It was about 20 days ago that I almost tore it off while reading Victor's letter.

While I was rocked in the carriage, I repeated the text one word at a time.

How many times have you repeated that task already to carve out your role?

I'd like to make sure it's not about Victor's sexuality or that crappy pursuit that matters here.

He really likes to mess with people. That's the quality. I don't think there's any other way.

The carriage that runs a short time ago is ridden by Miss Altostella and her "brother", the master of the mouth, who did not eventually try to leave her side.

The Duke of Rufus also showed considerable difficulty in letting him go, but he did not give in at all.

The Duke of Rufus seems aristocratic too. That's mouth-watering, and every negotiation is his specialty. Besides, this one.

but neither had his successor, whom he had raised by hand salt, lost.

Finally, it was the Duke of Rufus who broke it, and he seemed a little happy, albeit pioneering.

I think it would be quite a hassle if I turned those eyes on the enemy.

... It's too late for me now.

Ever since I left the Duke of Rufus residence, that carriage has had a number of eyes.

That belongs to Victor, of course. Your eyes will never betray you. I can say that. That's what it is.

But that is by no means meant to protect Miss Altostella.

If you say so, you'll be watching over me.

The royal family… More to the point, the shadow the king inherits from generation to generation is about the Knights behind it, which is not a table, but its existence is hidden apart from the immediate royal family.

Like a princess or something.

Master Filmeria will have no reason to know.

Truly faithful and sure to do their work, they are the king's great weapon.

Whatever they are at their disposal, whoever they are dealing with will eventually obey the king.

No, I only obey the king.

Therefore the king is strong in this country.

Having an absolute ally in any case is worth turning into anything. Because it's not something you get sooner.

That's why I'm so glad things like me didn't make me king.

If I had gained that power, I would have wiped out Lady Filmeria first.

Don't think about the balance between the nobles, the state of the country, the damage, the relationship with your neighbor.

The only downside to the shadow of swearing absolute loyalty to the royal family is its number.

The number is overwhelmingly low. It's not enough to say what's wrong with protecting the country.

That's right, because it's originally like a back version of a Kingsguard to protect the king.

I almost don't know the reality, either, and my mother would only know it in disgust.

The ones who have a good grasp of them and survive are about my father and Victor.

All I know is about Torneo, but not even that Torneo, not his age, not his face, not even his name is real.

That's why I really need to act with Miss Altostella.

I may not be able to protect her alone when something is at stake to her, who is already a party.

Yet, when distracted, Altenrich's earlier dialogue is likely to occupy his head.

He tried to think he could say that because he didn't know anything, but nothing to affirm it was even in himself at the earliest.

Has she ever been involved in self-gratification?

But that was the only way to protect her life. That was the only option I had at that time.

If I had revealed it to someone, something would have changed...?

Stupid.

His Majesty would have given priority to 10,000 people and several years of peace over one girl.

My mother doesn't care in the first place, she doesn't have any love for me.

Victor was powerless back then.

Only I realized that she was destined to be targeted for life because of me.

I had no choice but to do so because there was nothing I could count on.

I know, it's an excuse.

Somewhere, that's what I wanted to do.

I was delighted that I was in charge of her life.

Somewhere, I was doing that for the admiration that I was protecting her.

Even the illusion that she is her thing.

The truth is I've always known.

I pretended not to know. If I had noticed, I would have stopped.

I've been faking strength.

I knew it. I don't care if that mouthless brother doesn't tell me, or if the Duke of Rufus beats me.

"But you were flashy - if you were king, you'd be a mess already"

"Shut up, do your job"

"Altenrich, you son of a bitch. - It's no help at all.

I know how the king feels, but hey.

............ Do you want to shut me up?

"Stop."

I hear a relaxing voice coming from the car that's supposed to be running.

I'm very angry, but the fact that this guy is like this means there's no abnormality.

A little relieved.

"How long till we get there"

"It's only a few minutes ~. It's going to be a fun party ~, King"

"There's no way."

"Really? My ex-prince and his ex-fiancé are coming with me ~? He'll be thrilled."

I just sighed in Torneo's voice laughing when I dull, and I didn't respond.

Soon afterwards the carriage stopped and the signs disappeared.

Breathe deeply when you hear the hustle and bustle.

Whatever it is, it's not if you're distracted by the extras.

I don't care about me.

He opened the door and slowly stepped out of the carriage.

Waiting ahead is the undisputed darkness of aristocratic society.

It's a thumbnail of something that seeks human malice and power.