Arsene gave Euria a pure white egg as a gift.
Euria, who received it, began to learn how to hatch eggs by asking questions.
Calian gave Plantz a gray cat as a gift.
Plantz, who brought Lucy and the kitten to Wilhelmâs coffin and placed them on his lap, worked hard to think of a new cat name to forget something that could not be seen.
Hina gave Plantz a kitten leash.
Plantz laughed when he saw the writing on the leash, âI am Prince Plantzâs cat who likes him.â
And Calian also gave Lemain something as a gift.
âYou must have had a lot to worry about these days, so why not take a moment to relax while watching your favorite horseback riding show?â
After training with Kyrie all day, I went to see Lemain a little late in the evening and said this.
Lemain was grateful and honored by Calianâs gift-like words that expressed his concern for him, so he answered that he would do so without much hesitation. Around this time, Lemain was in a good mood, telling this story to Alan, who came to report on work after meeting Calian.
The guy who was amazing just a moment ago ran away.
Lemain, who thought he was even more surprised that he was no longer surprised after hearing such news, cupped his forehead.
âYou do something amazing and something painful once. Surely the prince never behaves in a biased way? âHow fair is this?â
âI donât think these words came from the heart; it seems like the Count was trying to make fun of me.â
âIf youâre that curious, Iâll tell you.â
âno. âI donât want to know.â
I was thinking about just lifting the ban on going out with the wizardâs sentiments flowing in one ear, but I decided to leave it as is for now. I thought that if I didnât have any qualms about breaking the rules, I would think of the palace as just a place to sleep and wander around like a little magpie exploring the world.
So leave the curfew alone.
When you come back this time, Iâm going to give you a real scolding.
⦠When that wizard isnât around.
* * *
The day after so many people exchanged heartwarming gifts.
Calian, who entered the office of the Vulcan Vice Commanders, narrowed his eyes for a moment.
âHmm.â
After returning home from my fiancéâs house, I went to sleep and in the morning I got scolded more by Jan than by Lemain. I felt like I would be scolded even more if I told him that I was planning on leaving the palace to see Demirea for some time, so I didnât say that.
After being scolded, I worked hard to go up to the 4th floor, ate as much as I felt sad about being scolded, called Kirie over, and trained again. After that, I came to the Wilhelm Pavilion like this.
âVice Commander Hertz went with Prince Planz to meet Corps Commander Manasil. When you return, I will tell you to visit Chermil Palace, Prince Calian.â
âI canât call someone who is busier than me. Iâll go in and wait for you.â
âall right.â
After a short conversation with Needlen, whom I met along the way, I entered the empty office. And then I saw something. No, I âtook chargeâ.
â⦠For some reason, it was soaked all morning.â
Also, I couldnât help but notice that it was crunching like cabbage pickled in vinegar, so I fed it to him by saying, âIf you eat all that, Iâll teach you a sword technique.â I found the reason why he did that.
Minesias.
A purple flower that looked like an upside-down fist-sized bell was placed on Arseneâs desk.
Calian looked at it for a moment and smiled slightly.
âIt smells good.â
I donât know when it was put there, but a very nice flower scent was wafting throughout the office.
I never thought Arsene would put flowers in his place.
Calian, who soon erased his smile, walked over and lifted the flower.
âWhat should I do with thisâ¦.â
Itâs weird when I ask for it, and itâs even weirder when I tell it to get rid of it. Iâm sorry to burn it, but itâs a waste to throw it away. But what kind of flower is this? Could it be that I am in a relationship? Itâs not a good age to be in a relationship for a while. But who is it? I think I need to tell you how crazy this guy is before you get fooled any further. But is it really possible that Iâm in a real relationship? hmm.
When I was thinking about that for a while.
âLeave it.â
Another set of footsteps, not Calianâs, came closer and the person who entered through the open door spoke briefly. It was Planz.
Calian turned his head and gave a simple example before opening his mouth.
âHow long has this been happening?â
Plantz opened the documents without replying. Since I told you to leave it alone, it means to turn off the rest.
Calian, who had no intention of attracting attention, continued to look at Planz with a smile on his face, and only then did the answer come out.
âyesterday.â
I worked all day smelling that scent.
I couldnât even say a single word to clean it up.
Judging from what he was doing, he must have stopped Reric from talking to Arsene.
âMy brother is so considerate.â
Calian let out a short sigh and opened the office window wide. Then he created a wind and sent the scent of Minesias, which filled the office, far away.
Plantz, who saw this, made a dissatisfied face. Calian, who knew very well what he was thinking, opened his mouth before Plantz.
âIâm not overprotective.â
We know that for Plantz, flowers are not just symbols.
âIf it were okay, you wouldnât have made that face in the morning.â
Calian, who felt that a fair amount of the scent had gone, opened Arseneâs desk drawer and put a flower inside it. Then he looked at the open window for a moment and opened his mouth.
âI met brother Randel yesterday.â
âhowever.â
âThey gave me grapefruit tea.â
Perhaps because he thought he was starting to talk out of nowhere again, Plantz didnât respond any further and handed over the documents.
âFirst, grapefruit cake, then grapefruit sorbet. Yesterday, grapefruit tea. When I saw that, I suddenly started hating grapefruit. Suddenly. I suddenly hated the taste, not knowing if it was sour, bitter, or sweet.â
Randel was the one who served thick melted chocolate drinks whenever he met. Calian asked Plantz, who was thinking about Randelâs behavior, who seemed to be very interested in things his brother disliked.
âWhat do you think I said?â
âI guess they told me to bring another car.â
Calian said, laughing at the answer that seemed obvious.
âBrother, have you ever told someone else that you canât stand the scent of flowers?â
Have you ever said your dislike directly, other than letting Calian notice it, Allen recognize it, and Lemaine hear it?
Plantz, who had not responded for a while, opened his mouth.
âThe scent is still strong.â
Even though I tried to say I didnât like it, it was no use because the scent of the person who was there was still strong. I answered that I had never personally said that I didnât like flowers.
âYou can do that.â
I know you are trying to fix it.
I also know that things are getting better little by little.
But that doesnât mean itâs okay to force yourself to endure it.
âForcing yourself to endure until you feel numb doesnât mean youâll get better, youâre just enduring it. You donât have to do that.â
As if Lucy was teaching a kitten, she takes care of everything from one to ten. Like Kirie, I donât grow on my own, and like Demirea, I donât stand up with just one or two words. Iâm walking around without even being able to say I donât like anything.
At the same time, itâs crazy and crazy to say that Iâll play the role of an older brother again, but anyway.
Calian, who was staring at the gray-purple jacket with an ambiguous brightness somewhere between white and dark gray, said with a small sigh.
âIf I forgot something, please tell me.â
It feels like a wind carrying the energy of spring is blowing.
Clean Magic. Planz, who noticed that Calianâs magic, which he could now feel only slightly, had passed by, answered in a low voice.
ââ¦â¦ okay.â
Still, itâs a good thing that he obediently understands the things I teach him.
âWhy isnât Lord Hertz coming?â
âmeal.â
âAh. Could you please tell me to come to you when you come back?â
âthere is.â
âYes. But what about lunch, brother?â
âyet.â
âThen with meâ¦â
âI donât want to.â
âyes.â
Calian smiled brightly, nodding his head in the cool breeze blowing through the wide open window.
The damn bastard speaks very well to me.
* * *
Still, Iâm not completely clueless.
After eating, I heard that the window was open, the flowers were in the drawer, and Kalyan came and went. So Arsene took the flowers from the drawer and went to Hinaâs office. After giving it as a thank-you gift to the two advisors who told him where to sell eggs, he came to Kalian.
The black tea with ginger and peach had a spicy, sweet scent.
âThey say itâs good for recovering from fatigue, so drink it all.â
When Kalian said the same thing as Hina to Arsene in front of the car, Arsene smiled and answered.
âThank you for your concern. However, since Sir Jaya came, I have been leaving work on time.â
âThatâs a good thing.â
Knowing that Planz was returning to Chermil Palace earlier, Arsene also guessed that he would have time to catch his breath. So Calian smiled and nodded.
They didnât say who was arranging for what made them so busy due to two big things overlapping.
âDo you have anything else to tell me?â
In addition to Balkanâs work, the person who sometimes takes care of Hinaâs escort asked if there was anything else to do. A feeling of regret added to Calianâs laughter.
âActually, there are two. Iâll do one later, but thereâs something urgent to do first.â
As the number of personnel in Balkan has increased, I know that it is time to change the command system and revise the operation method, but I thought that if I said it now, Arsene would write a will, so I put it off for now. After the reinforcements were over, I would feel the need, so I decided to wait and leave it to Pea, who was relatively lively.
-Tap!
However, the rest that could never be left to the pea was placed on the table. Arsene saw that and frowned unconsciously.
A black pebble that you want to forget but canât.
My newly healed shoulder felt sore for a moment, but I couldnât say that to Calian. Arseneâs shoulders feel sore when he looks at the pebble, but I wonder if Calianâs shoulders are sore when he looks at Arsene.
âDonât think too much, Lord Hertz.â
ââ¦â¦Did you notice something while you were with the prince, the vice commander?â
âIâm naturally quick-witted. My brotherâs keen sense is even better.â
Calian was about to ask when they were going to sort out that long title, but he didnât think it was a matter for him to get involved in, so he just put it off. If you donât want to listen, the peas will take care of it.
âThe Margrave of Gray Briesen will come to see Brother Randel either late this afternoon or tomorrow. Then I would like Lord Hertz to meet the Margrave one more time and tell him what he has to say.â
âAll right.â
âOh, of course. Iâm not forcing you, so if you donât feel like it, feel free to talk about it. Itâs really okay.â Donât
force yourself to do what youâre told and then
get beaten for doing it again.
âDidnât you say you wouldnât make me do something I donât like? Iâll do anything since itâs something I donât like.â
Calian chuckled at the groundless belief and raised his teacup. There was always a strong scent of ginger that was unfamiliar to me, but that I didnât hate.
Soon, with a slight movement of magical power, a silent curtain was created, and Calian, who was looking down at the teacup in his hand, quietly opened his mouth.
âThatâs right. You donât have to pretend to betray me this time. Instead, you must not let anyone in the palace see you meeting the Margrave. Iâd like to meet him in person, but Iâm not yet familiar with the magic that erases my appearance
.â Arsene was able to survive for several hours while using the magic of invisibility without any problems. So, I was asking him to meet Gray in that state.
âYes. No problem.â
âBrother Randel will convey my words to Margrave Briesen. The kingâs family will soon be leaving the palace, so at that time, I need you to create evidence that Evan tried to attack me.â Arsene
âs expression turned complicated when he heard the word âattack.â However, Calianâs words were not finished yet.
âThatâs what I would say. .â
Knock knock knock.
The sound of tapping a teacup rang out for a moment.
To Arsene, it sounded like the sound of a complicated plan being put together.
âBrother Randel, tell me one more thing that even you shouldnât know. Before producing any evidence, please meet with Marquis Evan Briesen. And tell me to show you this.â
Calian pointed to a black pebble and grinned.
âI plan to catch the Marquis of Briesen. With my own hands.â
âPrince, that is.â
âMaster stopped me, and I heard something from the Duke yesterday, but Iâm still stubborn, so donât say anything. âThere is a reason, but I donât think I should let you know that, so I hope you donât even wonder.â My
plan is to watch Evanâs sword skills with my own eyes and tell Plantz. I
plan to shake off Gray later, but I will never cut Plantz with my own hands. Isnât the situation like this because Calian is planning to take out Evanâs swordsmanship, which he has no intention of striking? As a knight, he doesnât want Brissen
âs swordsmanship to be interrupted, and Plantz properly takes control of Brissen and threatens Calian. It was a decision made with the intention of having the strength to help.
When Alan heard that thought, he clicked his tongue and was worried, but did not object. However, it was obvious that Arsene would be against it. So, he did not tell Arsene the reason. âAnyway .
The Marquis of Briesen will mistakenly believe that the Margrave has joined hands with Brother Landel. I need to put my brother on the throne as soon as possible, but since Brother Randel has come forward and Iâve been so stubborn, Iâm sure heâs anxious. âYou want to get rid of it somehow, but youâre so scared.â
Kalian shook his head and continued,
âIf he hears that the kingâs family has gone outside the palace, he will decide to use this opportunity to attack me. But contrary to what you think, you will never be able to execute it. âEveryone knows that there is no one in Kyrisis who can catch me other than the Marquis, and I think it would be useless to try to frame Margrave Briesen, as I know full well that the Margraveâs skills are not very good.â Calianâs finger pointed at a pebble
. â Please
tell the Margrave everything, including who I was harmed by in the past, how badly I was injured when I went into hiding, and even the fact that I hid myself in the dukeâs residence to keep it a secret. So that the Marquis, who picked up the story that the Margrave had pretended to be a mistake, knows that there is someone else with the ability to attack me.â So that
Evan, who attacked Calian, is reminded of his plan to frame Zeon.
âIf there is an opening to escape, next to the bait. A small piece of food moving back and
forth will look very delicious.â It will look so delicious that you will be excited at the thought of ascending to the crown and think that you can catch at least one prince who visits his fiancéâs house every day. âI
⦠â¦.â
Arsene, who had heard the details of Calianâs plan, opened his mouth quietly. Then, looking at Calian, who was savoring the scent of tea with a relaxed face, he said as if he were making a promise. âI will follow the prince for the rest of my life.â It was a bit
scary
. But anyway, Iâm not doing it because Iâm scared
. âOf course I have to.â Why ca nât
you say something like that that hurts your mouth?
Calian laughed as he looked at how he was going to continue to be busy buying flowers and working.