How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 274
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Episode 274
‘I’d like to have the little Rexes sit down with us too.’
Knock, knock, knock, knock… … .
Sedes raised his head from tapping his fingers on the table, recalling the conversation he had with Taekong earlier.
“This is the first time I’m properly serving Taekong. Does it make sense to just prepare a banquet?”
“Then, are you saying that we should hold a banquet even before the Highness’s verdict is out?”
“No, what I meant was, since it’s the princes’ birthday, why don’t we make it a little more grand and welcome the nobles as well?”
‘I’m desperate to somehow make a connection with Taekong.’
Sedes frowned slightly. It would be even more so because he seemed much more gentle than the Archduke. Furthermore, the Duke’s nobles were on the verge of losing their connections.
‘When I told you that the Grand Duke’s father was coming, you said it was ridiculous and opposed it so much… … .’
Right now, those authors are probably thinking about a bribe to give to the Emperor, rather than a birthday present for the kids.
“No matter what, it is wrong to hold a banquet when the country is in trouble…….”
“So what I’m saying is, let’s scale down the prince’s birthday banquet a bit. Instead of throwing a welcoming banquet for the Duke, let’s invite the Duke to the princes’ birthday banquet, that’s what I’m saying.”
“There are only three days left. How many nobles will be able to attend the invitations that have been distributed now? If the princes’ birthday banquet looks shabby, the Duke will think it is strange.”
“Well, it won’t be that hard to fill the nobles’ positions. Many nobles have already come up to the capital to attend the trial.”
At those words, the nobles looked at each other. It was understandable, since the turnout was higher than usual even though it was not a regular meeting.
‘What a funny bunch of guys.’
Sedes snickered at the guys who frequently missed meetings with one excuse or another. In fact, the trial was just for show, as the queen had said. If the nobles couldn’t do it, then at least they were planning to gain the support of the commoners.
The scales were actually just a means to attract attention. Fortunately, the effect was so great that as soon as it was announced that the trial would be held, each media outlet began to distribute a huge number of special editions, and the interesting element of the scales soon became the focus of attention on the trial.
In the midst of all this, I was once again shocked by the news that the Grand Duke’s father was coming to Libra. This was probably because the Grand Duke’s existence was often naturally deified among people.
The Grand Duke is like a living history, and how could one not be curious and curious about the father of such a person? It is no coincidence that the large courtroom is packed to the brim.
Moreover, because the Grand Duke was so anti-social and self-centered, there were many authors who wanted to meet him but couldn’t. There must have been many nobles who had yet to see him.
This time, Taekong has openly announced his intention to visit, so the nobles who heard the news would want to seize the opportunity somehow.
“Okay, um, then the invitation is….”
“…….”
Sedes opened his eyes squintingly. These authors are truly disgusting.
‘Should I just send invitations to the kids?’
It’s the princes’ birthday party, so I guess that’s okay. Of course, each guardian will come along.
Even though it would be a playroom, I don’t think the gentle Taekong would scold me for something like that. Moreover, it seemed like he knew the princes’ birthdays and had chosen the date on purpose…
‘… Have you heard that you might not be able to celebrate the kids’ birthdays?’
When talking to the Archduke through the communication channel, the Archduke acted as if he was relaying his father’s words directly, so perhaps he knew everything and was planning to meet him.
‘Then I guess it won’t be a problem if I just call the kids.’
Sedes, who had been thinking to himself that Nihil would be very happy to hear that, opened his mouth as if talking to himself, leaving the nobles chattering among themselves behind.
“As for the invitations… well. I’m worried that the guests might be offended if we send them out only three days in advance. After all, there’s a lot to prepare.”
“That can’t be……”
“Furthermore, if Taekong doesn’t do as he wants and complains about this or that, it will be very difficult. Taekong has a gentle personality, so I let it go this time, but who will stop him if he gets angry? If even one wolf next to him goes wild with foul language, the banquet hall will be reduced to ashes.”
“Hmm, ahem, would we open our mouths thoughtlessly in a place like that?”
“Then would the deposed queen have said something like that without thinking?”
“…….”
“…….”
When the story of the deposed queen came up, there was a moment of silence. This was probably because Sedes had already nailed her down as deposed before the verdict was even announced.
But no one came forward to correct it. Because of the nonsense the deposed queen had spouted before she was taken away, anyone who supported her could have been taken away along with her for treason.
Sedes continued talking, thinking it was a good thing.
“Even though he is an astronaut, he has to decide how to treat the criminals.”
“But… the punishment of the deposed queen cannot be decided so easily….”
“Even if we decide to depose the queen later, aren’t there accomplices?”
“If they are accomplices……”
“These are the knights who were the deposed queen’s hands and feet. If there are any vassals related to this, we need to find them as well.”
“…….”
“…….”
Silence fell again. He must have been guarding himself, lest he be nit-picked.
Sedes wanted to just kick out all the guys related to the queen, but if he pushed any harder, it could backfire and cause him to let go of the guys he already caught, so he quietly gave them some breathing room.
“In fact, the second prince is begging me to release him. He even came to the prison last night, bringing his blanket with him.”
“…….”
“I left my teddy bear behind… It was so old and dirty that I was told to hurry up and release it because it would be a big problem if I left it in that place for too long. I also threatened that if Pupu got hurt any more, he would hate me.”
I put an eye on that teddy bear, you know. Don’t you think that’s a little too much?
Of course, the teddy bear was being lovingly cared for by Sir Evan, but Sedes grumbled and showed me the jewel bill the child had written in detail. In fact, it was just a letter sent to me.
In short, it was a very logical and reasonable argument that Evan Sir was remorseful because he turned himself in, risked his life to report the queen, and thoroughly cooperated with the investigation. In addition, since he was able to escape but remained quiet, there was no risk of him fleeing, so he could be released.
‘Who does he resemble…, he’s really smart and lovable. He’ll be good at writing judgments, too.’
In fact, there was a part where he said he would stick around and monitor the article, but I think it would be okay to leave that out.
“Anyway, I don’t want to be hated, and my child has submitted a letter, no, an application for bail, so I think we need to consider this situation. Or else, just hurry up and make a decision.”
At those words, the nobles looked around and then lowered their heads to the reports on the table. Of course, there were also young men who raised their heads.
“your majesty.”
“Something, Marquise Francesca.”
“My Lady, no, Sir Evan, although he committed a crime, considering that he was being threatened by the deposed queen using his sister as an excuse, and that the prince himself has forgiven him, wouldn’t it be better to just cut his salary?”
Karus said that and smiled brightly. They say you can’t spit in a smiling face.
“That’s ridiculous! The queen is about to be dethroned, and the knight who committed the crime with her is going to get a pay cut? How can that make sense?!”
“That’s right. There’s no guarantee that something like this won’t happen again. No matter how much the prince likes the knight, I think it’s irresponsible to leave it up to the judgment of a prince who’s only eight years old.”
“…….”
Karus immediately lowered the corners of his mouth because he felt that his smile was wasted.
Sedes looked at the young Marquis, who immediately became serious because things weren’t going his way, and then opened his mouth.
“Of course, I feel like a pay cut is not enough punishment. Do you have any other opinions?”
Baron Ali interrupted the question as if he had been waiting for it.
“Originally, he should have been executed, but considering the circumstances mentioned above, I think it would be better to revoke his knighthood and banish him abroad.”
“What nonsense! It would be better to banish me to the Marquisate of Francesca! I will raise you well!”
The young marquis jumped. Baron Allier was about to say something to the marquis’ playful reaction, but when he saw his eyes sparkling with madness, he realized that he was serious and carefully reassured him. Our plan was for Sir Evan to remain with the prince safely, not for the young marquis to take him away.
“…Your Majesty, now is not the time to joke.”
“Then, should we just throw the Sword Master to another country?!”
“Sword Master, who are you……”
“Who is it? It’s our Evan Sir! Your Majesty, the Sword Master is a rare talent. Even Evan Sir is still young. His potential is endless! It would be a shame to banish him from the country.”
“Now that I think about it, that’s what was said. Prime Minister, I would like to hear an accurate report.”
Sedes naturally listened to the conversation and looked back at Abel. Abel glared at me with an expression that said, ‘What are you guys doing now?’, but in the end, since we were on the same side, he had no choice but to cooperate with this farce.
“…Please bring the Knight Commander and Sir Evan.”
* * *
Evan carefully placed his teddy bear, Pup, on the blanket. It was the best blanket the prince had brought for him to cover himself with.
Bam.
However, Pupunim, whose balance was off due to the cotton being all tangled up, kept falling to the side.
“hmm…….”
Evan, who was worried that if he left it like that, he would roll under the straw bed, had no choice but to lay Pupu down. He also covered her with a blanket as a finishing touch.
‘Okay.’
Evan nodded and smiled contentedly. If this teddy bear gets damaged, our prince will be sad, so we must treat it with the utmost care.
“What are you doing, Evan?”
“Eww!”
“……?!”
Evan turned around in surprise at the sudden voice.
“S, Master?”
Outside the bars were the Master and his Vice-Captain, Sir Aaron Carter.
“Okay. So what were you doing?”
“I was covering the prince’s teddy bear with a blanket……”
“…….”
“…? Why are you doing that?”
“Um… no. Follow me.”
“Where are you going? Oh, wait a minute, Master. I have to get my doll.”
Evan said that and wrapped the doll in the blanket and hugged it.
“I’m going to His Majesty…, do you plan on taking that with you…?”
“What if I leave it here and a rat bites it?”
“…It’s not even worth eating, so why would a rat take it?”
… Is that so?
Evan hesitated for a moment and shook his head. It wasn’t wrong, but that didn’t mean the doll would be safe.
“It might be a little embarrassing, but it’s better to be embarrassed than to see the doll broken and the prince sad.”
“Is that so?”
Walter reluctantly allowed her to take the doll, but he couldn’t bring himself to allow her to take the blanket.
“…Leave the blanket behind.”
“yes.”
Evan had no choice but to follow his master, holding only his doll. The place he arrived at was the knights’ training ground.
“That’s a good attitude.”
“yes?”
I was a little puzzled when His Majesty nodded in satisfaction as soon as he saw me, but it was better than getting scolded.
“Give me the prince’s doll and take the sword.”
“Ah…, yes.”
Evan took up his sword as he was told. For some reason, all the knights were out there, and there were many who looked like nobles, so he felt a little uneasy, but he thought they wouldn’t do anything to me in the knight training grounds.
“Now shoot the sword.”
“…yes?”
* * *
“ah.”
Nihil, who was choosing a banquet dress with the princes, let out a short sigh and quickly got up from his seat. The children’s father had called the puppy.
“Neil, what’s wrong? Do you have any clothes you like?”
“No, Lian. I’ll be back in a bit.”
“Is it urgent? Will it take long?”
“It’ll take 5 minutes. Pink and Ariel are choosing clothes. Somsom, you choose too. Let’s wear matching clothes.”
“Kui!”
Nihil distorted the space, leaving Somnus behind, who nodded wildly.
“Now shoot the sword.”
“…yes?”
The children’s father and the dog were visible. And the knights and nobles who came out to watch.
“I heard you became a sword master.”
“…Who is it?”
“after…….”
I couldn’t help but sigh at the stupid conversation.