Chapter 83 (1/2)

Chapter 83: Chapter 83

When I pondered over my color preferences, several maids came in with several boxes with a variety of tea leaves. Opening the boxes full of tea one by one, I felt happy for a moment.

As they were used by the imperial family, the tea leaves were best among the best, so I couldn’t figure out which one to choose.

‘Let me pick one effective for overcoming fatigue.’

I chose chamomile, rose hip, and peppermint among the many tea leaves. I mixed the tea leaves in the proper proportion in an empty kettle and poured hot water. Then I counted inside and poured it into the mug when I thought it was about the right time.

“Here you are… ”

I hastily shut my mouth as I was about to give the teacup to him. I found him asleep, leaning against a chair. There was peace on his expressionless face. It was the first time I saw his face so calm and peaceful.

I felt strange at the moment. In the past, he was so cold when I wanted him to be with me so much, but now when I tried to move away from him, he called me and showed me his new attitude and look. Namely, he was changing. Never did I expect that I would see his new look like this so easily in an unintended situation.

Hesitating for a long time, I quietly took off my jacket. I walked on tiptoe for fear I might wake him up, but I was startled at the sound of his tossing and turning. I held my breath and stopped on the spot, but fortunately, he was still asleep.

I gently covered him with the jacket and stood up silently.

‘As he’s busy, it’s okay to let him take a break like that.’

I walked to the bookshelves and looked over the titles. When I came here last time, I was so nervous that I couldn’t look properly. When I saw the books packed in every bookshelf, I was just amazed.

‘Wow, this is a rare book with only ten copies left on the entire continent! This book is It’s amazing that he has an undamaged version.”

I was so excited that I looked at the books here and there. I thought a lot of time passed while I was at it. He was still asleep. Maybe I should wake him up now. Even if he didn’t take a nap long enough, I thought he might feel better by now.

As I approached him on tiptoes, I suddenly saw a teacup on the table. I felt I would like to brew it again, so I silently opened the door and told a maid to bring me boiling water.

After receiving the new kettle from the maid, I brewed the same tea as before and called him quietly, “Your Majesty.”

“… ”

“Please wake up, Your Majesty.”

As if he was in a sound sleep, he didn’t open his eyes at my repeated calling. Although I knew it was rude, I couldn’t help but shake his shoulder. At that moment, his blue eyelashes trembled suddenly before opening. Finally, he opened his sleepy eyes.

“Oh, you are waking up now, Your Majesty.”

“Well, how long have I been sleeping?”

“Not that long.”

“I see.” When he slowly raised his upper body, my black jacket, the official knight uniform, fell off. Looking at the jacket without a word, he slowly picked it up and handed it to me. Maybe it was because he just woke up. He was looking at me intensely for a moment.

“… Thank you. ”

“Tea is getting cold.”

Smiling awkwardly, I took the jacket. I couldn’t figure out what to say when he thanked me for the first time.

He reached out and picked up the mug, then tilted it without hesitation.

‘Ooops!’ It might be very hot because I just brewed it. He paused for a moment and emptied the cup without saying anything.

“Isn’t it hot? I just brewed it again…”

“…It’s a little hot. ” He replied, putting down the empty cup. When I was about to lift the kettle and brew it again, he said, stopping me, “Aren’t you leaving? Oh my, time flies!”

“Ah. Yes, Your Majesty. ”