Passing through the gardens on both sides, you can see the Sixth Prince's palace. Contrary to expectations, the magnificent palace shows no signs of battle.
"The recovery was incredibly fast!"
I felt a sense of wonder, but then I thought of the Sixth Prince's identity, and it didn't seem so surprising anymore.
"This is the Sixth Prince's palace. All unauthorized personnel are requested to leave immediately!"
Two guards, fully encased in armor, stood at the entrance. Seeing the maid and me approaching, they shouted at us.
"Uh... I don't remember this being there before!"
It seems that quite a lot has indeed happened during the time he was in a coma.
I was shocked to learn from the maid that I had been unconscious for two days. After all, it was incredible that I had survived for two days without food or water and had lost a lot of blood.
Furthermore, even after waking up, I didn't feel completely hungry, just when I thought my physical body was so strong.
The maid leading the way would pour cold water on the idea, saying that a girl would come every day to transfer magic power, which was how he managed to stay awake until he woke up.
Without a doubt, I can't think of anyone else but Katya.
"How dare you! The person before you is Lord Leon! You should immediately pay your respects!"
Well……
I don't know why, but after arriving at the palace, I felt that the maids' style had changed. Where did their gentle, kind, and virtuous image go?
Instead, he adopted a serious and authoritative attitude, even tinged with anger, which sent a chill down my spine.
"Ah... it's Lord Leon! I was blind! Please forgive my rudeness!"
The guards' salutes seemed different from everyone else's; they were rather stiff, which must have been quite inconvenient, given the heavy armor they were wearing.
However... that's not the point...
How did we end up talking about "Lord Leon" again...?
"Get up!"
I didn't speak, and I didn't know what to say. I guess the royal etiquette would only make me feel very uncomfortable. I quickly gestured to the maids to let them get up.
"yes!"
The two guards then rose shakily and stood apart on either side, making way for us.
"Ah... what exactly did His Highness the Sixth Prince give?"
If I had known this would happen, I would have waited for him in the pavilion.
After entering the room with the maid, instead of heading to the place where the Sixth Prince was resting, they went to the other side, which looked more like an office.
"Young Master Leon... I'll leave you here. His Highness the Sixth Prince is inside. I'll be waiting for you outside!"
"What a fickle woman."
Right now, the maid's style seems to have returned to normal, which makes me realize that being a maid is not a profession to be trifled with!
"I wonder if my daughter, Sylvia, will turn out like this too."
"No, no, no! I don't want to..."
"Thank you for your help!"
After thanking him politely, I then knocked on the door.
“Um… Your Highness, I am Leon…”
Upon hearing my voice, a distinct sigh could be heard from inside.
"...What was that sound?"
I couldn't help but feel strange, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what the sound was; it seemed somewhat flustered.
"It's Leon... Come in!"
After quite some time, a sound finally came from inside.
After receiving permission, I pushed open the door and entered. What came into view were tall bookshelves and books. It seemed that this was indeed the office of the Sixth Prince.
Shifting my gaze to the side, it was indeed His Highness the Sixth Prince. However, he seemed embarrassed, turning his face away and avoiding eye contact with me.
"What's going on? Didn't you want to see me?"
Thinking this to herself, she turned around and closed the door, only then noticing that there was another person standing next to the Sixth Prince.
"Hmm? Princess Nishino is here too?"
Looking at Princess Nishino's flushed face, and the Sixth Prince's unnatural expression beside the desk, it was obvious what they were doing. However, it seemed I had forcibly interrupted them...
"Uh...did I come at the wrong time...?"
Such a thought flashed through my mind, but it seemed I had no way out now, and going in or out would be too impolite.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Sixth Prince!"
With that in mind, Leon could only break the delicate atmosphere with clumsy royal etiquette.
"Ahem! Leon! You don't need to be so formal, and you don't need to call me Your Highness. Just call me by my name, Alisa Rand."
I didn't dislike the Sixth Prince, quite the opposite of the Seventh Prince who appeared in the palace at the time.
This feeling is familiar, as if I've experienced it before.
"That's right! It's Duke Croggs!"
"Wait! Krogos?"
Then it suddenly occurred to me that the Sixth Prince's full name was, I think, Alisa Rand Krogos!
From Fisshill, we learned that Duke Croggs had come to attend the Sixth Prince's wedding, which means that there is an essential relationship between the Sixth Prince and Duke Croggs!
"Judging from their ages, Duke Croggs seems to be a bit older, while the younger one is the prince?"
This made me curious: what exactly is the relationship between the Sixth Prince and Duke Croggs?
but……
My bow just now did indeed start a conversation and broke the delicate atmosphere, but what's next?
"Forehead……"
Looking at Alisa Rand, who had been silent for a long time, I felt a little awkward. I really didn't know what to say. I couldn't very well start by asking about his family affairs.
"Leon, have a seat!"
At this moment, Princess Nishino spoke first, pointing to the chair next to her, indicating that I should sit down.
"..."
Perhaps because Alisa Rand was present, Princess Nishino Rukia gave me a strange feeling, but...
Since it was someone else who initiated the polite conversation, I didn't feel the need to be reserved and sat down accordingly.
Fortunately, Princess Nishino Lu gave me a helping hand, which allowed my conversation with Alisa Rand to begin.
It's clear that their personalities are very compatible. After only a few days together, they've become very sweet, just like any other couple.
Although we're not married yet, I really don't want to be forced to eat this dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
In short, Alisa Rand and I didn't have much to say to each other. The reason he wanted to see me was initially because of Princess Nishino, but now it's mostly because of himself.
After all, it was I who brought "Julius" to save him from the torment of "Magic Stone Disease," and he only wanted to thank me in person.
He originally intended to visit me in person, but he has not been able to wake up from his coma for a long time. Now that I have come to visit again, Alisa Rand apologizes for this. Despite being a prince, he has no sense of superiority that comes with power.
On the contrary, he was very humble and enthusiastic towards everyone. This gentle and refined demeanor didn't seem to be an act, and it was completely opposite to that of the Seventh Prince, which made me admire him sincerely.
But it was at this moment that he mentioned his desire to bring me under his wing.
This was the only point I rejected. After all, I didn't want to get involved in the power struggle for the throne. Judging from his words, even he was determined to get the throne.
I don't understand why they are so obsessed with the throne, but I also understand one thing: I'm not on the same page as him.
After politely declining, I got up to take my leave. Now that the "Magic Stone Disease" incident was over, I had no reason to stay in the palace any longer.
Moreover, I will be visiting the Duke of Albad's house next, not only for the matter of "Julius", but also to thank Katya for what she did during my coma.
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As I passed the central fountain with the maid, I saw Lilith rushing towards me.
Her haggard face and heavy dark circles under her eyes made my heart ache. After saying goodbye to the maid, I took Lilith back to the inn.
but.
Just then, I was stopped by the guards stationed in the Sixth Prince's palace. It seemed that His Highness the Sixth Prince had sent someone to deliver something to me as a token of his gratitude.
It was an exquisitely decorated box. I initially thought it contained money or something similar and was about to refuse it. However, upon opening it, I was surprised to find that it was a magical artifact.
Since that's the case, I have no reason to refuse, so I can only accept it. From now on, Alisa Rand and I are even.
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