Chapter 122

Chapter 122

I sent you a gift, yes?

Donnas arm.

I wish to present you with another one. Im looking forward to seeing how youll react to it.

He pointed out one box to show Carynne.

Would it be Donnas leg next? However, considering what Crown Prince Gueuze was pointing at right now, it didnt seem like its going to be a leg.

Carynne didnt even notice that it was there until now, but there was a chest over at that corner there. It was a lot bigger than the first chest.

As if in a trance, Carynne stood in front of the chest.

Open it.

Crown Prince Gueuze handed the key to Carynne. The chest itself was chained and fastened with a lock.

She pushed the key into the lock and turned it. Rattle. Then, she lifted the heavy lid with both her hands.

Amidst the darkness of the chest, the gift was revealed.

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His Highness Prince Lewis and Miss Carynne are both missing.

* * *

Prince Lewis, son of Crown Prince Gueuze, was inside the chest.

Carynne stared down at the young prince.

Are you not entertained?

Gueuze laughed.

Hes breathing. His chest was slowly going up and down.

Prince Lewis was not yet dead. And unlike Donna, his arms and legs were all unscathed. His clothes were rumpled here and there, and he had a few cuts and bruises.

Carynne closed her eyes for a moment, then she opened them again to glance down at the young prince.

Your Highness, I cannot fathom the depths of your thoughts I am young and immature, so I am still unwise.

What did the crown prince just do?

Why did he bring his own son to this place? Crown Prince Gueze was not very fond of his son, that much was something many people knew. The reason the old king was still holding out without ever abdicating the throne was because hes intending to hand it over directly to the well-behaved Prince Lewis instead of Crown Prince Gueuze. Thats why Crown Prince Gueuze hates his son.

With the way things are Your Highness wont gain anything from this at all.

Still, the current king was too old now.

He was already at the age that even moving was too difficult for him. A character who was not too far from Carynnes true age, that was the king.

She had seen his face only from afar before, but she knew that it wouldnt be strange if hed drop dead any time now, considering his age.

Crown Prince Gueuze was a son who the old king sired late in life, and likewise, Crown Prince Gueuze had also sired Prince Lewis a little late in life. No matter how long the current king would try to hold on, it was unlikely that hed be able to hand over the throne directly to his grandson.

Are humans driven to action only for the sake of gaining something?

Nevertheless, there was an extent and a reason behind it.

Carynne turned to look at him. She could not understand Crown Prince Gueuze himself.

Isnt it obviously for fun?

I dont understand what youre saying. Father, what are all those things hanging over there? Father, where is this place?

Dont feign ignorance.

Father.

Didnt you already know about this room?

Crown Prince Gueuze held Prince Lewis by his shoulders. Then, he lifted his son. The crown prince easily picked up his son and lifted from the chest.

Tell me, why did you contact Raymond Saytes?

Because he is an ideal knight. Father, let me go. This This isnt right.

Tak.

Prince Lewis was dropped to the floor. Gueuze stared down at his son. However, the violence done unto him seemed to have awakened Prince Lewis resolve. He got up from the floor, his teeth clenched.

Father, please turn yourself in. Its not too late.

Look at this, Carynne.

Crown Prince Gueuze averted his gaze from Prince Lewis, then he looked at Carynne. While maintaining eye contact with her, he asked herthough his voice now had a gentle tone, unlike when he was talking to his son.

By any chance, did you put your hopes on my son?

Carynne couldnt very well answer, I didnt think that far.

Prince Lewis had made a pledge to Raymond, saying that he would be sure to actively protect Carynne. But right now, the knight was not here, and the young prince himself did not have any weapons to beat his father with.

Looking towards the boy, Carynne could see only a child who was much smaller and thinner than herself. Evidently, it seemed like the boy needed to protect himself rather than someone else.

Father!

I wasnt talking to you!

Crown Prince Gueuze shouted at Prince Lewis. Then, he turned sharply towards Carynne.

Can you love me?

Right, seems impossible.

Crown Prince Gueuze brought one foot over Prince Lewis right then. Prince Lewis curled into himself.

Stay still. Its going to be okay.

Was he saying that to Carynne or to Prince Lewis?

F-Father. Please stop. Im not the only one who knows about this. Other people know.

Did you tell?

Father, please let Carynne Evans go. Please ask for forgiveness from Grandfather, and please repent for your sins, I beg of you.

Goodness. His Majesty already knows the existence of this room. Even so, hes left me alone thus far, hasnt he?