Long Live the Emperor, Minus Me (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 51

“It’s not something that can be simplified so easily.”

In the case of Princess Electra and Prince Latro, people could easily tell that their constant bickering actually stemmed from mutual affection, precisely because neither would ever tolerate others speaking ill of the other—even while they themselves argued fiercely. Despite their quarrels, they always sought each other out afterward.

But that could also just be rivalry, or simply a clash of incompatible personalities. If they were teasing each other, it might suggest genuine fondness—but it could equally be disguised bullying.

“I see… Human emotions truly can’t be summed up in just a word or two.”

A weary realization flickered across Blanche’s face. Her expression looked as though she were sixty rather than six, prompting Tula to deliberately raise her tone—because Tula absolutely hated seeing Princess Blanche wear such an age-inappropriate look.

“What are you planning to do today? You haven’t set any particular schedule, right? How about going on a picnic somewhere with the spare time after your physical training? The weather’s lovely.”

“I was thinking of visiting Princess Electra and Prince Latro’s laboratory. I don’t want any variables I can’t control lingering beneath my palace.”

…Damn that pair.

Tula rarely cursed inwardly, but she couldn’t help it now. She simply couldn’t fathom why her princess—who hadn’t even experienced her first love yet—had suddenly taken an interest in such childish romantic squabbles.

True to their scholarly nature, both Princess Electra and Prince Latro were said to be in their laboratory, as usual.

After brief hesitation, I decided it wouldn’t be quite proper to visit someone’s laboratory first thing in the morning, so I resolved to meet Princess Electra before lunch, have lunch myself, and then visit Prince Latro’s laboratory afterward.

Though they were borrowing space in my palace, both readily granted permission for my unexpected visit.

“It’s been a while since you last came to the laboratory, Princess Blanche.”

Princess Electra’s laboratory, focused primarily on minerals, was genuinely rough, dimly lit, and rather intimidating. The minerals themselves were dark in color, and the tools used to break, crush, and dissect them resembled torture instruments.

“Were you upset?”

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