Chapter 132 (1/2)

Chapter 132: Chapter 132

His cool blue eyes were fixed on Carsein. Despite my father’s cold look, Carsein was not agitated at all and looked at him with a faint smile. The servants and maids flinched at their tense gaze at each other while bringing the next dishes to them.

‘Should I stop them?’

When I tried to interrupt, my father said, smiling faintly, “How long would it take for you to complete your rehab?”

“According to the high priest, a couple of months, sir. I think one month is enough for me.”

“Got it,” said my father with a nod, and continued, “When you’re done with your rehab exercises, come back to me. I will pay the remainder of the deal that I have not yet fulfilled.”

‘You mean swordsmanship, sir?”

“Yes. Visit me a couple of times a week to get my coaching. We can adjust the schedule as needed.”

“Okay, sir!”

My father smiled at Carsein, who was all smiles. As soon as their tense moment was gone, the two hit it off right away and began to chat about the knights division. Looking at them, I reflected on the concerns I had all day long.

‘Pioneer, the pioneer of destiny … ‘

I was sharply reminded by the high priest of the middle name that I had forgotten.

I thought about the fate of those whose lives were derailed because of me who rejected fate. Although I wanted to care for them, I felt so heavy with a sense of guilt that I couldn’t for what’s most important to me was to get out of my previous life.

After eating in a warm atmosphere, I stepped out of the mansion to see Carsein off.

The wagon belonging to the Duke Lars family, who received the message about Carsein, was already waiting at the entrance.

“Take care, Carsein.”

“Thanks. You must have been surprised. Take a rest. ”

Carsein, who smiled lightly and patted my shoulder, climbed into the wagon.

‘I’m sorry, Casein. I got you involved in my stuff.’

When I turned away while looking at the wagon disappearing on a dark road, I saw another wagon driving quickly from the opposite side. I stopped coming back because I noticed the family crest engraved on the gorgeous wagon.

The roaring lion was the symbol of the imperial family.

‘Why is the imperial wagon here?’

As soon as the wagon stopped, the door opened quickly.

I opened my eyes wide, looking at the man getting out in a hurry. His navy blue hair and white clothes. Isn’t he the crown prince?

“I’m honored to see you, the Little Sun of the empire!”

“… Why are you here outside? I heard something bad happened.”

“Oh, I came out to see somebody off for a moment…”

“Got it.” He then kept silent for a moment and said, “…I hear you were ambushed. Were you injured?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Something unfortunate happened.”

“Are you okay?”

“… Sorry, Your Majesty. Even though I knew that the emperor was wary of it, I dared to heal my wounds with the divine power of the temple. Please punish me. ”

“… ”

He was silent for a moment. He seemed upset that I was helped by the high priest who I should have been wary of.

Staring silently at me as I checked his countenance, he spoke, “Do you…”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Did you think I would get angry at you for relying on the power of the temple?”

“… Your Majesty.”

His voice was angry and his blue eyes were trembling. I thought something was wrong, and I opened my mouth hesitantly, “I’m sorry, Your Majesty.”