326 277. The golden prince burned his hands.

77 months ago

"I don't know if you'd like to put it out in the social world.

When Cedric turned ten.

It was Joan who advised me that way, continuing to run away from teachers and slightly bothering Cedric, who, instead of studying, was not even trying to educate or learn manners at all.

"How dare you, …?

Watch Cedric lay awake leaning against me, burying his back on the couch. My brother, Cedric, has been running away from teachers and studies for two years now, even though he says his age is now double-digit. For this reason, even manners and upbringing were not satisfactory, and it was still not even possible to get out into the domestic social community.

If you're in a social world outside the country, you'll grow up. But even once the social community within the closed Hanazoo United Kingdom but within the Sursis Kingdom still refused to leave.

"But... Cedric doesn't know the manners or education he needs. If you're going to force it out and you're not going to take it back...

"But it would actually be best for Cedric to show it with those eyes, wouldn't it?... and most importantly, you should get used to that air first.

Fine, because the air in the social world is also unique. And I also think that it does make sense for Joan to laugh bitterly at me for saying so.

Even my brother, Cedric, is the only one who still opens his heart to me and Yoan. If you don't let it out forever on top of that, and it keeps pulling, that's what you can't take back.

Besides, even now, until two years ago, I was frightened to even step into the kingdom of Chinesis, and Cedric, who hated it so badly, was thus able to relent even within the room of Joan, the first prince of the kingdom of Chinesis. In view of that, it may be advantageous to get used to it first.

"Next time, there 'll be a party hosted by Regent Fergus, won't there? I'm invited as the first prince of the kingdom of Chinensis, and if you're here, it's just fine.

I wonder, and with a grin, Yoan put his own cup of brewed tea in front of me. I used to let the samurai brew it before paying for her own room, but since I started bringing Cedric in, or Yoan himself brewed me some tea.

"Regent Fergus must have been the one who consulted you when you told him you wanted to proceed with your deal with the outside world, right? He even gave me a candidate for some promising trading countries, and I guess I can trust him.

Regent Fergus. After the former Regent, the Bertrand Regent, was ousted from his seat, he is a better Regent with experience and innovative horizons, expected as a candidate than before. If he does host a party, Cedric might feel somewhat safe too.

I stroke Cedric's head without looking asleep and awake. It may be overprotective, but as much as possible… I want to avoid worries.

"... right.

For that reason, we should take advantage of this opportunity.

I decided to put Cedric in the social world.

No way, never thought that would go diagonally of the prediction.

……

"Essedric, watch your step. You won't be able to get rid of the carriage after all this time."

Let him step on his feet as far as he can from the front of the door, and unwittingly abhor his voice to Cedric, who resists being let out of the carriage. Cedric, dressed for the social world, resisted me pulling his arms all wrinkled up in that garment. Every sleeve of clothes was pulled and I peeked through my collar the pendant Yoan gave me a year ago.

"The castle left properly. All you have to do is report to your father that you attended the party! I'll wait in the carriage until my brother's done."

"Is that a good idea! Join the party properly! If you're in Japan, you won't be able to avoid it forever in this wide world!

Speaking with Gyacha and Cedric, I'll just take great care not to make a scene.

"... this is... more than I expected, Lance.

I hear voices behind my back on the lid, turning only my neck. He was comparing me to Cedric like he was surprised Joan only laughed at his mouth. And I realized it, and I said, "Yoan! And when you ask for help, Cedric says," Did your brother know? "And now he says," You broke your promise! "He raised his voice to Joan like he was angry. What the hell are you talking about? I can pull Cedric into my hand again, but I can't leave.

"Uh-huh... I'm not forcing you to do anything else, Cedric. But..."

Joan laughs like trouble and walks over to Cedric, who snaps into the carriage. He casually pulled the chain down on my neck as he passed me. Apparently, the chain part of the pendant was sticking out of my clothes, too. As it was, Yoan dropped his hips to gaze at Cedric, face to face straight from the front.

"Lance and I can be relieved if you make your social debut, and most importantly, we want to see it right in person with this eye.... don't you like being at parties with us?

Drain Cedric's arm and wait for Cedric to react as he grabs it to focus on Yoan's story. Cedric then lowered his eyes to worry a little and tied his lips strong.

Two years ago, I missed Yoan right from the day I introduced him, Cedric, but a year ago I started admiring him even more, calling him "brother" and sometimes listening to him better than I did. Even if you run away from your teacher studies, you will be tempted to hear from Yoan about the history and culture of the kingdom of China.

To Cedric, who listens in silence. Joan grinned warmly, stroking his head. Keep gently whispering, "I think that would also make the misunderstanding of Lance a little better," he said.

In recent times, being whispered of Cedric rumors and aliases, as in the past, was almost gone thanks to weathering, but instead, more and more voices were questioning my obsession with Cedric. As far as I'm concerned, I was more relieved that Cedric was easier to live with than such an even more pussy now... but I don't think Joan or Cedric would have accepted that much either.

To Joan's words Cedric nodded only once for the last time as he made his young but neat face a little more rugged. As I held my hand back, I slowly began to get out of the carriage.

"Why does Cedric listen to you...?

"Because Lance always only says it's for Cedric.

That said, Joan, laughing strangely, proceeded to walk with us to Regent Fergus's mansion as he continued behind Cedric.

At that party, the birthday celebration of the daughter of Regent Fergus, many nobles from both countries were present.

Not only is it the regent of our kingdom of Sursis, but it is also significant that the wife of that regent Fergus was a noble courtier of the kingdom of China. Marriages between the people were rare, even if they were marriages between the elite nobles of both countries.

"Well done, I went down on my way out. His Royal Highness Prince Lance I, His Royal Highness Prince Cedric II and His Royal Highness Prince Joan I.

Regent Fergus and I exchanged greetings to the family, and Joan and I stood in the middle of the hall with Cedric between us.

Many nobles had already greeted each other when we entered the hall, but as soon as they noticed us, everyone noticed and shut their mouths.

The attention of the guests was great that the first princes of both countries were treading on the boulders, and even greater was the attention paid to Cedric, who had never been in the social world before.

In particular, Cedric and the near-to-age courtier had everyone's cheeks tided and their appearance blinded them. The contents are somewhat younger than the actual age, but Cedric's neat appearance would be extra because it was something that even adults could see the other way around, as long as he remained silent.

"... you're a hottie soon, Cedric.

Why don't you come talk to me for a second? and Joan gently slapped Cedric on the back that never tried to get away from us. But Cedric ran out of interest, saying, "Anyway, everyone's interested," and turned away from every courtier.

"It's not just those who think bad of you. I guess I could make friends.

"I don't need anything else if I have a brother and a brother.

Yoan also looked a little troubled at Cedric, who refused to slap me on the invitation. I'm glad you admire us, but you can't do that for the rest of your life. It was when I received a glass from my servant and was thinking about it.

"Is that the rumored Second Prince Cedric?

The whispers of the upstream nobility of the kingdom of Chinensis reached our ears. Me and Yoan both pretended not to hear each other and only listened to each other. Joan handed Cedric a glass so he wouldn't sound like Cedric, and I let his body deviate from the direction of his voice, but Cedric put his strength into the axis of his body to refuse it.

"I heard rumors...

As soon as I turned my eyes, it was obvious that blood was beginning to draw from Cedric's face. My finger grabbing my sleeve is shaking slightly.

If there is another tide of example to Cedric, here is when I was worried that I should cut it off with a cough.

"As I heard, what a beautiful sight.

... to unexpected words, both me and Cedric solidified once. Apparently, he wasn't one of the example rumors. Even then, nobles said to each other, "What is the appearance of being ten years old?" "Isn't it as if it were a golden demon?" "Rumor has it that those under the castle who saw the appearance have graduated less in beauty." "Whoever has so much beauty, even the royalty of history..." "! Your mouth is overwhelmed. It is disrespectful to His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen." The whispers were so widespread that they could be heard even more clearly. Relatively calm, I feel relieved by the rumors.

"I guess a lot of people saw that because Cedric often visits our country with Lance.

Joan stroked down his chest as well, adding that some parts were largely exaggerated. Keep your hands on Cedric's shoulder.

"It's okay, none of your enemies seem to be here.

Me and Cedric exhaled into Yoan's words smiling at me for saying that. Everyone looks around and all they do is blind and praise Cedric for his appearance. Don't worry about Cedric.

"But due to the policy of His Royal Highness Prince Lance, who is being looked after, he doesn't engage in any way with the others.

... another rumor. I inadvertently exhale once more in a sigh.

There are still times when my weird rumors circulate from time to time in the upper echelons from the people. Yoan obviously makes his expression look bad and tries to come forward but I'll stop him with my hands. Oh, that doesn't explain anything where I denied it.

In the meantime, the nobles who do not realize, "Do you still mean to distance yourself from the others if you are royal?" "No, but you yourself are going to make out with His Royal Highness the First Prince of Joan." "No way, just my brother. Trying to block you from the outside world?" "But His Royal Highness Prince Lance, who has had high support for the peoples of both countries for a year now, is no way..." That's where the whispers rippled. Gradually the clouds got worse, and it was when I tried to put it away with a cough.

"! Cedric...!

I notice it in the voice of Yoan, who looks a little rushed. Cedric, who was supposed to be next to me until just now, walked away from his hand and into the middle of the hall himself. I chill my liver wondering if I intend to go directly to Teng Himself, who talks rumors. Cedric has always occasionally stripped his fangs from time to time, even adults, against his own hostile opponents.

But Cedric walked over not to his tenacity, but to his daughter-like, near-old warrant. Cedric faced the front to the lady who stiffened herself as she lit her face as surprised by Cedric's appearance. And...

"… I'll be the first to see you. Beautiful way, please forgive my sudden disrespect. My name is Cedric Silva Lowell. I'm the second prince of this country.

Speaking to the lady in a polite manner, Cedric grinned gracefully and gently reached for the lady's hair, which further lit her face.

"Beautiful hair. I was accidentally blinded by so much glare. Please continue to thank me and my brother, as well as Prince Joan.

That's what I said, laughing at the lady from the front, trying to pick the lady's hair at her fingertips and touching her gently. At the end he took the hand of the lady, and exchanged a mouthful on the back of her hand.... momentarily, the lady lit the hot air and her hips crushed on the spot.

A nobleman, his father, who was watching on the side, said as he panicked, "Here! What disrespect before His Royal Highness the Second Prince..." he supported his daughter's back and cried out desperately to keep her standing and continuing the conversation with Cedric, the Second Prince. But the lady is completely red and unable to move off the spot.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, Prince Cedric II! My daughter is rude..."

"Don't worry about it. A woman dyed red as sweet fruit beats anything, adorable.

Huh, laughing like an adult, Cedric gave it back to his aristocratic opponent with an extra grin. Furthermore, I noticed that my surrounding gaze was focused on me, and I looked around quickly with my eyes alone. Surprises, interests, and even more, many warrants are sending a feverish gaze to Cedric. And Cedric pointed his burning eyes at them to respond to it.

"I want to be close to you all. As my brother, First Prince Lance Silva Lowell and First Prince Yoan Lynne Dwight wished.... Of course, Beautiful Hua, you are most welcome, even if it is a round.

At the next moment, most of the young ladies nailed to Cedric with their faces bright red. And in an instant, a lady gathers to surround Cedric with one, another. A number of young ladies, like me and Yoan, told me their names and family names simultaneously, and called out to Cedric first.

"... Debate... Success, perhaps...? Lance."

Pokan, Joan with a puffy expression, asks me as he turns his gaze to Cedric, who is the heart of the ladies. While I was watching, Yoan was also gripping his chest cross tightly to see if he was much nervous.... Perhaps if I looked in the mirror, I'd have the same look as Yoan.

"... probably. But why are you saying that...?

Both me and Yoan twist their necks at Cedric's words and deeds as if they were used to women. I don't remember teaching you that kind of mouth-watering at all. I'm forgiven for having that look and the title of Second Prince, Cedric, but I can't complain if everyone else does it.

Yoan's "Shall I ask you later...?" I nodded silently at the suggestion as I leaned the glass towards my mouth. Cedric, who was surrounded one after the other by a large number of ladies and nobles while we were blind, had a brilliant conversation with all of them without any appearance of fear.

I also apologized to Regent Fergus for the noise he caused when he said it was a birthday celebration at the corner, but "I was more relieved that His Royal Highness Prince Cedric was having a conversation with someone his age than that," the grin returned. Regent Fergus also seems to have cared more about Cedric than before.

That day, people never stopped around Cedric until the party was closed. Me and Yoan cared a few times too, I went for a peek in the face but Cedric's expression was more lively than I thought and his eyes were shining.

We finally joined Cedric after the party was over and we exchanged greetings with each and every courtier and nobleman Cedric talked about. After Joan dropped us off in the carriage, Cedric answered this with a not-so-good look when he asked about what he had just said before closing the door.

"I used to read it in a book. Woman, yeah. Wouldn't they all be happy if they told you?

... Me and Yoan held our heads at the same time. That's just the knowledge of the book. It was also clear from that subject Cedric talked about that it was not a book on upbringing or manners. At the time of the day, I just get a headache thinking about what other books they read.

I tried to correct it as biased knowledge, but both me and Yoan hesitated to do so in the words of Cedric, who was told next.

"... it wasn't bad to relate to others either. If you're in the social world, you can come out again... fine.

... Apparently, it was an unexpectedly good time for him. "Thank you today," Cedric muttered in a small voice at the end, distracting himself from us.

"... well, I was able to say hello to the social community and so on, and I can't believe it." Well done, I guess.

I also lightly agree with Yoan, who had strange words and behavior on his face but added that he was happy to blow it. Sure, it was done right except for that extra word and deed. Going to the social world is no longer an aversion in itself, and if you continue to have experience in the social world, its weird saying will go with your surroundings and become less natural.

I couldn't help but be happy that Cedric was able to take a step to the outside world this time, I thought so and stroked Cedric's head. After me Joan reaches out from outside the carriage too and strokes his head in the same way.

I stroked Cedric's blonde hair backstroked because of my squeamish and my stirring, so that Joan could finally get it back in order and stroke it flat in his hand.

"Did this make you feel like learning some manners and upbringing?

"That's not what I'm talking about.

Joan scratched Cedric's hair in silence again squeaking at Cedric, releasing the soft stuff as if to break it off. "What do you do to your brother!" To Cedric, who summoned, Joan returned, "No one will have any trouble wearing manners and upbringing." Instead, it's all the trouble if you don't wear it… Yoan's story is especially soft against Cedric. But Cedric still didn't shake his head vertically.

"Well, I'm looking forward to it again.

"Oh.... good night, brother.

After thanking me for everything I did today and finishing my greeting, the carriage door was finally closed. Slowly the carriage begins to shake and sees Cedric looking in a good mood on the side.

He looked out at the intersection of his nose and the pleasant grin reflected straight into the window.

"... Hey, brother.

The carriage rocks for a while, then Cedric opens his mouth. When I asked him back, he turned straight to me and made me laugh more forcefully than ever.

"I'm apparently well worth it even as it is.

I felt more anxious than relieved by the grinning grin. What do you mean, I asked, but I didn't get the answer back.

In the wake of this day's social debut, Cedric, who has become aware of his good looks, starts to boil many of his people, mainly women, at numerous social parties and visits under the castle.

It was also from this time on that the clothes were dressed in vain, and the sweet words and actions to women became more than improved, and the applause was hung.

Then seven years.

Me and Joan are going to burn our hands more than ever on Cedric for a sudden mysterious rampage.