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Chapter 13. Departure Day
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Ethan gazed forward, serenely passing by. Yet, within him, a complex emotion stirred. For the first time since arriving in this world, he deeply felt the role and responsibility of a prince. His eyes looked far ahead, towards the arduous path that awaited him. He silently vowed to live and fight for those who had placed their trust in him.Ethan tightened his grip on the reins, his determination unwavering, knowing that the future of Aria and his destiny were now intertwined. As his horse advanced, he felt the heartbeat of the people sync with his own, sensing the sacred bond between him and his subjects.The escort continued their journey, covering the territory of Aria in just five days, crossing the forest that divided the two kingdoms. When night fell, the skies opened up with torrential rain. Harrison ordered the soldiers to set up camp.Though seated in his carriage, Ethan was exhausted, the rain seeping through, and he couldn't withstand the cold of the deep forest, soon develo
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Zane looked deep into those phoenix eyes, sensing Ethan's confidence and royal bearing:"Your Highness, I pledge my life to ensure your safety," Zane declared.Ethan nodded with a smile. "Thank you, General."With that, Ethan turned and walked back to the carriage. Zane lingered, his eyes following Ethan's figure, a growing unease in his heart."Ethan Caelan, you truly know how to captivate hearts. Sooner or later, you will bring great trouble to Helios."As the carriage began to move, Zane couldn't stop his thoughts from drifting to Helios's future. With such an alluring and charismatic presence, Ethan could easily win the trust and affection of the Helios royal family, potentially disrupting the court. Allowing someone like Ethan to act freely could lead Helios into chaos.Zane recalled the title "Aria's Greatest Prodigy" bestowed upon Ethan by many."This Fourth Prince is not simple. If he ever intends to destabilize the court, I will be the first to eliminate him. I will not toler
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The owner handed Harrison a prize: "Here, this fan is crafted by the finest artisan in Blue Peak City. There's no other like it."Harrison admired the silk fan, its intricate embroidery depicting mountains and rivers, and looked at Ethan with a bright smile:"Your Highness, this fan is beautiful and suits you perfectly. I want you to have it."Before Ethan could protest, Harrison placed the fan in his hand.Ethan accepted the fan, smiling, "It's truly beautiful. Thank you, Harrison."Harrison beamed with satisfaction.They continued to the food stalls, where a variety of local delicacies were being sold: grilled shiitake mushrooms, seafood skewers, grilled meat skewers, five-flavored rice cakes, tofu pudding... people were bustling, eating, and laughing.Harrison asked, "Your Highness, have you ever tried these foods?" pointing to a grilled food stall.Ethan shook his head, "I haven't."Harrison chose a skewer of golden, fragrant grilled shiitake mushrooms and said with a smile, "Your
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Back at the inn, Zane Ryder carried Ethan Caelan up to the room and gently placed him on the bed. Hearing the commotion, Reed Jace and Leo Grant rushed out.Reed Jace worriedly asked Harrison, "General, what happened to His Highness?"Leo Grant added, "He said he was tired and wanted to rest in the room early. Why is he being brought back by the Great General?"Harrison tried to reassure the two guards, "It was stifling inside. I took His Highness out for a walk."After arranging for Reed Jace and Leo Grant to take care of Ethan, Harrison signaled Zane Ryder to follow him to his room. As soon as the door closed, Zane spoke sternly, his gaze full of authority, "Do you realize what a grave mistake you made?"Harrison, flustered and remorseful, replied, "I only wanted to take His Highness out for a bit. He’s never had a chance to see the festival."Zane slammed his hand on the table, shouting, "You almost caused a disaster! If I hadn’t arrived in time, and something had happened to His H
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Reed, noticing Ethan's contemplative mood, approached him and said: "Your Highness, is there anything else you need? We are here to assist you with anything you require."Ethan turned to face Reed, his expression softening:"Thank you, Reed. You've both done a wonderful job. I appreciate your hard work."Leo, hearing this, also approached and said:"Your Highness, it is our honor to serve you. We are grateful to be here with you."Ethan smiled at his loyal attendants, feeling a sense of gratitude for their unwavering support. Despite the luxurious surroundings, it was their presence that brought him the most comfort.Shortly after, a group of palace maids, eunuchs, and guards assigned by Valerius Evander to serve Ethan Caelan arrived at the Jade Heart Palace. Leading the group was a middle-aged eunuch named Cyril Stone, a slender man with sharp and agile eyes. Accompanying Cyril were four young palace maids and a tall, stern-faced guard.Cyril Stone stepped forward, bowing deeply bef
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