Fabian rode his horse at dawn and climbed up the hill, looking at the horizon.

Your Majesty, why did you stop? Logan who followed him closely, asking with a worried face. He didnt want to see the Emperor push himself too hard even though he had only suffered minor injuries.

No my ears are itchy.

The Imperial family seemed to have been busy finding out about the Emperors whereabouts since Fabians return was too late.

Itchy? Lets see the doctor!

Hearing Logan, Fabian let out a short sigh, You cant be joked around like Serus.

What? Serus?

Forget it. Fabian looked up to the sky. Soon, the long summer would be over and autumn was about to come. However, unlike the bright sky, the reality was really frustrating.

Do you want to go to the forest fortress? Logan followed Fabian faithfully and asked a difficult question.

Ill think about it. Fabian ran the horse as soon as the sun rose because his heart seemed to explode. But he couldnt leave Evelyn and back to the Imperial palace right away.

The direction were heading now is toward the fortress. I think it would be nice to go back first, clean up everything and then return to the Imperial palace. Logan was the same persistent person as Serus, but in a different sense. Of course, Your Majesty doesnt need to investigate alone anymore. Weve already sent a capable knight to the place your Majesty has directed.

Okay. Fabian waved his hand.

Then, are you going back to the fortress now? Logan was purely curious. But for Fabian, the situation itself was embarrassing. When he was with Serus, Fabian didnt have to explain anything as he could communicate with him without saying anything.

The mountain path is difficult, so Ill take the lead! The enthusiastic Logan seemed to have no idea what he was doing. Ah, Your Majesty, look! Theres a shortcut, so well be able to make a quick stop at the fortress and leave for the Imperial palace! Instead of being sensitive to the situation, Logan shouted excitedly, shaking his head.

Ill take you there safely, Your Majesty! Logan took the lead before Fabian could say anything. He sighed for a moment, disbelieving his eyes. Check that out. But Fabian had no other choice but to follow him. Only then he could watch Logans action and hand him over to Serus later.

Giddy up!

Contrary to his intentions, Logan took Fabian to Evelyn. He was a passionate knight, a young man with a warm heart, and also a young man who soon would be dusted by Serus.

Fabian was half forced to return to the fortress, but he already said he didnt want to meet anyone and locked himself in his room.

Given that the fortress was small, the news of the Emperors return must have already been heard by Evelyn. But there was no sign from the two of them showing any movement. But, it turned out that there was one guy out there, Serus. He had just finished a private meeting with the Emperor and immediately dragged Logans neck after that.

Your Majesty, your wound is still not healed. The doctor said carefully while changed the bandage. Fabian took off his top and examined the wounds all over his sturdy body.

It will get better soon.

The demons poison is strong. Please take a rest for two days or even one day. The doctor looked worried, as Fabians life was also his life. If you dont want, please dismiss me. No, please let me go. It doesnt matter even if youre Your Majesty. Kidnapping me is a crime.

I cant do that right now. Fabian frowned while picking up his clothes on the floor.

Philip, the white-haired ex-Imperial medical doctor sighed again. After he retired as a medical doctor and dedicated his life to training his juniors, suddenly the Emperor kidnapped him and brought him to a place like this. Philip wasnt afraid of Fabian at all even though he was an Emperor. Because he thought that he already old and he would die before Fabian anyway.

More than that, Your Majesty. There must be a more important problem. No matter how old he was, his bright eyes werent dim. One of reason why Fabian hesitated to return to the fortress was because he didnt want to make eye contact with Philip.

No. Fabian turned his back on him.

There is! Philip caught up with Fabian quickly.

No! theres none.

Your Majesty, you cant deny what already exists. It wont make it disappear.

Stop it, Im no longer a child who needs your teaching. Fabian frowned at his words. Philip was Fabians doctor and one of his childhood teachers. He called him here because Philip was a trustworthy and reliable person. But, of course, Fabian had to put up with his babble.

But theres one child here that I need to take care of.

Huh, Fabian spat out a useless sigh and purposely avoided Philips gaze.

You kidnapped a retired old man, so now you have to listen to me

I dont know anything. said Fabian.

Then, since this old man is no longer a part of Imperial family, may I go to study a miracle case through blood medicine? Suddenly Fabian reached out and grabbed Philips arm tightly. If he said it any further, it seemed Fabian would break his arm.

If my arm is broken, no one can cure that child.

Only then did Fabian loosen his grip. However, the threat emitted by his black eyes remained the same.

You have to admit it.

No.

Then I cant heal him, either. No, is he a Prince now?

Theres no point in hiding the childs identity and lying to Philip. There was no other elder who was as smart as Philip. Plus, Adrians appearance was exactly the same as Fabian when he was a child. When Fabian looked for Philip, he was already prepared that the secret would be exposed. But, there was no other doctor he could trust besides him.

Your Majesty, if you wanted to hide it, you shouldnt have called me here. First of all from what you ordered me to heal Princess Evelyn, do you think you can deceive me?

Youre noisy. Fabian wouldnt call Philip if there were other choices.

For the Prince, hell be fine right now.

That was a question Fabian had wanted to ask ever since his return. But he felt a little awkward to ask Philip about that. What do you mean by right now?

Are you interested?

Fabian still hadnt really felt that Adrian was his son. Even so, he didnt consider him a stranger. Above all, every time he thought he was Evelyns child, the time seemed to stop for a moment.

I warn you, no matter what you say..

I am not afraid of your Majesty because the day I will die is near. Philip answered calmly, even though Fabians black eye glared at him.

All the books, teachings, and research youve written all night long.

Philips eyebrows were unexpectedly trembling.

Ill burn it all. Dont think I cant do that.

Well, thats .

Oh, theres more. All your hidden journals and the records of your disciples! I will burn it and make it nothing in this world.

Philips waist shook. He took his cane and headed for a chair, sitting down with a sad face. From an early age, Philip knew that Fabian had a cold-blooded temper. But without knowing it, he became too cruel now. How could he learn such terrible ways. Philip sighed as if imagining that the world was coming to an end.

Please promise meme and my students are fine, but the record..Only the record .

You just need to cooperate with me. I dont need your comment.

Only the records, only the results of my researchjust leave it.

Good. Its our agreement then. Fabian surely would keep his promise because he was the same with his father.

Only then did Philip sigh, Well, I need to tell you his condition, after all.

What a liar, if Fabian didnt threaten him, he wouldnt be softened like this. Because Fabian knew very well that Philip was a stubborn old man who wouldnt listen to anyone.

The prince is in a stable state right now, but not all of the demons poison has been detoxified.

Fabian raised one of his eyebrows and looked at Philip, You can decipher it.

Its impossible to do it here. Honestly, I dont know if its possible to return to the Empire..?

Why you cant? Its just a little demon poison.

But hes still a child. Philip brought up a very obvious fact. Adrian was only two years old. I When I checked the Princes condition, there were twenty one Devil Eyes bite marks all over his body.

Although Philip had seen many more terrifying sights when he still worked as Imperial doctor, this was the first time he had seen a case like this. After seeing his condition, I knew at a glance that he was bleeding badly at the scene. And Your Majesty probably gave him an emergency medicine made of blood to stop the bleeding.

I

Im not asking about that. Lets put it off for a moment. Philip put his serious doctors face again. He understood, even if he asked, Fabian wouldnt admit it. But Philip himself, as a doctor already knew the truth.

Was my treatment that timewrong? Fabians dark eyes trembled. Philip shook his head, swallowing difficulties. No, I think it was the best way.

Then whats the problem! Whats wrong with that child! Fabian burst into a rage. He couldnt conceal his anxiety when the Princes condition report came out.

This medicine stop the bleeding and the poison spread. But it can only work to that extent. I cant decrypt it. But if the child was bleeding a lot before you used the medicine, it means that the poison had spread throughout his body first. And childs body is much smaller than adults .

So? Tell me the conclusion first. Fabian hastened.

We have to give the blood medicine continuously. And decipher the poison little by little. Right now, thats the only way .

Then, just do it that way!

The duration of treatment in this way will take at least three years, and since this is blood medicine I dare to say, Your Majestys blood is needed to be used as an ingredient .

Okay. Fabian answered quickly but he didnt seem to know the real problem yet. Without doing so, Philip opened his mouth again. Your Majestys blood must be used as soon as its drawn. So addiction treatment like this has to be done side by side.

Fabian squinted his eyes.

In other words, the Prince must be by your side for at least three years. And now the problem is, you will tell people whose son he is?

Soon, Fabians mouth was half wide open, Thats

There are no secrets that can be hidden in the Imperial family. Besides, now Your Majesty must return to the Imperial palace soon. What Philip said was right and that made Fabian really upset.

He really resembles you. Even when the Imperial gatekeeper sees him, they will immediately know hes your son.

Fabians breath was disturbed, not like his usual self. He couldnt tell whether he was happy or shocked, Is he really looks like me?

Yes. I dont understand why you didnt know but

As a result, I think theres no serious problem.

Have you consulted with Sir Serus? asked Philip.

Yes.

Philip sighed. That was why he had managed to hide the childs existence so far. On the other hand, Evelyn, the Empress, was also amazing. How could he trick a child who was like his younger brother to help him to hide this crime, You cant empty the Imperial palace anymore. And its very likely that the child will die if hes a far from Your Majesty.

Fabian sighed as he listened to Philip. His face looked as if he was deeply distressed, Are there any other alternatives ..?

Theres not. If so, I would have told you. Philip cut off his hopes. I still dont know which medicine he should take. There is no guarantee that he will also recover immediately. The blood used in blood medicine cannot be used unless it is drawn immediately Your Majesty knows that. If the blood provider is not by the Princes side, we dont know when and what medicine to make.

So You need to use my hand. Fabian said a heavy word. Then Philip nodded. And Fabian didnt think he needed any more explanation, I need time to think.

You should. Philip nodded and left, as if telling Fabian to decide the answer himself. Fabian, who was left alone, felt very depressed. He promised to do his best for Adrian, but he didnt know this would happen.

What the hell do you want me to do? A sigh leaked out of his frustrated heart. Fabian had given everything he could give, but the knot kept getting twisted.

Only

Why were so difficult..

The more he was tied up with Evelyn, the more he felt like they were mixed up. His intention to remarry the woman he loved and tried not to hurt her now became a very complicated problem.

Fabian couldnt even know where it was screwed up, She wont believe me.

It was the biggest problem. Evelyn would accuse Fabian of not keeping his promise. She had risked her life, so she wouldnt give up her child easily.

But he couldnt let Adrian die. Likewise, he couldnt abandon his throne.

Why everything its so hard..

When he first saw Evelyn, Fabian wanted to keep that smile by his side. That simple thought brought him this far. He never treated her carelessly, but instead he was trapped in a mess. And that fact broke Fabians heart.