How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 207



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Episode 207

Sedes was troubled as he thought about the boy assassin who had rushed at him without hesitation.

Even though they are bound by a magic contract, the assassins cannot help but think differently from ordinary people. Isn’t that the case with the order that could result in their heads being blown off if they fail?

‘Of course, if I hadn’t asked the Assassin’s Guild, it would have been likely discovered by the Queen a long time ago… … .’

When Sedes heard the rumor that a new pharmacist was being hired, he immediately thought of the queen who had bribed the adventurer’s guild and the mercenary guild, frowned slightly, then came to his senses and asked.

“By the way, how do you know where Abel’s room is?”

After asking, I felt a little strange. Thinking about it, I realized that I had never told him where my bedroom and office were, but my son’s friend had broken in on his own.

“I just follow my own individual mana flow. There are many knights by my father’s side, so it’s easy to find them.”

“…Even if that’s true for me…, the prime minister must be in the middle of a lesson with the princes right now?”

“I only told you the location of Sirentea, not the location of the Prime Minister’s room.”

“I see.”

Sedes nodded vaguely. He had no intention of vomiting. His son’s friend’s back was too scary to do so.

“I brought it.”

Soon the flowerpot arrived and my son’s friend went straight to check on the Sirenthea. It was already bearing fruit, so Abel had been fussing over it for a while, and I was grateful that my son’s friend was taking care of it for me.

“Sirenthea’s condition is fine.”

“How long will Abel’s treatment take?”

“The treatment is already finished.”

“……?”

Sedes raised his eyebrows slightly. I’m sure he heard that he had to undergo treatment twice more…

“I lied on purpose because the inherited magic is very unstable. It’s okay if you use it once or twice, but if it accumulates, the circuit may become tangled again.”

“…I see.”

“Did the Prime Minister practice magic a lot when he was young?”

To that question, Sedes nodded seriously.

“He was a fool who only knew magic. He even memorized and used high-circle magic that he couldn’t use right away.”

“…….”

Nihil made a subtle face at his explanation.

Does the child’s father know that the crazy fool who only knows magic has been spreading stories about the crazy fool who only knows love?

‘… This is true friendship.’

Nihil nodded and continued speaking.

“Anyway, there’s a high possibility that the circuit got messed up because you used magic too recklessly while the mana circuit was just being created. So, please keep it a secret from the prime minister that the treatment is complete.”

Sedes nodded happily, feeling regretful that he couldn’t use Abel. If you want to use it for a long time, you have to know how to use it sparingly.

“Oh, wait. Are you the one who teaches magic?”

“I guess so. I left the guild in charge of it too.”

“I heard you can’t use magic.”

“It’s not that I don’t have knowledge. Didn’t I even make magic tools?”

“Is it completely useless…?”

“why?”

When Nihil asked curiously, Sedes glanced at him and took out an oval locket from his bosom.

“Can’t you just cast a preservation spell and leave?”

“…….”

“I was a little late last time, so the color faded…….”

“…Please give it to me.”

Nihil was handed the locket. Inside were two portraits of half-elf women, one on each side, one of a young girl, the other of a mature young man.

Nihil stared at the old woman for a long time, then smiled helplessly as if he had no choice, and secretly squeezed her blood and cast a spell.

But Frederick, who saw it and was oblivious, intervened.

“Wait a minute, are you using fatigue magic?”

“Father, could you please keep a close eye on that snout? Or at least show some common sense.”

At those words, Nihil frowned and grumbled reflexively. This was because he had learned through experience that he had to act confidently in situations like this.

As expected, the child’s father immediately apologized.

“…I’m sorry.”

“Ah, no, my lord. I feel bad when you say that. I just wanted to check for your safety……”

Moreover, didn’t you almost get assassinated just a moment ago? Frederick made excuses, saying he was just trying to do his duty, but Sedes waved his hand and told him to be quiet.

But since Frederick’s claim was not wrong, the other knights seemed to tense up as if nothing had happened.

Nihil sighed and got up from his seat. He felt that he would feel at ease if he could quickly see our seaweed that always accepted him without any doubts.

“…Where are you going?”

“To see the child. Is there anything else you want to see?”

“Did you come to see the child?”

“Then would I have come to see my father?”

“…Of course that is true…. but that blood,”

“why.”

Nihil unconsciously responded to the unwanted topic that came up again. However, the father continued talking indifferently, regardless of whether his son’s friend was misbehaving or not.

“From now on, if there’s no other way, just refuse. Of course, it’s not my place to ask, but I’m sure my son would be furious if he found out that I hurt him.”

“…….”

“And if possible, please stop kidnapping me. Do you know how much my son cries when you don’t come?”

“…….”

Nihil was speechless at the unexpected words and stared blankly at Sedes. Sedes didn’t seem to care that he had used blood magic, so he hung the locket back around his neck and hid it carefully inside his clothes. Then he looked at Nihil, who was still blankly staring, and asked with a puzzled look.

“What are you doing? Do you need any medicine?”

“…Father.”

“hmm?”

“Shall I make the portrait move?”

“???”

* * *

Evan was staring at the redhead. Sensing his gaze, the redhead flinched and turned around, but Evan quickly lowered his eyes and pretended not to notice.

‘Why did that thing follow me?’

“Haha, that’s why I was being so cocky…”

Aiden quickly turned around and chattered again. Evan glared at the back of Gongsun’s head, who had become the first prince’s cub. Even though it was a break, wasn’t his mouth too free-spirited?

If I had known I could bring just anyone to the Imperial Academy, I would have brought a wildcat here too. What if our little kitty gets discouraged?

“Rianus. I’m sorry for bringing Prince Aiden here without notice. We take other classes together….”

“no!!!”

“……?”

“I’m fine! Bring me to the next Emperor’s class!”

But unlike Evan’s worries, instead of being discouraged, Lianus’ eyes lit up. Now he could bring his friend with him with peace of mind!

“…Are you thinking of bringing your baby to class?”

“yes!”

Lianus answered confidently. If even a son of a duke’s son, who has no position, can come, why should my much more prominent friend not come?

“…Rianus, I don’t intend to interfere with your relationship with Baedong, but don’t forget that you are a prince.”

“Brother, I consider my close friend as my equal.”

“You’re dreaming a vain dream. That child is just a commoner with nothing but a body. He depends on you for everything, food, clothing, and shelter. Do you think you can be equals?”

“…….”

At that question, Lianus rolled his eyes and recalled all the patent royalties and supply contracts that had flown into his palace. It wasn’t wrong to say that he was taking care of Nihil’s food, clothing, and shelter, as his brother had said, but his close friend had more money than he had thought.

I was so surprised to see that the amount of gold coins written on the deposit slip that came in every month was more than my allowance. Although there were a lot of expenses going out here and there as if he was trying to expand his business, I was just amazed at my friend’s financial ability.

And that’s not all. My friend had a wealth of knowledge in herbalism and medicine, could make magical tools, had excellent language skills to the point where he knew all the languages, and not only did he teach me my homework, he even taught me swordsmanship…

‘… Shouldn’t Neil get a salary too?’

Looking at it this way, it seems like my friend is getting paid less for the work he does. Even if it’s just a one-time help, isn’t he actually doing free service when he’s my pharmacist and swordsmanship teacher?

Lianus didn’t know exactly how much the apothecaries and teachers were paid, but he figured it would be around five gold pieces.

‘The total amount that was stamped last time was 18+, so something like 5+ would definitely be a big help!’

In fact, the currency printed on the receipt was a platinum coin, which was worth 100 times more than gold, but Lianus did not know this at the time.

‘They said the more money the better… … !’

Rianus was proud of his own ingenious idea, but then he remembered that he was talking to his brother and quickly replied.

“Oh, my best friend is very capable in many ways. In fact, I am receiving more help from him.”

But Lawrence continued speaking as if he was worried about what he thought of Lianus’ delayed reaction.

“I… am worried about you.”

“…What do you mean?”

“I said that because I was worried that kid might be using you.”

“My best friend is not that kind of person.”

“That’s something I don’t know.”

Lawrence smiled at the affirming Lianus. Then he whispered very quietly.

“Do you think that intimacy will still remain even after you take away the surname Harpens?”

“…….”

Harpens had many unique cultures, the most unique of which was the succession to the throne.

The king’s children unconditionally inherit the surname Harpens, but when one of the brothers ascends to the throne, the remaining brothers without exception lose the surname. The bloodline remains, but there is no legal Harpens branch for this reason.

And the same goes for the mothers who gave birth to princes.

After the succession to the throne, the king’s mother becomes the queen, but the other queens remain as the previous queens. And when the previous king dies, the Harpens family name is taken back, just like the princes. This is no different in the case of the state letter.

Royals who lose their surnames are not expelled, but they are no longer treated as royalty.

In the case of a young queen, she may remarry, but she usually lives quietly in a corner of the palace. This is because even if she returns to her family home, where generations have already changed, she cannot avoid being treated like a plaything.

Of course, this is only possible if the relationship with the new government is smooth.

If we are not on good terms… … .

‘Oh, Louise, this mother never dreamed that her prince would be usurped of his crown by that lowly creature.’

‘Me too, Mother.’

‘Of course it should be. If that half-breed succeeds to the throne, he won’t leave this mother alone.’

‘… … .’

‘I believe my prince will do well.’

‘…yes.’

As long as his grandfather, a sword master, was still alive, the chances of his mother suffering any harm were extremely low, but Lawrence nodded willingly. Of course, Lawrence had no intention of losing to Lianus.

But… , if, just if, I don’t become the crown prince… … .

“…I’ll be thrown away.”

My usefulness will end there.

“…? Brother, I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

But Lianus could not understand what Lawrence was saying. Didn’t it sound like Nihil was being friends with him because he was royalty?

‘I, I am a prince!’

‘……so?’

‘Want to be my friend?’

‘no.’

Rianus felt a little gloomy as he recalled his first meeting with Nihil. The rejection that came out without a moment’s hesitation still hurts when he thinks about it.

“…Brother, there was a time when I thought that since I was a prince, I would be able to make friends easily.”

“……?”

“But now…, I know that that was a very arrogant thought.”

Neil wouldn’t care if I was a prince or a beggar. Status wasn’t important to my friend.

Yes, if I had to pick one thing that I had to be careful about in order to maintain a smooth relationship with Neil, it would be maintaining that childlike cuteness… … .

“…….”

…Is this relationship really okay?

Lianus wanted to remain close to Nihil, but he had an ambition to grow taller than Sir Evan, so he thought about how to remain cute despite his height.

‘… Neil sometimes looks at Evan as if he finds him cute, so I wonder if it’s okay for him to grow up like this… …?’

“Rianus, don’t trust others too much.”

“……?”

Rianus, who thought that Nihil would have laughed out loud if he had heard that, raised his head at Lawrence’s advice.

“People are naturally attracted to wealth and power. The reality is that they smile in front of others but gossip about them behind their backs.”

“Neil doesn’t do that.”

“…….”

Lawrence’s lips twitched slightly at the answer that came out without hesitation. Where does such boundless trust come from?

But Lawrence was undaunted and continued to speak.

“Wouldn’t it be sadder to be betrayed by someone you truly trusted? The greater your expectations, the greater your disappointment.”

Especially if it was someone you had been with for a long time. Lawrence muttered as he glanced at Evan. He could see him lowering his head, unable to meet his eyes.

I feel a little better now.