
“…”
They both looked at each other.
No matter how noisy the streets were, the tension between the two could not go away.
No one recognized his face. The 13th prince had not even made his social debut yet.
'Does he recognize me?'
Charlize's nervous.
If you look into it.
Of course, it doesn't matter.
'If I win, I will still make a request for Heelu's potion.'
I'll give Heelu's potion to the 7th concubine, who will start to suffer excruciating pain. Holidays are interspersed with competition. Charlize's identity as a participant was named Lize.
It's amazing that the brilliant Dylan doesn't know.
I thought it would be in the space between the top of the competition stadium and the spectator seats if our eyes met. Isn't that too coincidental to be a coincidence?
Why in this place right now…?
But Dylan immediately withdrew his gaze. Charlize blinked her eyes. Dylan walked to another place.
Charlize remained silent for a long time, then slowly stepped back calmly.
Even though it was midnight, the community remained enthusiastic because of the festive festival that night. It was so loud that he could hear nothing.
"I'm going back to my inn."
Meanwhile, Dylan was walking towards the betting board.
The names of the last 100 people selected, the odds, and the amount of money bet wagered are being revised in real time.
Dylan looked carefully at the sign and stopped looking at the 39th row.
After a while, Dylan smiled slowly. It was a colorful smile.
Soon, the red lips opened.
"100 million gold for 'Lize'."
*****
'I'm a genius, right?'
Would think. He kept thinking about the difference in talent he felt as he fought with the boy named Lize.
Is that the problem? He lost his concentration in the semi-finals. He is considered a strong candidate to win but lose to Kahu.
Lucky Kahu is a noble who is also considered a strong candidate who has a chance to win. The referee calls the name of the winner. The Grand Duke left his seat as soon as he was about to leave.
'If there is a true sword genius, it is ...'
Participants who have reached the final. That was Lize.
"It's final!"
The cheers of the people flowed.
Charlize let out a breath.
He has won in a row. Naturally, the match was decided. He just has to spend time and play. It was the last game when he was excited.
At first, no one was interested in Charlize. That was because Charlize's swordsmanship seemed too easy.
Swing gently and win naturally. It was not strong enough to remain impressive.
A comfortable posture. An attitude that looks frivolous and looks half-hearted.
It's just a calm attitude.
Moreover, no matter who saw it, Charlize was still young. Even the big men were struggling with their slim bodies in this sword competition.
“Emerging power like a comet, Lize!”shouted referee.
“After defeating Akan, who is a strong candidate to win. Strongest candidate for winner!is the Young Duke,Kahu Delmon!”
Charlize's expression, which had been quiet until now, changed slightly in front of Kahu.
She is Charlize's fiance.
Ever since Charlize went missing before she returned to the past, the Ronan family had really done nothing to find her.
They did not try to find Charlize, nor did they hold a funeral. They just missed it like a kid that never existed before.
However, there had only been one person looking for Charlize for more than five years. That is Kahu.
[It makes me nervous. Even though you didn't find it so hard that I had to get you into trouble, you've been persistent for years.]
I remember the emperor clicking his tongue at Kahu as if he was in trouble.
The Emperor assumes that Kahu is Charlize's fiancee.
However, Charlize did not understand Kahu.
Because it.
Before Charlize went missing, and she was made into Keira, they never had any contact.
Charlize had never seen Kahu's face except during the engagement ceremony.
'Why?'
Why would he wander around looking for Charlize? What does he know? He could not bear it without asking a deep question.
Yet.
“Games start!”
Charlize shut her mouth.
And hesitant. He did not even raise the sword properly and remained silent for a long time. It's the final match.
Kahu looked at Charlize carefully.
Even after the match started, the confrontation grew longer.
“It looks like the two of them can show their full skill level in this match.”
Hearing the words in succession, Charlize just stared at Kahu. Yep. I'm sure the engagement relationship is deep.
But this is not the time to be swept away by emotions. Charlize had to win by all means.
Charlize raised both her hands holding a sword. Kahu approached as if he had been waiting.
Charlize could not show her strength in this match. Because he's very attentive to Kahu.
"I don't want to hurt you."
Sword science should be more careful.
Of course, this was only Charlize's perspective.
If he wasn't careful of Charlize or watched her closely, it would be a subtle difference.
Finally, Charlize's sword stuck to Kahu's neck.
“The winner is Lize!”
The crowd went wild for new stars as the referee shouted. There were also people who were screaming and crying.
It was such a strange experience for tens of thousands of people to whistle and confidently give a standing ovation.
The knights from the imperial family were arguing about what the identity of the boy was. They had to lurk so they wouldn't lose him.
Charlize climbed to the podium for the winner, without revealing her surname.
The emperor, who was waiting at the podium, greeted him with a friendly smile. It was not cool, even as if there was a lot of meaning hidden behind it.
Charlize felt disgusted but tried not to show it.
"I'm Lize, I greet His Majesty the Emperor."
Charlize bowed.
“I can't believe there's a talented man hiding like you, Lize.”
"This is the glory of our Empire as well as the luck of His Majesty."
Charlize replied without enthusiasm.
The Emperor shrugged and tried to see if he was drunk.
“Yes, what do you want as a winner?”
Here's what intrigued the audience the most: What does the winner want after 10 years?
Are you going to ask for the most beautiful companion in the world?
Are you going to ask for the title of nobleman?
Or, like the victor of old times, would you ask to save a friend accused of treason?
Shortly after, Lize's lips opened. Everyone is watching.
But the words that came out were beyond everyone's expectations.
“I want to have something. I just want you to know, Your Highness.”
There were cries of regret among the audience. The Emperor looked at Charlize with interest.
The emperor's concerns were brief.
“It was the initial intention of the sword competition to listen to all the winners want, yes, yes.”
Charlize approached the emperor with permission. The emperor's expression turned strange as he whispered in his ear.
The audience was curious. No secret whispers were heard.
"…What is your request only that?"
"Yes." Yeah."
Charlize, who stepped back with her hands politely, and lowered her gaze. If he looked directly at the emperor, he thought he would not be able to live.
'Ranquet-Heelu.'
The emperor gave the victor a chance like this, which would never happen again in a lifetime. Of course, Heelu's potion was extremely rare.
The herb is similar to a painkiller that helps stop pain permanently. The sensation is alive, but it just relieves the pain.
'Are there sick people in your family?'
Well, that's not the Emperor's business.
"I'll send it to you today."
Only*****small**s come from nervous winners. The emperor saw the victor clenching his fists.
“But Lize. Do you have any intention of becoming a Knight directly for me? ”
The emperor's offer made everyone pause for a moment. But soon there was a tremendous cry waiting among the audience.
Direct knight Emperor. That's a big offer. It was a great opportunity to become part of the second Imperial Knight.
Charlize looked like an ordinary boy at the beginning. People looked at Charlize with envy. But.
“Sorry, but I can't. …I don't want my identity to be uncovered, and I hope my life will remain calm in the future.”
"What's that?"
“It was a competition where I was told that the winner would be allowed whatever he wanted. I ask for your understanding. Your Excellency.”
"I can't believe you missed your chance to be a popular guy."
He looked a little displeased, but he did not show much of his face due to the way he was viewed as an emperor.
Charlize knew she would try to get Lize from behind, but she didn't care. No one in this country can find Charlize.
*****
Charlize lit a candle in the quiet inn. The magic of the fairy had faded before she realized it. He was slightly lower, his chest was bigger, and his hair was longer.
Her hair and eyes also regained their original color.
Charlize was summoned as soon as she returned to the 13th prince's Palace. He recalled those memories before he returned to the past.
'At this time of the year, the Emperor originally held a celebratory feast for the victors.'
Nominally. The real goal is set aside.
To strengthen the position of Crown Prince, he invited his other children from the Imperial family and the teachers who taught them.
'I have to go.'
Not as a winner named Lize, but as Charlize, the 13th prince's teacher.
Mary is better than she thought. Charlize stared blankly at herself who was changing in the mirror.
At first she was beautiful, but more beautiful and bloomed under the touch of Mary. Mary, who was wearing a flower crown on her head, looked excited.
"I want to serve a noble woman at least once."
It was very clear that he was using the sword in the spotlight at the sword competition. Dressing up like a lady, it was very impressive.
No one would be reminded of the winner of the sword competition when they saw Charlize Ronan.
Charlize was wearing a sky blue dress.
"Master of the 13th Prince, Lady Charlize of the Ronan family, come in!"
After arriving at the party, Charlize slowly entered the hall.
As soon as he entered, people looked at him, but he looked calm.
Charlize quickly ran to the inside of the party hall.
terrace fence 3rd floor. Hiding there would be the least visible.
He went there without greeting anyone.
That's when he breathed alone.
Curtains lifted.
"Well…."
When he looked back at the sign of someone's presence, the person who looked into his eyes hesitated and retreated. Charlize hardened.
The man had a familiar face.
he is Kahu, his fiancee before he returns to the past, who lost in the final. Young Duke Delmon.
'Why are you here?'
Charlize's nervous. As expected, did he recognize her? He was close enough to strike the sword. Even if she was dressed like a man, she might be suspicious.
But how…
Charlize's mind is fucked. I know ten thousand times more confused than he is.
"… Please come in."
Charlize said and stepped aside slightly. Among the nobles chosen for the sword competition, Kahu was ranked highest.
It's too prominent now.
It is not good for each other when there is a scandal, but it is better to talk about the sword competition when there are only the two of us.
“Nona Ronan.”
However, the words coming from Kahu were very unexpected.
"You, you're alive ...?"
He didn't even get behind the curtain, and he couldn't believe it.
Charlize's eyes were wide open.
***