The Male Lead’s Father Refuses to Break Off Our Engagement

Chapter 118

 

“What is it?”

Evelia whispered in Aria’s ear. The child nodded and quickly fell asleep.

Evelia covered the sleeping Aria with a blanket and then got up. Samuel approached her.

“Is there anything I can do to help you?”

“There’s going to be a big wind in the castle soon.”

Evelia tried to hide her nervousness and smiled.

“Please protect Aria well then.”

 

*****

 

That night, the royal knights secretly attacked the Queen’s laboratory near Gafu Hot Springs. But there was nothing in the laboratory.

All that was inside was an empty iron cage. The knights searched the area, but could not find the children or the caretakers who were said to have been trapped.

Lionel’s subordinate quickly reported everything to him.

“I think we’re one step behind.”

“Shit.”

Lionel immediately woke up Cassis and Evelia.

“It looks like the Queen is starting to move. Be prepared because you never know what she might do.”

“What…!”

Evelia changed her clothes and hurried to Ruth. Fortunately, Ruth was sleeping without any problems.

“Hmm, Mom?”

“Ruth, go to your father.”

Then I went to see Samuel and Aria. The two were in Aria’s room.

“What’s going on?”

Samuel, who was guarding Aria at the bedside, responded to the gesture. After explaining everything, Evelia and the two headed to the living room where Cassis and Ruth were.

“What’s going on, sister?”

“Mom, it’s scary?”

The children, who knew nothing, hugged each other and trembled. Evelia hugged those children tightly.

For reference, Cassis and Samuel were standing in front of the door with their hands on the swords on their belts so that they could draw them at any time.

“It’s okay. Nothing will happen.”

She whispered softly to the children.

“Ruth, Aria. Do you remember what I said?”

The children rolled their eyes at each other and then nodded.

“If something happens….”

“We should stick together.”

“That’s right. Especially Celsion, I need your help a lot.”

Celsion, who had suddenly returned to his wolf form, answered in a dignified voice.

[I will protect my successor. This time, I will especially protect you.]

“Thank you.”

When Evelia responded, Ruth also responded by hugging Celcion’s neck.

“Thank you, Celsion!”

[Well, that’s natural.]

Evelia smiled as she watched the children relax while playing with Celsion.

‘It shouldn’t be a big deal.’

But the signs were not good. Apparently, Lionel had immediately announced that Clarisse was to be arrested for attempted murder of the king.

However, seeing as there was still no further contact, it was clear that something had happened.

Evelia assumed the worst.

‘The opposite of black magic is divine power.’

The black magic currently used by Clarisse was so powerful that even the priest’s holy power could not block it. Aria was the only one who could stop her.

If Clarisse is going to do something, she will target Aria first.

‘Next will be Ruth. Because she’ve already targeted him once.’

Then…

It was the moment when Evelia decided to protect the children at all costs. Suddenly the building shook and the walls and ceiling began to crack.

Powder and debris rained down. Evelia instinctively hugged the children.

“Eve, Ruth!”

“Aria!”

Cassis and Samuel ran to protect them.

The vibrations did not seem to subside and became more severe. Evelia said while looking out the window.

“We have to go out first. It’s dangerous here.”

Samuel pondered and then nodded.

“The Duchess is right. Once you go out….”

Before he could finish his sentence, the door burst open and Lionel came in.

“Everyone was here.”

He was breathing heavily as he ran at full speed. Behind him, Trika, who had returned to its original leopard form, stood majestically.

“Uncle!”

“Your Majesty the Prince.”

Lionel glanced at the five people and motioned for them to come out.

“It looks like Queen Clarisse has done something wrong.”

“What if it’s work?”

“I don’t know exactly, but it seems like she is trying to use the children to do something.”

“Then shouldn’t we stop it?”

“That’s right, so…”

Lionel’s eyes turned to Aria. Samuel blocked the way as if to protect his younger sister.

Lionel nodded as if he knew what he was thinking.

“Don’t worry. I came to evacuate you.”

Evelia asked back in surprise.

“Evacuation?”

“Yes. This is, after all, this is Cesia’s problem, so we can’t let you get involved. You’ve done enough to help us so far.”

“But….”

Evelia was speechless, thinking that of course she should help.

‘Is it okay to do this? Just go back?’

Lionel added, as if he had read her thoughts.

“If we make a mistake here, it could escalate into a diplomatic problem between the Empire and the Kingdom. For our Kingdom, that’s a more difficult problem.”

He smiled and urged.

“What are you doing? We don’t have time. Come out quickly.”

They followed Lionel through the corridors of the royal castle.

“If you follow this path, you will come to a garden. In that garden…”

Lionel quickly but accurately showed us the way out of the palace.

“When you leave the palace, carriages and knights will be waiting. You just have to head straight to the border with them.”

Ruth, who was quietly walking next to Evelia, grabbed Lionel’s sleeve.

“What about you, uncle?”

“Yes?”

“You’re not going, uncle?”

Lionel smiled as if he was about to cry and ruffled Ruth’s hair.

“Uncle is the prince of Cesia. I have to stay here.”

“But….”

We soon arrived at the entrance to the garden. Before Lionel could hear Ruth’s words, he gave the child a gentle push on the back.

“Come on, Ruth.”

Ruth cried.

“Uncle, but…”

Evelia was worried.

‘Is it okay to break up like this?’

Ruth has not yet received the blessing. If things continue like this, Ruth will get sick again intermittently until Celsion’s power stabilizes.

No, actually, it didn’t matter anymore because Aria was there.

What really matters is…

“Your Majesty the Prince.”

When Evelia opened her mouth, Lionel shook his head.

“Prince?”

Lionel mouthed.

‘Don’t do it.’

Evelia realized. What Clarisse did was bigger and more dangerous than I thought. Lionel is willing to die today to confront Clarisse.

And he was trying to bury the whole truth for Ruth’s happiness.

“I hope everyone returns safely. And, Ruth.”

Lionel eventually shed a tear.

“It’s been a pleasure getting to know you.”

“Uncle!”

Ruth stretched out his hand, but Lionel gritted his teeth and ran in the other direction. Trika followed behind him.

Ruth tried to chase Lionel, but Cassis grabbed the child by the waist.

“Ruth, let’s go back.”

“But father.”

Ruth cried and then burst into tears.

Cassis shook his head.

“There is nothing we can do.”

“There is something we can do. Father is a sword master. And, and, I also have Celsion!”

“Me too!”

Aria intervened.

“I can do it too! I learned it from my grandpa, the high priest!”

“Aria.”

Samuel stopped Aria.

“You are too young. Let’s go now.”

“Brother! No!”

Samuel carried Aria, who was shaking her head. Cassis also lifted up Ruth, who was unable to take a step.

Evelia began walking through the garden following the two with a heavy heart.

It was then.

A loud roar was heard from behind, and light began to glow underfoot.

‘Is this a magic circle?’

Evelia reflexively turned around and screamed in surprise. Likewise, Cassis and Samuel also widened their eyes when they saw the direction she was looking at.

“That… Are they really children?”

Children no older than Ruth and Aria were floating in the air as if drawing a circle.

Aria, who was looking at the scene on Samuel’s shoulder, covered her ears with both hands.

“Ugh.”

Ruth asked in surprise.

“Aria, what’s wrong?”

“The kids are…”

Aria instantly shed thick tears.

“Is screaming for help.”

“What?”

“They say they don’t want to die. Please save me. They say it’s scary. Ugh. Brother, I’m scared.”