Chapter 59

He had imagined confessing to Annie thousands of times, or even more. However, he couldn’t even expect his identity to be revealed in this way.

The two people stopped, showing no reaction.

In particular, Annie’s eyes were distorted with astonishment. In her mind, the worst hypothesis came to mind.

‘Does that mean all the meetings in the meantime… Were they intentional? Trying to follow me, catching me off guard and harassing me for revenge?’

It was not a complicated thing. The Emperor of Porcaus who holds the world in his hand will do anything to buy people.

The changed coachman and the suspicious strawberry farmer also emerged in her mind one after another.

‘… It was all intended.’

Misunderstandings spread faster than alcohol. Annie’s face, which was relaxed as her hand held the ring case, was now hardened.

As she jumped up, the white coat fell to the floor from her small shoulders.

Tuk.

In the wind, Ejed’s heart also crashed to the ground.

‘You have to confess the truth.’

However, the strong drunkenness rose to the tip of his head in no time. Now, when he took off his lips, Ejed touched his forehead with his hand.

As soon as he managed to get his head together, a cold energy encroached on his whole body. The anger that stood in the purple eyes was seen through his fingers.

Her voice was as cold as the moonlight.

“I didn’t know Your Majesty liked this low-quality prank.”

“…”

“Did you enjoy playing with one person?”

‘I can’t believe you thought I was playing with you…’

Although it was unrequited love, it was a love that he has eagerly nurtured with all his heart over the past seven years. Ejed raised his body and shook his head, saying that it wasn’t so.

“Miss Annie, I am…”

“Don’t come near me!”

As Annie reflexively stepped back, Ejed, who tried to approach her, stopped. Already, her expressions were full of distrust, alertness, and suspicion.

Her appearance overlapped with other ladies.

At one party, the girls hid among the pillars and gossiped about him.

[Why won’t His Majesty marry?]

[That’s a relief. Who would like a man like that? I feel sorry for the woman he was going to marry.]

[Yes. No matter how much she becomes the Empress, would she want to live in anxiety, bumping into the tyrant every day? ]

His fingers stretched toward Annie shook faintly.

[To be honest. It makes you feel bad just to make contact with his eyes.]

His red eyes shook greatly as Annie looked up with her fearful face.

*

“Hey, Doher.”

At Fiz’s call, Doher turned his head when he had finished organizing the office papers.

‘I’m busy but you’re bothering me.’

The voice from Doher’s mouth was stiff.

“Why do you do that?”

Fizz spoke secretly, placing his arm on his shoulder.

“I brought top secret.”

“…”

‘It must be a stupid story again.’

Doher asked, snapping the papers freely.

“Yes, I’m very curious.”

“His Majesty took a special ordered suit. Even a mask for the masquerade ball. It’s a bright color.”

Doher, who tried to ignore it, stopped moving for an instant.

‘Are you trying to see the masquerade ball?’

It was a great choice because it was a sacred place for love to sprout. However, when he recalled the innocence that Ejed had shown so far, it bothered his heart for nothing.

‘Ah… I’m sure you’ll do well.’

Didn’t my youngest brother go out with such excitement and suffer a devastating defeat? Doher struggled to clear up his mind.

‘His Majesty will do well… He was the one who wiped out the enemy’s knights at once. I’m worried for no reason.’

Fiz unintentionally encouraged Doher.

“It’s obvious something will happen at the ball. Shouldn’t we take a look?”

He would normally ignore it, but it was difficult to ignore because it was related to Ejed.

Doher hesitated when he stopped moving, and Fiz patted his shoulder as if not to worry.

“If you’re scared, you can rest. Let me go by myself.”

“No. Please take me too.”

He doesn’t know what death will come if just Fiz was going. Doher followed him and went to the ballroom.

The splendid ballroom has already become crowded with people.

‘Sigh. This is crazy.’

Doher, who has always been digging into learning, was uncomfortable with this kind of place itself. Fizz pulled his sleeve as he stared around.

“There! There he is!”

“…”

‘Oh my gosh.’

The one who danced in the center with Annie was definitely Ejed. The height difference was obvious, but the atmosphere between the two was friendly.

‘You’re doing much better than I thought.’

Doher, who looked happily, stared at Fiz suspiciously.

‘No, by the way… how did Senior Fiz recognize His Majesty?’

Even if Ejed was tall, he didn’t think Fizz’s eyes would be so good. After all, the world was fair, and he looked as good as his eyesight.

If not, it’s probably because Fizz has served Ejed more specially since receiving the bonus.

Doher’s thoughts were clear and he followed the two along with Fizz.

However, unlike expected, the atmosphere was very good even when they were still.

‘… Shall we just go back?’

Throughout drinking the wine, the friendliness of the two grew stronger. It’s a big deal if they intervene here and make a problem for nothing.

‘We have to go.’

As Doher looked at the exit, Fizz pulled his sleeve out.

“I think His Majesty is trying to properly recruit Lady Dsev! Let’s go first!”

“What?”

“We need to hear what he offered so we can use it to raise our salary!”

‘You should be recognized by your skill. Why do you have that kind of cleverness?’

Doher tried to argue, but couldn’t beat Fizz’s quibbling. Eventually, he went out of the terrace with Fizz.

The two squatting among the decorative trees watched them.

‘… I’m cold and tired.’

Doher scratched his arms and glanced at Fizz. But he grinned and spoke.

“What do you think His Majesty will make Miss Dsev?

“… I’m sure he knew well.”

“Shh. He’s here.”

“Only you need to be quiet.”

Doher snorted and stared straight ahead. The atmosphere was so good, so there was no way it can’t go wrong.

However, as time passed, Doher’s expression hardened.

‘… I’m going crazy.’

He reached out behind his head and unwrapped the strap.

“Senior.”

“Uh?”

“Take off your mask and follow me.”

Doher couldn’t watch any more and rose up. Fizz, who took off the mask, followed him reflexively.

*