Chapter 87: Tenth Episode: Chapter 5 (1/2)

Chapter 87: Tenth Episode: Chapter 5

Translator: EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor: EndlessFantasy Translation

How exactly was life in the academy? Sadly, no one could answer that question, as everyone had their own learning and living habits. The nerdier students would spend most of their year in the library. As for those who loved to debate and look for trouble, they would spend their hours in all sorts of societies and Shalon. As for our Young Master Sukhoi, he was the type of person that loved to get involved with many girls. Half of his year was spent chasing all kinds of women and the other half was spent in bed with said women.

Maybe this girl did not understand the concept of being Madame Sukhoi! If she did, she would not reject his proposal. Viscount Tove Van Sukhoi had been worried about this matter. He had never been this serious before, but his only attempt had been completely rejected by the one he loved.

Yes! ‘Walking Stick Torry' was in love with someone! But the people probably would not believe in this sort of rumor. Torry's worry mainly came from this. The Young master had understood what he truly was. His name in this University Town was even more well-known than that of the two Princes. Those polite ladies wanted to wrap and hide properly in a pocket when they saw him. This was because there was a saying that there was a chance of getting pregnant even by just a glance from ‘Walking Stick Torry'.

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Lady Sasha E. Nedgabel Andrew especially hated men who could only think with their genitals, so Viscount Tove Van Sukhoi had been blacklisted by her a long time ago. When she found that this fake gentleman, who only knew how to look pretty and rely on his family's status, had proposed to her best friend she'd rushed out of the door almost immediately.

”Rolanda! To be honest, your decision is absolutely great! I really wanted to see that guy's face when he was rejected!” The little miss excitedly grabbed her friend's arm.

Lady of Duke Hanning opened her mouth in an exaggerated way. ”That guy was just like this. He kept twitching. He couldn't even speak a word! I was so shocked that I thought he had spasms.”

”Hahahahahahahahaha!” The two young girls hugged each other as they laughed as if they had just won a war.

”Did I miss anything?” Oscar stood at the corner of the stairs that led to the second floor of the mansion, in low spirits.

”Oh! It's my brother! Rolanda! Let me introduce you!”

Only then did Oscar notice a lady that he did not know standing beside the little miss.

”Oh damn it! Sasha E.! You should have told me there is a guest in our home.” The Prince was a little panicky. This was because he'd just woken up and he was still in his pajamas. His fringe was still in a messy state like a chicken's nest.

Sasha E. could not hold in her laughter as she watched her brother run back to his room in a panic.

”Brother Oscar! This is my friend, Duchess Rolanda Getha Hanning. She wants to live in our mansion for a few days in order to avoid the chase of a certain stubborn guy! Do you give permission to this?”

”Of course!” The Prince's voice could be heard from the room above their floor. ”Please pardon my rudeness, Miss Rolanda. You can arrange the rest!”

”Wait...” Little Oscar who was changing suddenly stopped. ”What is the surname of that miss? Hanning? It seems... seems... It seems I have heard of it somewhere.”

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Torry shrunk down on the sofa. He appeared much wronged. He had never taken such a heavy hit before. In front of everyone, that lady had thrown the flower used to propose to her directly into the fountain. Then, she left her to deal with the mocking crowd.

But Torry did not hate her. Instead, he was even more sure of his choice. As compared to the girls that were together and even had a relationship with him, Rolanda was just like an angel. This lady was born to be the daughter-in-law of the Sukhoi Family.

”But... From what did you make this judgment?” Oscar was getting a little impatient. This kid had already been in his study room for one whole afternoon.

”Instinct! Your Highness, you should believe in the instinct I have with women!”

”Then alright!” Oscar rubbed his forehead. ”Let me ask you. When you propose to Miss Hanning, on what basis did you do that?”

Torry was interrupted by the Prince even before he spoke.

”My friend, don't use the things that I don't even care about such as your family background to answer this question. You should know that if Miss Hanning had rejected your proposal, then that means she has no interest in the thing you based your proposal on.”

”I... I love her!”

”Please!” Oscar stood up. ”Torry, do you remember how many women have you said that sentence to? On what basis the person can trust your words?”

Torry made a hand sign as if he was praying to the God of Light. ”I can swear that in the future, from this time to the moment that I take my last breath, I will only say that word to only one woman that is Miss Hanning.”

Oscar stared at ‘Walking Stick Torry' that had a bad reputation in doubt. ”To say this... You are serious?”

Even though he was a little doubtful, but Oscar was still moved by this guy.

”Then... you should go back for now! The little miss in my house will not allow you to see Miss Hanning, but I can help you to tell your words just now to Miss Hanning.”

”Thank you, Your Highness! During the marriage of Rona and me, we would definitely invite you to be our groomsman. This is a promise between men. You must promise me!”

Oscar only smiled bitterly. This guy sure had confidence in him.

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The knocking was strong but short! Rolanda retrieved her gaze from outside of the window. ”Come in!”

Oscar came in. He was actually a little absentminded as he looked at the young lady by the window. He had once completely forgotten about the past. But when that wonderful memory truly returned to his mind, he did not know how to face it.

”Good evening! Are you adapting well here?”

Rolanda chuckled. She had thought about the situation in which she met with this man for numerous times. But now that they are truly in the same room, she was not even clear whether the bitterness rising in her chest was disappointment or hopelessness.

”Thank you. This place is much better than that small apartment I am staying in. For you though, it has been a year, huh? You are much matured now than back then.”

”Ola! Yes! It's been a year!” Oscar stood dumbfounded at the same place. He felt extremely awkward. ”Hmm... I have a letter to you by Viscount Sukhoi. Even though that guy is extremely disdainful, but he...”

”Put it there.” Rolanda suddenly walked towards the Prince and opened the door for him. ”If you don't mind, please rest early today.”

Oscar left the room, shaken. He recalled the memory when he had a wonderful night with this mesmerizing young lady, but this was already in the past, no?

”Oh right!” Rolanda suddenly took off a ruby ring she wore on her hand. ”We are already grown up. This ring no longer fits my hand. Please take it back! And find another more suitable owner for it.”

Oscar gripped the ring in his hand and glanced at the closed door. He suddenly felt that those so-called feelings hadn't been anything special.

”Your Highness, at this late hour, where are you going?” The Knights waiting outside of the door asked in confusion.

”To get some fresh air.” Oscar went into the carriage. He needed to release the dejection he felt at the moment.

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The University Town was still bustling with noise despite the late hour. The university students and scholars from every place would only go to bed obediently at midnight. The cafes were full of people. It was near the end of September and the weather was dry and hot. The cold season wind from the north seemed reluctant to visit this town. But it was alright. A boss well versed in business would place tables on the street outside the door and prepare Pergola for visiting customers. The people then sipped coffee outside as they discussed many things.

The topic of the scholars seemed to be deep. For example, the war in the south. They not only discussed the inability of the Imperial Army, they also discussed the necessity of this inability. The south riots in Year 791 were not calmed completely according to what was reported in the report. Some rioters were still resisting determinedly. They went deep into the mountainous area to start a guerilla tactic. Amidst the snowy mountains and thick forest, they continuously attacked the weak spots of the Imperial Guards and armed nobles.

The debate seemed to be illogical. The people did not know why the southern people wanted to oppose to such a great Empire. The Army said they were a bunch of criminals. The officer of the Ministry of Justice said they were a bunch of robbers. The priest said they were a bunch of dangerous heretics. And when it came to the scholar, there were more notions about those rioters. Some said they were the disaster of the country, some said they were the symbol of advancement and some even said they were the savior of the people and revolutionaries.

Usually, the ones who held the last two views would meet bad ends. The local Ministry of Justice or the spies of the Secret Service Department would find them, and they would be forced through endless interrogation and questioning. But there was only one result in the end. They were either thrown in jail after becoming disabled or sentenced to work in hard labor in some faraway corner in the Empire by the Court. In conclusion, Titan had all the methods to make these knowledgeable people who had disruptive intentions learn their lesson.

As for the others, most were used to the calm life. The southern land was truly too far from the University Town. It was just like that matter happened in a foreign country once discussed. The people here were still going on and about their daily life as usual. They fought with others for a few Ti coins and also spoke of the fresh news in the City.

The Lobb Oscar Hotel that had just started its business was itself a fresh thing. Who would have thought a Prince would invest in this kind of business? In this half year, the people saw renovation workers from all over the world coming in and out of the hotel. But that place used to be a museum. The renovation project was as huge as that of a palace. If it began its business as planned, it was believed that this would be the most luxurious hotel in Sparjoxin and even in Dulin. But the people were discussing the matter that the owner of the hotel kept postponing the date on which the hotel would begin its business. Even though this in a way indicated the carefulness of the owner, but the people's curiosity was not satisfied.

But everything would be clear soon. This was because the owner of the hotel, His Royal Highness the Prince had already sent out invitations to the people. The date to open the hotel would be tomorrow.

”Little Oscar!” Lobble happily hugged his brother-in-law. ”You naughty little guy. What are you doing here so late? Are you the same as me? Can't wait for the big day?”

”Nothing! I was only here to see if you are busy.” Oscar replied to the passion of the First Prince without emotion.

”What is wrong with you? Even the most insensitive person can see that something bad happened to you!” Lobb suddenly understood. ”Did you fight with my little sister again?”

Oscar shrugged. ”No, Alanis was spending her summer in Westberg Fort. She will come here and live for a while next month.”

Lobb did not say anything. He could see that his brother-in-law did not want to talk about it.

”Come in. Let's look at our hotel. If everything goes right, this is the face that it will show to the world!”

The Prince took a glance at the endless décor without much interest. He sighed in a low voice. Life seemed to be unchanging. Only the moment when he woke up every day seemed to be full of anticipation. It seemed that only the moment when he was training with the Knight was full of excitement. The little miss joined a history club that was formed by the women. According to the news, she was one of the committee members there. The time she spent in that Shalon was way longer than the time she stayed at home and school. As for Duchess Antonio Horman, dear Annie, she hadn't changed much. She was still organizing the house, the outfits and everything for the Prince. They would release both of their desires, then... There seemed to be nothing more. As for Aeolia, it was fine not to mention her. This lady would still act shy in front of people, but she would do a clear background check on you behind your back! According to her, this was to prevent unnecessary things to happen. And for that Trainee Doctor, originally the Prince did not want to mention Lady Fenrar Donarte because her role was his company in bed. However, the reason that the Prince did not want to mention her was that she did not do well in her role.

About the Princess, my fiancé! When Oscar thought of the Princess, he would ponder about ‘Walking Stick Torry'. He was impressed with that guy even though he had a reputation as a famous jerk. But it was this kind of jerk that wholly believed that he would spend his whole life with a lady. Then... Do I truly want to spend my whole life with Alanis?

Oscar shook his head in regret. He actually liked this Princess, but he had never missed her dearly. He never had any wish about love about her. Maybe...

”Maybe I don't love her at all!” Oscar was shocked by his own thought.

”No! It can't be that way!” The Prince shook his head. Staying apart in two places did not stop them from being together. As Oscar's workload was really heavy, the Princess always came to visit her in the University Town. Usually, Alanis would stay for a week. Then she would do everything with the Prince that all couples would do. They would study together, discuss meals together, and watch opera together. They would kiss on the way back home. They would even leave the guards and secretly went into the thick forest. Of course, when they had almost done with these things, these two would definitely have a great argument. But since they were couples, the argument was quickly over. If there were still time at this moment, then they would continue to watch opera and kiss. Then, they would proceed to do those wonderful things.

”As the boss of the hotel, what recommendations do you have for supper?” Oscar was finally tired after walking to the third floor. He pulled the First Prince into a random room and sat there.

”Ahaa! Qing Fish Soup is good for sleep. Cheese toast and strawberry almond cake have a good effect on the digestive system. Do you want some?”

”I want to drink! Can't you see this?”

Lobble held his brother-in-law's shoulder in worry. ”Little Oscar, what truly happened to you?”

Oscar was a little absent-minded. He let out a bitter laugh.

”Your Highness, let me ask you a question. In this limited life, how many women have you truly been in love with? And with whom you truly meet a good ending with?”

Lobble was stunned, but Oscar quickly realized the problem.

”Ola! I am sorry! I forgot you are not interested in those that wear skirts.”

”No!” Lobble met Oscar's gaze. ”There was one!”

Oscar was immediately interested! He knew this guy definitely did not like men since he was born.

”Quickly spill it! Quickly! Oh god! I can't miss this.”

Lobble smiled. He seemed to be absorbed into his memory. ”That was a Duchess. She was two years younger than I was. Beautiful, elegant and talented! She was brimming with shining light just like an angel!”

”What happens after that?” Oscar was getting anxious.