How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 234



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Episode 234

“It’s become a complete mess.”

After that, he never opened his mouth again. No, to be exact, he couldn’t.

“…? What happened?”

Evan tilted his head in confusion. It was because Carus had omitted so much of the content that he couldn’t understand.

Karus looked at Evan like that, tapped his head, and raised the corners of his lips.

“I broke that kid’s head!”

“……?!”

“Hahahaha, you piece of trash, that’s great!”

Karus, who had sworn coolly, laughed like a madman and drank his alcohol. Perhaps the nickname “Torai” had been on his lips since then.

“Wow, the alcohol tastes so good!”

In fact, what Karus had drunk was not alcohol, but a drink that Walter had secretly switched, but Karus paid no attention and slammed his glass on the table. Then he lowered his head.

“…….”

“…….”

There was a brief silence. Evan assumed Carus had fallen asleep from the alcohol.

But the moment I tried to raise my body to support him, I heard a murmur.

“I…, I realized then….”

“……?”

“…there is no help without a price.”

Shudder.

At those words, Evan’s hand visibly flinched. Karus, who had his head down, did not see it and continued speaking.

“And that means I need to be in power to protect my brothers.”

“…….”

“From that day on, they kicked out all the people who had passed and stopped communicating with them at all. Of course, complaints erupted here and there, but what were they going to do?”

Karus snorted and lifted his lips, but soon his lips drooped.

“And then the question of legitimacy was raised….”

“…? Was there a good reason for that?”

“Uh…, there’s that document, right… That document about the spirits. That’s something that should be passed down from generation to generation.”

“ah…….”

“I didn’t know it at the time, but I think it’s because I hadn’t awakened as a suitable person, so my mother couldn’t tell me. My Cayenne might have been suitable, but… maybe she wanted to pass it down to me as the eldest son… or maybe she didn’t want my siblings to fight over the title… Ah, maybe she was concerned that her maternal uncle hadn’t inherited the family line…”

“…It must have been hard.”

Karus smiled faintly at the crude consolation. Perhaps because he was drunk, the context was a bit jumbled, but he was grateful to his secret friend for listening intently.

“At the time, the people who went… must have thought that those documents were some kind of secret book that could deal with the guardian spirits.”

“…A guardian spirit?”

“I guess I guessed that the spirit’s true identity was something like a guardian spirit. Something that protects the family for generations… something like that.”

Until now, Francesca’s family heads were either shamans or had the appropriate qualifications.

However, Karus, who was not chosen by the spirit, was unable to display the miraculous abilities that his predecessors had shown, and this gave his vassals an excuse to question their legitimacy.

Karus had to interpret the unknown language to protect his brothers. No, in fact, that was all he could do.

“…And then the Archduke almost cut off my hand….”

“…….”

“Come to think of it, it seems like the Archduke was just trying to scare me…?”

Even His Highness the Grand Duke is so delicate. Carus shook his head as he spoke, but then quickly covered his mouth because his stomach started to churn.

At that moment, a mumbling voice was heard from the other side.

“Carus… is truly amazing.”

“What did I….”

“You did it on your own in the end.”

“…….”

“I…, I….”

I couldn’t do anything… Hearing the mumbling, Karus raised his head and looked straight at his secret friend.

“Evan.”

“…….”

Although he was dizzy from the alcohol, Carus continued to speak clearly so as not to make any tangled sounds.

“I wasn’t alone.”

“…….”

“I had land and money that my ancestors had cultivated, and I had brothers and servants to help me when I was lacking.”

“…….”

“And I haven’t done it yet. In the eyes of others, I’m still a young marquis who doesn’t know the ways of the world, nothing more, nothing less.”

“…but,”

“Evan, I’m just, uh…, just, holding on.”

Karus put his hand on his head and took a deep breath. He was starting to feel sleepy, perhaps reaching his limit.

“I’m not that great of a person. I’m not even good enough for that. To be honest, it was hard to even hold out.”

“…….”

“…Isn’t it pathetic?”

“No, no. Enduring is also a skill…….”

“That’s right. It’s an ability. How much is it to hold on to that vague hope that may or may not come…?”

It’s hard.

“…….”

“Carus?”

“…ah.”

Karus, who had been dozing off for a moment, raised his head at Evan’s call and slowly blinked his eyes.

How far did we go?

I can’t fall asleep like this. Why did I even drink strong alcohol? … .

Karus barely managed to keep his wits about him as he recalled his work to do.

“Evan.”

“yes.”

“Are we friends?”

“huh.”

“……!”

Karus came to his senses with a start at the answer that came without hesitation. For a moment, the drowsiness seemed to have disappeared.

“Ehe, ehehehehe…….”

Karus smiled foolishly, feeling delighted. The world was spinning, but he still couldn’t contain his excitement.

“Evan, I, I said…, there’s no such thing as unpaid help, right? Yeah? Friends sometimes help each other out for free…, Yeah…, isn’t that right? Right. If you find my help burdensome, just think of it as a friend’s expense, Yeah…, Do you need my help by any chance?”

“thank you.”

“No…, don’t just say thank you…, do you need my help…? T-t…, I don’t mind asking for advice on my worries….”

“……?”

Karus tried hard to get Evan to open his mouth, but Evan just tilted his head as if he didn’t know and didn’t open his mouth.

“You, you look like a big dog…, no, that’s not it…….”

Karus, who had been spouting words out of the blue, quickly closed his mouth. It seemed that he had been influenced by his friend.

Moreover, the mana restraint around his neck looks exactly like a leash… … .

‘I’m sleepy.’

Above all, my eyes kept closing. I wanted to quickly complete the mission given to me and regain consciousness, but my secret friend had no intention of opening his mouth, so it was extremely frustrating.

Karus had no choice but to ask a little more directly.

“Don’t you have someone precious to you too…?”

Just like I care for my brothers… Karus added, looking at Evan’s expression.

“Yes.”

Fortunately, Evan nodded and responded more readily than expected.

“There is someone I really want to protect.”

“Yeah, that guy!”

Karus smiled brightly and clapped his hands in satisfaction. How could something this easy be so difficult?

“Bring him here!”

“yes……?”

“Oh, well, I guess I also miss seeing the person my friend cherishes.”

“Ah…! Yes!”

Evan, who had been tilting his head at the words to bring him, soon understood Karus’s intention and nodded solemnly.

Knock knock.

“……?”

Karus looked dumbfounded at Evan, who suddenly got up from his seat.

I said I wanted to see you, but… I didn’t mean to bring you right away… … ?

Karus was perplexed as Evan seemed like he would bring his sister at any moment.

“…Evan?”

But despite Karus’ call, Evan immediately turned around and ran somewhere.

“Huh, huh?”

Suddenly, Karus was left alone and stared blankly at Evan’s back. Then he soon snickered.

‘Is this okay?’

It must have been a good thing since I was also recognized as a friend.

Karus, who was already mentally at his limit, immediately began to nod off.

“…Your Majesty, Your Majesty.”

Evan’s voice was faintly heard. Karus smiled proudly, thinking that Evan seemed to be trying to get the prince’s permission.

‘I’m so glad it worked out.’

“Carus, Carus.”

“Ugh……”

I should sleep in as much as I want tomorrow. As I was thinking that and trying to lose my mind, Evan, who had returned before I knew it, called me.

“I’ll show you something cute.”

“huh…….”

Evan, I’ll play with you more tomorrow… Karus, who was so tired, closed his eyes and replied vaguely, thinking rather rude thoughts. My secret friend seems to have too much stamina for no reason.

‘Next time, I’ll have to prepare a stronger drink… … .’

“Eh, Evan, how rude of you to the prince….”

“Don’t take it!”

“Huh, huh? Sir Evan, be careful!”

There was a commotion among the receding consciousness. However, Carus had no willpower to regain consciousness.

‘Yeah… I’m sure the captain will take care of it. Evan seems relatively okay too… … .’

Just as I was about to let the commotion pass,

“Hehe, Prince, try meowing.”

“……?”

What is this,

That’s bullshit.

Kung. With the pain in his forehead gone, Karus fell into a deep sleep.

* * *

“Sniff, sniff.”

Lianus, who had been secretly listening to Karus and Evan’s conversation, quietly sniffled and wiped away tears.

‘Carus had a hard time too.’

Lianus reflected on how he had pitied his situation until now. It seemed that there were many people in the world who had gone through hardships but lived bravely.

“There is someone I really want to protect.”

“……!”

Lianus smiled brightly, wondering if Sir Evan had finally come to his senses.

When Evan Sir’s younger brother comes to the palace, I really have to treat him well. I heard he’s sick, but I’m sure my friend is capable, so I’ll be able to cure him.

Then Carus’ voice rang out again.

“Bring him here!”

“yes……?”

‘Oh, to say it so blatantly… …!’

Lianus flinched at Carus’s direct speech. Fortunately, Carus quickly corrected himself.

“Oh, well, I guess I also miss seeing the person my friend cherishes.”

Nod nod!

Lianus nodded in agreement without realizing it.

“Ah…! Yes!”

Knock knock.

There was a loud answer and the sound of a chair being dragged. It seemed as if Sir Evan was anxious about bringing his sister.

‘… But are you trying to bring him now?’

I tilted my head in confusion, and then the sound of footsteps came closer and the bedroom door opened. It seemed like they were coming toward me.

Lianus quickly wiped the tear stains off his face by rubbing it on the blanket and pretended to be asleep.

“Prince, prince.”

Soon he heard a voice waking him up, but Rianus did not move. It would be strange if he woke up right away.

‘Should I pretend to wake up naturally when Sir Evan comes closer, …?’

However, Lianus opened his eyes without realizing it at the sudden flash of a body. He was also quick to hug Popo and Somsom.

“…Sir Evan?”

“Hehehe, prince.”

“……?”

Evan, who was holding me, rubbed his face against mine and then left the bedroom with me in his arms.

“Hey, Sir Evan, where are you?”

“Your Majesty, do you remember when we first met?”

“…huh?”

When we first met… … ?

“You cried so cutely back then…….”

“!?”

Lianus’ pupils twitched slightly. Something, something seems wrong!

At that moment, Evan called out to Karus, who was dozing off.

“Carus, Carus.”

“Ugh……”

“I’ll show you something cute.”

“Yeah…, Evan, I’ll play with you more tomorrow….”

“…….”

Seeing Carus already half-conscious, Lianus quickly turned his gaze to Walter. Now, the only person he could trust was the Knight Commander.

Walter also seemed to have not anticipated this situation, so he stood there blankly for a while before suddenly coming to his senses and approaching.

“Eh, Evan, how rude of you to the prince….”

“Don’t take it!”

But Evan twisted his body to avoid Walter’s touch, as if he was about to lose Lianus. Then he lost his balance and stumbled violently.

“Huh, huh? Sir Evan, be careful!”

Lianus wrapped his arms tightly around Evan’s neck. This situation was very familiar.

Fortunately, Evan didn’t fall, but he just stood there for a while, staring blankly at the floor, not moving.

“…Sir Evan?”

Lianus called Evan with a worried heart. Evan raised his head at his call, stared at him intently, and then smiled stupidly.

“Hehe, Prince, try meowing.”

“???”

What does this mean?

“Evan!”

Walter was terrified, snatched Lianus away from him and screamed.

“Evan, no matter what, how disrespectful is this to the master you serve! I told you before! No matter how close you are, you must keep your distance…! …Evan?”

Walter paused in his mid-sentence. Lianus turned around so that Popo… no, Neil could see clearly, then quickly looked at Evan to see what was going on.

“Evan…….”

“…….”

“…Are you crying?”

“Hmm…….”

“…….”

‘This is a mess.’

Somehow I think I can hear my close friend’s voice saying that.