“Was that… possible?”
The one who broke the silence was Creta.
For him, the castle’s commander and the deputy of the duke, Jillian’s words were unknown, despite his knowledge of various things.
Contrary to public speculation, there was no pact or weakness discovered regarding Balroc’s commitment to the imperial family. This was simply Balroc’s unilateral stubbornness.
Even for someone dedicated like Balroc, it was almost regrettable to call it devotion. He was willing to offer his life if needed.
Cyrus Balroc’s actions shocked many people. The attitude of the Termina Imperial Family was not the issue. It was Balroc’s relentless dedication that was as intense as willingly sacrificing his life for crazy jealousy-fueled nonsense.
This incident was similar. Even though it was clear that it was a wave, what was the intention behind convening a ‘hearing’ for absurd reasons?
Balroc, dedicating himself to such an extent. Anyone could have known.
After executing Duke Cyrus, there was a momentary glance from Balroc, even if it was belatedly a matter of pride.
Yet, even that Balroc responded.
Jillian added that he had gone and caused a commotion, but what mattered was that he had gone during the wave. In any case, Balroc was the one who yielded at the last moment.
So, even after sending Duke Cyrus, everyone thought Balroc remained unchanged.
However, what did it mean to officially withdraw the oath to the imperial family?
“That… was possible?”
It was Creta who asked, breaking the silence.
Jillian, who was looking at him, spoke cautiously to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and disappointments.
After the execution of Duke Cyrus, on the way to the imperial palace, when they saw him heading to the imperial family with numerous knights, only then did Creta feel genuinely relieved, thinking that Balroc was finally escaping from the tyranny of Termina.
It wasn’t just Creta; everyone probably had similar thoughts, although they didn’t express it openly.
So, when they saw the princess becoming a ‘duchess,’ it wasn’t a significant disappointment.
“What do you not understand, Creta Barhan?”
“What does withdrawing the oath to the imperial family mean?”
“It means protecting them.”
“What does it mean to withdraw it?”
“It means not tolerating empty and vain words anymore.”
“Is that possible?”
Although the conversation seemed to go around in circles, Creta was sincere.
It was not an ordinary matter; many Duke Balrocs had preserved it almost instinctively.
But now, breaking it like this?
“What’s impossible? No one can force Balroc anymore.”
“But until now…”
“Until now?”
Jillian’s eyes, gently curved when asking back, seemed to cast a fleeting smile. Looking at the golden eyes radiating light, it made the head involuntarily warm.
With a familiar sense of dizziness, Creta, as if deliberately questioning, shouted at Jillian, who seemed to bewitch people.
“Until now, that’s how it was!”
“Was it?”
“It was. This time too! Who in the world calls the wave-engaged Duke Balroc for a ‘hearing’? What if the ice wall bursts, who will take responsibility?”
“Just don’t do it.”
“What?”
In response to Jillian’s words, Creta blurted out something foolish.
Not blocking the wave?
“Well then…”
“You don’t have to.”
The commanders exchanged glances.
‘Well, this is not bad enough to get angry, is it?’
‘Agreed.’
‘I guess those empire guys need to taste bitterness at least once.’
‘Have those who’ve never seen demons properly?’
‘They haven’t.’
The commanders understood Jillian’s words in that way.
It was ‘anger’ towards Eclif Termina.
But as the muttering subsided, Jillian looked across with his head tilted.
“That’s not it. It’s because there’s no need for that anymore; I really won’t do it.”
“……That…”
“Do not ask if it’s permissible. Because it will be. Whether it’s allowed or not is now determined by Valloc.”
Jillian made an awkward expression, extending his hand towards Bianca, who was surrounded by bewildered commanders.
“You must be tired, right? It’s better to go up and rest now.”
“……. ”
Bianca, too, had a bewildered expression.
However, perhaps because she had witnessed the confrontation with the commanders earlier, instead of adding any words, she accepted his escort as it was.
It was when they climbed the long staircase and stood in front of the bedroom.
“Is it sincere?”
“More than enough.”
“Why all of a sudden?”
“There’s no need for that anymore.”
“Nothing has changed.”
“My oath, isn’t your existence sufficient?”
In a moment, Bianca blurted out without being able to grasp the thoughts passing through her mind.
“Is it because I am from Termina? Is that why?”
“Balroc, who gained Termina, will be liberated.”
“What…!”
As if pierced in the heart, her chest throbbed for a moment.
“Does it bother you?”
Jillian, in response to Bianca’s sharply spoken words, uttered a prophecy and smiled faintly.
The golden eyes staring at Bianca were extraordinarily calm.
“……. ”
No words came out.
If not, there was no explanation for why he was suddenly like this.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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