Chapter 96

The crown princes bedroom was three times as large as my room. And it was very desolate, reflecting his personality. Because there was nothing in it but a bed and a table. The empty room reeked of bitter medicine.

I hesitated, frowning at the nasty smell, and soon walked across the large room. There was a chair next to the bed. The Prince Aide who had just left must have been sitting there.

But I didnt sit down even though I saw an empty chair. Its because I will go right away anyway. Closing right next to the bed, I looked down at the crown prince, with my eyes down unceremoniously.

The brilliant blonde hair was disheveled on the white pillow.

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The figure of Callisto lying tight with his eyes closed was just like a living masterpiece. Its like a real game scene because hes not moving. When he opens his mouth, he only chooses terrible words, but he only lies there with his mouth closed.

I felt so strange.

I guess its true that theres improvement.

Until yesterday, it was so cloudy that it couldnt be distinguish from wax or human blood. But his face has gotten much better in a day. Breathing was also distinctly even.

There was no antidote to the poison the Crown Prince suffered.

I have no choice but to pray to G.o.d, relying solely on his natural healing power and tolerance to poison. I didnt think it was that deep because of the armor he was wearing..

A drop of poison from silence was so terrifying.

Excuse me.

Today also, I called The Crown Prince in a small voice. Then slowly reached out and put my finger under his nose.

Sseukk Sseukk The faint wind tickled my fingers.

..youre really alright, arent you?

Even though I knew ML wouldnt die of course, I often became impatiently anxious in a corner of my heart. When I think about the cruel background behind the game, I sometimes get chills.

That must be why I runs here every time to check his breathing. Anyway, because of the guilt that this has been done for me.

Although the a.s.sa.s.sination was inevitable, he was stabbed to save me. In addition, he was willing to give me a cape even though he knew he was in bad shape.

If only He hadnt given me his cape that night whether I caught a cold or not.

Maybe the poison spread a little later. Maybe he would have been better.

Maybe

no, its all done according to the story.

I shook my head and shook off my anguish.

Dont die, Your Highness.

Its because of me, more and more.

Im telling you to die trying to save a normal mode hostess, not me.

Another small whisper of the third day, I soon put my hand under his nose.

Its already been ten minutes. It was time to go now.

It was the moment when I was about to turn away from bed.

Took-Tak.

Something suddenly caught me by the wrist.

Uh

I was just amazed and turned my head, and his eyes glowed red like a lie.

Im so full that I cant hold it any longer.

There was a small crack of laughter.

Is it all you say coming here all three days, dont die?

Its like your praying make no difference.

The really sick person was a locked voice with hissing seemingly right..

I just stared blankly at the conscious Callisto. Even with his pale complexion, he laughed bitterly and sarcastically.

And to the Crown Prince of the Empire, you dare to said Excuse me? I cant say what you doing.

Maybe its because Ive only seen him lying helplessly with his eyes closed all day long. It was hard to believe Callisto, who was conscious and spoke out.

Your Highness, now..are you awake?

Then do you think I died and became a ghost?

Im sure they said they didnt have a separate antidote, so we have to wait and see for a few more days..

So I thought he wouldnt wake up until I went back to my d.u.c.h.ess.

Unfortunately, the ritual has been throughout. Its because I dont have the power to open my eyes to decipher it.

His answer opened his mouth slightly.

ML doesnt die, but isnt it really terrible resilience?

It felt really strange to face the red pupil staring at me with clear open eyes. At the same time as I felt relieved, my heart was pounding for no reason.

Are you feeling well?

No. Its not okay.

Just as he managed to keep his mouth shut, the crown prince answered immediately.

It hurts like h.e.l.l. Blood vessels burn, and I feel like Im cutting a joint of bones with a knife.

His words, which narrowed the middle of his forehead, made my heart flutter.

Uh, Ill get a lawmaker!

I turned quickly. However, the crown prince did not let go of my wrist and I returned to my original state.

It was an incredible force from the patient who just woke up from his sickbed.

No, its okay.

But

It wont do any good anyway. Ill smoke some detox at best.

He shook his head firmly.

I think Ive got poison that Ive never heard of before, its a pity. If I had buried a little more, I would have gone to heaven.

..

I frowned at the sight of the Crown Prince, who made a lavish mockery of his own life.

He burst out laughing at my expression.

Take a seat there.

Then he turned his head toward the chair next to the bed.

Ive confirmed youre up, so I think Ill get going.

The patient needed rest, so I tried to disappear in a hurry.

Then the crown prince wriggled his eyebrows and sounded dismay.

You cant even do that to a man who survived from death? You are such a wicked woman!

You just woke up, so you need to rest!

Its all right. Sit down.

After answering the heavy sell-off, I was forced to sit in the chair by a sudden pulling my wrist.

Nothings going to happen.

Now the Crown Prince was not to the point of worrying that I would die right away if he were with him.

Rather

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The gage bar on the golden hair, was quite full.

I belatedly realized that his favorability was over 40%.

how many days have pa.s.sed since we left the cave?

The crown prince asked, as he continued to dart over his head.

Its been four days.

Tomorrows the end of the hunt.

The prince, who had just finished figuring out the situation, suddenly twisted one corner of his mouth toward me.

Unexpected, princess. I thought youd left me and be heartless. Im still alive because you of course.

I was dumbfounded. Who the h.e.l.l held me and threatened me until just before I collapsed?

Cause you said, youll regret it when I wake up?

Thats because I thought the princess would go to live with me whether Im died or not.

Im a pacifist. I dont think about killing and saving people in one mood like anyone else.

Now youre blaspheming the royal family at all. I think Ill show you around the dungeon sometime.

It didnt feel much like a threat to speak with such a sickly face lying on the flooring down. Besides, the man who laughed at my answer seemed to feel very good spirits.

I stared at him for a moment and asked with difficulty.

why didnt you tell me?

What?

That youve been poisoned.

Whats the difference if I told you?

.

I shut my mouth to the Princes question again.

In fact, he was right. There wouldnt have been anything I could do if I knew. My solemn expression asked the crown prince with a mischievous face.

You must be a little sorry for the late slap, huh?

What do you mean slap.

I jumped up and denied strongly.

It was an inevitable situation. Because

The poison didnt show up right away, so I was also puzzled.

To me, who was making excuses in a mumbling voice, the crown prince replied.

And I wouldnt have told you if I knew beforehand.

how come?

The one who will be emperor must be flawless.

I was a little stunned. It was the second time Ive heard it.

In hard mode, the crown prince acted as if he would be in trouble if he did not become a strong emperor. As long as he going through countless a.s.sa.s.sinations like this, he will survive this year.

But in normal mode, every time I found a side that I had never seen before, I felt strange.

Dont sit there with such a sullen look on your face, say something.

I didnt know what to say, so I just stayed still, and the crown prince was disgusted. The unknown feeling that had bloomed for a while went away.

I asked back coldly.

What should I say?

Just this and that. How did things go while I was stuck here, and all the men who were a.s.sa.s.sins were searched?

I was wondering what to answer for a moment.

What happened after he collapsed really went by like a storm. Suddenly, I was arrested and put in jail, and a trial was held without a single support. And Im going to pick up the board with [the a.s.sa.s.sins Badge] that I got as a reward for the quest..

To put it all into words, I thought somehow it was a snitch on the Crown Prince. Besides, I shouldnt have kept the patient who just woke up for too long, so Ive made a moderate summary.

The trial has been held and the a.s.sa.s.sination has been declared, but the Emperor has not yet returned, so the investigation has not been carried out properly.

Well, I suppose so.

Callisto nodded as if he had expected.

Is that it? Did the princess testify in the trial herself?

Yes. Somehow

At a moment when he inadvertently said that I had made a statement in person as a n.o.ble a.s.saulter. I paused at the thought of a sudden rise.

But He doesnt know Ive been talking nonsense in court yet.

The thought of telling the Crown Prince that they had been lovers gave me the s.h.i.+vers suddenly.

How come?