The Tyrant Wants To Live Honestly

He quietly put down the tomato basket.

 

He thought Dorothea would like tomatoes, but Dorothea reminds him of reality again.

 

Dorothea’s shadow fell over the red tomatoes.

 

It felt like the tomatoes he had grown with so much effort became meaningless in an instant. 

 

“But Dorothy, try the tomatoes. They’ll be delicious.”

 

He tried once more to offer Dorothea of his proud results.

 

But Dorothea ignored his gift. This is not what she wants.

 

Then Raymond realized Dorothea, who is naturally good at everything, doesn’t like his earthy affectations.

 

‘I will do well in Episteme and become a great older brother.’

 

Perhaps that is what she wants.

 

Raymond felt like a stranger in the imperial palace.

 

Both Carnan and Dorothea are strict, solemn, cool-headed, and smart people suited to the imperial palace, and he was the only one who didn’t fit in.

 

Maybe he was born in the wrong place, but that didn’t mean he resented or disliked being born a Millanaire.

 

He respected his father, and he also loved the smart Dorothea.

 

If it hadn’t been for Millanaire, neither Carnan nor Dorothea would be his family. 

 

He looked at his sister, whom he still loved dearly.

 

Her face was dark.

 

She’d been sick since the last ceremony.

 

Unlike him, who studied at Episteme, has a garden, and has swordsmanship training, Dorothea spends all day playing in Converta palace.

 

Dorothea is already nine years old. It doesn’t make sense that at that age she had never been outside the world.

 

“But Dorothy, do you want to go outside?’

 

“Why?”

 

“You’ve never been outside the palace.” 

 

Dorothy gave him an expression as if she didn’t notice it at all. 

 

“Why don’t you go outside? It’s boring to stay inside the palace.”

 

Raymond cautiously advised Dorothea.

 

“I’m sure you’ll have fun, Dorothy, and you’re smart, so you’ll learn a lot.”

 

Raymond was sure. Although he hated studying, his knowledge expanded as he went to Episteme and interacted with many people.

 

‘If the genius Dorothy goes out into the world, she will discover even greater things. Even her pale face would come alive.’

 

“Do you want to go out with me someday?”

 

There were many things Raymond wanted to show Dorothea: the tall spire of Episteme, the noisy market, the forest used as a hunting ground, The real world, which cannot be known just by looking at it in books, would bring a smile to Dorothea’s face.

 

“No.”

 

Dorothea firmly rejected his offer.

 

And it wasn’t long before Raymond regretted his offer that day.

 

* * * 

 

As usual, he finished his studying in Episteme and was about to return to the imperial palace.

 

But that day, unusually, the imperial knights came to Episteme.

 

“What’s going on?”

 

“It’s for the safety of His Highness the Crown Prince.”

 

They brought him back to the imperial palace without giving any specific explanation.

 

“There was an order from His Majesty not to go out to the Episteme for a few days.”

 

“Not to go to the Episteme?”

 

Raymond was puzzled.

 

Although he hated studying, he found that it was more difficult to catch up when he missed class.

 

Besides, His father and Minerva, who always told him to study, told him not to go to Episteme.

 

“What’s going on?”

 

“……”

 

The knights kept their mouths shut and did not answer.

 

Raymond looked at the knight and then at Minerva.

 

“It’s the crown prince’s order. Tell me.”

 

As Raymond’s voice fell coldly, the knights looked at Minerva.

 

Minerva looked away as if she was troubled and opened her mouth as if she had no choice.

 

“Princess Dorothy has disappeared.”

 

“What?”

 

“She went out with her nanny early this morning, but her nanny just came back alone.”

 

“Then Dorothy,…?”

 

“She will be back soon, but it could be dangerous, so please ensure your safety—”

 

“I’ll go find her.”

 

“The knights are out and searching all of Lampas, don’t lose your temper.”

 

“How can I not lose my temper!!”

 

When Raymond shouted, Minerva was surprised.

 

This was the first time that Raymond, who had always been gentle and kind, got this angry.

 

“Dorothy…Dorothy disappeared!”

 

Raymond’s lips trembled.

 

“What if something happened to Dorothy…?”

 

Aside from his father Carnan, Dorothea is his only family.

 

‘My younger sister whom I have seen since he was a baby. A smart, gentle and kind younger sister…’

 

Just the thought of losing her broke Raymond’s heart.

 

Minerva, seeing Raymond’s expression, slowly approached him and held his hand.

 

“The longer this goes on, Your Highness, the more you must stay in your place.”

 

“Where is it?”

 

‘Where is my place? Here? A safe, warm, and colorful palace?’

 

‘Maybe my younger sister was killed on the cold street, but you want me to sit quietly on a comfortable sofa and wait?’

 

Raymond trembled at his helplessness.

 

‘What was all the sword training, all the horseback riding lessons, for?’

 

‘What is the purpose of memorizing the king’s studies and learning at Episteme?’

 

Raymond asked himself.

 

What he learned to become a crown prince was of no use when his precious family was in danger. 

 

No, because he was the crown prince, he had to stay. If even the crown prince is in danger, it would be a big problem.

 

“If it’s like this, I don’t want to be a crown prince.”

 

Raymond gritted his teeth.

 

He shook off Minerva’s hand that was holding him and walked away.

 

Then the knights stopped him.

 

“Move.”

 

 “I’m sorry, Your Highness. This is an order from His Majesty the Emperor.”

 

“If something happens to Dorothy, can you take responsibility?”

 

“I’m sorry, Your Highness….”

 

Despite Raymond’s threats, the knights did not budge.

 

In front of the stubborn knights, Raymond drew his sword.

 

The two knights also raised their swords.

 

When Raymond swung his sword, a knight struck back.

 

An untimely fight broke out in the imperial palace.

 

The knights were perplexed by Raymond’s skills.

 

Although he was only eleven years old, his skills were comparable to those of the knights of the Brilliance knight, the best knight in the empire.

 

There was a reason why Arthur, the vice-captain of the Brilliance knight and Raymond’s swordsmanship teacher, called him a genius.

 

However, it was not enough to deal with two knights of the Brilliance knight at the same time.

 

Raymond, who was receiving attacks from both sides, was gradually pushed back.

 

at that time.

 

“…!”

 

The moment the knights attacked, The knight’s blade came close to the nape of his neck! It stopped.

 

With the cold blade touching his neck, Raymond made eye contact with the knight.

 

The look in his eyes was as if he was telling them to cut him down.

 

The knights are blocking him to protect him.

 

So they can’t hurt him after all.

 

As Raymond took a step forward, the knights took a step back and lowered their swords.

 

The corners of Raymond’s mouth rose in front of the eyes of the knight who was there.

 

He took another step forward, the knight lowered his sword again.

 

Raymond did not miss the opportunity and quickly turned around and escaped between the two knights.

 

“Your Highness!”

 

When Raymond escaped, the knights ran after him.

 

Raymond ran down the hallway, over the staircase railing, and jumped down to the bottom floor.

 

“Your Highness!”

 

The knights and Minerva screamed in surprise.

 

But Raymond landed safely on the first floor.

 

And that was when he tried to run away again.

 

“Raymond Milanaire.”

 

An angry voice came from behind him.

 

Raymond’s feet seemed stuck to the marble floor and did not move.

 

“I’m sure I would have ordered you to stay in the palace.”

 

Raymond slowly turned around, hearing a voice that sent shivers down his spine.

 

Carnan and his people were behind him.

 

“Your Majesty.”

 

“I have enough to worry about without you, Raymond.”

 

“But Dorothy—!”

 

“Raymond, you are the crown prince, you must protect your body.”

 

Carnan’s brow furrowed.

 

It seemed like he couldn’t get angry because his people were behind him.

 

The issue of Dorothea is complicated, so there is no time to worry about Raymond.

 

Raymond fell silent in front of him.

 

“If you go out now, what can you do?”

 

Carnan’s cold commentator asked him.

 

The sword of reason cut his emotions.

 

Even if he steps forward, nothing will change much.

 

‘I could have helped find Dorothea, but that was all.’

 

If something happens to him if he goes out carelessly, the problem becomes bigger.

 

He knows it too. If both he and Dorothea are in danger, everyone will prioritize the Crown Prince’s safety.

 

Even if Dorothea is dying, all people will be mobilized to save him.

 

Therefore, when his younger sister is in danger, it is best for him to sit quietly in a safe place and wait.

 

“Go up to your room.”

 

Carnan’s order was given, and the knights who came down later took him up to his room.

 

Raymond Milanaire was a helpless, pathetic human being.

 

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