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“Is there something urgent?” “No, not really.” “Shall I guide you to the reception room?” “It’ll only be for a moment, so I’ll just wait here.” Yudit took a seat by the window. The knights, looking at him, whispered among themselves. Among them were those who had mocked him when Reginald had been persecuting him. His heartbeat quickened. Yudit opened and closed his sweaty hands repeatedly. How much time had passed? The voices from inside gradually grew closer, and the…- 396.9 K • Completed
- [To Prince Yudit, Hello, Prince Yudit. This is Selena Craven. The weather is growing colder, as winter seems to be approaching. I hope you are spending warm days. The reason I am writing today is that I would like to invite you once again to a banquet. I was disappointed that I could not share the principles of the drink fountain with you the last time we parted. This time, it won’t be a large-scale banquet like before, but a small and cozy gathering at a townhouse. If you could come and grace the…
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- That birthday—Yudit remembered it too. He had eaten ravenously, indulging in delicious food for the first time in a long while. Instead of criticizing him, Lilia and Isiah had even packed some food for him to take home. Thanks to that, Yudit had been able to eat proper meals for several days. “The gift Your Highness brought back then was a pressed flower bookmark made from these very flowers.” “…I really don’t know much, do I?” “You were a child. That little one said, ‘The…
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- As he turned the corner of the hallway, the guard standing in front of the library recognized Yudit and greeted him. Yudit returned the greeting and stepped inside. The books Yudit chose today were about Herut’s language and dietary habits. He could manage simple Herut conversation, but it wasn’t fluent. Since Bashur had never formally learned Herutian, Yudit couldn’t rely on him for guidance. Muttering banquet-related sentences under his breath, Yudit suddenly shut his mouth at the sound of a…
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- ”He really knelt?“ “Does he not know shame?” Despite the murmurs around him, Yudit did not stop lowering himself to his knees. Finally, both his knees and hands touched the ground. He raised his head between Hiore’s legs. People watched this humiliating and degrading spectacle with keen interest. “Looks like he has no pride as a royal. Well, not all royals are the same, after all.” Hiore looked down at Yudit, who was kneeling beneath him, and spoke triumphantly. Yudit did not…
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- “So, what is it that you wanted to say?” Khalid leaned against the railing as he asked. There was nothing. Khalid had been brought here by Selena. But if Yudit told the truth, that would mean Selena had lied to Khalid. He didn’t want to burden her any further after all the help she had already given him. Just calling Khalid over must have taken a lot of courage for her. “Ah, well…” As the flustered Selena hesitated, Yudit stepped in first. “I thought you might be… tired by…
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- “You must take after your mother,” Yudit remarked. “We don’t look alike at all. I was adopted when I was young,” she replied. “Ah… I apologize,” Yudit said, realizing his mistake. “It’s fine,” the woman shook her head nonchalantly. “Let me formally introduce myself. I’m Selena Craven.” “Nice to meet you. I’m Yudit Friedrich Adenauer.” “It’s a bit difficult right now since the guests are using it, but once things calm down a bit, I can bring the machine…
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- Yudit felt the air in the banquet hall change in an instant. All eyes were simultaneously on him and Khalid. The density of the air made his head spin. Yudit pressed his feet into the floor to steady himself. The curious gazes of the strangers. Yudit accepted their stares and gradually took a step forward. It seemed people were eager to add their own commentary to this amusing sight. Growing anxious, Yudit leaned toward Khalid and whispered. “When was the last time you attended a banquet with…
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- “Thank you, teacher.” It was sincere. Who else would think of him like this? It was no simple matter. Everyone involved could die. Especially for Bashur, he had a family—his lovely wife and two children who were the apple of his eye. But it seemed like he was willing to take the risk. Yudit knew the reason why he, who had always been passive, had become so proactive. It was because Khalid, and Reginald tried to kill him. “Teacher.” “Yes, Your Highness.” “I don’t want to…
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- “Thank you for the offer. I will join you.” Yudit replied without hesitation. Khalid burst into laughter at Yudit’s response. “Anyone who hears this would think we’re starting a business, not becoming partners.” “Ah…” “Then stay alert. I’ll come to pick you up in three days.” Before Yudit could reply, Khalid patted his head lightly and disappeared. Yudit, holding the lantern in front of the bookshelf, quietly watched his retreating figure before shaking his…
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