clearly written in luxurious a01e4a2854 gold foil. The texture of the 8d0e71292a soft paper was indeed 9fa3125f38 befitting of a royal c3ee37a804 party invitation, extremely luxurious.55397a44ddb8c04e

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Surely this gold foil isn’t real gold… Jack stared blankly at the card, its opulent color too grand for his name.d3b7526c5c781a7e

“Isn’t he the hero who caught the Viper barehanded? My father wants to personally meet and commend him for his achievement.”c3653f4bbba22b2b

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The Crown Prince winked cheekily at Jack, who couldn’t take his eyes off the card. Cayenne’s expression hardened even more.f260b3fa89f3b934

“What nonsense is that? Catching a mere Viper, what’s the big deal?”4f8d841c336e6338

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“A mere Viper? Such a ferocious beast appeared not at the border but near the capital, and he caught it alone, so of course, he should be commended.”a488d3e81eae8725

Jack inadvertently looked at Cayenne at the Crown Prince’s words.d78e15ea99daef91

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The Crown Prince’s misunderstanding was deep, thinking Jack had caught the Viper alone and barehanded. But the Crown Prince’s information couldn’t be dismissed, as that was the rumor throughout the knights. Jack had moved according to Cayenne’s command and orders, but somehow Cayenne’s involvement was completely omitted, and the conclusion was the brave Jack Carlson.d344560accd12aa6

Jack was thinking that even this was part of Cayenne’s scheme to monitor him. So it was natural that his gaze turned to Cayenne.0cc278e208bbd983

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Surely, even he hadn’t expected the honor of being invited to a royal party because of that incident. Curious about what reaction would come, Jack’s gaze naturally followed, and Cayenne looked slightly troubled. He frowned deeply and bit his lip. It was clear to anyone that he was very displeased that his secretary was invited to the party as well.aeebe1a6759a83cd

“He can’t go. He’s not coming. He’s absolutely not attending.”45413569c29f6972

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“What?!”9bd919b4c72bf621

The Crown Prince, who had been looking at Cayenne’s strangely unpleasant reaction, shouted at the sudden declaration of non-attendance.ec8d5655dc4a41a3

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“No matter if you’re from the Madison family, how dare you return an invitation issued by His Majesty at your whim?”c8973302a998ea95