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Chapter 36. Madin back.
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The palace is teeming with people. Usually, events of such grandeur—especially ones involving the royal family—are strictly regulated, but today is an exception. The grief-stricken faces of Sabia's people reflect their collective sorrow as they gather to pay their respects to their beloved former king.Madin stands in the crowd, lost in the sea of mourners. From his position in the middle of the throng, he can barely see the front where the ceremony is taking place. Yet, when Arthur's voice carries through the air, even without seeing him, Madin’s knees nearly give out.The raw emotion in Arthur’s voice cuts through him like a blade. Every word spoken resonates with pain, and it’s unbearable for Madin.His heart screams to rush to Arthur’s side, to hold him, to offer comfort. But he knows he can’t."I have lost two men who meant the world to me , both without a chance to say goodbye. I don't know how to move on from that. Perhaps one day I might be lucky enough to meet with the one
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"Speak again," Arthur commands, stepping further into the room, his piercing gaze locked on Madin, who is frozen in place, staring back at him.Madin remains silent, his mind racing. Why does Arthur want him to speak again? Surely, he couldn’t have recognized his voice.Madin lowers his head, unable to meet Arthur's eyes again. By now, little Prince Adriana had already slipped out of the room, with the lady following close behind."Who are you? What are you doing in my son’s room?" Arthur asks, suspicion thick in his voice.His initial shock at hearing a familiar voice that he has been longing to hear has faded, replaced by guarded curiosity.Madin adjusts his voice, letting a trembling tone creep in. "My lord, I didn’t mean to intrude. I was brought here to assist.""Do you work in the palace?" Arthur presses."No, Your Highness," Madin replies, his head still bowed.Arthur exhales sharply, his irritation evident. "Ugh, whatever. You can leave." He strides toward the little one’s be
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Arthur freezes, his breath caught in his throat, his heart stopping momentarily. Overwhelmed, he stumbles back, collapsing onto the bed, tears streaming down his face.Madin, equally shaken, moves toward him. He wraps his arms around Arthur tightly, holding him as though afraid to let go.Arthur clings to him, his own arms encircling Madin in silence. There are no words—only the shared weight of emotions, the years of pain and longing expressed through their embrace.A knock at the door shatters the moment. A guard’s voice filters through. “My lord, King Harris of the Bugada Kingdom wishes to speak with you before he departs.”Arthur struggles to steady his voice. “Tell him I’m unwell. I’ll visit him tomorrow.” he says.“Maybe you should see him. It might be importan__,” Madin begins, trying to pull away, but Arthur tightens his grip.“No, just... ” Arthur murmurs firmly, unable to even say what he wants to say. Burying his face into Madin’s shoulder."Madin, I don't know where to sta
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After that, I am escorted by a woman into one of the mansions. My mind is in turmoil, replaying the events that just unfolded. I follow her silently, like a zombie. We climb stone stairs, and she pushes open a door, motioning for me to enter. Once I step in, she closes it behind me.She hands me a long black dress with white decorations, white gloves, and a headpiece.“These are your duties,” she begins curtly. “Clean prince Arthur's room, change and wash his robes and bedding daily, arrange his belongings, inform him of meal times or take his meals to him if he doesn’t join the royal family. Prepare his bathwater, clean his battle attire, wake him at dawn, and keep any palace or personal secrets of his. There are more tasks, but those are the basics.”How am I supposed to remember all of that?!“Put these on and come out. I’ll show you around and explain the rules and additional duties,” she says, leaving no room for argument.Additional duties?!I change quickly and step out, findin
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“What?” I ask still puzzled by the prince’s sudden question. His expression is unreadable, as if he’s hiding an agenda beneath that calm facade.“What kind of food would you love to eat? I know you said you love eating anything, as long as it’s edible? But at least mention one for now.” His voice is laced with amusement, but there’s an undertone of something else- curiosity, perhaps?“I don’t think it’s necessary to tell...”“Just say it. Can’t I treat my new servant to a meal to welcome her? I do that for all my new maids.” His words are casual, but the glint in his eyes suggests he’s not one to take refusals lightly.“I’m totally fine, Your Highness,” I insist, adjusting my tone to be more respectful. The guards are already glancing my way, their brows raised in silent warning.“You don’t talk back to me. Didn’t they tell you that?” His voice hardens, and I suppress a sigh. What on earth is his problem? Is he really going to force me to eat just because I mentioned food as a hobby?
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“So you think you came to this palace to have fun?” The guard’s voice is harsh as he looms over me, his glare sharp enough to cut through steel. “Dozing off in the flower garden and smiling in your dreams like a princess. Well, just know you’re in big trouble.”“Why?” I ask, sitting up abruptly, startled by his tone. My heart races as I wonder what I could have possibly done wrong now—I’ve already finished my work for the day.“The crowned prince wants to see you,” he announces and turns on his heel, walking away as if his message were the end of the world.“Why? I’m not his servant anymore. I was reassigned to the garden,” I reply, trailing after him, trying to make sense of this sudden summons.“I don’t know. Why don’t you find out for yourself?” he retorts, dismissing my questions with an air of indifference.With no other choice, I follow the familiar path to the mansion, climbing the grand staircases and navigating the winding hallways until I reach the prince’s chambers. The gua
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A month later,I'm finally familiar with the palace-most of its rules, the endless duties, and the peculiar crowned prince.I've stopped questioning his odd behavior. Maybe that's just who he is- possessive with his maids and unpredictable. It's not my place to question him anyway.This morning, he left with the king to mediate a conflict in the Tabana Kingdom. Fighting over power, and as always, our king is the one they turn to for resolution.He's the most respected, wise, and powerful ruler in the region. When he speaks, even rival kingdoms listen.With the prince gone, I wander aimlessly around the palace, my thoughts scattered. I don't understand him. His actions and words often confuse me, leaving me with ideas I shouldn't even entertain.Yet, despite his strangeness, I like him. He's friendly to me in a way no one else has ever been.When he's free, we spend hours talking about nothing important, quarreling over nonsense.For the first time, it feels like I've made a real frien
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Arthur freezes, his breath caught in his throat, his heart stopping momentarily. Overwhelmed, he stumbles back, collapsing onto the bed, tears streaming down his face.Madin, equally shaken, moves toward him. He wraps his arms around Arthur tightly, holding him as though afraid to let go.Arthur clings to him, his own arms encircling Madin in silence. There are no words—only the shared weight of emotions, the years of pain and longing expressed through their embrace.A knock at the door shatters the moment. A guard’s voice filters through. “My lord, King Harris of the Bugada Kingdom wishes to speak with you before he departs.”Arthur struggles to steady his voice. “Tell him I’m unwell. I’ll visit him tomorrow.” he says.“Maybe you should see him. It might be importan__,” Madin begins, trying to pull away, but Arthur tightens his grip.“No, just... ” Arthur murmurs firmly, unable to even say what he wants to say. Burying his face into Madin’s shoulder."Madin, I don't know where to sta
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"Speak again," Arthur commands, stepping further into the room, his piercing gaze locked on Madin, who is frozen in place, staring back at him.Madin remains silent, his mind racing. Why does Arthur want him to speak again? Surely, he couldn’t have recognized his voice.Madin lowers his head, unable to meet Arthur's eyes again. By now, little Prince Adriana had already slipped out of the room, with the lady following close behind."Who are you? What are you doing in my son’s room?" Arthur asks, suspicion thick in his voice.His initial shock at hearing a familiar voice that he has been longing to hear has faded, replaced by guarded curiosity.Madin adjusts his voice, letting a trembling tone creep in. "My lord, I didn’t mean to intrude. I was brought here to assist.""Do you work in the palace?" Arthur presses."No, Your Highness," Madin replies, his head still bowed.Arthur exhales sharply, his irritation evident. "Ugh, whatever. You can leave." He strides toward the little one’s be
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The palace is teeming with people. Usually, events of such grandeur—especially ones involving the royal family—are strictly regulated, but today is an exception. The grief-stricken faces of Sabia's people reflect their collective sorrow as they gather to pay their respects to their beloved former king.Madin stands in the crowd, lost in the sea of mourners. From his position in the middle of the throng, he can barely see the front where the ceremony is taking place. Yet, when Arthur's voice carries through the air, even without seeing him, Madin’s knees nearly give out.The raw emotion in Arthur’s voice cuts through him like a blade. Every word spoken resonates with pain, and it’s unbearable for Madin.His heart screams to rush to Arthur’s side, to hold him, to offer comfort. But he knows he can’t."I have lost two men who meant the world to me , both without a chance to say goodbye. I don't know how to move on from that. Perhaps one day I might be lucky enough to meet with the one
INNOCENT LOVE, Chapter 36. Madin back.
"Are you serious?! Please, take back what you just said. The former king cannot be dead! He was strong, full of life." Madin exclaims, his legs nearly buckling under the weight of the news. Removing his apron, he sinks into a chair, his mind reeling.Thoughts of Arthur flood his mind, piercing his heart. He imagines the grief Arthur must be enduring and longs to be by his side, to hold him and reassure him that he is not alone."Marsel, do you really think I would spread false news about something as serious as the former king’s death? I value my life too much to risk execution." Paul responds gravely, setting down the tray he had just cleared from a customer’s table, his expression clouded with sorrow.Everyone in the kingdom had loved King Elias. He was a ruler who placed the needs of his people above his own, a king who earned their hearts through kindness and fairness.Madin strokes his fake long beard, his fingers trembling slightly as they brush against the disguise he has worn
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"Tell me everything!" Arthur’s voice booms, unrelenting and charged with fury. "And don’t even think about lying or skirting the truth! If you do, I’ll make you regret every breath you take. You’ll suffer, day by day, feeling the agony you’ve caused, and when you can no longer bear it, I’ll ensure there’s no escape! Speak!"Catherina trembles violently, her knees threatening to give way under the force of his wrath. Her throat feels constricted, and her mind races, but no words come. She knows there’s nothing she can say to absolve herself in the eyes of everyone present."Are you waiting for someone to give you permission?!" Arthur’s voice slices through the heavy silence."I… I didn’t ki—" Catherina begins, but Arthur cuts her off with a sharp, menacing glare."Is that where the story starts? Jona, does it begin there? ' by I... I didn't ki__'!?" Arthur’s tone is dangerously calm, an ominous contrast to his earlier shouting.Jona, pale and shaking, whispers, "No." He looks down, gu
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When Jona arrives at his men’s camp, the news he receives crushes the flicker of hope he had carried. The person they believed to be Madin was not him.Fury burns in his chest, and he punishes his men harshly for their mistake, venting all his frustration. "I cannot do this anymore!" he roars, his voice cracking under the weight of his emotions. "I’m tired of this endless chase! Let it be! Maybe I was just never meant to have this throne after all! Maybe my brother truly belongs there!"He paces in frustration, muttering to himself, "So what if Father doesn’t trust me? That’s his problem. I believe in myself. I’ll make myself proud by taking responsibility for something else, something meaningful. Maybe then he’ll see that I’m not worthless!"Mounting his horse, Jona takes a deep, steadying breath. He has made up his mind. The past three years of schemes and failures have drained him, and he refuses to continue down this path of destruction.As his horse trots back toward the palace,
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In the palace the activities are muted. Servants hurry about, their movements brisk and quiet, as though trying not to disturb the tension simmering among the royal family.In the grand dining hall, former King , Elias sits at the head of the long table, his imposing figure a reminder of the authority he commands.Arthur enters, his steps slower than usual, his face set in a mask of calm that betrays the storm within. He bows slightly to his father before taking his seat.“Arthur,” Elias says without lifting his eyes from his plate. His voice carries a tone of quiet reproach.“Father,” Arthur replies, his voice steady but lacking its usual conviction.The silence stretches between them, a heavy weight neither seems willing to lift. Arthur’s thoughts drift, unbidden, to Madin. He spent the night tossing and turning, haunted by memories of the one he drove away.No matter how hard he tries to focus on his duties, the ache of Madin’s absence claws at him, relentless and unforgiving.“You
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Elsewhere...In Jona’s room, tension hangs heavy in the air. As soon as Jona stormed out of the grand hall, Catherina trailed after him, her steps purposeful. She’s seen the cracks in his resolve and knows this is the perfect moment to strike.She doesn’t bother to knock, pushing the door open and stepping inside without hesitation.Jona is pacing furiously, his clenched fists trembling with suppressed rage. Tears glisten on his cheeks, though he quickly wipes them away when he hears her enter.“What kind of man are you?” Catherina’s voice cuts through the room, sharp and disdainful. “Crying instead of fighting? Pathetic.”Jona freezes, then whirls around, glaring at her. “What are you doing here?”She steps further in, closing the door behind her with a soft thud. “You think everything you want is just going to fall into your lap while you sulk?”Jona’s scowl deepens. “What are you talking about?”Catherina crosses her arms, her expression cool and calculating. “Oh, come on, Jona. Ev
