Chapter 129

Chapter 23. If such a day comes (8)

Kalyan ate.

An explanation of why Heisia Palace was built the way it was. A story about what they had in mind this time and what plans they were making. didn’t do anything I really just ate rice. I tore off the bread, put it in my mouth, chewed the bacon, swallowed it, picked up the salad, ate it, and drank some water.

When the topic of having a meal together came up, the word ‘together’ was completely forgotten, as if the world’s most exquisite feast was in front of them.

He was eating very well, quietly and gracefully.

After staring at that absurd sight for a while, one corner of his mouth suddenly curled up.

‘To be frivolous.’

It’s because I remember saying something like that once.

“Are you not eating?”

Calian, who put down his water cup, looked at Plants and asked.

Strictly speaking, it should be said that I ate it all rather than that I didn’t eat it. Just like Kalian, he only ate today and didn’t feel like he was going to die, but Planz definitely ate too.

“it’s okay.”

“yes.”

So, when I responded with the meaning of ‘I ate it all,’ the answer came out as if I had been waiting.

Calian, who had given a sharp answer, picked up a neatly folded napkin and wiped his mouth. Then he got up and walked towards the terrace. Just looking at it, it looks like they are going back down now that they have finished eating.

Plantz opened his mouth, making a sound that was a mixture of a short sigh and laughter.

“Calian.”

“yes.”

“sit down.”

“yes.”

Calian, who answered immediately, walked back and sat down in his original seat. Seeing that, Plantz let out another laugh.

Are you listening well or not?

It was quiet outside the window and quiet inside.

While the maids approached and carefully removed the dishes from the table, Calian was staring at Plants.

“Thank you. Let’s go out.”

Soon, the maids who had placed tea and dessert on the table took a step back, and Kalian sent them away with these words.

Plantz’s words came out with the sound of the door closing.

“Why are you doing this?”

It was the same question asked before eating, but the meaning was different. I was asking why they would go to such lengths to save my life.

Calian, who inexplicably understood Plantz’s words very well, tilted his head slightly and opened his mouth.

“Do I have to tell you?”

Moment by moment, Kalian continued to save Plants.

I know how hard Kalian must have tried to avoid killing himself at the first breakfast. From taking out the auror I had hidden to block Sillike’s dagger, to lending my power, to yesterday’s incident.

Planz quietly closed his eyes. And asked.

“I don’t understand.”

I know that he is not the type of person who would do something like that out of sympathy or something.

Not only was he not the type of person to pity him in the first place, but he was also not the type of person who would not know that he was being treated with such unbecoming feelings.

So, can you please say something now?

The reason is that they will destroy the palace to save it.

Calian’s gaze went down.

The light green mint tea had a cool, sweet scent. The mint leaves floating in the tea slowly swirled around.

Calian, who was staring at it quietly, opened his mouth.

“I’m just scared.”

It wasn’t a plan for the future or an explanation of what was in mind.

Plantz’s brow furrowed at the unexpected answer.

* * *

Are blueberries purple or blue?

There was a time when we were talking about it and it ended up being an argument. Of course, this happened when I was very young.

It was around the time when Hina had just learned sign language.

Hina, who explained with clumsy hand gestures that it was ‘blue’, was unable to refute Kirie’s words. Because my hands were slower than my words and I didn’t know many words. Little Hina burst into tears due to the injustice.

So Hina won.

After that, for Kyrie, blueberries were always blue, so of course ice cream with blueberries was light blue.

– You fools, you think it’s really cool to die without regrets.

Then he got up and went back to Chermil Palace.

The ice cream, which had turned into light blue water, shook for a moment.

* * *

The great desert of the north is always frozen.

If I were told that flowers bloom and butterflies flutter there, I would rather believe that.

But Kalyan is scared.

He just said that without any hesitation. Without saying another word, I picked up a tea spoon and touched the mint leaves floating in the teacup.

Sixteen-year-old Planz, who was quietly mulling over the words of his younger brother, who I don’t even know how old he is, blurted out.

“My brother, who is so timid, destroyed my mother’s palace yesterday.”

“Because it’s not where my mother used to stay.”

After saying that, Calian let out a small laugh.

“There were other reasons as well.”

It wasn’t because of just one plant that got rid of it.

Planz had been trying to figure out what he was thinking all night long, so instead of asking what it was, he brought up the original topic again.

“How many times are you going to ask?”

It was his first time asking such a persistent question, so he was just about to ignore it when Calian opened his mouth.

“Aow!”

‘I am Prince Calian’s cat who prefers Prince Planz.’

A cat came into Planz’s room. Then, for some reason, he came up to Calian’s lap instead of Plantz’s and took a seat.

Calian, who picked up the cat and looked down at the leash, laughed. This is because I saw that the content had not changed.

“They said they didn’t like it. They really didn’t delete it.”

“...It’s annoying.”

Calian understood Plantz’s short words very well, and Plantz read Calian’s thoughts very well. I again noticed what Calian was saying.

Calian raised his head, looked at Plantz, grinned, and opened his mouth.

“You’re so smart that I can’t even say a word in front of you.”

“Don’t bark.”

I went to Chase and told him to get ready, but I realized that the younger guy in front of me had no regrets about life.

That is why we are trying to save Plants.

In the unlikely event that Kalyan is absent, sit on the throne in Kalyan’s place.

Plantz leaned back against the backrest.

Plantz, who was sitting like that and staring into red eyes, opened his mouth.

“I would have said no.”

“I know you’re not interested in the position. Just. I keep thinking like that.”

“What are you thinking?”

“Because of Serenti’s cursed behavior that may be a joke or consideration, I am moving like this by borrowing a body that is about to become a dead person...” Calian laughed. “My

purpose

is If that day ever comes. No, when that day comes. Will my life continue after that? Because I don’t know.”

I was afraid of that.

I wasn’t afraid of dying, but I was afraid that the empty spot would be revealed. After

meeting the Blue Warbler, meeting Cispanian, meeting Chase, and experiencing the white eagle, I found

that empty spot where Verne disappeared. Calian was expressing the thought that he had been developing ever since he began to feel it in front of his brother who was much younger than me and who was like an enemy.

“I am already living more desperately than anyone else. I have no intention of disappearing easily or dying. But just in case.”

Still, if that day comes. If that unavoidable day comes.

“I hope my smart brother, like the time he came to Siegfried’s mansion, will do something.”

Calian laughed.

Plantz did not laugh.

He lifted the tea without saying a word. Calian’s unlucky servant brought tea that was perfect for Calian’s taste. An unfamiliar mint scent lingered in my mouth. “Stop barking.” He drank the mint

tea

. Planz, who took a sip and put it down, opened his mouth like this:

“... I will live the way my brother wants.”

I will eat the way he wants, so you will have to endure the hardships of your life at Arfia Palace on your own. I know that’s what he meant

. I don’t know if you heard it.