The current king of Luenhart, Titarus, was Anselot’s elder brother.
There appeared to be a significant age difference between King Titarus and Anselot, almost resembling a father and son.
‘Anselot was the youngest son of the former king, so he’s around the same age as the children of the current king.’
The Crown Prince of Luenhart must have been older than Anselot.
“Ah, Anselot. Haha. I heard you started a journey with the Princess of Ajeister.”
King Titarus glanced apprehensively at his proud younger brother, who remained mounted, looking down at him.
“It would have been better if you had sent a message ahead of time…”
To this, Anselot replied with a tilted voice.
“Do I need to report every time I come to my own house?”
“Ah, that’s true. Hahaha…”
King Titarus laughed awkwardly.
“Welcome, Princess Luibel of Ajeister. We’re glad to have you in Luenhart.”
The king belatedly greeted me. Protocol dictated that he should have greeted me, a princess of the empire, before Anselot.
Observing his preoccupation with Anselot, it seemed Anselot’s infamy was quite high.
“Nice to meet you, King Titarus.”
Caught off guard, I had been sitting on my horse until then. I quickly jumped down and reached out to Ilei.
Ilei snuggled into my arms and descended from the horse.
“Having traveled so far, you must be tired. Please allow us to entertain you.”
While inviting me, King Titarus still kept glancing at Anselot, who looked rather disinterested.
Feeling sorry for the king, I nodded in agreement.
“Let’s do that.”
As soon as I responded, the palace servants took our horses and luggage.
We were promptly led to the royal banquet hall.
During the lavish meal, I noticed the hands of the servants bringing food to Anselot trembling.
In Ajeister, people showed favor towards Anselot’s handsome face, but here, even his good looks couldn’t overshadow his notoriety.
‘Anselot himself doesn’t seem to care much, though.’
In the middle of the meal, King Titarus spoke to me.
“I heard you started a journey for the Proof of Oracle. It’s not an easy path you’ve chosen.”
“As a member of the Ajeister royal family and one blessed with the light, it’s my duty.”
I eloquently recited a line that would fit Hejen from the original work.
Here, people like Klaus, Ilei, and me, who had awakened the power of light, were referred to as ‘those blessed with the light.’
“The path of a hero is admirable, but since Luenhart is in a festive period, why not enjoy yourself a bit?”
While King Titarus didn’t really mean it, worrying I might stay longer, I responded with a smile.
“If the king himself suggests so, it would be rude not to accept.”
After all, I had to stay in Luenhart to complete the third scenario.
“Ah, hahahaha…”
King Titarus’s face grew even grimmer at my response. My staying meant Anselot would stay longer too.
Feeling somewhat like an unwelcome guest, I decided to be as shameless as Anselot.
After finishing the meal at the banquet hall, we headed to Anselot’s prince’s palace.
After the former king’s death, all the king’s brothers had left the palace, except Anselot, who was too young then. Even after he grew up, he remained in the palace due to his time on the battlefield and not getting married.
I smirked, recalling King Titarus’s relieved expression as dinner ended.
“Your brother doesn’t seem to like you much. He looked ready to throw a festival the day you decide to leave the palace.”
“Well, I am indeed a thorn in Luenhart’s side.”
Anselot responded nonchalantly.
“Prince Anselot has a good sense of self-awareness.”
Klaus commented seriously, without any hint of jest.
“Anselot is a headache.”
Ilei echoed Anselot’s words.
Chirp, chirp!
“Even Pia will join the festival the day the ferocious Anselot disappears!” Pia teased Anselot, earning a glare and quickly fled chirping.
“All the victories Luenhart has won in wars with neighboring countries are all thanks to you, right? Isn’t that a bit too much?”
I felt unjustly irritated.
Although Anselot’s bad reputation was exaggerated, the reactions of people we met in Luenhart seemed excessive.
Just then, a man who appeared to be around Anselot’s age stopped upon seeing us.
Unlike other courtiers, he didn’t avoid Anselot, which was curious, so I checked above his head.
Crown Prince of Luenhart
The man who had stiffened upon seeing Anselot quickly smiled and greeted him.
“Welcome, Uncle.”
“Hmm.”
Anselot replied casually.
Enger clenched his fist inside his sleeve.
‘Oh?’
It was the first time since arriving in Luenhart that someone showed more hostility than fear towards Anselot.
I looked at Prince Enger with interest.
‘The king’s children are so wary, yet he has no interest in the throne.’
I recalled a conversation I had overheard at Elizabeth’s tea party.
“So, you’re Princess Luibel of Ajeister.”
Enger recognized me and bowed. As he was about to kiss my hand…
Swiftly.
A thick palm wrapped around my shoulder, pulling me away.
It was Anselot.
Enger was left hanging in an awkward position.
“Move away.”
Anselot commanded with a grimace.
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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