The Prince’s Nanny, Her Specialty Is Assassination - Chapter 233

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Chapter 233. Turning the Tide (1)

“…As expected.”

Every time fireworks burst in the sky, the dark corridors of the Prince’s Palace repeatedly flickered brightly.

“I can’t beat you after all.”

“Don’t be too disappointed. There are very few men who can beat me.”

I laughed lightly and stretched my arms.

The fireworks visible outside the window were quite beautiful.

“It’s a more grand banquet than I thought. Don’t you think it’s a bit excessive for celebrating the achievements of the subjugation campaign?”

“It’s not excessive. We completely subjugated all the variant monsters, found the cause, and all the princes returned safely from a dangerous operation, so we should celebrate this much.”

Yes, it’s worth celebrating that all the young princes returned alive.

Thinking that way, the fireworks decorating the sky didn’t seem entirely pointless.

“So why don’t you give a more sincere greeting too.”

“A sincere greeting?”

“What you did earlier wasn’t enough.”

Kaiden thrust his dissatisfied face toward me.

He pressed his forehead against my cheek and rubbed against it.

“…What are you doing right now?”

“Acting cute?”

Acting cute, he says. Where on earth did he learn something like this?

I stayed still, not knowing how to react, when Kaiden continued speaking.

“Princess Emilia often does this to the Housekeeper.”

“That’s just Princess Emilia’s habit…”

“The Princess said you like this kind of thing too.”

“Who wouldn’t like it when Princess Emilia acts that way? Anyone who would dislike it would be a heartless demon.”

“…You’re more of a doting fool than you look.”

“I was just stating facts.”

“Yes, it’s true that Princess Emilia is lovely.”

My gaze met those mischievous golden eyes.

“So, what about me?”

The young king’s eyes curved slightly like crescents.

“How about me? I tried imitating the lovely Princess Emilia.”

“…It’s not like your future aspiration is to become Princess Emilia, so what’s this about?”

“It’s similar. My future aspiration is to appear lovely in your eyes.”

“…Does Prince Kaiden have no dignity as a king of a nation?”

“Not in front of you. I became king solely to meet you.”

Is this what it feels like to raise a dog?

Kaiden’s fervent gaze that looked only at me was so incomprehensibly blind that I was momentarily speechless.

“The Housekeeper showers Princess Emilia with kisses every time she acts cute.”

His tone was strangely expectant.

I stared at Kaiden like that and asked back.

“Is there a predetermined answer for this too?”

“Since you’re asking, you must already know.”

“Because Your Highness already told me the answer.”

“So.”

Kaiden stared at me intently.

“Are you planning to get the answer right?”

“…Well.”

Is it normal psychology to want to tease someone who keeps pestering you?

I lightly played with the ends of my jet-black hair.

“I’m wondering whether I should give a reward to such a greedy child.”

“You don’t seem to know, but usually you take better care of children who cry and throw tantrums.”

“I was more concerned about children who endure and persevere.”

“Then you should give a reward even more. I also endured and persevered missing you.”

Acting coquettish with such a handsome face that doesn’t look like it would do such things.

No wait, is it worth indulging because he’s acting coquettish with a handsome face?

Somehow, a chuckle escaped me without realizing it.

“Good grief, you’re still mischievous as ever. I’m pleading like this and you’re just laughing.”

“Ah, I’m sorry. I was thinking about something else for a moment…”

“Forget it. Since you don’t seem to have any intention of giving a reward anyway, I’ll take it myself.”

Kaiden sighed softly and lowered his head.

His lips, softer than expected, brushed against my cheek.

Kisses filled with blind affection landed very lightly and carefully on my face and neck.

His kisses that started on my cheek went around my forehead and the bridge of my nose before finally ending after conquering my lips.

“…More than I thought.”

When I opened my mouth, Kaiden paused for a moment.

“You’re quite gentle.”

The kiss in the cave was rough and almost instinctual.

As soon as Kaiden heard my words, he seemed to become serious for a moment, then immediately smiled and pressed his body close.

“I was being a bit coy, but it seems that wasn’t necessary.”

“You really pounce at any opening you see.”

“Of course.”

Kaiden whispered in my ear with a confident voice.

“I’m a man who doesn’t miss opportunities.”

“Is that so.”

I gently pushed away Kaiden’s chest with both hands.

“But today doesn’t seem like an opportunity.”

“Really?”

Instead of answering, I nodded.

“We can’t do such indecent things in a place like this. This is where Prince Edwin and Princess Emilia stay.”

“What does that matter?”

“It matters.”

Then couples in houses with children wouldn’t touch a hair on each other.

I heard Kaiden quietly grumbling, but I deliberately ignored it.

“If you dislike it, there’s nothing I can do.”

Kaiden straightened his posture with a face full of regret.

He slightly separated his body from mine and muttered.

“But stay alert. I’m going to come at you anytime, anywhere, whenever you show an opening from now on.”

“I’m so scared my knees are going weak.”

I let out a laugh and turned around.

When I stood facing the window, Kaiden pressed close behind me and rested his chin on top of my head.

“Still, I’m glad that guy didn’t pop out this time.”

“That guy?”

“The white-haired one.”

“If it’s Saylus, he won’t appear unless I call for him.”

When we arrived at the Imperial Capital.

Saylus sensed my presence and came rushing through the shadows like a shot.

But I scolded the guy and sent him back to Edwin.

“Since it would be difficult for me to enter the banquet hall midway, I told him to escort Prince Edwin until the very end.”

The fireworks continued to burst endlessly.

Since they’re created with magic, they’ll probably keep blooming until the banquet ends.

“But why are you here, Prince Kaiden? Aren’t you attending the banquet?”

“I did attend. I just stepped away for a moment.”

Kaiden shrugged nonchalantly at my question.

“Though I have no intention of going back.”

“Why not.”

“Because I prefer being with you.”

“How honest of you.”

“It’s one of my many virtues.”

“Do you even have any flaws?”

“Well.”

The king spoke with laughter in his voice.

“I suppose being weak when it comes to things I cherish and love.”

“Isn’t everyone like that?”

“Rachel, are you like that too?”

“…I try not to be, actually.”

Being weakened by things I cherish and love was enough in my previous life.

Not particularly fond of this topic, I immediately changed the subject.

“Prince Kaiden isn’t asking about the important thing.”

“You mean about your trip to the Holy Kingdom?”

Kaiden continued speaking while wrapping both arms around my waist.

“I want to ask, but I’m worried you might not want me to.”

“You were considerate of such things?”

“If it was something I should know, you would have told me before leaving.”

He’s strangely thoughtful in odd ways.

I opened my mouth while leaning against Kaiden’s warmth I felt behind me.

“It wasn’t intentional. On my way back to the Empire, I happened to encounter The Prophet’s group and had no choice.”

“You encountered The Prophet’s group?”

“Yes, they were struggling against a pursuit team sent by the Holy Kingdom.”

I thought they had safely escaped after we parted ways in the village.

The Prophet Johannes and his guardian knight Karl had been captured by the Holy Kingdom’s pursuit team and were being transported to the Holy Kingdom.

“They imprisoned the two in The Prison of the Holy Kingdom.”

The prison guards whispered that they would be secretly executed.

From my perspective, I couldn’t let two people who were still useful pawns die so meaninglessly.

“Then that rumor circulating in the banquet hall was true.”

The rumor that what led the Previous Emperor to death wasn’t illness from chronic disease, but some assassin’s blade.

“…It’s not exactly true.”

Rumors tend to be exaggerated anyway.

“Because I wasn’t the one who finished it.”

All I did was sneak into his bedroom while The Emperor was asleep and spread poison. The only antidote was handed over to Johannes afterward.

“Johannes tried to give the antidote to the Previous Emperor, but his guardian knight Sir Karle beheaded him.”

The fact that Karl’s parents were killed by the Previous Emperor’s hand was something I learned later.

“But since it would be troublesome if rumors spread that a Holy Knight beheaded The Emperor, I simply disguised it as if I killed him. Pretending to be an assassin.”

It wasn’t strange for an assassin to kill someone.

Kaiden remained silent for a long time after hearing my words.

“…You are.”

Around the time another colored firework decorated the sky.

Kaiden opened his mouth again.

“Truly kind.”

“…I simply made that choice because I thought it would be difficult for Johannes to safely ascend to The Emperor’s position if Sir Karle’s crime was revealed.”

I firmly denied his words.

“There is no kindness anywhere in my choice.”

“No, you are kind. And strong.”

His arms wrapped around my waist tightened.

“Because you’re someone who throws yourself as bait for others. Because you’re someone who can bring up unpleasant pasts anytime.”

“That’s…”

“You can make such choices because you’re a kind and strong person.”

You’re such a strange person, Kaiden Ram.

Listening to what this guy says makes me clearly realize what words I didn’t know I wanted to hear.

“…If Your Highness thinks so, then let’s go with that.”

“Yes, let’s go with that.”

I laughed helplessly and tilted my head back.

Then Kaiden looked down at me as if wondering why.

“But didn’t you hear that rumor at the banquet hall?”

The hot topic that became the subject of discussion at the grand banquet.

It wasn’t some rumor about the identity of an assassin involved in the new Emperor’s ascension.

“The rumor about The 2nd Imperial Consort.”

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