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Black Prince (5)
Even Stable Keeper Audrey thought it was possible.
Charlemagne is a very demanding horse, and it would have been difficult to entrust him to anyone.
But David is different. Wasn’t this the front line?
Confucius, the marquisist who grew up precious, who had no power until then…!
“What happened?”
flinch. David asked in a solemn voice.
I checked his posture and face with my distant eyes.
It looked like he had lost some weight, but fortunately he didn’t seem to have any injuries.
His attire was no different from when he was in the Imperial Palace.
In many ways, he was a respectable and wonderful person.
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Okay. He must have come all the way here to look after the Crown Prince.
Even if he doesn’t give a tea, he’s very dependent on him.
“That’s because Charlemagne is making a riot…”
“I even attacked a certain knight. The situation was serious…”
The soldiers who brought the attendant spoke with a bewildered tone.
The middle-aged man also had a serious expression on the explanation using hand gestures.
Not only the knights who were controlling the situation, but also the villagers of Honing, who came out, gathered, and the road was crowded.
Charles stood silently, pretending to be Nam Il.
I saw the ones holding me a while ago saying something to David.
Then he slowly looked back at me. At the same time, hundreds of eyes focused on me.
Ahh!
“hello.”
I quickly bowed down and showed an example.
You won’t be able to hear it because of the noise, but I sincerely greeted you.
Charles tilted his head as if puzzled.
-Jump, jerk, jerk…
At the top of the muddy field of vision, David’s straight shoes entered.
I kept my squat position without raising my eyes.
When I met an adult I was close to, my lips were dry from tension.
The black horse snorted dissatisfied.
-Pureung
Then he started stroking my back with the tip of his nose.
I staggered and looked back at him. Why all of a sudden, huh?
“I’m hungry? I’ll give you carrots later.”
I whispered quickly. I don’t know if you like carrots.
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Or organic raspberries?
– Purleung!
Then Charles let out a big nostril and pushed me with his head.
It was difficult to balance, and my posture became straight.
It was then that a firecracker-like realization exploded. Wow!
“Are you not going to lie down?”
– Phu Hung
Charles let out a snort. I was so shocked that I was speechless.
He was the human in Prince Jesse’s body, and therefore higher than David, so he had already finished the calculations that there was no need to go out in a low profile.
Who the hell do you look like so smart? Aren’t you a god too?
“I heard you calmed Charlemagne.”
Meanwhile, David didn’t give up!
I was swept away by Charles like a dancing wind doll and gave an answer.
I forgot to keep my gaze down.
“Yeah, it wasn’t a big deal. Gosh.”
“…that’s a great thing. Because he’s the most fiery bloodline in the Empire.”
I thought so! Charle!
“It is not uncommon for even a senior knight to be helpless when angry. So I came here myself… Amazing.”
“no. I was lucky.”
I listened calmly. There really wasn’t any other option.
No matter how grateful and happy that Charles recognized me, I was like, ‘Have you seen this? I am the one who died then.’ A little bit to do.
Isn’t the leap too severe?
– tuk, tuk
“yes?”
At that moment, the black horse gently touched my calf with its front paw.
I looked back to see what the purpose was this time.
After successfully grabbing my attention, he hoofed the horse comb that was lying on the floor.
I hurriedly picked up a comb and dusted it off. I felt sorry for Audrey for being misled by it, even though it wasn’t mine.
I must have dropped it because I saw David earlier.
“thank you.”
-Pureung
Then, Charles tapped his chin as if he could smell it.
The guy’s black eyes were pointing right at Malbit.
I was trying to get my mind right for a moment. So now…
“You want me to brush it?”
tick again. It was a very clear expression. The spectators laughed and rejoiced.
‘It was scary before, but now it’s cute!’ Innocent admiration erupted from here and there.
Audrey also had a happy expression on her face.
I’m glad she didn’t cry anymore, but I looked back at David in genuine embarrassment.
He had a complex face like mine.
Confusion and embarrassment, relief and disappointment mixed together, so I couldn’t tell what he was thinking.
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Once he stuttered, he picked up a horse comb and wiped the nape of Charles’ neck.
I must do as the Crown Prince’s words have commanded me.
– Sweeping, Sweeping…
tak, tak. Charles fluttered his tail pleasantly.
While pointing out that I am higher than David, he seems to believe that he is of higher rank than me.
Guess who’s not that kid?
“Is this your job? Getting brushed after taking a walk every day?”
-Pureung
“I see. okay.”
When I answered, I smiled a little.
Suddenly, I thought of Reum, and my nostrils became cold.
David looked at us silently.
I made fun of the comb until Charles was satisfied. It’s very shiny.
“you.”
“Yes, yes. Servant.”
He turned his head wildly. The middle-aged man was watching me with a very serious look.
From head to toe carefully.
“They say they are residents of this place. What’s your name?”
*
the next morning.
I was in the temporary stable where the Lister horses were staying. it’s like a dream
“The Charlemagne must be ready by eight in the morning. Just like today.”
“Yes, David.”
How did you come all of a sudden here? That’s because I got a job at the Imperial Palace!
I slowly closed my lips to hide my smile.
And I glanced at Charlemagne, who was resting in my space.
With that guy’s fuss yesterday, David looked good at me.
Thanks to this, I was able to get out of the situation of a white hoodie overnight.
Fino and the villagers even showed tears as they said it was a slope among the slopes.
It was the world life that I didn’t know even though I knew, and it really was.
I was frankly desperate when I found out that it had fallen on the new country wall, but after a while the Imperial Army pushed in.
That wasn’t enough, their commander was Prince Sedric.
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Of course he doesn’t recognize me, but…
Because that’s normal. I just have to work harder to create ether.
“Audrey will do the cleaning of the stables and the feeding of the horses, as usual. You’re an excellent stable keeper, so let’s learn a lot.”
“Yes.”
“Of course, except for Charlemagne, the rest of the horses belong to Audrey. You just have to take care of him.”
I shook my head scornfully.
He was pretending to be calm on the outside, but on the inside he felt like he was going crazy and jumping.
It’s nice to be close with my friends, but on the other hand, I was scared because I didn’t know what was going to happen.
It was scary but it was good. My heart was pounding like it was the first time I went to work in my life.
Can you do it well? No, there is no need for such a question. You just have to be absolutely fine.
I must stay here. Because this is a God-given opportunity.
It is impossible for common sense to entrust the words of the imperial prince to the commoners of the new country.
“You know that you saw it yesterday, but Charlemagne is a picky person. Saddles are not allowed at all unless it is the Crown Prince, who is the owner. It’s the first time I’ve seen blood on the battlefield, so I’m sensitive.”
“······Yes.”
“But he seems to like you.”
David tilted his head and said.
Audrey, who was standing next to him, said, ‘It’s really fortunate. I lived with Heineken.’ and laughed.
I had nothing to say, so I froze.
It was quite close to the military center.
During that time, I had volunteered on the outskirts, and both meals and rest were taken care of there.
Before or after the day I had tea with Bakari-kun, I had never gone so deep.
It was a perfect coincidence that I had met the prince twice so far.
Coming back to the real ‘me’, the road to my friends was so long.
“Besides riding in the morning, the Prince often runs around with Charlemagne. So, when you are not serving, make sure to wait nearby.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
“Actually, I don’t want to do anything else, but…. I hear you have a lot of supporters at the aid station.”
“ha ha ha.”
As I smiled shyly, David looked at me with kind eyes.
As I remembered the time I spent in the Imperial Palace, my heart fluttered.
You must have been very busy, but he was with Audrey saying he would educate me from an early hour.
He even handed me clothes to wear while working.
The light purple imperial coat gave off the subtle scent of summer sunlight.
It had a belt and pockets, so it was good for work. It fit right to the size.
I knew that David was as meticulous and meticulous as Benjamin, but I did not know that he would take care of even the lowest servants.
“Do you tend to eat a lot of rice?”
he asked in a passing tone. I replied hesitantly.
“He eats as much as he gives.”
In fact, I haven’t had a full meal since coming here.
But it wasn’t difficult, so it was okay.
The village of Honing was otherwise poor, and now it was receiving food aid from the Imperial Army.
The inhabitants are generally poorly nourished, and the children are in their prime.
I used to be gratefully distributed even for one person.
“I understand. don’t leave now It’s time for your Majesty’s morning horseback riding.”
“Yes.”
I nodded my chin and took Charles out.
I was worried about what would happen if I had changed my mind, but luckily he moved me in the direction I was walking.
David took the lead, and Audrey saw us off and went in to look after the other horses.
A few escorts followed.
All the way, all the way. The sound of the black horse’s hooves was light and made me feel better.
As we left the stable, large white tents filled our view.
Unlike the outlying areas, there were many high-ranking swordsmen and wizards wearing cloaks.
Everyone seemed busy, mostly quiet, and I knew very few faces.
We passed about three blocks through such an orderly barracks division.
I constantly memorized the road so as not to become a lost child the next morning.
Turn right at the big two-branched tree. Two big branches, turn right.
Two big branches, turn right.
“Slow.”
Startle. His eyes widened spontaneously at the sharp low-pitched sound.
I grabbed Charles’ reins and lifted his head.
*
That day, I clearly remember the words I heard in front of the trading post.
‘The noble one will lose his ties again. It’s okay…’
Even the damn old woman’s face was clear. Her voice, her tone, her accent.
Not a single wrinkle on his cheek and forehead could be erased from his mind.
Everyone who stood by the man at the time was worried about him.
David Capusson whispered that if he wanted to, he would immediately put him in the zodiac prison.
His priest grabbed the door of the wagon that was about to depart and spoke to him.
It was rude, but I let it go.
Because the prince was originally a personality that couldn’t hide his anxieties.
‘Are you okay? You don’t have to care too much,’
‘Do you seem to care?’
But Cedric Lister was tough.
‘That old woman’s nonsense is nothing.’
The young man at that time had nothing to fear.
I had escaped from the prophecy of Fleur de Lis that told me of my death, and I was also overcoming the sorrow of losing my father.
The cracks in the bowl were still there, but there was hope.
The wounds of parting were tolerable, although they had to be healed over the course of a lifetime.
There was a mother and a godmother, and his surroundings were noisy at times.
The time I felt sick thinking about my father was gradually decreasing.
It wasn’t because I didn’t love him.
Elizabeth once told such a story.
‘Sady, I didn’t want to be your only friend.’
‘··········.’
‘I wanted to be one of your many friends. Do you know what I mean? That would be better, the picture.’
‘··········.’
‘How are you now? Don’t you think so too?’
She smiled and patted her shoulder with her fist. A familiar warmth lingered on his skin.
As a prince, he responded with a snort. not bad. everything.
‘I told you when you climbed the mountain, you’re a pretty strong priest. I’m not running away.’
‘From now on, we will just move together.’
‘I won’t run away now. promise. sorry.’
‘I’ll see you on the other side.’
Until the person who caused such a change disappears from his life in a bloodshed.
– Clap!
‘majesty! Your Majesty, what’s going on!’
‘Oh my God!’
For some time Sedric suffered from terrible nightmares and pain.
Naturally, insomnia came, and the number of words decreased even more.
The man was originally famous for his sculptural appearance, but now it is hard to find genuine vitality in his profile.
The empty holy stone necklace was no consolation.
But he never gave up on it.
It was Jesse Penethian’s last ether that put the man in a state of rapture to sleep.
‘Wake! You crazy bastard!’
‘This is how you die! Who wants to die here!’
‘live! A little! Live to get revenge, or be damned!’
Cedric vaguely remembered the night the Temple of the Border fell.
However, there were scenes that remained as thick as scars.
It was at that moment when waves that did not know whether it was tears or holy water soaked him. Christel Langbuyega—
‘Whoa!’
– Awesome!
It was the moment I gave up all defense and rushed to break my holy stone.
He was de facto suicidal.
Even though she knew her life was in danger, she threw herself down to save me.
-Quaaang-!
– Whoop!
‘Big! 𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑛
And I didn’t let go of my body until the moment I was stabbed by the sword.
When the man woke up from the runaway, a paladin dyed red was lying in his arms.
With a breath as thin as a thread.
– aaah
“·················ogue.”
The damp morning wind messed up my black hair.
Cedric still hasn’t moved a single step since that day.
Even if they came to a faraway land, nothing changed even if they were facing the new country on the front line.
The scarlet eyes gazed at the Winite River calmly.
A clear stream of water crossed the continent, leaving him alone.
-Jacquard, jayak, jayak
– Tapping, stinging…
As they scrambled through the grass of arbitrary height, they heard the sound of someone approaching.
By default, it was David and Charlemagne. The father frowned slightly.
3 minutes later than usual.
“Slow.”
So I shot and turned around. Their eyes met with brown eyes that were startled like a deer.
It was a familiar face. Cedric immediately gripped the hilt tightly.
I didn’t like that.