#31
The first-floor corridor of the royal palace.
“… God Halton. If you give me an order, my lord the princess.”
“no.”
The king, who was behind his back, shook his head.
“Leave it.”
“… It was very late. If anything happens to the Princess.”
“It can’t be. Now that he is a child who knows how to protect himself, no one is afraid to touch the royal bloodline around the royal palace. Above all else, if you consider the power of the child, the escort is only a hindrance.”
The ability that could be optimized for assassination more than anyone else depending on where it was used was telekinesis. A thought alone can tear a person to death. I could strangle him to death. Those who do not know what to do will be beaten on the spot by an incomprehensible force.
Of course, it is natural for an escort to follow when a member of the royal family goes out. Because even one thing could have gone wrong. Moreover, it was a scene that was difficult to accept from Halton’s point of view when the king, who loved his daughter very much, said that there was no need for an escort because he was old.
“If your Majesty really meant that… … .”
“and.”
“… … ?”
The king focused his eyes beyond the corridor. gloomy sky. The shady weather seemed to shed tears at any moment. Dark clouds slowly gathering.
… … A man walking down there.
“We don’t need him now.”
Halton, who followed the king to the other side, was silent for a moment, then shook his head as if he knew sooner or later.
“Yes. majesty.”
The window rattled. A strong wind blew. Thump, thud— A few drops of rain began to lightly tap the window.
“… … .”
The king turned his back.
“I wouldn’t have gone too far, so let’s go back.”
Halton followed suit.
“Yes, my lord.”
shoot ah… …
It rained late in the evening.
#32
“Whew, whoop.”
He took a breath and placed his hands on his knees.
… … Where did you go?
In case I miss it, I hurriedly ran out while eating, but the image of the target I was looking for was nowhere to be seen in the already shaded view.
The king is very large and wide. But the exits are limited. If it’s the nearest exit from here, is it the south gate you used before?
I don’t know why they moved secretly in such a corner if they were going out through the front door fairly, but once they decided on their destination, they started running.
Tak Tak Tak Tak-
It would have been fine if it came out with Rubia or Stella, but this was close to a momentary judgment made purely by my own arbitrariness.
… … If it were me, no, if I was that guy, I wouldn’t want to show that to as many people as possible.
There would have been a better way to leave it alone, but that’s not the case. Now is the time for us to slowly go back. I had to quickly come to a conclusion or negotiate. So, I came as the representative.
You may be asked, “Do you have any unfounded confidence that you are going to represent me?”, but this is a very correct point.
Tak Tak Tak Tak-
there is no basis
Of course I have no confidence.
You might be angry with me for why you followed me. for interrupting my alone time.
But usually, that’s when I’m the loneliest. This is a time when you need someone who understands and sympathizes with you.
Of course, I’m not saying I’m the one who understands him, but… … .
Tick, tick, tick—
“Heh heh, heh heh.”
Thump, Thunder Duck—
“… … uh.”
As I was inhaling the damp air and wiping away the sweat with my hands, a drop of water suddenly fell from the sky I looked up and coldly wet the back of my nose.
“… … .”
again.
It’s not that I’m the one who understands him.
“Hey, wait a minute.”
“What are you doing?”
“that is… … I’m sorry.”
As far as preventing you from catching a cold… … .
“Can I borrow an umbrella?”
I think people like me can do it too.
#33
The distance wasn’t that far. Because I had memorized the location, I was able to get to the destination without much difficulty.
Exactly where were you… … . Recall the place of Aleumaleum. Walk slowly through the magnificent mausoleum covered in mist.
“ah.”
found.
He calmly calms his body by placing his hands on his chest, which was more excited by running like he was walking.
The lips, which had been repeatedly removed, attached, and closed, soon put on a faint smile.
Slowly, step your feet forward.
The burial work has already been completed. There were still traces of excavation of the nearby soil, but it wasn’t too much of a nuisance.
Usually, a mausoleum means that a tombstone is erected under a sacred building, but the mausoleum of the Artina royal family was a little different in its concept. This whole area is a sacred land that is believed to have been blessed. So it was a magical tomb.
“… … .”
stand in front of the tombstone It is a black and hard stone.
For a moment, as soon as I saw the words engraved on the tombstone, I felt as if the whole world was being dyed with achromatic colors, and even the sound of grass being swept away by the wind gradually moved away from my ears. It feels like being left alone in a lonely world.
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Deep here lies the Crown Prince.
No, my brother.
… … Still, I was able to find it. I’m glad that I was able to rest really comfortably.
… … right?
“I’m here again, brother.”
Yuri took a step closer to the tombstone.
“Is it very noisy today? I must have been tired Because I had to travel such a long distance for hours… … .”
It doesn’t matter if the end of the dress gets dirty, sit down, bend your knees, and slowly squat down. However, the fluttering blonde hair did not touch the ground. This is because Yuri’s hair, as always, was tied with a large black ribbon.
“My friends are also here. Did you see your brother back then? Then maybe you know Thank you all friends. You must be busy, but take your time and come directly to me… … .”
Place your elbows on your knees and your chin on your interlaced hands. A faint smile crept into Yuri’s lips as she looked at the tombstone.
“Those friends must have missed me a lot.”
After the funeral, when I could barely afford to have a conversation, I made a short, if not short, post-mortem scene with Rubia and Stella. I desperately wanted to see you. Let’s go back and eat together… … .
“I was kind of happy.”
Naturally, an excited voice follows.
“Actually, I’ve always wondered what my friends were doing, but I didn’t know the news, so I wondered if it wouldn’t matter if I couldn’t go back like this. Of course, I don’t think they can, but… … I mean, I’m still not good at dealing with my peers.”
“Sometimes he gets angry, and his personality is not cute at all. To be honest, there were a lot of parts where I acted immaturely. Is it really possible for me to make friends like this? I thought the same thing a lot.”
“By the way… … it has arisen They are also very good friends.”
“… … I really like those guys. I want to repay you for the kindness you have given me, which is lacking in many ways. If my brother was alive… … I must have introduced my dear friends to you.”
“They are friends I like that much, so I don’t want to break up like this. I want to keep building relationships while hanging out with them. By the way… … .”
“Mom and Dad keep saying no.”
“Since my brother’s funeral is over, I said that if possible, I would go to the frontier with my friends this evening if possible. After all, the luggage is still there in the dormitory. There will probably be spares for the uniforms, so I was in a situation where I just had to go… … .”
“Go on, say no. It’s dangerous.”
“… … Besides, I think I’m going to have a big fight with the Frontier. When I first came back to my country, Dad was very angry. I haven’t seen a dad so angry in a long time. I was really scared.”
“As a result, even if I was fine now, it is true that I almost died. It’s not that Dad or Mom doesn’t understand at all.”
“It’s okay.”
“… … I want to go back there. I want to go to class with my friends as usual, eat together, play, laugh and talk.”
“I think both my father and my mother have improved a lot, but honestly… … It is still a difficult place for me.”
“Do you know what I have been through since you left? … … You said you’d be watching me, so you want to know.”
“I completely forgot the joy of living.”
“… … Still, I’m happy now. I guess it’s because I have friends. To exaggerate a bit, they’re going to save me, ahaha. Aha. Ah, ha… … .”
“… … Yes, that might be right.”
“… … .”
“… … I want to go back to the Frontier, but I don’t know how. If Dad and Mom go out secretly, something really irreversible will happen. After talking for a while, I just ran out because I couldn’t come to a conclusion. it’s frustrating Besides, the kids say we’ve already gone home while Dad and I are talking.”
“So I came to my brother. Because if it was my brother, I could pour out everything I wanted to say without any hesitation… … .”
“… … .”
“… … You’re not coming back anymore, brother.”
“Because I think that I may not be able to see my friends for a long time just like this… … .”
“… … A little bit lonely.”
“… … don’t cry Crying for being lonely, what kind of child am I? And I cried so much that I can’t even cry anymore. Really, I’m not crying.”
“Ugh… … Anyway, brother. I want to go back.”
“… … The guy also said Because I look difficult, I think they should be by their side.”
“It’s funny, really.”
“Why are you including yourself naturally? All I need is all my friends except him? You stick together with pride on such a topic and say it as if you couldn’t be without you by my side. Ugh, I’m annoyed… … . With what confidence do you say that to your father?”
“Besides, trusting me, being a precious friend, and having never said anything like that in front of me… … Do you think you’ll believe it? such a guy.”
“Oppa, I’ll cancel what I just said that I was lonely. Thinking about him, I suddenly started getting annoyed. When I see only myself, I don’t like the fact that he pretends to be serious while pretending to be serious about a joke subject, from one to ten… … .”
“… … .”
“It’s really not easy. Being honest.”
“You can’t do this in front of my brother, right? … ?”
“… … It’s honestly annoying though. You make me angry, all the time. Although I’m usually a little angry, most of it is through his own work. really.”
“It’s true… … .”
A muffled mumble blew away in the wind.
Yuri, who had pouted her lips as if grunting for nothing, quieted her eyes for a moment in the uncertain future that suddenly hit her.
What if I really can’t go back like this?
What if I can’t see my friends?
It’s not like I’m preventing you from going out at all, but as it happened, my father’s protection will be severe for the time being.
In addition… … .
Am I getting lonely?
When you gently bit your soft lips and gently wrap your shoulders in a squatting position.
tuk-
“… … what.”
The tip of Yuri’s chin was slightly raised.
fight-
The dark cloudy sky was ready to shed tears.
Thump, Thunder Duck—
The thin raindrops ran down Yuri’s white cheeks and chin and lightly wet her dress and collarbone.
At that moment, a drop also fell on Yuri’s crimson pupil, who was staring blankly at the sky. Yuri, with her eyes closed reflexively, said, “Oh, chaga.” I glanced around my eyes with my hand. As the raindrops that fell one after another hit the corners of his eyes once more, they immediately flowed like tears and spread transparently on Yuri’s cheeks.
“It’s raining… … .”
When I looked down again, my brother’s monument was also raining. The rain that began to fall steadily made the area wet, and Yuri’s body began to get wet as well.
have to go back soon If I stayed here like this, I would be hit by the rain. Yuri, who was sitting quietly in front of the tombstone.
I thought it wouldn’t be bad either.
Thump, Thunder Duck—
shoot ah… …
“… … .”
Looking down on the damp ground. A blonde girl in a black dress is sitting in front of someone’s tombstone and trembling. Even more so, her true identity is a princess of a country. It wasn’t that strange, but it was definitely something that was hard to see.
It is unknown whether it is a heavy rain that falls overnight or a shower that will pass quickly. But Yuri would not move from this position for a while. Now, as if guarding in front of his brother’s tombstone, who can’t see him forever, he’s just oblivious.
… … at that time.
bum-
bum-
In Yuri’s consciousness reminiscing on the moment she had shared with her brother after the end of the year, something wandered into her mind.
A darker shadow was cast than the shadow created by the dark clouds. Overall, it was a circular shadow. It is wide enough that it will remain for a long time even after covering the entire body of the glass.
shoot ah… …
The rain that used to cling her hair to the nape of her neck stopped falling all of a sudden. Was it also raining? Soon the rain stopped.
But the rain didn’t stop.
shoot ah… …
Still outside the covered umbrella, it’s raining.
“… … .”
Who it was, Yuri didn’t know.
But now the most likely person is… … .
“You have a cold, Princess.”
After all, Halton–
Yuri, who was about to turn around, stopped moving.
… … No, wait.
‘Voice is different.’
Let’s slowly raise our heads.
“What are you doing here, Princess?”
The familiar face, who had already been told that he had left, spoke in a familiar voice with a strangely playful smile as always.