
“…”
He didn't mean to wake her.
As Dylan held his breath and remained silent, Charlize fell asleep again.
Dylan slowly raised his finger. Don'tdon't. He can't touch it without permission. It's just.
“I want to grow up.”
Dylan muttered softly. The sky of the mountain was blue and bright. The calm air smelled pleasant and light. One scent was even stronger than that.
Lavender fragrance Charlize.
Somewhere in his body, his heart was beating fast. His breath was shaking slowly.
"Adult."
Like a man, he confessed.
"I want to be an adult."
'I want to achieve everything you want. Whatever you dream. To make it a reality.'
The mountain was silently crying because it was so beautiful. The birds are chirping. The boy was captivated.
***
Charlize used to think sometimes. No matter what wishes he instilled, Dylan would follow.
Four years have passed since then.
Dylan became Crown Prince.
"Oh my God, Miss is so beautiful."
"I've never seen anyone look so good with coral jewelry."
The servants looked at Charlize in the mirror with admiration. The opening ceremony for the Crown Prince today.
As a teacher, Charlize had to attend the ceremony. This was the reason why he tried harder to get dressed than usual.
The delicate and calm color of coral jewelry fits Charlize perfectly. Engenskin, also known as angel skin, is pink in color.
The pink coral ornament above his head stood out due to Charlize's calm yet charming atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Charlize looked back to the past. That day. The last moment of the funeral.
[Teacher, what do you want?]
No matter how he answered Dylan's question back then, it would all come true.
If he said, 'Please be a painter who will last for thousands of years', Dylan would be the only painter left in history.
If he said, 'Please unite the continents', Dylan would unite the continents in any way.
Is it only the highest level that can?
Even more simple and extreme cases may occur.
If he said, 'Hunger to death', Dylan would starve to death.
Even if he made a vulgar command, 'Be p*lacur', Dylan would accept it without saying anything.
Charlize is the only one for Dylan. Dylan, yes. He's haughty and tough.
No one had passed through its walls since the 7th concubine died. It was worth Charlize's effort.
[Prince, the Empire is just an illusion.]
One day in the spring, Charlize asked,
[Is there a kingdom? Can you touch the Empire?]
Dylan let Charlize dig into him and redefine his essence. Charlize made him a tyrant with her permission.
[At the end of the day, you'll realize that it's just a concept tool created to build human relationships smoothly. What is the difference between blind faith in religion?]
Dylan did not question Charlize's words. Because Charlize was an absolute person to him.
[Destroy that. Is that true freedom? Life is slavery. How could they be freely born as commoners and slaves and be bound by a lifetime of status? I don't know if taking a life would be a benefit to them.]
Distrust of the Empire, deep hatred of the imperial family, ignorance discriminated against people based on their natural status, and harsh and destructive ways of thinking.
No matter what he said, Dylan listened to him. Dylan's clear mood became foggy and closed.
[All Master's words are correct.]
Day after day, Dylan's skills were developing rapidly. He was a comfortable and easy student. Charlize actually raised Dylan as a tyrant.
This was the most important step when trying to settle his revenge.
Of course, Charlize was responsible for fighting skepticism from time to time.
[Take whatever you want. Prince deserves it. You don't have to respect someone else's property.You can take it if you become ruler. If you're distracted, I can handle it.]
Charlize tells Dylan to take the throne.
He said he must have goals.
He told her to be cold-hearted.
Luxurious and extravagant imperial palaces, countless women, and knights who would devote their lives to her.
He said that he should take the aristocracy and pretend to be transferred to the new capital by borrowing foreign powers.
[Put your desires above the state. It's okay to show your presence.]
Charlize was busy painting the white drawing paper she had in her hand.
Dylan has more followers. He quickly absorbed his lesson. He is charming and charismatic.
"And really."
Dylan is now Crown Prince. Charlize knew this was going to happen. The Crown Prince was only a middle stage before becoming an emperor.
"But it's amazing."
It was faster than he thought.
He's a little confused. Everyone gets confused when they see their goals actually come true. A strange distance. Amused feeling.
The original Crown Prince died around the same time as the stream before he returned. Several royal families survived after a fierce war for succession to the throne.
It was also the same as before going back in time, the only thing that was different was the fact that Dylan, not the 5th prince, was in the position of crown prince.
“Everything is done. Grandmaster.”
“It is not unusual to have the maturity ceremony and the opening ceremony of the Crown Prince at the same time.The dress may be uncomfortable, Miss. Hold for a while.”
Charlize listened to the servants and nodded. It takes about 30 minutes to get dressed.
The complex design of the dress was beautifully decorated with gold thread and jewelry, and it was worth a look.
"The people in charge of the Imperial Palace's closet burned their souls to this day ..."
The waiter muttered.
It had been four years since Charlize entered the palace. There are still rumors in the community that she is a bad woman. Anyone knows that.
Every time she passed by, three maids followed her to lift the end of her dress.
Charlize's arriving soon.
"Please get through here."
Charlize was guided to the seat of honor.
The imperial family's maturation ceremony usually ends with holding a national flower, tulips in their hands, and drinking wine given by the emperor.
As Dylan raised a small glass of wine, his sleeves stretched out. He drank quietly.
“Congratulations on growing up your age.”
The Emperor looked at Dylan proudly and patted him on the shoulder. Many people looked at Dylan.
Charlize's expression became strange.
The opening ceremony of the Crown Prince was even grander and grander. The nobles living in the living room gathered, and the working people also stood up.
In front of them, when the Crown Prince announced that he was the next ruler of the empire.
“As the next ruler of the Empire, the title of Prince Dylan will be promoted to Crown Prince, and all those involved will be given the rank.”
The prime minister read the letter.
“Teacher the prince will be promoted to grandmaster Crown Prince from now on. If the Crown Prince is married to a woman, she will be called the Crown Princess, and if there is a successor, she will be called the Crown Prince's son.”
From now on, Charlize would be called 'Grandmaster' rather than 'Lady'.
"The empire has obtained successors with extraordinary virtues and extraordinary talents, so how could it not be a blessing?"
"This is everyone's day of happiness."
Emperor helped.
“In commemoration of the inauguration of the new crown prince, I give a special pardon to the imprisoned criminals, and give a gold medal to the newborn children today.”
The emperor looked very happy. Charlize felt the eyes of the people flowing into her chair.
Especially the living. Family eye.
Charlize doesn't care. Only Dylan is worth seeing.
'I don't believe the position of ruler is very suitable for him.'
Charlize had seen over ten emperors as Keira. Dylan was the best when compared to all of them together.
He was graceful and unrivalled like a natural ruler. He knows the feeling of artists who take pride in creating masterpieces with all their sincerity.
Many nobles lowered their heads in front of Dylan and shouted congratulations. Words praising the Empire.
"Congratulations. His Highness Crown Prince.”
"The whole country will be happy."
Toast.
Applause.
Dylan accepted the situation naturally without hesitation.
He was no longer the 13th prince without existence.
He was the second most noble and dignified person in the empire after the emperor. And he only listened to Charlize blindly.
"Your Highness the Grand Duke, how did you raise your daughter so well ... Please tell me the secret."
Suddenly, Charlize heard him.
The words that exalted the Grand Duke seemed to praise himself. The nobles' adulation surrounded his father.
"Frightly so."
“At the age of 20, he was already the grandmaster of the Crown Prince. This is a career that no one has ever achieved.”
“The oldest daughter has won the honor for the Ronan family. How happy you are.”
The nobles spoke loudly, just as Charlize was about to hear. It's all about flattering. Charlize looked indifferent.
"You really don't know how she raised me."
The Grand Duke had always ignored Charlize. With an annoyed expression asked why she was the survivor and not the Grand Duchess.
Does anyone not know that Charlize is an abandoned princess?
“By the way, you are amazing. The Emperor instantly recognized your talent!”
The fact that the 13th prince, who was not present, became the Crown Prince attracted the attention of those who approached him and talked to him.
"Are you afraid of insight, Your Majesty?"
"You lent your intelligence to that woman!"
“…”
There's no way he can answer.
It was Charlize's arbitrary behavior to become Dylan's teacher.
Charlize did not even make a small report to Duke Ronan.
Charlize's thoughts ended with the innocent memories she had done before.
It was nothing more than that dim figure of the past.
But the son of the Grand Duke, who was standing next to the Grand Duke, looked strange. The Grand Duke was also embarrassed.
“…”
The eyes of Charlize and the Grand Duke met in midair. As soon as the Grand Duke saw Charlize, he hardened coldly.
Charlize looked at him indifferently. Even after that, the flattering remarks of the nobles continued, but Charlize did not listen.
The opening ceremony ended after a while.
The crown prince followed the emperor. Charlize would return to her inner being now as they blocked her path.
“A long time ago we did not meet.”
Grand Duke, and the two sons of the Grand Duke.
It was Dante who first spoke to him.
“Ya, long time no see.”
Charlize answered back. Dante looked at Charlize and bit his lip.
Dante nervous. Charlize did not attend many parties. This was the first time in four years that the entire family had come together like this.
"What is your hidden intention?"
The Grand Duke broke the silence. Her cold silver hair shone in the sunlight. Those black eyes, like a ravine, stared as if he could not recognize Charlize.
***