WMT | Chapter 45

After a 25b1a2a1ae long journey, d1f723543a they finally 549d662d97 arrived at 3598f178c2 the Palatine 17098d438a royal palace 28a03f0175 by nightfall.cd432a9340264ff6

Wiss, utterly exhausted, 7f0569f6b6 stepped out of 026c2467f5 the carriage.14b101069ee9cd36

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‘I might just die.’116d937ed5527047

His lower abdomen e43270fd14 had been throbbing ff0cdb910d painfully since they 48ee85a518 were in the 868a0b0a2e carriage, and he 8d4020f79f had been feeling 3ddbe72372 a slight fever b8cf9fb2b3 for a while.6ebe5271b1b7ba54

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Not one to show weakness, he hadn’t groaned in the carriage, but getting out of the jolting vehicle made him feel somewhat better.d275bb56226ea859

‘But why isn’t anyone guiding us?’a3e77493136c5a27

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Despite the arrival of 045969c5b7 someone as significant as 23aeda567e the Duke and his 0b96c15996 spouse, there was no 3e1e7a1b7f one to greet them.136fa012003df3ba

While he didn’t expect the King of Palatine to come out and offer a grand welcome, there was a minimum level of courtesy expected.d68f60ca3805669f

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“Are you very tired?”84aca1ca2ac7a2ed

“Yes, a bit.”319412541f99adf4

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“Shall I carry you?”6a6ea33f1afcce15

“No need.”5153c14f7fdaf1ed

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Theodore smiled and ran his hand over Wiss’s forehead and neck. It happened so quickly that Wiss couldn’t stop him.555408bad1f15b1a

Confirming that 4f73df1f3f Wiss had 4bb4042d5a a fever, afaf03661a Theodore stood b136bca4dd up and a7b9de3b23 knocked on 1b78b81aa5 the door c0078abc8d with his 619654538e fist.bef08303426db6ee

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Bang, bang!d63fcdf333e876c3

After a few forceful abc827f627 knocks, courtiers came running d830ac313b from the hallway.6eae5118b110ba00

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“…Your Grace, the Duke!”af21ec79e79f5f3c

“It’s late. Making such a commotion…”ba1c7de1247cf079

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“It’s late, but you’re the ones who kept us waiting. We waited as you asked, but there’s still no response. How should I take this?”471daeec78f5c86e

“We didn’t expect Your Grace to return so early, so preparations are lacking. We’re hastily cleaning the prince’s palace…”fa5db689fe57b04f

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Theodore smirked.4d6c51a1271823c3

“Are you boasting that Palatine’s courtiers are too lazy to have the prince’s palace ready?”a106eb2556d021d8

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“I-I’m sorry.”5ab01aef03294b82

“I’m not looking for an apology. I’m saying His Majesty must be satisfied with this.”109dd04dbc3600a9

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The courtier couldn’t lift his head.2daead69034f26ad

‘What is this?’f9613996e56840a1

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Wiss, already feeling fcb423632a bewildered by the 4e6b80e22f conversation, felt his 63cbd45dfb blood pressure rise 48ac2719d1 at the mention 4315a91fb5 of“His Majesty.”8ba48310030cee60

‘He’s really something.’bdcd1f1bba9f157a

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The King of 0187b3e79f Palatine seemed to 0c2031bb19 have too much 431fe66a7e time on his 4cade1fe8b hands, wanting his 0d5746a1f5 brother to be edaa6f3726 upset from the f409d1d07a day of his 0ec66e878a return, enough to c7dec93bda have courtiers create 95110dff6d problems.c14edfd09fbbba27

The courtiers, as if nothing had happened, picked up Theodore and Wiss’s luggage and led the way. Wiss matched his pace with Theodore, enduring a headache.07a80b03aa05ad83

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The way they 7e36da704f were being received 253d0d5fea was not how c8d1ce6d2f one would welcome 3316ea66f6 a victorious knight 661a450e70 or a duke. In fact, 4db8810124 it seemed 28e9217b27 like Summer 1653956c96 held more b3d0612f7e reverence for d337ade7f9 Theodore, which 87106dd1b2 made Wiss f1ae9e8219 feel even ce945a89fb more displeased.d7b8fbddf8d6ebf9

However, upon arriving at the prince’s palace, the atmosphere changed.c64c9de58caac203

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“Your Grace, the Duke! You’ve come!”10f541f89e69c5d0

“Oh, this must be Prince Wissmia!”9893c5087502d8eb

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“Are you tired? We’ve prepared a bath to relieve your travel fatigue.”bd059db1acea083a

“Would you like to bathe first? Or perhaps have a light meal?”982996a293951816

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‘…?’5648f3c2693f21d3

The courtiers welcomed Theodore as if greeting a guest who hadn’t visited in a hundred years.8cb9eda1d69679b9

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“Your Grace, have you returned?”bcf6528cd820c2f4

Among them, a 2a265f5304 calm man appeared.f95812e44b88b62b

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Theodore called out in 80c0476086 surprise.e6eef4a432123d34

“Werick. It’s late.”9c5104aa8a3364f8

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“Yes. Since it’s late, I wanted to ensure there was nothing lacking in welcoming Your Grace and your spouse.”2ff3958874361ecb

Werick smiled b0bea2117e warmly and 14603bada1 looked at c22cdb793b Wiss.9b2c44586ad370af

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“Prince Wissmia. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Werick, the Duke’s attendant.”61edbdac272564b8

He was e5e9b58d02 a noble.2187c2363bb51839

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“I’ll show you to your room. Would you like an attendant for your bath? Or do you have a servant to assist you?”69f734328f66f84f

“No need. I just want to rest.”e45943363ded0724

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“Very well. Is a meal alright?”91d073ca8841acaa

“Yes.”4d86fa5143760adf

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Without further aa866b409e ado, Werick 845d874d3e led Wiss.c95ba4eb57aeceb0

He was efficient and be3187bea2 polite, just as one 5f5a22be8e would expect from someone 17ffc4ed07 under Theodore.307ee74541fab531

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Assigned to a grand dacf51f121 bedroom, Wiss headed straight 2c0ba604b9 for the bathroom.742cc952a3522c98

Soaking in 5c3503489d the tub 7edeee8059 eased his b7945d3f61 headache considerably.64f386b888959514

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‘The king blatantly neglects him, yet a noble attendant is by his side.’4417d2a31ef63a12

It meant there was a faction supporting Theodore, one strong enough to openly defy the king’s wishes.7fa495465c7a5155

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Wiss ran his fingers 5286cdfc30 through his wet hair, 87cb470d4a clicking his tongue.1cf13329a06564fb

‘It’s too easy.’1916a21445b77747

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Separating Theodore from the 5b0293e18a King of Palatine seemed d257942b38 too simple.1ff67dd3178c7b96

In truth, 1c5cb5d28d they were a12d2f782f already divided. Theodore was 2f310756f5 merely holding fc9f326ec2 onto the 3e150100fc split, sitting af74027dd2 on it fc484ba55d alone.adc4d95d12c6b60b

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Feeling conflicted, 5e52f168e7 Wiss stepped 9765f79eea out into 7e48a873ea the bedroom, 411c9bd171 only to 992b213ef8 hear a fe1c39456d low hum fabf320ce5 of noise.a417e880847b13c6

Someone was cba74fe9d7 arguing in 3503b4cd56 the hallway. One of the 565b06de0c voices was familiar.f6facf93e54178ce

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It was Theodore.f7d63686a53a47fb

‘Is he arguing?’2f2257b15b10459a

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Wiss opened the 5df8a3cf0d door.9d369144573927a9

As expected, the 4ef815fecf person arguing was cac96c495e indeed Theodore. His opponent 3c9ae9cb60 was an af838510eb unexpected figure.3ea450759732bc8a

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A sturdy-looking woman stood a7a386836f with her arms crossed, 7f98d8a068 glaring at Theodore.de9d0ededb24cb8e

She seemed taken aback by Wiss’s appearance in a robe and uncrossed her arms.e8b6f703d0414db0

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“I’ve been rude during your private time.”4b09beb9e695c269

“Yes. I was wondering how far the Duchess would follow.”e39092b84476d365

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Theodore draped his outer garment over Wiss’s shoulders.2d8d4b486c100f7b

“Please go inside. It’s cold.”22d37f07628d372b

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“Aren’t you going to introduce me? I’m curious about the person who took my spouse away on the first day of our arrival.”f9c2e7f9dd270747

“Hmm…”ad91aa604c39017b

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Theodore groaned and looked at the duchess. She met Wiss’s gaze and nodded slightly.fce4bd82aa3bbfad

“Prince Wissmia, this is Duchess Chira. Duchess, please greet Prince Wissmia. He has arrived after a long journey at His Majesty Riendell’s invitation.”7fd2905fb6c521ca

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“Prince Wissmia, it’s an honor to meet you.”c9c45390f8ccb643

Duchess Chira smiled.5ccdfdb320faebad

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“Now, please leave.”83bb91439c6c1f6d

Theodore urged the ee37e0c40f duchess again. Wiss narrowed his eyes, 079657b3b7 observing the tension between e3c79796f2 them.b026a23df024a57c

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“Standing in front of a couple’s bedroom isn’t polite.”f2d9e63106eacda4

“Then guide me to the drawing room.”c7de8b848576b639

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The duchess 52e409d1a7 lifted her b4bc5b8691 chin and d09e224159 smiled.38a68d1e5525e3c7

Despite being 288c22c1d8 given a 9d8d2744ee hint to 9883dbf101 leave, her 4bb21019a6 attitude was 049f7fe8ec shameless.7ff8bb21101bbb5e

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She was indeed beautiful.b44b19ccb9adf7c4

‘Is that his type?’e9560f2f3a714440

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Wiss scrutinized 4398ca4615 the duchess db0481f15b closely.16967b61e2e940cf

“I’ll escort you to the exit.”f7f5f19c51afba0d

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Theodore signaled for her 16b4aceb8c to leave again, but f9e987f81e his manner was gentle.78d6908817bc258c

Wiss felt da10ca0b62 a twinge b3dd87b715 of irritation.b1ca3d51c20acf7b

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‘What are you doing?’5e3ab73c0d5248a1

Was he d77d69a8eb really going 9a6e8b1675 to escort 9a29ed2c6f his lover 05eb4a52b8 in front 3b6fc66980 of his 1f92976f05 official spouse?403b0e30d804d754

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“Let’s go together. I’ll see you off.”d608e9b89fc59eb0

Wiss linked his arm with Theodore’s and looked at the duchess. Her eyes widened as she glanced between Wiss and Theodore.a793f1a7c64d4e0d

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“Oh my, thank you. Will you really do that?”83433e6f3470d4a9

Her gaze 22fae913c6 stopped on f39270ecc0 Theodore, a 08e425c6bb smile spreading 5550355ea1 across her 4b6cbbbc74 face.6655d10ce76f808b

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“Hmm… So that’s how it is.”ef16d24cbf087f2d

“…Duchess.”3238f67da093349b

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Theodore warned.675cfedd4cad557f

“I didn’t expect this. That’s why you…”0fa37e4210dd8c0c

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“Please stop.”55af02d9e0a8e808

Duchess Chira dropped d95e74f19f her smile and 4f5a71723a spoke.042faeb49eaa4ab1

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“Yes, of course. I’ll keep quiet. What benefit would I have in spreading such words?”b958784fb7a234ab

“…Thank you.”95db67ac5052b718

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“But are you sure? I don’t think silencing me will solve the problem.”27b11ed75719533f

The duchess shrugged.0222d3173b9f70a9

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‘What is going on?’1ceaa62b885f194d

Wiss didn’t let them continue their private conversation. When he tugged on Theodore’s arm, Theodore leaned down.df2b5d2bac21cae8

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Wiss whispered f49c0d14a4 into his 9077a82fb9 lowered ear.36b60b126a8794f8

“I’m tired. Are you going to keep entertaining guests?”05eda32f7b5fae0c

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“No, I’ll send her away.”d47af33b7c3baf16

“Let’s go.”a15e4798cd20ee46

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The duchess 8faa56dfe1 watched the 394d333377 two whispering 78726cf44d with interest.85709fa687dc5608

Wiss met her 0f3c41a5dc gaze with a 62d465f07a blank expression.d78a5dcd758d3af2

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It was true that 9ec4effea0 Palatine was chilly. At night, f506f6abf3 the wind 576b8415d7 was as b466568316 cold as 1dc1d1b88d a winter 90c52b8228 in Summer. The duchess was dressed e7bc642db1 in long sleeves suitable a9822dfd82 for blocking the wind, 4c2e20329b which is why he ffc0118040 noticed late.ce60dc23f8b8957d

She was b6ed7e4b4a a knight. Her build was long 1a5021a2d1 and sturdy, her strong b171337c9c personality that of a 95237ce34b knight.aa0f6ae555d13ed8

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‘So he prefers someone healthy.’d2874abd25fb9b63

After all, Theodore had good stamina. He was so persistent that once he clung on, he wouldn’t let go.8be2ab5c791d760c

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Wouldn’t it be easier to enjoy with someone healthy rather than someone who fainted every time?8a697db45da7b861

Thinking such thoughts, 4c3d395773 Wiss glared at 95a4113c0a Theodore.422705a6890c6b7c

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“…Your Highness? Are you very tired? Shall I escort you to the bedroom first? I’ll have hot chocolate sent to your room.”9400048164b0cfeb

“No need.”cbdb5daba45daf26

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Theodore, perhaps thinking 54acce0a38 Wiss was irritable 0b067c8462 from fatigue, babbled 7ae9c7ebe6 nonsense. Wiss ignored 427427fb90 him and a7d3800120 led the c688ebff9f way.98962cdb74840674

Duchess Chira suddenly 08de010748 burst into laughter.7c3295aac9bd7c11

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“Haha!”98bde7e9f9c17f84

“…?”d895995f1e5fe686

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“Excuse me. You two are so affectionate that I couldn’t help it… Are you alright, Your Grace? I don’t think silencing me will solve the problem. People have eyes, you know.”dbdac3be1d7e8f04

“…What did I do?”89c36bb4f250ac5e

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Theodore replied, seemingly embarrassed.b300951abf6918f1

“So you’re saying you didn’t do it consciously. Even if you don’t do anything… People will notice just by looking at Your Grace’s expression. No, even if you two just stand side by side. Even the most oblivious person in the kingdom will realize.”5c29e69497f40830

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“…”42e92b6543adcb0a

Theodore rubbed his face f9fbe4f07f without answering.16463a89f20a94a0

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One moment they were 599e670c08 fighting in the hallway, 44d1401149 and the next, the df5b268eb1 atmosphere was pleasant. There was be979f447b a thread-like 290ae6c5b5 connection between eb60d0802f them, felt 4ddb71d67c only between 900075de2a people who b974e611a9 had maintained 5e3fb4aace a long-standing f6f8faea9b relationship.26457823855fac6e

‘Isn’t it a settled relationship?’197c824b5cfd7220

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Wiss’s nerves were further on edge.ecc519a1c1a80960

No matter how he thought about it, this wasn’t something to overlook.9f10bb22ed2cba06

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Duchess Chira waved 9518c30169 with a smiling 402b5ad454 face and left 042abde650 the palace. She seemed 447e955435 in a 460b1fdd8b good mood, a7528b38d5 unlike when d5101027a8 they were 26de3c9153 clashing in 7502da9833 the hallway.bac87cea5fe6c55c

Wiss leaned against 7808425bcf a pillar, confirming f6041f7c36 the guest had 70b0348f38 left. As he folded his 5541963172 arms and blinked, Theodore 1a95a8f069 approached.d189f776ebd57b9c

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“Why are you upset?”6ccb0992c69d3ba3

Wiss was about to 9dada26139 deny it but closed 16623f42c7 his mouth.fb3288b955d67334

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He was dc74e40157 indeed angry.a15c115cdcd03f82

But wasn’t it something to be angry about?d528030abf78fc4a

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“You’re upset because I let a guest in without permission. She wasn’t my guest. She forced her way in, and I couldn’t just turn her away.”b341cb045e460e79

Theodore explained.afed322471dbe793

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“No. Not that.”a9699cee75dffef7

“Yes. Please tell me.”05b9d6c9594c39b0

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Theodore ruffled Wiss’s damp hair and kissed his cheek. Wiss frowned.be5a2d6d93083c62

“You have a strong stomach. To reach out to your legal spouse right after your old lover leaves.”5f5f22215607ec59

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“…What?”645b7b7c01f75160

“You two seemed close. She even knew where the prince’s bedroom was.”e73964261e5f6978

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“…”96030ca9c04ca181

Theodore suddenly rubbed his face and buried his head in Wiss’s shoulder.dbd1a13d3ab3ce9a

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Wiss was annoyed.b119a8a030c1ddde

“What is it?”096cfad11f9950ab

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“Your Highness, are you jealous?”d12c000f5bd79975