A strong gust of wind carrying the salty aroma of the ocean slapped him all over his face. Rohan grinned wryly as he felt unwelcome by the ocean and its waves, but still, he insisted on standing on the rocks, getting hit by small waves that crept up on his feet. Challenging what the ocean would bring to him.“Tch, what are you doing there?” Alpha Jabre jumped over rock after rock, approaching Rohan.“You're here?”“This is my territory, kiddo. I should be the one to say that.”“Haha… right.”Alpha Jabre drew his eyebrows upwards as he glanced at Rohan. He scoffs. "So, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling melancholy because you get scolded by those guys? But you realize that you deserve it all, right? The presence of those ships is because of your failure in Southern Olf.”Rohan tasted his mouth, which tasted bitter, then replied lazily.“That's why I'm here. I put myself at the front of the line in case they charge at us.” Rohan took a deep breath as he looked into the distance.Not
There was only one reason why there was a knock on the door when it should have been just me in this locked building. I dragged my feet towards the door lazily. Actually, I didn't need to pay attention to the knock on the door, but for one reason or two, I needed to at least make my presence known.Clack, creaaaak. As I pulled the doorknob of the room, I winced.In front of the bedroom door was a dining cart with food on it, which was covered with a serving lid. I looked right and left. Of course, even today, I found that there was no one around. Whoever delivered this food cart has sprinted out of the famously haunted building.This situation has been going on for two months.I opened the serving lid, then pressed my lips hard, trying not to laugh.“Whoa~ hahaha, now only one type of food is given to me, huh? And that, too, was crusty brown bread. Let's see what's under the other serving lids." I opened the other two serving lids.I snort at the creativity possessed by whoever is tas
“Aha~ I'll let you know when we move to your actual room, Your Majesty.”I grinned. Ruri always knows how to pull and push. Even though I like to prank her by inviting her to stay longer in this room, she always gets away with her witiness. Ruri's cheerfulness is a big help for me in an isolated place like this.“I don't understand why you like asking me to stay in this room so long. Even though it's for tricking those people, you shouldn't stay in this dusty place for long, geez." Ruri stretched her hand to me, and her eyes widened in shock.“No way! Are you touching that rotten bread, Your Majesty?”“Yup. I wonder how hard the bread will be today. But it wasn't as hard as the other days."“Cause it's moldy this time, eugh. Let's get your hands wiped clean.”"I can do it myself, thank you."Hand in hand, Ruri and I walked into the mansion's deepest part. Passed through a dark hallway because the windows were covered with wooden boards, then turned to the corridor's corner. It was the
“How is she now? I hope she's not too stressed with her current job." I poked the melon Ruri served me, then devoured it in one big mouthful.My gaze is fixed on the melon for a reason I know best. It was because talking about Bella still felt difficult for me, even after two months had passed. Because I feel… guilty.“Sometimes, you are quite cruel to those closest to you in strange ways. Of course Bella is experiencing a lot of stress because she has to serve that b#tch." Ruri also poked at the melon pieces with a little roughness.Her chewing sounded like the clock ticking as she waited for me to say something else she wanted to hear. But I didn't entertain her with that.“Your Majesty, she misses you so much. She wishes to accompany me here to be with you again."“No, she can't. It was dangerous for her because she didn't have an older brother like Ansel. You know what I'm worried about, but you keep pestering me with such conversations about Bella."“Hah, I guess I've gone too fa
Menitto's job since he left the Arena was to help me track my mother's whereabouts. Since he managed to find her several months ago, I asked him to monitor her consistently. Not without reason, cause I want to make sure that my mother doesn't approach the capital again, especially the royal palace. I'm worried that her presence will put a lot of variables that don't support my plans.I need to persist a little more in following this pattern if I want to get out of this place, using that way.“She's still at the manor. Even after she heard about your situation, she did not leave the manor or receive guests from outside, especially from the capital.”“Phew, that's great. I hope you can keep an eye on her and take appropriate action if she goes near the capital.”“I understand. Leave all that to me, Milady.”Ruri chimed in. “I often think that it's not like you just do careful calculations, but more like you know the future, Your Majesty. That's always fascinating. Don't you think so too
"Oh, Bella~ good work for today too. You can rest now like the other maids.” Luelle patted Bella's shoulder, smiling at her.“…Thank you, Your Grace.”Luelle's tap on Bella's shoulder halted briefly, and the corners of her smile twitched. "You know, maybe you should also start following the other maids who have been practicing calling me with... Your Majesty."“… I apologize.”“Right! You don't need to alopogize, though. You just need to do it right next time.”Bella lowered her head even more as she spoke. “Yes, I will keep it in mind, Your Majesty.”“Nice! Good job! You know, if it weren't for Luelle, Jermaine would have fired you. Even though you received material compensation from the state thanks to your part in capturing a traitor, it was definitely no more honorable than serving this Luelle. Right?”“Yes, you're absolutely right, Your Majesty. I will always hold you in my heart for saving me from humiliation.”“Hmm, that's nice to hear. Then, I will try again to get Jermaine t
Luelle gritted her teeth so hard that the sound could be heard. But that doesn't make her parents any less concerned about her. Instead, it makes them put a knowing smile on their face. The most sickening smile for Luelle. They always acted as they pleased and gave her that smile as if they knew she couldn't refuse either of their requests.Luelle took a deep breath, trying to calm her hastily beating heart, then opened her mouth.“That's not possible. I can't do it."Upon hearing Luelle's curt answer, the Count and Countess twitched. The corners of their lips lifted into a smile, except it wasn't exactly a smile. Their distorted face was clearly painted on the faces of both of them.“What is not possible? Do you still not even have that much influence after all this time regarding this matter? What are you even doing all this time?”Luelle gulps down as she lifts her chin.Every time her parents ask her for something that is always materialistic in nature, they always use that method
“The Queen, she's given birth. In fact, it's already been a week."“Damn it.” Jermaine leaned his back in resignation. He massaged his temple, then asked. "Why didn't anyone notice it if it had happened a week ago?!"Jermaine lifts himself from his seat, striding towards the door, but then stops his step. Thinking about this ridiculous carelessness burned his heart. He gripped on the doorknob, turning it forcefully until it separated from the door. He threw it on the floor.“If for a week no one knows about it, does that mean she's given birth by herself?”“…I'm afraid yes, Your Majesty.”Jermaine snorts. Then, his face crumpled with a dangerous glint in his eyes. He said. “I will go there now.”"Yes, Your Majesty."For the first time, in two and a half months, he exiled Sashal to an abandoned palace and finally visited her. With steps that felt heavy, he walked along the path, which looked unkempt. He couldn't believe there was still a place like this within the royal grounds. But he