How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 237



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Episode 237

“Whoooosh, woooosh!”

“…….”

Rianus opened and closed his mouth a few times, looking at familiar faces and unfamiliar sights, before finally asking.

“…Why is my brother… in my room?”

“Oops, oooh, oooh! Oops, oooh!”

“I picked it up on my way back.”

“Woof, wow! Wow, wow?!”

“I saw something I shouldn’t have seen.”

“Whoooosh? Woof!! Woofwoofwoof!”

Rattling, rattling. The chair shook. Rianus watched the scene quietly and then opened his mouth quietly.

“…Neil, can I stay in your room from today onwards?”

“okay.”

“Um, okay. First of all…, let me look up the law book….”

Leaving his chair behind, Lian quickly searched through his study and opened up a thick book of laws.

Insults, kidnappings, imprisonment, murder… … .

But sadly, all the outcomes for royalty are death, death, death.

“hmm.”

Lianus was troubled. How could his friend avoid punishment?

In fact, punishment can be avoided by running away, but crimes involving royalty carry an international bounty.

Then, even after running away, you won’t be able to move around comfortably.

Of course, there is a saying that if you don’t get caught, it’s not a crime… but you can’t get rid of your brother just to get rid of the evidence, right?

“Neil.”

Lianus went to his friend who was watching the chair being tossed around with the code of laws.

“Why, Lian?”

“…It might be better if you’re not royalty.”

“hmm?”

“…I cried and said I didn’t know he was royalty.”

No matter how I think about it, the punishment is too severe. My great friend could kidnap a prince… … .

“Ugh?”

Lawrence looked at Rian with wide eyes, but Rian had no time to worry about his brother.

“I like the kid so much…, so if I say I picked him up, they might let me off a little better….”

“Whoooosh!? Woooosh!”

Rattle rattle rattle.

Lawrence looked at Rian with a look that said, ‘Are you out of your mind?’ Of course, Rian didn’t understand what he meant.

Nihil had no real intention of doing anything to the First Prince, but seeing the seriously contemplating Lianus and the terrified First Prince made him want to play a prank.

“Well, it’s a little noisy, so let’s knock him out.”

“……?!”

Lawrence suddenly stopped, startled by the word “stunning.”

“Why? Are you upset?”

“Woof!”

“But our child was also kidnapped and slept for a whole day.”

So wouldn’t it be fair if I knocked you out for a day or so? As Nihil said that and slowly approached you with the corners of his lips raised, Lawrence flinched in fright.

“Whoooosh!”

“no?”

“Woof, wow!”

“I hate it too.”

“……!”

The crimson eyes trembled violently. Nihil chuckled and turned his gaze to the puppy, who was also causing an earthquake in his eyes.

“Hey pup.”

“…….”

“Knock him out.”

“what?!”

At those words, Evan, who had been standing there dumbfounded, suddenly came to his senses.

“…Are you crazy?”

“What am I?”

“You, you, how are you really going to handle the aftermath?”

“That’s not something the puppy should worry about.”

“…….”

Evan looked down at his white head blankly, then slowly took a deep breath and turned his gaze to the still tied up First Prince.

The prince looked a little relieved when he saw me, probably because he thought I would let him go.

“…….”

Evan didn’t correct the misconception. Instead, he asked Nihil quietly.

“…I hope no one caught you kidnapping me.”

“of course.”

Except for Ariel. Nihil just smiled brightly, hiding his words.

The dog, who had no ability to read the cat’s mind, nodded seriously.

“…okay.”

‘Then if we handle it quietly, no one will know.’

Evan’s ivory eyes sank low. And Nihil spat lightly while looking at Evan like that.

“Oh, I’ll tell you in advance, I left a note for the child’s father.”

“what?”

…what is left?

* * *

The curse of the spirit is upon me, Duke.

When such rumors began to spread, Sedes thought that his son’s friend was really causing trouble. He felt a little relieved.

As time passed, the name of the spirit changed to a beast, but I didn’t really care.

Wouldn’t that be better than the rumor that he’s the Archduke’s successor? There’s no need to take any special measures.

When my son’s friend told me that he was going to return to the palace, I had a peaceful thought, ‘Now my son won’t be bored.’

When my son’s friend suddenly appeared out of thin air and poured out documents containing the corruption of the Duke’s family, I was really surprised, but on the other hand, I was a little excited at the thought that I could pressure the Duke’s family.

… I would have been still excited if it weren’t for the little note I discovered late… … .

“Your Majesty! The prince, our prince, has disappeared, and how can you be so indifferent?”

“…….”

Sedes frowned at the sight of the queen suddenly coming into his office and yelling.

“I’m not looking for the Knights right now.”

“Your Majesty, aren’t you the only one who’s messing with me! What on earth is going on here!”

“Then where should I search? The First Prince’s Palace?”

“What are you talking about!”

“Your Majesty, you searched the palace of the Second Prince in search of the missing Second Prince.”

“…That’s just to catch a clue about that villain…! Yes. The villain, that villain is suspicious! After that villain disappeared, he disappeared along with it!”

“Then where are you hanging out with that monster?”

“…….”

The queen gaped in amazement, but this was not a lie.

-Father, I’ll take the eldest son. Don’t look for him.

Sedes held the crumpled note in his hand tighter. If he got caught with this, it was really over.

“I’ll take him out to play for a day or two and then send him away safely like a second prince. Right?”

As he tried to act calm and sarcastically, the queen’s face crumpled.

Sedes spoke again without waiting for the queen’s answer.

“Why. As you claimed before, the prince could have followed the villain. Otherwise, he couldn’t have disappeared so easily.”

“If it was the second prince who was close to Baedong, then it wouldn’t be like that, but the first prince wouldn’t be like that! And the knights and servants who were by the prince’s side spoke! They said that the prince suddenly disappeared before their eyes!”

bang!

Even though there were administrators in the room right next door, the queen showed her temper and slammed her desk. It was a completely different scene from when the second prince disappeared.

Sedes shouted as if to tell them to listen, thinking that it was better.

“Does it make sense that the child suddenly disappeared from before my eyes without any warning signs?! What on earth were the knights who accompanied the prince doing?”

“that……!”

“Your Majesty, I knew that the knights guarding the First Prince were from the Duke’s private army, but I just pretended not to know.”

“…….”

“But what was the result? Wouldn’t it be more plausible that the knight-errant lied and the Duke’s servants hid the prince?”

“Then…! Why are you hiding the prince from the Duke’s family?”

The queen immediately refuted, but a look of bewilderment flashed across her eyes. Sedes did not miss that bewilderment and leisurely continued speaking.

“There should be at least two candidates to take the crown prince examination.”

“…….”

“If the first prince disappears…, yes. Gongsun would be the most likely candidate for the next one.”

Your nephew, I mean. As he spoke, one corner of his mouth lifted, and the queen’s face turned pale.

“That’s… that can’t be….”

The denial came immediately, but the seed of doubt was planted.

‘I bought some time with this.’

For a while, the queen will continue to bite her brother, who has nothing to do with it. Of course, if the duke intervenes, it will soon subside, but once suspicions are planted, they will sprout at any time, and conflict will arise within the duke’s household.

I don’t know the exact reason for my son’s friend taking the child away, but since he is particularly weak towards children, he probably won’t harm Lawrence. Maybe he will even take better care of him.

“I feel a little bad about leaving the childcare to my son’s friend… … .”

“Go back, Queen.”

“…….”

“I’ll give you one week. If you don’t find the first prince within that time, I will hold the Duke’s family accountable. So keep that in mind.”

I think it would be a good idea to press the Duke’s button on this occasion.

Sedes thought it might be okay for his son’s friend to take his first son back a little slower.

***

“Neil, eat lots!”

“huh.”

“…….”

Lawrence stared blankly at the sight before him, his limbs still bound.

‘Wow, Prince! I heard that the Prince has gone missing… …!’

Bam, bang!

When I saw the eldest son of the Tarandrus family rushing through the door, I thought I would be able to go back soon.

‘Wow, whoa!’

‘… Excuse me.’

But as soon as he saw me, he took a cautious step back, and the door closed tightly again as if he had never opened it.

‘… … .’

‘… … .’

‘Oh, like that.’

What a pity. A sly sneer was heard.

Lawrence was speechless, but he still had another chance.

dripping.

‘Your Majesty, I brought you food… … .’

‘Ugh, ugh!’

‘… is.’

‘Ugh, ugh?’

‘this.’

No. I definitely thought it was an opportunity, but I was mistaken. The old butler who encountered me smiled and asked me this.

‘Do you need one more dish?’

‘No need.’

‘What should I have for dessert today?’

‘Oh, I have something to eat today, so just pour me some tea.’

The kid had some cotton candy. He’s going to eat it.

‘… …?!’

I even lost my cotton candy.

Of course, I brought it with me to give to Baedong, but I didn’t intend for it to be taken away like that!

“Should I give it to you?”

“…….”

Lawrence glanced at the meat-throwing skewer, then turned his head away.

It couldn’t be more shameless. How could they fool everyone so easily?

“Neil, isn’t our palace food more delicious?”

“huh.”

‘… Liar. You didn’t even touch that food, Duke.’

Lawrence’s eyes narrowed at the natural lie. That’s why everyone was fooled.

Baedong pushed the meat in a few more times, but Lawrence refused them all. There was nothing more disgusting than eating food with your hands and feet tied.

Still, I held on, thinking that I could escape at night. I thought that the knight who would escort Lianus was someone my mother had planted, so he would save me.

“…….”

But even as the sun set, the escort knight did not come.

Lawrence sat alone in Lianus’ room, still tied up, looking out the window. The moon was not visible due to the clouds. It was so eerie that negative thoughts came to mind.

What if I have to stay here forever? Am I going to die like this? Is it right for my mother to be looking for me? Your Majesty… … .

‘Ruth, stop crying.’

‘Cool, no. I’m not crying anymore.’

Suddenly, I remembered His Majesty holding Lianus in his arms. I couldn’t help but hide in his affectionate manner.

‘Of course, His Majesty was concerned because Lianus was so childish and immature… … .’

Lawrence racked his brain trying to rationalize it somehow, then hung his head.

‘… You never called me Louis… … .’

Of course, he never hugged me so affectionately.

Suddenly, my teeth cracked.

Lianus, that kid is always like that. He pretends to be good, innocent, and monopolizes everyone’s love.

And then he acted as if he was the most pitiful person in the world, which was absolutely disgusting.

‘Mother, today Rianus… … .’

‘Lewis, didn’t your mother tell you over and over again? Don’t date that half-assed person.’

‘But Rianus came to play first… … .’

‘Oh, my stupid child. How stupid must one be to associate with something that might take one’s place.’

‘… … .’

‘Do you think that thing will stay still if it finds out the prince’s secret?’

‘… … .’

‘Remember, Louis. If you don’t kick him out, he will.’

“…….”

Gulp-

I was hungry. My arms and legs were starting to feel numb, probably because I was tied up in the same position for so long.

‘Was it always this quiet?’

I thought it was very noisy because Lianus kept talking, but it felt strange when everything became quiet.

Crunch.

“……!”

Just then, the door opened and a long beam of light streamed in. Lawrence finally looked up, wondering if his escort had arrived.

But what appeared before me was,

“Aren’t you hungry?”

“…….”

He was a cotton candy thief.