How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 291
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Episode 291
“Brother, the reason cracks rarely open in the Holy Empire is probably because of the divine power, right?”
“I guess that’s how it is.”
“Is there any way to prevent cracks in advance without the help of a temple?”
‘It’s a temple… … .’
Evan stared blankly at the small heads that were pressed together, then turned his gaze to Ariel.
Aril, who didn’t know much about the Harpens Kingdom, let alone the Holy Empire, where he was born and raised, was having a hard time understanding the princes’ conversation, so he just sat there blankly.
‘Dia…, let’s discuss about Aryl… … .’
That must have been a story about Ariel’s punishment.
I’m not sure since I only heard it briefly right before the passage closed completely, but I think my guess is probably correct.
To be honest, Evan had never thought about or cared about faith. Finding holy water was just one of many means to cure Ariel.
However, after realizing that the pain that had been tormenting Ariel all his life was none other than divine punishment, he began to think a lot.
A life where you have to suffer just because you inherited that bloodline. What life could be more unfair than this?
‘I guess I’ll never have faith in my entire life.’
It couldn’t be more fortunate that he wasn’t born in the Holy Empire. If he had been born in the Holy Empire, Aril would have been burned at the stake as a heretic long ago.
If I were to believe in and follow God… , yes. I would rather have our little kitten as my faith. His name is… , I guess it’s called Great Little Kitten. The statue is cute and fluffy… .
“…Sir, Sir Evan!”
“…! Yes, yes yes!”
Evan, who was trying to cheer up his sinking mood by thinking of something else, was startled by his master’s call and answered.
If you don’t immediately recognize the call of God, you are disqualified as the first believer.
“Sir Evan, what are you thinking so deeply about?”
“Oh, it was nothing. What were you talking about?”
“You don’t look well. Is there something bothering you?”
“…….”
At that question, Evan unconsciously glanced at Ariel. Should he tell Ariel in advance that she might leave?
At that moment, the relatively quick-witted pink snake realized something in my gaze and asked with a pale face.
“Wasn’t what you said before a lie just to make me stay in the Palace of Wernus?”
“…What do you mean?”
“Oh, so Ariel might be leaving for a specialized treatment center.”
“ah…….”
Now that I think about it, I had been beating around the bush like that. I had forgotten.
However, since this was something that even Ariel himself didn’t know about, a look of bewilderment appeared on Ariel’s face.
“…Brother, should I leave?”
“Aryl…, that is….”
‘…I will kill you without pain.’
Evan was about to make an excuse, but suddenly stopped when a bitter voice flashed through his mind. Since it was Ariel’s case, Ariel had the right to know the truth, but he couldn’t just tell her the cruel truth.
“…Brother, tell me honestly…….”
“…….”
Evan chose his words carefully, and only after a long while did he finally open his lips.
“Aryl, first of all…, you’re not all better.”
“Uh…, yeah. I know.”
“…Did you know?”
Evan opened his eyes slightly at Ariel’s indifferent response. Ariel continued to speak calmly, as if trying to appease Evan.
“The angel said I wouldn’t be sick for a while… If I was completely better, he would have definitely told me.”
“…I see.”
Evan lowered his head, unable to look at his brother directly.
Then Ariel called me softly.
“Brother.”
“…….”
“…I have to go to a very…, very far place?”
It’s not just a feeling that the question sounds meaningful. Maybe Ariel knew from the beginning that there was no cure for my illness.
However, the princes, unaware of the circumstances, comforted Ariel one by one.
“Aryl, don’t worry too much. Neil is a very capable pharmacist. I used to get sick all the time, but since Neil came, I don’t get sick at all.”
“I will also help, Ariel. If we all search together, I am sure we will find a way.”
“Thank you, princes.”
“…….”
Evan wasn’t brave enough to throw cold water on the cozy atmosphere, and the night ended without saying a word.
“I’m here, Lian.”
“Neil!”
The lynx returned when the princes were choosing a storybook to read to Aril.
“Neil, come in!”
“Were you choosing a storybook?”
“Yeah! My brother said he’d read it to me today.”
“Pinkie? Can I listen in from the side?”
“Of course! Come here. Oh, bro, how about this fairy tale book? It’s my second favorite fairy tale book. There’s a very, very cool article in it.”
“Okay. Let’s read it like that.”
The children who had chosen the storybooks with such care immediately huddled together in bed.
“…The knight who protected the prince so wonderfully…….”
“Ugh……”
“……?!”
However, Lawrence, who was diligently reading a storybook, was startled by the sudden sound of snoring and looked to the side.
“…Ruth?”
“Hmm….”
Before the storybook was even finished, my little brother was already in dreamland.
“That’s because Pinkie reads the book too stiffly.”
Lawrence unconsciously stuck out his lips at Nihil’s light teasing.
I read it word for word on purpose so that Ariel could study her letters… … .
“Here, my abilities were recognized and I lived happily ever after with the prince. Alright, that’s it. You guys should go to bed early too. Starting tomorrow, we’ll start straight away with swordsmanship training.”
“…Are you teaching me swordsmanship?”
“That’s right. Is Pinky sleeping well here?”
“…….”
At those words, Lawrence glanced to the side. Before he knew it, he saw Lianus, who had turned around and was tying Baedong’s leg.
“…Ruth has terrible sleeping habits.”
How many times have I woken up startled by limbs closing in on me?
Baedong was fine because he slept really quietly and without any noise, but my younger brother’s sleeping habits were a bit of a bother to Lawrence, who had always been sensitive.
“Can I borrow your room?”
“You can use it as your room. I don’t use it much anyway.”
“Thank you.”
“If you want to train in swordsmanship, you have to go to bed early, right?”
“yes!”
Aril jumped up from his seat at the mention of swordsmanship training. Lawrence wondered whether the frail Aril could endure swordsmanship training, but he did not dare to ask the question out loud.
Because Ariel, who had a goal, shined brighter than ever.
“Aryl, I will take you to your room.”
Lawrence also stood up. He heard something like, “Pinkie is all grown up,” behind him, but he tried to ignore it. No matter what, he couldn’t let a lady walk down a dark hallway alone.
Even though Ariel was older and taller than me.
‘I want to grow up quickly.’
Self-punch, self-punch.
The only sound in the hallway was the sound of Ariel and I’s footsteps, echoing out of sync, but Lawrence really liked the silence.
Lawrence suddenly asked curiously.
“Aryl, why do you suddenly want to become a knight?”
“…Is it strange?”
“Oh, no. It’s not that it’s strange… If you want to learn swordsmanship, why don’t you just learn swordsmanship?”
There is no need to worry about promotion. His brother, Sir Evan, has become a Sword Master, so he will eventually receive the title, even if it is a little late. Aryl will become a noble lady even if she stays still.
“Actually…, I was jealous of you, oppa.”
“… Sir Evan?”
“Every time you came to me, all you ever talked about was Prince Ryan. Now that I think about it, it seems like that was the only story you had to tell me….”
“…….”
That must have been the case. For him, who was chained by his mother, the only bright and hopeful thing he could tell Ariel was the existence of Lianus.
“You didn’t hate him?”
“…There were times when I felt a little sad…, but I understand. I must have been a burden to you, oppa. But thanks to you not giving up on me, I was able to meet the princes and Kara. Oh, and I even met an angel.”
“…….”
“And I think it was really… hard for you too, oppa….”
Aril’s head bowed deeply.
Lawrence didn’t dare offer comfort, because he was one of the people who had tormented him.
“Still, I thought that back view was really strong and cool.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. And my relationship with the prince…, um, so it’s about trusting and relying on each other….”
“Trust?”
“That’s right, that. I was really envious of that kind of relationship… It’s just… that’s why I wanted to become a knight. The head maid was also cool…”
Ariel kept her words short. Her face, illuminated by the dim lantern light, was slightly red, as if embarrassed.
“But… isn’t it dangerous? You might get hurt… no, you definitely will. A knight is someone who would give his life for his master… that’s the kind of position he’s in.”
Lawrence hoped that Aryl would never get hurt or die protecting anyone.
“I want Ariel to live happily in a good place. I don’t want Ariel to get hurt or sick. I… I can protect her.”
Lawrence muttered as if he was making a promise, but Ariel just smiled and blocked his way.
“Your Majesty.”
“……?”
“I also want to be a protector.”
“…Aryl….”
“I don’t want to just be protected anymore.”
Of course… , it would be possible if my illness gets better… . Ariel muttered as he waved goodbye to me and disappeared into his room.
Lawrence stared blankly at the closed door for a long time, then came to his senses and ran to Rianus’ room.
“Neil, Neil!”
Bam.
“Pink, the baby is sleeping. Keep your voice down.”
“……!”
Lawrence hurriedly covered his mouth. Baedong was holding a crystal ball in his hand, entangled in Rianus’s arms and legs, and for some reason, Rianus was licking his lips while he was sleeping.
“Um, Neil, can I have some cotton candy?”
“No, Lian. That’s pink hair. Ehhh.”
“Ugh… Cool…”
“…….”
Lawrence was speechless at the absurdity. Baedong saw him like that and slightly turned the direction of the crystal ball.
“…don’t take pictures.”
“I already took the picture.”
“…….”
“By the way, why did you come back? If you sleep late, you won’t grow taller.”
“…I came to ask you something.”
“What is it?”
“if…….”
Lawrence hesitated, thinking it might seem a little shameless, but he soon pulled himself together and asked carefully.
“…The wish I promised to grant before… is it still valid?”
“Did you get what you wanted?”
“…yes.”
“What is it?”
“…Will you really listen to anything?”
“If it’s something I can do without affecting the cause and effect.”
As he said that, Baedong looked at me and smiled faintly as if he found me admirable. Seeing that smile, Lawrence felt a bit of relief at the same time as his pride was hurt, and he shamelessly opened his mouth.
“Could you please… cure Ariel?”