Chapter 23

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I sat still and thought about the emperor of this country.

Elyon Arcade Rohatin.

The main character in the novel and Bastian’s childhood friend.

In the original, he was described as Golden Full Package as some one like him will never exist once again.

Should I say that he is a typical friendly man with soft charisma.

On the outside, he was friendly and gentle, but he never lost in a power fight, and he was full of responsibility as the emperor of the country.

Above all, he was a person who would jump into the flames bare-faced for the heroine Tricia.

“In short, he’s the perfect male protagonist.”

Of course, it was like that when I read it as a novel.

As a result of my experience, I couldn’t believe the novel writer. As I put everything down at the point of view of the psychological light sign in the mineral market.

In addition, the emperor, who sent 30 identical invitations as a duke, is not part of the category of ordinary person. An ordinary person couldn’t have done such a thing.

“…I’m a little scared at this point.”

Is there a sane human being in their right minds?

Monica knocked on the door and came in as she was in serious agony.

“Lady, everything is all ready.”

“Yes, it’s all done.”

I raised my body that was buried on the sofa. All the invitations that went to our home that day changed orders with just Bastian’s fingertips.

Spring is coming to an end, and the world has gotten so much better after playing with cherry blossoms in the office.

Thanks to this, the annex office was filled with the scent of flowers for a while.

However, no matter how Bastian has high position, he could not refuse the imperial order. In conclusion, we are heading to the Imperial Palace today.

In the carriage, Bastian looked uncomfortable along the way.

Whenever he made eye contact with me from time to time, he smiled softly, and even his smile revealed his anger.

I asked my brother courageously, who had been clinging his mouth for a while.

“…Are you okay?”

“Of course. I’m so happy to be out with Amel.”

Unlike what he just said, he was clenching his teeth.

I quietly fixed my eyes out the window.

Even while I was sweating, the wagon ran nonstop, and we soon reached the Imperial Palace Fortress.

After a simple inspection, the wagon picked up the speed again. The imperial gardens spread out on both sides.

“Wow.”

I exclaimed unknowingly at the sight I am seeing from the window. I was blinded by it’s beauty. Numerous white palaces shone brilliantly under the sun’s light, and dozens of flowers and trees were splendidly bloomed in the garden.

The sculptures and ornaments placed everywhere created ecstasy just by looking at them.

How much is all that? Even if I take off one golden statue and sell it, I will probably live splendidly for the rest of my life.

For a moment, I thought about taking one secretly, but I held it in because I made a face of a craftsman.

“We’re here”.

After a long run, the carriage stopped and the door opened.

Bastian got off first and reached out to me.

“Come here, Amel.”

His smile is like a dazzling sun. I remember once again, my first brother has perfect symmetry. If you look at it like this, he’s a perfect human being.

It was clear that God was so fair that he took away his personality and in exchange He gave him a face.

like this. With that, I held his hand and got off. The soft wind scattered my half-braided hair.

“It’s amazing that the Imperial Palace looks like this.”

“You came a lot here when you were young.”

“Really?”

“Our father often brought you here.”

He then patted me on the head as if I was really cute.

Well, Cedric is the family that had deepest ties with the Rohatin imperial family, so I must have come at least once as a child.

I tried to move my feet inadvertently, but Bastian put strength on our hands that he had intertwined together. I felt like he had something to say to me.

As he stopped walking naturally, he took a step closer.

“Amel.”

His big hand went over my hair that was fluttering in the wind and fixed it behind my ears. It was then my face was intact in his transparent blue eyes. What is he trying to say? Why is he trying to say something?

The sun broke brilliantly over Bastian’s rosy crown.

“The vital point I told you about, remember?”

“What do you mean?”

“If you want, you can just point a sword.” I’ll finish it afterwards.”

I hope you don’t talk about killing people with an expression as if you are whispering sweet nothings.

“Oh, my. It’s just a joke.”

He did say that, but I know it’s never a joke.

“Greetings to Princess Amelia, and Duke Bastian.”

At that time, the butler approached us and greeted us politely.

“Long time no see, Pello.”

“Please allow me to guide you. His Majesty is waiting.”

The place he guided us was the innermost part of the palace along the Imperial Palace Fortress.

Usually, official meetings take place in the main palace’s guest room, but we were able to go straight to the emperor’s private drawing room.

“Princess Amelia Jeanne Cedric, the Duke of Cedric, Bastian Rovel, is here.”

The doors with colorful patterns opened on both sides. After that, the splendid drawing room was revealed.

The man sitting in the middle was an owner of beautiful appearance as par as Bastian.

From the water-colored hair called the symbol of the Rohatin Imperial Family, his silver-like hair, and clear features from his forehead up to his chin.

I forgot that I was nervous and just admired him purely.

He’s so handsome.

The emperor who saw us stood up and smiled.

“Welcome. I’ve been waiting for you”.

What? He’s better than I thought. But exactly three seconds later, I had regretted the idea.

“Amelia, and…”

“First brother-in-law.”

This will be a catastrophe for sure.

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“Future brother-in-law? You’re so mischievous, Your Majesty.”

Bastian replied, while drawing a single line around his mouth.

Obviously, his mouth smiled, but his blue eyes flashed. He’s measuring the angle of killing once again. However, Emperor Elyon was calm even when he saw it. No, rather…

“You’re full of energy today, haha.”

He’s enjoying it. I’m speechless at his loud laughter. As expected, my prediction was right. This country.

The emperor is not usually the same.

That’s true, he must have sent 30 identical letters like a craftsman because he is mentally strong.

I guess this is what you call birds of a feather flock together?

Once again, I admired the pioneering ideas of our old ancestors. There really is nothing wrong with an old saying.

“Sit down first.”

The emperor suggested taking a seat.

So, Bastian and I sat side by side on the couch in the drawing room.

To be precise, I forcibly dragged and sat Bastian, who was staring at the emperor.

The emperor, who ordered his attendant to bring refreshments, relaxed his long legs.

After a brief silence, Bastian was the first to speak.

“What kind of b*ll$h!t are you saying, Your Majesty?”

For a moment, my body stiffened.

…can he really say this out loud?

Unlike me, who was greatly shocked, Elyon, who is on the other side, was rather indifferent.

Rather, it seemed that he is familiar of Bastian’s expression.

“Bull$h!t you say?”

“You sent something very interesting at home.”

Bastian said as if pressing down on each letter.

He definitely looked very angry, but instead Elyon smiled and smirked.

“Ah, yes. How did you receive my letter? I sent it with the scent of flowers in particular.”

He then added in with proud expression on his face.

“It was my first time writing my proposal, so I was excited. haha.”

It was then, Bastian’s face was completely crumpled.

However, like an acting genius, he quickly hid his expression and put on a warm smile.

“Your Majesty.”

“Hmm?”

“If you lose your gun, stop in the coffin and rest.”

..is it not acting? He spoke elegantly about dying just like that.

“Haha, as expected, you are fun.”

But the emperor laughs again. At this point, I cleared my mind.

It was of no use trying to understand their heads. I gave up on useless work early and decided count the paintings on the walls of the drawing room.

Because it’s also the imperial castle, the splendor of the walls are different. Heh, I guess that glittering thing in the middle isn’t real gold. Shall I sneak a peek later?

“Amelia will not participate in the Empress Selection.”

“Why is that?”

“Because my sister has no intention of getting married.”

“I can’t believe the Cedric family doesn’t want to be part of the competition. I’m upset.”

“Before you get upset, ask my sister’s doctor first.”

“Oh, I even wrote the letters myself.”

“So who told you to do that kind of nonsense?”

“What do you mean nonsense? It’s from deep in my heart, my friend.”

Is this the fight between a sword and a shield that I’ve only heard of?

If it really is, I would have had a popcorn.

In a short while, I was slightly moved by the words asking for my intention. I thought he’d go crazy and say, “I can’t give my kid!”

Bastian let out a low sigh, as if his anger had risen to the tip of his head. It was an expression of wanting to take off his badge in his ranking.

The emperor, watching the scene carefully, burst into laughter.

Then he raised his hands and said as if surrendering.

“Okay. If I joked more, I think I would get hit.”

Elyon burst into laughter as if he was about to cough. Then, his long, cool, calm eyes were folded. He had a smile on his face each time and told that it was very entertaining.

“I apologize for the letters that I have sent to the duchy.”

“…..”

“I wanted to see you, so I was joking around, so please forgive me.”

Then his golden silver eyelashes folded into a half-moon shape.

“Even though we’re still fighting, is there any way to welcome Amelia as the Empress? That child is like my sister.”

I opened my mouth in astonishment and looked at the emperor on the other side.

So, the decree of me being a candidate of being the Empress was a joke, huh? But he said he sent 30 copies to the duchy with a seal?

I thought it was unusual, but it was more than that just like I thought.

He made eye contact with me and squinted one eye.

“Looking at her expression, she’s really flustered. That’s really cute.”

What is this guy on?

“I heard that Amelia was back in the capital, but my best friend sent me a letter about her and didn’t want to show her to me. He is ignoring the procedure to send the imperial palace chief member away, but he didn’t even apologize, hahaha.”

he burst out laughing.

“There is no such thing as removing and be naked, right?”

It is a pure lie that the emperor is affectionate. He was clearly a master of turning and peeling people with a smiling face.

“Anyway, you’re here to meet me face to face, so that’s good. Amelia, you have grown a lot.”

“…I am honored, your Majesty.”

In response to my answer, Elyon opened his eyes wide.

“I guess it is true that she had lost her memories.”

His expression changed as if it were a pity.

“No wonder she didn’t hug me just like before.”

I was a little surprised by what he said.

I knew Bastian and Elyon were childhood friends, but is he also close to Amelia? I don’t think there was a part of the story like that in the original plot.

I looked strangely at the Bastian side. His face remained unchanged.

“Your Majesty, she’s never done that.”

“Hahaha, you don’t fall for it.”

Right, it really was a filled of s**t.