WMT | Chapter 46

‘What is he saying?’0b10b7fc3e70c481

Wiss was e221d58a18 already on c5dd84ac81 edge. Theodore was still 77e0a61e7d spouting nonsense.ffb6c69955de7b56

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“Why would I be jealous?”859b043f9999e860

“It sounds like you are…”0864d60ca77585ad

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Theodore was smiling. His head, buried in Wiss’s shoulder, trembled lightly.6145c5803692a54c

When he lifted his head, his expression was bright, as if he didn’t feel the fatigue from the journey.059aca1cecd84e61

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Wiss decided he 17892f6dcd needed to warn cac7760d42 him.0bfa02c72832a475

“I don’t care what Your Grace does, but I am the legal spouse. Isn’t it common sense not to bring a mistress where the main wife is?”9d9dcea1bd565083

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“Your Highness, Duchess Chira is Jessen’s mother.”0bdd6224b229d034

“…”59abef3c589f98c2

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Wiss, who 92ba41962c had been ccd12bfc22 snapping back, fe8e63fcec closed his b2703060a7 mouth.8c55a0b014c2477e

Was he talking about Theodore’s adjutant, Jessen?bb58e3510dc89035

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“She’s not someone who has the leisure to have a lover like me, and she loves her husband. Didn’t she look like someone who was already married? She was even wearing a ring.”5285564578b1c6a0

‘Isn’t your type married people?’f4b445384c1ea493

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Wiss thought but didn’t say it out loud.02ba9cd5b4674fe1

“I didn’t notice… Was Jessen the duchess’s son?”fa2388fdac569f29

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“Yes. She dotes on him because he resembles her husband, so don’t worry.”6c24917c6fd53ed7

Theodore hugged Wiss tightly 31852f67c3 and chuckled near his 8a90004942 ear.2b9bd570bc10f188

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Wiss punched him 752fdf2dd2 in the stomach.e35782b9b4af16c6

“…That hurts.”3af5b483cee136a6

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‘Stop laughing.’49a340ca7fea2de4

Wiss suppressed his cde74a565c embarrassment and changed b891b96d8f the subject.2a6f0bdca5fcb916

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“So why did she come here? She didn’t come just to ask about her son’s well-being, did she?”2b4cae760aeced51

“She has some complaints about me. It’s nothing for Your Highness to worry about, so don’t be too concerned.”3ae4614ac8cd7497

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“Complaints enough to hold someone who’s just returned?”b81ed0ca63fc58a7

“Probably. Everyone has different priorities.”4c30aa0968452de0

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Wiss looked at Theodore, who answered so amiably, with disdain. This pushover wasn’t just an easy target for his brother.f12259aaacafa404

If he was easy to use for Wiss, wouldn’t he be for anyone?2daea3cbe34d2ad9

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‘If others are going to take advantage of him, isn’t it better for me to swallow him whole?’4fb651a0707886b8

Wouldn’t that be better for him too?57bab297f884d285

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Unaware of Wiss’s thoughts, Theodore laughed again. He seemed to find the earlier incident quite amusing, like air had gotten into his lungs.6eb33b36880bc9cc

‘Damn it.’f705f3845a4096e7

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“Stop laughing.”c0af0b07b6a0fa4e

“I’m just happy.”22a3f17b70505daf

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Theodore rubbed his hair against Wiss’s nape. He kept burying his head in his neck, which was heavy and annoying for Wiss.f6813c3c6882d2bd

“Do you have a hobby of making people look ridiculous and mocking them?”ff89bfe10039e0e4

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“You didn’t look ridiculous. Why would you say that?”36b49d868a356660

Theodore said seriously. If he 08486c6396 had erased c1b2473fd4 the smile 965b5e9fa1 from his bd6c93e6b3 eyes, Wiss 2456752858 might have 9a4025b09d believed him.ba02fbdae7ef8941

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‘Damn it!’e39d8bbf65b72c09

“I’m going to sleep. Let go.”1ee8757a9127bee7

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“Yes.”c0dabe522361df4e

Theodore released his 06757321ad arms. As Wiss turned d7d8d577bd and walked away, 3fc19a745f he followed with 4aff318a0d his hands behind 61671d04c7 his back.5e56fa659d4f0a2a

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“Why are you following me?”4ed9daea6c2db57a

“…Aren’t we sleeping in the same bedroom?”e7c07e75ae818f7d

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Of course, they wouldn’t be given separate bedrooms, so they had to sleep in the same bed.7b5f9820593f418c

Wiss gritted his teeth f2e4862ab0 and returned to the 897dddd063 bedroom. He climbed 7a97421e36 into bed.7800a0532742cf04

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Only then did he ceb8cdf0de wonder.a35ac1b3a0ea6be0

‘But why is he staying here?’75c3406a1b98c2f7

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He lowered the blanket 095da1256b and peeked out with 2f29fba86b just his eyes.4be3ec142d6f4165

“Don’t you have a house in the capital?”14fcf6d52528ed31

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Usually, royals receive 43b8699732 a title and 79ca94c565 leave the castle 93a3337f57 when they come fde2b995e6 of age.8cfc99a684f69b8b

“Are you asking why I’m staying at the royal palace when I’m past the age of majority?”2153e70bbdd9ce29

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Theodore smirked.d4f61a62fedddae3

“His Majesty kindly allowed me to stay in the prince’s palace.”a23b4ce0984bf115

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“To keep you close and watch you?”b9ac3df3f48c6d9d

Wiss guessed cea570378d the underlying a79cc7e6c1 meaning.0d92ce7ea3e27c57

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“You could say that.”6442c72efc3ec4ad

Theodore didn’t deny it.867e8ba996bfb0a9

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“But the courtiers here are loyal and strong, so you can rest assured.”791696ae9572c98d

Meaning the King’s schemes wouldn’t reach them.024ca82de1e9f981

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‘It seems that way.’4d299d32d2b563a2

The duchess sent her son to serve as Theodore’s adjutant, and the courtiers in the prince’s palace were dedicated to serving their master without worrying about the King’s mood.7c92ec9d789a6eb6

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“I’m not worried.”7f0f8cebe5be6754

‘Worry about yourself.’b9ee55f87edf8a75

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Wiss hid his 04d858a84c true feelings and 9685813066 closed his eyes.3f9b79f6fc37a58f

And almost cfe9894149 kicked off e4d62d5c85 the blanket.24802ef5b689cfd2

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Duchess Chira was a married woman. Why was he so sure Theodore’s type was married women?f7cc658563f59929

── .✦183df5110478f238

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After confirming that a905397f78 Wiss was asleep, 864d095fc0 Theodore left the 8e3e9f55d9 bedroom.dabf413d575fd4df

His attendant, 063e919d25 Werick, was 23db538b86 waiting.0c6883234e3d93a7

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“A guest has arrived, Your Grace.”646a95e369ae8444

“They’re eager, as if I’m going to run away.”becbbc58e8a08462

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“It’s a member of the House of Nobles… Shall I tell them to come back later?”7b4983a7e0ac9bbc

Theodore filled e3e88e99e3 a glass 420f151315 with wine 7419a0d93d and nodded.25fba079b6f2a209

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“Send them away politely. Tell them it would be better to meet at the grand reception His Majesty will surely host.”32e23df1e17b40a4

It meant he wouldn’t create a private meeting. The members would understand.840969270e92fa45

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Though he had simplified it for Wiss, Duchess Chira hadn’t come just to express simple complaints.edf4dfd48d437002

The duchess, head of 47846a04ff the House of Nobles, fa4c5a0834 was in opposition to 55f2ba83c9 King Riendell.007db73290de7607

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There were many reasons a1182a7807 for their conflict, but c214234630 the main one was 701de1fc32 that her husband had 83e35c831b been killed by King 74700ff9b9 Riendell.3051feaab200bb2c

A renowned writer, he had been imprisoned in a tower for writing against the King’s policies. He contracted tuberculosis there and died shortly after being released.c995a1f72f6305d8

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‘He made enemies.’5c57e1e4ec6383a1

Riendell was under a misconception. People didn’t love Theodore; they hated Riendell.4400e0755938400b

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At her husband’s funeral, Duchess Chira entrusted her son to Theodore.0c3aae521b79c9e3

“Protect him. You can do it, Your Grace.”dc0c59dca51257b1

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The duchess was terrified that Riendell would kill Jessen too. Theodore couldn’t ignore her plea.04fd54364ca53e62

And today, she spoke 0f6838b52c to Theodore in the 4df4923f91 same tone.6b6ef04a2c80877d

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“You’ll support us, won’t you? You’ll stand against what’s wrong, Your Grace. That’s why you returned, isn’t it? When I heard you hastily married the prince of Summer, I didn’t believe it. You’ve always acted cautiously. But you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have provoked the King by creating a connection with Summer.”4f6ef32bf8cd518f

Duchess Chira had aa2904714d the characteristic gaze a995cac35d of someone with fd9bae4d84 conviction, so bright 1278505f8c it seemed almost 7e4dcb5d21 mad.379d116c61259e7c

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“I married because His Majesty ordered it. I returned here for the same reason.”c3741a8004745d48

Theodore replied bluntly.5030811f0192b984

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The excitement drained from the duchess’s face, but her voice still held fervor.411d14d308b35165

“His Majesty is building a new castle. He must not like this place. He even says the old nobles are senile and babbling nonsense.”3331c794c69b95ec

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“How does he plan to fund the construction?”fbbabd1969bef845

Theodore was puzzled. Wasn’t the war he was sent to fight caused by Palatine’s empty treasury?1ae3468e6870d3dd

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“Taxes. He’s clever, introducing something called a “window tax.” Those with many windows are enjoying wealth under His Majesty’s grace, so they should show loyalty through taxes. But think about it, even the poor need somewhere to live. Are there houses without windows? He’s imposing massive taxes on all of Palatine’s citizens. Everyone is angry.”3e9c421e817a4734

Theodore understood why Riendell 1a6c454688 had ordered his return. He was afraid.add1c61dbddd09e6

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When someone 0eb0965ee0 opposed what 97a2f636ff Riendell wanted 69afaccdd3 to do, f6500a9248 he would b73537b5bf first get 37b33198ef angry, then 3115dac067 become fearful.5d537756dbad4d6a

“Protect me. Don’t let them talk about me as they please!”274edf176f8edcbc

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When the King commanded, 4c7bc9e10d Theodore would say he 082784ee72 would.ffe5872651a39762

Not that d89b7a35a5 he could 1f1d619733 do anything f32352bc3a about it.ea0d5b96574b3837

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Despite trying 540a2d9332 to kill be56c13481 Theodore, when b46e4b2f33 faced with 2c74804415 opposition to f697f53443 his tax 468e62e771 collection, Riendell 7c29fe653c thought of a57884cca9 Theodore again.9bb5ff0337003cfc

He disliked others trusting 3b52a97989 Theodore, yet sought reassurance 21dec26860 from him.548404c7fa68b482

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Theodore wondered if 23aa186837 Riendell was even 6721c769ce aware of what c50ae8890e he was doing.6d43743bc7c6cec1

“You’re asking me to control His Majesty after I’ve been away from Palatine. Isn’t that the House of Nobles’ job?”f47d08633fe49f09

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“You know His Majesty doesn’t listen to us. He’s moving the castle to a place where he can’t hear us.”2b1fd988d7678d3e

Duchess Chira scoffed.2c710eb3e208f86e

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“You returned at such a time, and you’re not going to say anything? It’s impossible, Your Grace. You brought the prince of Summer.”7f31f6887a5df001

“Stop. I don’t want to hear about my spouse from you, Duchess.”1039423539e8b246

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When Theodore’s demeanor turned cold, the duchess took a step back.84b5af22bc8d291d

“I didn’t mean to be rude. But you know what I’m saying.”b8ed1103671445a3

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“Asking a brother who went to war for his brother to attack him?”7bbe7dae443c74cc

“No! I’m saying that union reminds people of old stories. The union of Summer and Palatine, everyone is saying Your Grace will accomplish it…”c03e90dcc50d6c6b

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“Now that you know it was His Majesty’s order, you can spread the word that His Majesty achieved what he wished for.”83ce352afeca656c

“Who would believe that just because I say it?”8ba52c86e0533fd2

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The duchess laughed nervously.fc00b3906ffcfe22

“You’re the one who conquered the continent and took Summer, Your Grace! The late King wanted you on the throne!”8eca7d514a1907b4

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That’s when Wiss appeared.c7816b9be3b2e117

‘This is why I didn’t want to come.’38f7214f1f467ca9

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Theodore drank 03270927b9 his wine.3afbafc9c6eb93ca

As he d60f5a7dba emptied the ed2d28eed7 glass and 49968a11f7 poured more, 1efac5faba he felt 7f7f643ec2 the alcohol f8d8487d75 slowly taking d7a0f5b3c7 effect.ea8d6c98721f3487

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He knew c8518cbf7e drinking to 0a1e0798d0 fall asleep cb42301653 wasn’t a 470f49fc4b good habit.58247f0c1327cbc2

But he didn’t 4e1e600875 think he could 8c20e34fe9 sleep without it. His body was tense.3bd590a650e11e6f

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