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Chapter 24

Spring has walked in on the continent…



That was how it was supposed to go .

Troy City, which was situated northward, had entered its spring harvesting season, as well, which meant that spring was upon the entire continent . Socina, however, was still showing signs of winter . The closer I got to Socina, the more it felt as if I was heading to the past, as in I was returning to winter – which I had already gone through .

To be fair, it’s not correct for me to say that the situation here is similar to returning to winter, but rather that this place is in this state this all year round . Even if the sun was out, you wouldn’t feel a ray of warmth here . You’ll see bright snowflakes that come from mountains from far away .

The people wore thick hats and wrapped themselves up with their fur clothing as they swiftly walked through the streets with their heads down . It would be better to describe Socina City as an area as large as one section of the Imperial Capital as opposed to calling it a city . I looked at the city ahead of me while sitting atop my horse . There was already a cavalry escort waiting at the entrance of the city .

‘It appears to be the team here to meet us . ’

Philes pat me on my shoulder, “Let us go, Your Majesty . ”

I touched the furry collar next to me and replied, “Uhm… However, it looks as though Socina’s cold climate isn’t just your average cold climate . ”

“Yes . Your Majesty, we should make our winter uniforms thicker when we return… It is really cold here in these clothes . ”



“There’s no need for that . It’s not that I don’t want to make you new clothes, but that there’s no need for such clothing at Troy City . Since we’re here at Socina, you guys should go and buy some clothes . ”

I touched Philes face that was slightly red from the cold…

‘Wow… his face is so smooth…’

“Your Majesty…”

Philes shyly looked at me . That’s when I realised that I had been touching him for a long time… Philes looked at me very shyly . He looked at me with his wet eyelashes, which gave the impression that he wanted to back off, but didn’t dare to . That gave me an odd sense of conquest . I looked at Philes and seriously wanted to pounce him…

‘Shit! Shit! What the hell?! He’s a guy! He’s a guy! He’s a guy! How did I have such a terrifying thought?!’

‘Philes is too scary from every perspective . ’

I gently cleared my throat then pulled my hand back . I looked at Socina .



‘I need to see a pretty woman right now or I’m going to err in life . The one closest to me right now is Karana . ’

‘Hey Karana, let me check you out!’


Speaking of Karana, she nearly became my wife . If she didn’t resist at the time, I might not have confessed to Nier . If I got together with Karana, Nier wouldn’t have gone to the church, and she wouldn’t have confessed to me for sure . If that all happened, Nier would just be my bodyguard right now .

‘Should I be thankful to Karana, or should I be feeling it’s a bit of a pity?’

We continued moving along together . I was relieved to see my guards behind me . I must say that this trip through the snow and passing through the mountains was not pretty . My men were very eager to relax once they got to the city . We had the flag representing the royal family erected . The flag blew in the wind alongside the snowy mountains and blue sky . The cavalry escort noticed us, and therefore approached us .

Karana, who rode at the forefront, waited for me . She then smiled and dismounted to salute me, “Welcome to Socina, Your Majesty . ”

I responded with a smile, “Thank you for your invitation, Karana . I will have to trouble you for the next few days . However, we have no need to speak out here anymore . My guards can’t stand the weather here . If possible, please allow us to enter the city, first . We can continue our talk once we’re inside . ”

“All right . ”

Karana nodded, but didn’t say anything after . She immediately had the escort make way . Karana and I trotted on our horses at the front with my guards in the centre while their cavalry escort formed their ranks at our rear . Their escort wasn’t armed, but my guards all had their hands on their sword handles . After all, with us surrounded at the centre, we were in a very vulnerable position .

“Socina is a small city, but it is the only city in these snowy mountains . I shall do my best to make you feel as comfortable as possible . But nonetheless, you should not compare us to the standard in the Royal Capital . ”

“That’s all right . I didn’t come here as a tourist this time . Moreover, I’m not someone who craves enjoyment . I think that you already know that after seeing me in the desert . ”

Karana pursed her lips into a smile before responding, “That is right . Seeing you in a hellish place such as the desert proves that you are most definitely not somebody who craves enjoyment nor are you a good-for-nothing Crown Prince . That is precisely why I had the courage to invite you here . However, since you said that you are not here as a tourist, does that mean that you have other business? May I know what it is?”

I didn’t answer her directly . Instead, I replied, “It’s nothing we need to discuss urgently . I’ll explain it to you once we’re inside the city . ”

“I shall shut down my curiosity for the meantime, then . I believe that it is nothing detrimental for Socina City . ”

Karana nodded . She knew not to ask me anymore . She had the sensibility to not question me further . I looked at her with a smile, “I haven’t told you what it is, yet . Aren’t you worried that I’d betray Socina?”

“I believe that you will not betray us . ”

Karana’s expression didn’t change . She maintained her polite and eloquent smile as she looked at me . Her amethyst eyes were touching and bright . She kept her smile as she said, “Although I have not known you for long, I trust you in a way that is hard to describe . I think it is your eyes . Your eyes are clear as the ice at the peak of the mountains, and I, therefore, trust you . ”

“Yeah…? I’ve never had anyone compliment my eyes before . ”

I chuckled . I looked at Karana’s amethyst eyes . She was looking back at me, too . Karana truly is a beautiful woman . She’s akin to a lotus in a pond, born with a graceful and composed beauty, which was totally different to Nier and Lucia .

The two of us had been looking at each other for a long time . We both suddenly looked away . Karana giggled in a somewhat shy, yet awkwardly fashion . She lowered her head and looked at her horse . Meanwhile, I chuckled dryly and looked ahead .

It felt as though the cold air was now hot on my face .

‘What’s wrong with me? I’m a married man, and I’ve even got kids, yet I’m acting the same way a young boy would when he falls in love for the first time . It was just eye contact . ’

‘Maybe it’s because she’s Karana?’

‘Stop, stop, stop . My wives and kids are still waiting for me at home! I must control myself! I can’t bring back another, not to mention that she’s a widow, too!’





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