CH 26

‘Why? The Queen’s birthday celebration has just started.’

Ashley was impatient. If they don’t do something, they won’t be able to send the black wolf to Furt Island. If they find out about the strange situation here, the black wolf will immediately be taken by the royal family. In other words, the black wolf’s wish will be unfulfilled.

‘What should we do?!’

When she looked at Clyde and the others in dismay, they were surprisingly calm. They were in the front stalls, looking at each other seriously and talking about something, but there was no sign of shock.

“Uhm…?” She was unable to keep up.

Clyde smiled when he heard her, “My brothers probably came here not of their own volition, but at the behest of elder brother. I had expected something like this to happen, after all, he’s the one who has the worst intentions.”

“Is…that so?” She was a little overwhelmed, but that doesn’t change the situation.

Clyde asked Fernan through the door, “Is it only my two brothers who came?”

“No. Also the chief magician.”

Hank and Jeanne’s face became stiff when they heard it. 

Clyde calmly continued, “I see. Is it just their escorts? Elder brother isn’t there?”

“Yes.”

Hank frowned, “How did they know? What about the Queen’s party?”

“It was my elder brother’s order that sent them. They probably thought that it’s fine if only he remained in the venue. They may not have known that the black wolf would be gone, but they must have sensed something was wrong.”

“That means it was even before the fake barrier was put up right? How terrifying.” the pale Hank said.

Jeanne raised her eyebrows, “Master Clyde’s brothers were sent all the way here to put more pressure on you?”

“Of course.” Clyde gave a wry smile.

Ashley has never met the king, but it feels as if she knows what kind of person he is judging on how he makes Clyde look like this.

“As planned, I’ll send the black wolf to Furt while I set the barrier. Hank, Jeanne, I need you to stop any obstacles in the meantime, and never let them get anywhere near the stables.”

“Yes.”

“They just think that something’s wrong, but they haven’t figured out what it is yet. So don’t worry. Jeanne, keep an eye on my younger brother, Yuri. And Hank, keep an eye on my youngest brother, Josh.”

“Yes.” Jeanne and Hank nodded.

Ashley was stunned, “Then–then, I will stop the chief magician…?” How could she do that? She doesn’t even know what the chief magician looks like. She hopes that they aren’t a scary person. Ah, she could only imagine a terrifying person as the chief magician. Though if it’s for the sake of Mister Black Wolf.

Clyde chuckled at the strangely pale and anxious Ashley, “Don’t worry about the chief magician. Fernan will deal with him. The chief magician has frequently come here since the previous head was here so Fernan is familiar with him. The escorts guarding him will be there, but they cannot enter alone due to the barrier.”

“Oh, I see…” 

‘Thank goodness!’

When she gave out a sigh of relief, Clyde laughed, “Everytime I look at Ashley, I have a feeling that everything’s going to work out.” Then, he told Fernan through the door, “Hank and Jeanne will deal with my brothers. Fernan, you take care of the chief magician.”

“I understand.”

“Where are my brothers now?”

“For the time being, they are waiting in the drawing room of the main house. However, the maids are troubled because they want to see Master Clyde. They know where the stables are, so it’s only a matter of time before they come here.”

“I see. Very well.”

“Also, is Miss Ashley here?”

“Yes!” She was surprised when he suddenly mentioned her name.

Fernan’s apologetic voice followed, “The chief magician would like to see Miss Ashley. He has received a message from His Majesty to congratulate you on your engagement, and he wants to convey them directly to you.”

‘Congratulatory words from His Majesty the King?’ She was stunned, but he is Clyde’s brother. She just realized that if she goes through her marriage with Clyde, the king will be her brother-in-law.

‘How horrifying!’ Her knees trembled with fear. She also realized once again that Clyde is the king’s brother. Up until now, she had been frightened, turned pale, and would run away. Isn’t this an impudent act? At the thought of it, she felt a chill on her spine. However, Clyde would smile at her and forgive her.

‘After all, he is a good person.’ She thought again.

“Then, I will go to your brothers”

“I’ll be right with you.” Hank and Jeanne placed their hands on the door and looked back. Behind the courtyard is where the black wolf is. With a faint smile, they quickly went out. 

Ashley clenched her hands in front of her body. Her fingertips were cold, “Then, I’ll be going with Fernan.”

She will go to the chief magician When she looked back at the stables, she saw the black wolf at the center of the magic circle bowing. It has been doing that ever since Hank and Jeanne left earlier. Her chest tightens. She has to send the black wolf back to Furt Island no matter what it takes. She doesn’t know what to do, but she will do what she can.

She looked up at Clyde with determination and he smiled at her, “Alright. Please do me a favor.”

“Yeah.” 

As she hurried out of the stables, Clyde stopped her. She turned around to see his serious face. She was instantly reminded of that time the other night. She felt a little restless.

“Be careful. If anything happens, come back here right away. Don’t push yourself, okay?” Clyde’s expression went beyond serious to even terrifying.

“…Yes.” she nodded her head several times, and his mouth relaxed.

“…What is it?” He smiled at the confused but not terrified Ashley.

Then, she said, “Please take care of Mister Black Wolf for me.”

“Alright.”

As Ashley walked out of the stables, Fernan was waiting for her there under the broad daylight. Hank and Jeanne were already gone. They have gone to stop Clyde’s brothers.

Ashley smiled at the worried Fernan, “Let’s go to the chief magician, Fernan.”

“Yes.” Fernan had a hand on his chest and smiled in relief.