ushernet Chapter 31- Plans
Chapter 31- Plans
Chapter 31- Plans
The remaining five days went in a flash and the trials finally came to an end.
After that ambush Kyle and Alatia didn't have to face any other attack and Edmund just kept on observing Kyle without creating much trouble for him. The way his behavior changed around Kyle, signifies that Edmund never wanted Kyle to get wounded and he was genuinely guilty about it.
Regardless, Edmund's demeanor around Kyle improved a lot and Edmund even appreciated his work on several occasions.
Now, whether Edmund really meant those praises or was he just trying to gain forgiveness from his sister remains a mystery...but that didn't matter to Kyle. He was content with the fact that Edmund was no longer suspicious of him.
Currently, it is nighttime, and mostly everyone returned to their rooms.
After dinner, suddenly Cassie arrived at Kyle's door and asked him to accompany her.
Naturally, Kyle was wary. However, when she told him that it was her Master who requested his presence, Kyle didn't make her wait for long.
Now, in the back garden of the mansion, two young men can be seen currently walking slowly on the stone path built around the training ground.
The round moon was illuminating the surface with its silvery shade. The night breeze of the autumn was quite comfortable.
The two individuals remained silent for a long time before it was the blond Prince who called out,
"I think you must have noticed already that I was quite jealous of you. For a long time."
Kyle wasn't surprised to hear that all of a sudden. He knew if Edmund called to talk to him, then it must be about Alatia. The reason for Edmund's jealousy undoubtedly stems from the fact that in the past, Alatia spent most of her time not with her siblings or parents but with him.
Regardless, Kyle didn't interrupt the older one.
"You used to get ridiculed by Alatia and in retaliation, you used to say pretty mean things as well. However, Alatia liked your company a lot."
Edmund chuckled while Kyle felt like shaking his head with a sigh building up his throat.
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"You know, Alatia used to think that if she showed her fondness toward you, then Father would separate you two. Because of your status difference and all. I heard she carried that behavior of her until recently?"
Kyle smiled before assenting, "Yes, until that incident when...she fell sick because of an overdose of potion." Kyle somehow managed to stop himself from saying, 'Until that incident when I was pushed to the brink of death'.
He didn't want to sound accusing and Edmund realized his intentions.
"Kyle...you must be quite hateful toward our family, right? I mean, the way you were punished in the cell for a crime you never did...anyone would despise such a decision-maker."
"Truth be told, Your Highness, I was surprised that Your Majesty didn't order my extermination on the spot. Given Alatia's severe condition and the fondness, Your Majesty carries for her....I thought I had met my end. But thankfully, he only decided to lock me up for the time being. The wrongdoers who punished me in the cell are already dead, so I don't carry resentment anymore."
Edmund couldn't believe these words which oozed maturity were spoken by the same kid who used to pull Alatia's ponytail and fight with her all day.
"You have changed Kyle."
I slowly walked towards Alatia's room and found the door open already.
"I am coming in....." My voice trailed off a bit as my gaze landed on the ethereal beauty, currently sitting on her bed with a faint blush adorning her cheeks.
Her silvery blond hair was cascading down her shoulder like a waterfall and her porcelain skin seemed radiating the same shade under which she was currently positioned. She was wearing a low-cut single-piece nightdress with a deep neck. She has developed this past year quite well and that night dress hugged her curves really well.
I schooled my gaze a moment later than what could have been regarded as appropriate before making my way toward her.
"You called me, my lady?" My gaze remained on her violet eyes as I controlled my emotions fairly well.
"Fufu~"
....well the way she giggled signifies that she 'saw' lust in my aura, even for a moment.
Not good. Gotta keep my composure or her teasing would only elevate.
"How did the talk with my brother go?" As she said, she patted the seat beside her.
I sat down before Alatia leaned on me and held my hand with our fingers clasped.
The fragrance of her natural scent blended with her body wash made me dizzy for a moment but my response never wavered,
"It went well. He just told me to take care of you and....we were done soon after."
I deliberately hid the discussion regarding the marriage and stuff that Edmund brought up. Given Alatia's growing affection for me, it wouldn't have been surprising if she suddenly suggested eloping right now.
"Is that so....well, he doesn't need to care about it. I know, Kyle will always be with me."
Hearing her words, I suddenly remembered something which I needed to tell....or more like ask her.
Although I felt pretty nonchalant about this previously, right now, in the atmosphere I was feeling kind of nervous
Regardless, this was urgent as such I didn't take long before uttering,
"Ala....can you go to the academy tomorrow without me?"
"--!!"
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A/N:- The Academy arc hasn't begun since there is still some months left. Alatia has to go there for written exams.
Well, I informed since I didn't want to raise your hopes.
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