Chapter 30 (1/2)

“What method might you be talking about?”

“If my dear brother doesn’t bring a gentle lady by the next council, I will announce that I will push back the marriage of the Royals.”

At that, the leisure of the Grand Duke, which had been maintained throughout the entire conversation, was finally cracked. It was an expression that yelled annoyed.

“If the Royal Palace and the Empire collapse due to the lack of an heir, brother will have to bear the consequences.”

Just then, the Emperor’s close associate who had observed the Grand Duke jumped slightly in surprise. For a short moment, killing intent had filled Aidan’s blue eyes.

Though it was very short, the Grand Duke’s thoughts seemed transparent. The gaze that scanned Julian from head to toe was that of a devil who came from hell.

The close associate who had supported the Emperor since the previous generation knew the reason why Aidan did not dream of rebellion against the current monarch was that he placed value in something other than authority and reputation.

This was why Julian had not died and inherited the throne safely.

“…….”

A death glare flashed in his eyes for a split second, yet Aidan appeared calm and peaceful without even a slight air of discomfort. It was an inorganic pair of eyes without even a single touch of emotion.

That was why the Grand Duke was frightening to others. Even murder seemed to be as natural as breathing to him. As the Emperor’s close associate swallowed nervously, Aidan drew on a smile as though innocuous of the matter just a few seconds before.

“If that is what your Highness wishes, then I shall follow your orders. I shall bring a partner who has similar interests as myself.”

He placed a hand over his chest and bowed his head as if with all his manners and heart. His hair, which was scattered willy-nilly, slid forward at his movements.

Julian smiled as though the response was satisfactory and nodded his head.

“If it is time my dear brother matures. It is time for you to settle down.”

The Emperor who was jubilant wasn’t aware that his life was in danger a moment ago. The close associate secretly swallowed a sigh.

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“Who’s that I see?”