
On the way back from the awards ceremony. Charlize faces Kahu.
"Old not meet."
"I greet the grandmaster."
I know how to politely set an example.
Charlize doesn't trust Kahu. Of course, he knew his loyalty.
Kahu keeps a secret.
“Congratulations on your appreciation, young duke.”
"…Thank you."
Kahu has a plaque in his hand.
It was Kahu who received the award for making a big contribution on the day of the ceremony.
In fact, all the nobles who participated in the award ceremony knew. 'Receiving an award' means becoming a subordinate. Charlize must rule above all else.
So Charlize ended up being irrelevant, but it was taken for granted.
Although they were the same nobles, the world they lived in was different, and the nature was different.
“Grandmaster also has a brighter expression than before. You look good.”
"Is that really so?"
Charlize smiled openly.
Kahu and Charlize exchanged words of blessing.
Charlize was comfortable, but in reality, Kahu was not in a good mood. He was, of course, annoyed that he had a crush on Charlize.
Than that.
'It's dangerous like that.'
Kahu's green eyes were rationally alert. Kahu is wary of the Charlize given to Dylan. And Charlize is currently the one getting Dylan as well.
Because Charlize, who had already obtained Dylan, saw that the flow of the Empire was reversed with just a light move.
He had no idea what Dylan was going to do that got Charlize.
Before she became the woman she liked,
He suddenly recalled the dizzying look of blood.
Kieras.
'Before the sword returned, the entire continent was covered in blood.'
Charlize Ronan has something to do with Kiera.
Maybe even the Empire.
Or somewhere, he had a premonition that such a thing would happen again. So he looked closer, and he became more alert.
'Destruction.'
All he could think of was destruction.
A man who was the hidden ruler of the Empire, and a woman who had something to do with Kiera, who was covered in blood.
Because it is a combination of both.
"I have one thing to tell you."
"…What is it?"
Charlize tilted her head to the side.
Even if the emperor took Charlize very carefully at the award ceremony. Nobody said anything.
Kahu is the only one who senses danger and is wary of a combination of the two.
'I can't deny that I have little personal interest.'
He should also say this in public. Kahu took off his lips.
"I hope you're not too close to His Majesty."
“…”
Charlize, who was silent for a moment, smiled meaninglessly.
“This is the opposite of the first time I met you. It's refreshing. As I said before, if you try to test me, I want you to stop.”
“I'm not testing you. Even if you deny it, I'm already sure.”
Kahu is now firmly convinced of Charlize's return to the past.
"You, right, Lize?"
“…”
The winner of the swordsmanship competition, Lize.
Charlize's expression became strange. It was silence, but for Kahu, that alone was enough to answer.
Kahu lowered his head slowly.
“Dan, actually. Even with my personal feelings.. I don't want you to be with her.”.
It was you, not the grandmaster, and the man, not His Majesty. However, Charlize did not show the rudeness of her words.
Kahu's conjecture is approaching the truth. After all, as long as he knew 'Kiera', the rejection didn't mean much.
The only thing that got caught.
'Personal feeling?'
There is a subtle warmth of affection.
He raised his head. His strong green eyes were the only thing that caught Charlize.
“I'm rationally interested in the grandmaster. Therefore, as the host, I hope that you are not with His Majesty. ”
But Kahu is different from Dylan.
If Dylan couldn't tell the difference between public and private affairs and fell in love with Charlize. Kahu's public feelings outweigh his personal feelings.
So Kahu said what he said while feeling his heart pounding and his voice trembling.
“But to me, the public is more important.”
Charlize, who was silent, slowly lowered her gaze and got up. The subtle gaze reached Kahu.
Kahu clenched his fists a little hard. If he was unconscious, he had been blown away by Charlize and seemed to be about to faint.
“...You detained me along with your love statement.” Charlize said.
Of course, the Emperor could not even approach the Miss he courted in public.
"Your combination is too dangerous."Kahu replied firmly.
For the first time, Charlize realizes that Kahu is older than her.
Although he was this close to Charlize's essence, it was the first time he had seen someone who was not stained by her.
Maybe, this part.
Perhaps that was what caused Charlize's difference in attitude towards Dylan and Kahu.
Because Charlize was the only exception for Dylan.
But he had no intention of following Kahu's words. There was tension in the eyes that were facing tightly in the air.
Charlize did not take her eyes off.
***
A few days after that.
The envoy came from the Seruna Empire, where Dylan said he would start a war soon.
The reason was to promote friendship between empires. Charlize was in charge of welcoming the envoy.
The envoy said in astonishment to Charlize.
It was a natural reaction.
The language Charlize could use was not just the Seruna Empire.
Charlize surprised the envoy with her vast background knowledge and unobstructed subject matter.
Waiter Charlize, who was looking from afar, spoke proudly.
"There's nothing a grandmaster can't do."
"He's amazing every time I see him."
“Yang Mulia. Didn't he always see such a grandmaster?”
"Actually, it was weird right from the start."
Dylan's way of dating was also known to the envoys. Although it was not common for emperors to claim grandmasters.
After meeting Charlize in person, the envoys convinced the whole story.
The beauty and elegant atmosphere are reminiscent of fairies. Charlize's knowledge was vast, and she was perfect with charisma that made her bow her head repeatedly.
<...This is a beautiful necklace. Thank you.>answere Charlize.
What the envoy gave him was a mysterious blue diamond necklace. It is transparent and solid. Rare and expensive.
The uniqueness of the Blade Empire was that there were no female elders in the imperial family. There was no empress dowager or empress.
The highest position belongs to Charlize. Perhaps higher than the emperor, all the envoys rushed to lower themselves in front of him.
The envoys even said the things they had to hide from Charlize as if their vigilance had been lost.
Charlize drinks alcohol.
And he listened in silence. He doesn't know. The emperor who ruled the Seruna Empire in this era was a tyrant.
It was a word full of jealousy.
To Charlize, it felt very strange.
Just as Dylan caused a rebellion and overthrew the imperial family, the Seruna Empire had the nuance that they wanted the ruling power to change.
It was just a malicious comment from an envoy, so he immediately came to his senses.
When the banquet is about to end, Charlize said.
The envoys politely set an example.
His steps back with the reward were slow.
Perhaps the nobles and people of the Seruna Empire would welcome Dylan's war.
When Dylan became their new ruler, they must have rejoiced.
That's ironic.
Dylan would rule the continent as a perfect tyrant.
"Teacher."
“Oh, Your Highness.”
Charlize, who was looking at Dylan, was delighted.
"Have you done your job safely?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Charlize smiled lightly as she looked at Dylan in front of the imperial palace.
"Isn't His Majesty busy with other businesses?"
"I'm done with my job."
Charlize looked at the box Dylan was carrying.
Before he knew it, the sun set in the sky.
Dylan, who had turned his back on the lamp, stuck out a box. Charlize waited quietly.
"Actually, I'm in a hurry to give you this gift."
"What's that?"
"That's a necklace."
Should he have told her that he had just received a diamond necklace from the messenger?
Dylan opened the box.
It was a blue diamond that was much larger and more beautiful than the envoy had given him.
'Shadow didn't report it?'
Charlize hid her expression for now.
"It's a very beautiful necklace."
There is sincerity in giving gifts. Charlize replied so that Dylan would not feel ashamed.
But Dylan smiled slowly as if he knew everything.
"I know that the messenger gave you a necklace."
“…?”
Well, there's no way he doesn't know.
Charlize stared at the unexpected remark. Dylan's blue eyes glistened like sapphires. The emperor uniform was very elegant.
“Ah... Your Highness. Sorry, but may I ask why you gave me the necklace? ”
If it was Dylan's personality, he would never give the same gift. So Charlize was curious.
“On Master's birthday, I gave you a necklace separated by a sword, so I tried to refrain from giving similar gifts.” Dylan replied.
Dylan's voice was firm. He continued.
“I always thought that the gift I gave should always be more valuable than the gift from others.”
“…”
“I want Master to be surrounded only by the gifts I give you. Because I just want to give you the best things, where the best word is not wasted.”
Charlize was out of breath for a moment.
'Dylan has always shown this level of tenderness.'
Butwhy…
At that moment, all of Dylan's feelings surged like waves and overwhelmed Charlize.
“See only the best, wear only the best, and listen only to the best words. Teachers are valuable. ”
Why didn't he realize it? He realized that it was very clear now. Dylan wanted Charlize as a woman to hug each other and share the warmth. Kissing and loving each other fiercely.
Also, Charlize also considered Dylan a man.
'I know and Dylan. They feel different from me.'
Ever since he met Kahu, he's been obsessed with the moment. But now he's seeing Dylan. All destroyed and disappeared.
He feels weird. He felt like he was a stranger, as a man.
'Why have I always been an exception for Dylan?'
Suddenly, he thought deeply. No, Charlize found the right word.
'This.'
That was joy.
For Dylan, he was excited.
Rationally. He's intrigued.
***