People Aren't Meant to Be Fixed! (4 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 96

By the way, Carlisle must have felt awkward around those nobodies—Ronowe and Beris—when they left in tears, sniffling and sobbing. Unlike me, he’s the thoughtful, attentive, and gentle type; he probably felt uneasy and might have even offered to see them off halfway.

“I have no intention of letting you go until you’ve fully grown.”

Put kindly, they’d receive the finest treatment in the Imperial Capital while studying what they’d need for the future; stated plainly and bluntly, it amounted to being confined until they reached the age for their coming-of-age ceremony.

“Now, you’ve been granted the chance to serve me—the future Emperor—from very close by.”

I added, as if to encourage them to consider it an honor, along with a note of clarification.

“You just need to eat well, play well, and sleep well here.”

But entering the capital was easy enough—if life in the Imperial Capital were easy too, it’d be far too dull. I stroked my chin with the hand not holding the broom and spoke.

“However, since I told the Duke and the Marquess I’d educate you myself, you’ll undergo training to become my close aides.”

I’d already resolved to bring Carlisle into the fold if it meant securing Freyrie’s ankle, but that didn’t mean I intended to let these two simply idle around the capital wasting food.

After all, when it’s time to play, one plays; when it’s time to study, one studies; and when it’s time to work, one works.

“Once your lessons are done, I’ll grant you free time—so enjoy yourselves as you please.”

Thus, like flicking a whip and offering a carrot, I reassured the children—who seemed slightly tense—that they’d have ample time to rest.

“Oh, and from now on, feeding Poppy is your responsibility too.”

I casually tacked on Poppy’s care as an afterthought, adding that they should occasionally brush its fur and read it stories. Poppy tilted its head in confusion, glancing alternately between Carlisle and Freyrie, then let out a “quack-quack” while waving its stubby arms.

Though I couldn’t discern the exact meaning, I guessed it was greeting Carlisle and Freyrie, as if saying, “I’ll be counting on you from now on.”

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