The Butterfly Trap

The Side Story 10

" What do you think, your Majesty? are you sure you believe it?" zurich asked after Fengyin left them.

" It seems you don't trust him very much" Felix replied with a teasing smile.

" Well, how can we trust information from a person whose identity is still dubious, not to mention the way he threatened me in the name of caring to Sisi, he thinks he's ready? never been a fiancee, so doubt her"

" Haha, you sound like you have a personal grudge and are also blindly jealous of him, well we don't know if we don't investigate it directly, at least we have what we can use as a basis for investigation"

" Do you intend to infiltrate the headquarters of the Virgo faction? don't joke, the old man will never lower his guard" Zurich said in an anxious tone.

" Not me, but you!"

" Stop saying nonsense, be it you or me the result will be the same!"

They then fell silent for a while, Felix understood that the enemy they faced was someone who was cunning, proof that every incident occurred he was able to find a scapegoat that made him never suspected.

" But..is it true that Miss Sicily is the heir to the Mcgnagal we seek? I still can't believe this shocking fact!"

" That's right, that's why he always tried to run away from me because he thought if I knew his identity then I would definitely kill him!"

" Well, your love story is like a novel!" felix commented while chuckling.

" Where is he now?"

" Why is that?" zurich asked with a suspicious face.

" I have an absurd idea but I'm sure you won't"

" really? what kind of idea?"

" What if we play a show? we pretended to fight so that our relationship deteriorated and therefore you chose to side with Duke Helwise" Felix said hesitantly.

Zurich was silent for a moment he turned around the scenario that might happen inside his head, he agreed with Felix's idea but Duke Helwise was a very careful person so the possibility of the charade failed was greater.

" That's a good idea, it's just that we all know that the old man won't believe it that easily, just like if I married Miss Helwise maybe he'll lower his guard a little bit, but no way, Sicily is the only love of my life, so let's think of another idea"

" A... What if you pretend to be married?"

" You think Miss Helwise would agree? don't joke, everyone in this capital knows that she wants me to be her husband!"

" Pffff.I don't think you're aware of it" Felix replied, chuckling.

" It means that you pretended to be engaged to Miss Helwise while scraping information from her, anyway if you become her daughter-in-law and she also knows that you and I have a bad relationship, I'm sure he'll try to pull you into his plan"

Zurich stared at Felix for a long time, what the man said was true but Zurich was still unable to make a decision, there were many considerations that made him think that he should forget the idea.

" If I'm pretending to be engaged to Miss Helwise, what if Sisi finds out? the relationship just started to improve after a prolonged misunderstanding, you know that I love him a lot don't you?"

" Information from here will not be easy to enter the Under Sea Castle, but if he finds out?"

Felix took a deep breath, then got up from his seat and approached the Zurich in front of him.

" Brother, do you intend to keep Miss Sisi there forever? if we do not immediately resolve the matter, then we must be prepared if at any time someone tries to kill him or worse as Sir Fengyin said, Homunullus will take it from you and extract his heart to be used as medicine"

" Well, I'll call Peter first to confirm Sisi's condition, I promised to pick him up in three days but it looks like I have to solve this case first and then kneel apologizing to him"

" Good decision!"

" But remember, my Majesty, I did this not for the sake of the State but for the sake of protecting the life of the most important person in my life, so once we've unlocked Duke Helwise's crimes you should let me cancel his wedding!"

" Of course!" felix answered with a sigh.

After a long and exhausting discussion, Zurich finally returned to his residence, he immediately contacted Peter and asked him to take care and find a proper reason so that Sisi would not worry about him, of course he knew that Sicily would be furious, but he would rather be hated by the girl than have to see her leave forever.

" Just leave the one here to me Your Majesty, I will make sure Miss Sicily receives a message from you and I will try to give the maid who can make her feel at home to be here for a while" peter said across before the call ended.

*****

A few days later news of the split between Zurich and Felix made warm news in the capital and letters began to arrive at the Dagaras residence and as expected, Duke Helwise also sent a letter of notice to visit the Dagaras residence.

Zurich answered his letter and said he was looking forward to the man's visit at his residence, two days later Duke Helwise visited followed by his beloved daughter Castella Helwise.

At first their talks were only about faction and royal security but after a few weeks Zurich began to give bait to Duke Helwise.

" I intend to continue my engagement with your daughter that was delayed Sir, given my age, I think Miss Helwise is the perfect match to be the Grand Duchess of this kingdom" she said after finishing her small talk.

Everyone knew of Zurich and Felix's fractured relationship, and it was an opportunity for Duke Helwise to make their relationship worse, but he did not expect that the young man welcomed him with open arms, even he had submitted such a proposal.

" Are you serious, Your Majesty?" castella asked to hear Zurich's words.

He smiled brightly, though, he thought that eventually his attempt to attract Zurich's attention finally paid off and it was the happiest news of his life but even though Duke Helwise liked Zurich's idea but he still did not want to put down his guard, he still suspected just in case the man was planning something behind him.

" Why are you sure that I will take your proposal for granted?" ask with a judgmental tone.

" Of course because it would also be very good for the honor of our family isn't it sir? considering that two nobles are cooperating through marriage then there will be no one who dares to mess with us" Zurich replied with a serious face.

" Well.I'll consider it..."

" What else to consider, Dady? I agree and strongly agree, although Dady does not agree, I will accept the proposal from the Grand Duke!" castella said quickly while cutting off her father's words.

He realized that if this time he did not immediately embrace Zurich to be his then he would never again get a second chance, given their engagement had once been void before.

Duke Helwise breathed out, though, he was unable to resist the wishes of the princess he loved even though it meant he had to convince himself that the man he chose could help his plans in the future.