Chapter 71
* From First Prince Christof’s point of view .
I faced the mirror while fixing my collar .
After a thorough check around the hem of my clothes, I glanced at my face and gave a deep sigh .
The pale complexion and cold eyes are present as they always have, but with my recently thinner lines, it looked more delicate than ever .
As a politician, I can’t have my face overcome with worries . The face of my father who throws out cold eyes left and right flashed through in my mind and my mood worsened .
I diverted my eyes from the mirror and looked out of the window .
In the clear blue sky without clouds, the dazzling morning sun was shining . There was no wind, therefore the sea would surely be calm . As I thought that, the face of my sister who visited this room last night turned up in my mind .
Rose had definitely matured compared to the first time I’ve met her . But for me, she will always be my cute little sister .
And that sister was going to a faraway country . Moreover, although she couldn’t protect herself, only one guard was assigned . I was so anxious I could go crazy .
’Don’t go anywhere . ’ I wonder how many times I’ve wanted for you to be within my reach .
But I couldn’t say such a thing . I was not allowed to say it .
’I shall depart tomorrow morning . ’ I was anxious, but in her eyes there was no hesitation . Even so, what will you do if I decided to get in your way?
It is not my intention to hinder her growth .
What I shouldn’t do is to overprotect her, but to see her off with a smile .
Because of the lingering anxiety, I couldn’t get enough sleep . I can see dark circles painting itself under my eyes .
I felt sorry for myself and breathed out another heavy sigh .
“…Well then . ”
I closed my eyes and shook my head .
This isn’t a time for sentimental thinking . Switch your feelings and start your work .
I moved closer to the table to pick up the documents I had brought back to my room .
After panning out the papers, I placed down an open book to keep it from rolling back up . A piece of paper was sandwiched between the pages .
When my sister visited yesterday, I got caught off guard .
I opened up the folded paper .
The contents were spelled out with formality, as usual with a message from my brother . He sends them regularly while studying abroad in the neighbouring country . However, unlike personal letters filled with seasonal greetings for Rose, it’s just merely his report .
This usually arrives once a month . However, this letter came at an odd time . That means that there was something he wanted to inform me as soon as possible .
The content was about how the First Princess of Raptor will be visiting Wind .
It is said that she was to study abroad . However, her real objective was Wind’s First Prince . Raptor had been trying to form relations with Wind, but it seems that they finally sent their own princess .
To make connections between countries, marriage is the simplest answer, but it can be a useful one .
I still don’t know how Wind will act .
But whatever their move is, it’s already too late . Although our country and Wind are allies, it can’t be helped if this brew up some anxiety between us .
The King will have to take some measures .
And one of them will be marrying Rose to a Wind prince . Nothing is certain at the moment, but I am sure that Rose will not get a say in this if it was so .
I can protect you, but that is merely not enough .
In addition to destroying the future of that child, this will not be easy to find a solution to . If the situation were to change, Rose herself must make her move .
Such a bitter story for a young princess .
However, it is impossible to change Father’s will using mere resolution .
What a shame to marry her off just for the sake of some connections . If only she could show her achievements and other possibilities just to make Father think otherwise-
’Knock knock’
There were two knocks on the conicon door . I returned to reality once again .
Shoving the letter into the book and putting it back on its shelf, I grabbed my documents and walked to the door .
“Good morning, sir . ”
“Oh, good morning . ”
I greeted Leonhart who was waiting outside and took a glance at his face .
I saw the same thing on his face as I did in my mirror .
There were gaps under Leonhart’s outstanding eyes . It was extremely thin that one wouldn’t notice it if they weren’t this up close .
Unlike me who is weak, I don’t think Leonhart would have circles around his eyes from one or two night’s lack of sleep .
“Leonhart . ”
“Yes?”
“Were you busy lately?”
I asked Leonhart while rubbing my eyes . He seemed to understand what I wanted to say and smiled wryly .
“It’s a little embarrassing but I’ve been busy with some private matters . ”
With that, I opened my eyes wide .
It is unheard of for Leonhart to give priority to private matters and postpone his work .
Especially so as the Commander of the Royal Knights, his work is consistently piled up like a mountain . However, he always finishes them off with ease .
Thinking about it, this is not something you see everyday . Speaking of which…
What day is it today?
“…Did you have a safe journey?”
“……Yes . ”
Unlike his usual firm attitude, as if a child whose mischief had been found out, Leonhart nodded after a short silence .
Apparently, my prediction was on the mark .
He proritised his private matters first, even if he had to work through the night .
If it was to see her… to see Rose off, then there’s nothing more to be said .
’Isn’t that great, Rose?’
I imagined my sister’s face sailing across the ocean as I muttered in my heart .
If I think about her journey from now on, I won’t be worried, but just thinking that she travels with a smile on her face makes me feel a little easier .
Please return to me safely, as soon as you can .
Your unhappy brother had wished so for a long time .
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