noveltune Chapter 91: Chapter 90- Departure already?
Chapter 91: Chapter 90- Departure already?
Chapter 91: Chapter 90- Departure already?
[A few minutes ago]
In the reception hall, only two people could be seen.
On the Queen's orders, Sebastian followed her, and for the past five minutes, all the lady did was sip on her tea.
"How have you been doing recently, Sebastian? Does my son trouble you?" She spoke for the first time.
Sebastian honestly responded, "No, Your Majesty. He is a very sensible person for his age."
Sophie's left brow went up, "Are you sure we are talking about the same person?"
Sebastian expertly held a slight laugh as he responded, "Indeed, madame. Although the young master had a bad temper initially when I started serving him, recently, his personality has changed for good."
"Talking about recent activities, you stopped reporting about Austin." She said, but it sounded more like a question to the butler.
"I was forbidden by the master I serve, Your Majesty." Sebastian simply responded. He was not forbidden by his lord to hide the fact. However, even though Austin never told him not to tell anyone about the contract, Sebastian wasn't going to mention it to anyone.
The silver-haired woman gave him a side-long glance before asking, "What exactly has he been doing that he told you not to inform us?"
Recently, she heard that Austin was involved in some mess in which the Prince of Hener got blamed. She doesn't have the information about the whole incident since her husband refused to tell her, but she already assumed that it must be Austin's fault.
Sebastian remained staring at the woman for a moment longer than what could have been regarded as appropriate before he uttered,
"He has been involved with several events recently. For example, when he won the trials of the Tournament-"
"Austin won the trials?" Sophie asked in surprise.
With a smile, Sebastian nodded, "Yes, and he is participating from the elite division."
For a moment, Sebastian saw the glimmer of warmth and fondness in Sophie's eyes for her son...but like it was nothing but an illusion, her cold look returned.
"Must have been favored by the headmaster...anyway, once Austin graduates, you need to return to the capital and help Aiden in handling the administration."
Sebastian held a sigh. The Queen has already declared the next king in her heart. How...strange.
"As you say, Your Majesty."
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"Robert." The personal butler of the King flinched upon finding someone appearing behind him without him noticing.
"...brother..." Thankfully, the amount of people who could achieve such a feat was still one.
"You have adapted to your role as a butler quite well." Sebastian praised his little brother with a proud smile on his face.
Robert allowed a rare scowl to appear on his face, "This uniform is so goddamn tight. And there is a restriction on so many things."
Sebastian chuckled. It was not surprising to see that his brother was suffering slightly in this new job.
For someone who has been working as a mercenary for the past eight years, it was understandable why he hates rules so much.
Resting his hand on his brother's shoulder, Sebastian spoke, "You are doing a fine job, brother. There are many who want to take Your Majesty's life; that's why I assigned you since I knew only you can be trusted with this job."
As Austin walked away, Aiden's smile dropped, as he muttered under his breath,
'This is suspicious....I need to investigate this whole farce.'
Not in seven hell, Austin suddenly came here to just check on his father and would return to the academy just like that.
'That old man must have informed Austin about the proposal from Hener...' In that case, what Austin could do? Run away? But that would just give Hener the best opportunity to slay the rogue prince.
'What exactly are you planning...'
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"My lord, are we leaving right away?" Sebastian asked as he spotted the young master and lady walking out of the palace.
Austin nodded, "Have you arranged a carriage?"
Sebastian was taken aback, "Are we leaving on a carriage?" Sebastian had no problem with that, but surely, in a carriage, it would take much longer.
"Austin is tired, so it's better to travel in a carriage," Valerie spoke, bringing a warm smile to Austin's lips.
However, "That carriage would be a diversion, Sebastian. We are still traveling on horses."
Sebastian raised his brows before he glanced behind the Prince, "Are we...."
Austin nodded, "Most likely."
Valerie glanced between the two men, confused about what was happening.
Austin held her hand and interlaced their fingers before saying, "Let me escort you to somewhere safe."
Sebastian had already disappeared and went to arrange the carriage while Austin and Valerie walked through the back garden of the palace.
"How was he? Your Majesty?" Valerie asked.
Austin raised his brows, "Still formality?"
Valerie lowered her gaze, a shy smile lifting the edges of her lips, as she asked, "How is he...father-in-law?" A gentle reminder that they are about to get married...yup, all her displeasure after meeting that pest has been wiped off.
"He is doing good...the poison would be negated within a few days with proper rest and adequate nutrition."
Valerie raised her brows, "Is it safe for him to stay here when that person is targeting him?"
Austin nodded, "I trust Robert. He will take care of him."
Valerie suddenly stood before Austin before saying, "What about your mother...it seems she is under Aiden's influence, just as my father was. And late at night, in the bedroom, only a wife is allowed to enter the room."
Austin's brows drew closer. What Valerie is suggesting is true. During the night, even the closest servant couldn't remain around their primary because of obvious reasons.
And if, under Aiden's influence, the Queen ends up harming the King...
Squeezing her hand, Austin said, "I can just hope that my dear mother still has that much sanity to discern what is right and what is evil."
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A/N:- Thanks for reading.