How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 203



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Episode 203

‘You really look like brothers when you wear these matching clothes! Don’t you?’

‘Today, it’s okay if Neil is my older brother!’

What kind of expression would you make if you lost the friend you cherished so much?

The child took the bouquet of flowers in his arms without any suspicion. Lawrence looked at it and sneered without showing any signs of shame.

Baedong looked at the bouquet for a long time, as if he liked it. Then he buried his face in the bouquet, as if he wanted to smell its scent…

“It’s not for eating!”

Lawrence urgently stopped Baedong, who was about to put a flower in his mouth. Why would he put anything in his mouth, not even a child!

“…Do you live off of flowers…?”

In fact, I asked her discreetly, thinking that maybe she was a fairy and ate flowers as her main food, but Baedong only nodded and neither denied nor confirmed it.

Just when I was starting to doubt whether this was really communication, the black fur-like hair accessory on Baedong’s head slowly raised its head.

“……!?”

“Ooh, it moved…!”

“Your Majesty, step aside!”

The knights of the guard were startled and aimed their swords at the child again. However, Baedong calmly shook his head and carefully took the fur ball off his head and put it in his bosom.

Lawrence stared at the sheep and asked cautiously.

“…Are you raising it?”

Nod.

“That…what kind of animal is it?”

Baedong hesitated for a moment at that question and then shook his head.

“…You don’t know what kind of animal it is, but you’re taking it with you?”

Dori dori.

“……?”

“…Your Majesty, I think it would be best to stay away.”

Before I could even resolve my doubts, the knights slowly approached and blocked my path. Lawrence immediately waved his hand and pushed them away.

“It’s okay. Please step back.”

Although he was confused, Lawrence did not want to miss this opportunity. Since Baedong usually hid behind Rianus, communicating like this gave him a strange sense of satisfaction.

… Honestly, I’m not sure if communication is going well.

“And…, the Archduke decided it was okay, so he released them, right?”

Nod nod.

At my additional words, Baedong took out a black fur ball from his bosom and nodded. Lawrence stared blankly at the action, but soon understood and opened his eyes slightly.

“Could it be that the Archduke gave it to you?”

Nod nod.

The servants nodded. The Grand Duke gave him a gift? Could it be for surveillance? After all, he didn’t just take him away. Then, could it be the devil?

They say the Grand Duke only deals with royalty.

Baedong, wanting to show his servants that the fur ball was not dangerous, stroked it and offered it a small flower.

“……!”

“What is that?!”

But contrary to Baedong’s intentions, another commotion broke out. The fur ball opened its mouth twice as wide as its body and swallowed the flower.

“Hey, you ate a flower…!”

The servants were terrified, but Baedong stroked the fur ball and kissed it lightly as if he had done well. The more I looked at it, the more I couldn’t help but think that it was really strange.

I wondered if Rianus usually communicated like this, but Baedong suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me back behind a nearby tree.

“…? Why are you doing that…?”

Just as questions were beginning to arise about Baedong’s strange behavior, a girl’s voice was heard from not far away.

“Noah, Kara found you!”

“oh…….”

“Now we have to help Kara.”

“…okay.”

The prince of the Allie family nodded weakly and started to search for the hidden children just like Sulae. It seemed that he already knew where the other children were hiding, and soon a grumbling voice followed.

“Noah, who was hiding nearby, got caught……”

“haha…….”

“It’s okay. If the monster team wins, it’ll be fine. Hyung, I know you’re out there. Come out here.”

“Revenge!”

“Don’t nag me! Honestly, I saw your head.”

The child caught by the thief found another child, and that child found his brother, and so the other children were caught in a chain reaction.

Lawrence finally understood the rules of the game. And what the lyrics meant that he had found them a little creepy.

Falling for the monster and offering up another child… … .

“This kind of thing is fun, …?”

As I was about to say something, Baedong raised his index finger and lightly pressed his lips against mine as if telling me to be quiet. Lawrence felt strange at the unhesitating contact, but decided to go along for the time being.

Honestly, I wonder what’s the use of hiding when there are so many employees gathered around…

“Now only the prince and his friend remain!”

“Okay! Michael, help me find the prince.”

“…Your Majesty, isn’t that foul play?”

“Then please find me a belly button.”

“…Baedong Bun…, I don’t feel any movement….”

Lawrence looked at the struggling escort knight surrounded by children, then turned to Baedong and whispered.

“How do you erase the sound?”

My grandfather, who was clearly a sword master, said that he could not sense Baedong’s presence. The Grand Duke also did not notice Baedong’s surprise attack in advance.

… but is that possible?

However, Baedong just tilted his head, either not understanding my question or pretending not to know.

At that moment, Lawrence’s eyes caught Baedong’s colorful palm.

“Did you get hurt when you fell?”

When I asked in a whisper, Baedong checked his palm and nodded a beat later. It seemed as if he had only just realized that he was hurt.

Lawrence thought it was a good opportunity and grabbed Baedong’s hand.

“Come to my palace. I will heal you.”

Dori dori.

However, Baedong refused to follow, and soon after, a voice calling for him was heard.

“Friend, where are you!”

“Neil! Where are you! We won, so it’s okay to come out now!”

Lawrence quickly stopped Baedong from walking in the direction of the sound.

“…That’s a lie.”

“……?”

“They are trying to trick you with lies and offer you up to a monster.”

At those words, Baedong’s eyes widened slightly.

“If we’re going to do this… wouldn’t it be better to win? I’ll help you avoid being caught by the kids.”

Nod nod.

I should just take him to my palace, I thought, as I grabbed his hand. However, despite his reaction, Baedong still didn’t move.

“Why don’t you follow me?”

At that question, Baedong glanced at Rianus, who was looking at the stone. Although he couldn’t tell the exact meaning of his actions, it seemed to mean that he wouldn’t follow them because the children were here.

Lawrence looked at Lianus, who was looking down at the rocks or up at the trees, as if he was looking for his friend, and then he walked up to Baedong and opened his mouth as if he was whispering a very important secret.

“Rianus is cursed.”

“…….”

“My mother said that everyone around Rianus becomes unhappy. So if you hang out with Rianus, you will become unhappy too.”

“…….”

“I’m trying to help you, so don’t refuse.”

“…….”

However, Baedong kept tilting his head as if he didn’t understand my persuasion.

Lawrence was starting to get annoyed. Maybe that’s why his voice came out a little sharper without him knowing it.

“How long do you think Ryan will fight you!”

“……!”

Lawrence realized it when he saw the trembling belly, but it was already too late.

Lawrence quickly lowered his eyebrows and made the most pitiful expression possible, thinking, “He’s already a timid child, so what if he gets startled and runs away?”

“I’m sorry for yelling, but… this isn’t a joke.”

Lawrence quickly grabbed Baedong’s hand as he slowly tried to distance himself from him. Then he whispered in return, “Just as Rianus’s attitude toward me changed after he brought you here, you too will be abandoned.”

“…Do you understand?”

However, Baedong just stared at me with a blank expression and didn’t react in any other way.

As I was about to think that maybe she didn’t understand, the child’s hand came up to my face.

“Unholy!”

However, since his hand was immediately stopped by other servants, it was not known what Baedong was trying to do.

“Neil, where are you!”

Lianus’ voice came closer. Lawrence became anxious.

“…If you go with me, I will provide you with a better environment.”

Dori dori.

“Why? There are many precious toys in my palace that you can’t see here.”

“…….”

“…If there’s anything you want to eat, I’ll get it for you.”

“…….”

“Don’t you like gold coins? I can give you as much gold coins or jewels as you want.”

“…….”

“Well… there are many other flowers to give to Masu. There aren’t many flowers here, are there?”

Baedong showed a little interest in the last words. It seemed that he really liked the fur ball that the Grand Duke had given him.

Lawrence smiled brightly without realizing it and grabbed Baedong’s hand.

“Let me show you my garden. It’s a very beautiful place.”

But before I could take even a few steps, my body suddenly stopped. Baedong had stopped walking again.

When I turned around to see what was going on, I saw Rianus holding Baedong’s hand and his face hardened.

“…Brother, what is happening in my palace without any notice?”

Lawrence glared at the knights who had not given him a word as Lianus approached, then quickly relaxed his face and smiled as usual.

“It’s been a while, Ryan.”

“…It’s been a while, brother. So why do you want to take my best friend with you?”

“Don’t misunderstand. I was just trying to treat Baedong because he got hurt a little because of me.”

“Huh? Is Neil hurt?!”

At the mention of being injured, Lianus jumped and looked at my belly button. Then he narrowed his eyes at the bouquet of flowers in his hand.

“This flower is…?”

“…That’s something I brought as a gift.”

“You mean…, brother?”

I could see Lianus’ expression falter at the mention of the word gift. He seemed to be examining the flowers thoroughly, pretending not to notice anything, as if he was checking to see if there was anything strange mixed in.

‘… Before, I would just accept whatever was given to me without checking anything… … .’

How dare you doubt yourself on the subject of Lianus. Lawrence almost frowned, but soon regained his composure and smiled again.

“I was a little hurt when I was surprised and pushed you. I’ll send you after I get you treated.”

As Lawrence spoke, he gently grabbed Nihil’s hand and pulled it. Then, Rianus also held onto Nihil’s hand and resisted.

“It’s okay, brother. The apothecary in my palace is very capable. And if my friend surprised you, shouldn’t I be the one apologizing?”

“…I got hurt, so it’s my responsibility.”

Lawrence, for some reason reluctant to lose, pulled hard on Baedong’s hand, but Baedong was not easily pulled back as Rianus continued to apply force.

“Neil might want to be treated here.”

“…….”

Nihil’s arm tightened as if it would snap, but Rianus and Lawrence did not let go of his hand, glaring at each other.

Suddenly, Lawrence began to wonder if Lianus was really that strong. The doubt turned into subtlety after seeing Lianus’s flustered expression.

“…….”

Lawrence relaxed his grip slightly, half in doubt. It was different from what he had expected, or as expected, but Baedong was not dragged away by Lianus.

“Brother! Let go of my friend!”

Lawrence shut his eyes tightly and looked back and forth between Rianus, who was struggling alone, and Baedong, who was staring at Rianus.

“…….”

At that moment, Baedong noticed my gaze and began to lean towards Rianus as if he was being pulled by force.

Lawrence was dumbfounded and speechless at the quick action, but Rianus, who still didn’t understand the situation, shouted.

“Neil, I can listen to everything you say!”

‘… Did you hear what I said to Bae Dong-han?’

Lawrence frowned at the thought of his appearance being so unsightly. Then, Lianus shouted as if he had made a very big promise.

“I, I, I can give you Pupu if you want!”

I burst out laughing. Who would want a tattered doll like that?

But Lawrence soon hardened his face as the warmth escaped his grasp. Baedong’s expressionless face suddenly broke into a bright smile.

‘Why… … ?’

What’s with that teddy bear that makes you laugh so much? Why can’t I, if it’s Rianus? I can at least get you a teddy bear. There’s more I can do for you than Rianus…

How dare you, a commoner, make a choice?

Crunch, my teeth cracked.

“…Neil, do you want some Pupu?”

Lianus asked, watching Baedong’s expression.

I burst out laughing. It seems like he was just talking nonsense, but didn’t really want to give me a teddy bear.

Look, you’re the same after all. But why…

“Prince, have you found it?”

“Hey, why aren’t you coming out?”

“Kara, I’m hungry now.”

“Let’s go in slowly.”

…Why, only you… … .

Lawrence unconsciously covered his mouth with his hand. His stomach churned.

I have fleeting regrets like, “I came for nothing, I shouldn’t have come,”

“……?”

Suddenly, something pink filled my vision.