Just hearing that, tears streamed down April’s face.

“Don’t cry, April.”

Reaching out, he wiped her tears, and April ran into his arms.

“Ah, I’m sorry, Viscount. I tried so hard to stop my father, but Viscount Bryce did whatever he wanted with you…”

“It’s okay. I feel sorry for involving such a noble person in this.”

“No, if it’s for you and my father, I can lie as many times as I need to. I really didn’t know. That Viscount is the silver wolf. That he’s so cruel and cunning. To blame the horrible things he did on you!”

“It’s more worrisome that such a person is by Her Majesty’s side. Her Majesty might end up following in the footsteps of the late Emperor.”

As Stone glanced at her, April’s face turned pale.

“Tell me, Viscount. What else can I do?”

Stone pulled April’s waist, seating her on his lap. Then, like comforting a child, he stroked her head and whispered.

“For now, just stay by my side like this. Your presence alone gives me enough strength.”

April’s face showed gratitude at his words.

“It hurts to see everyone doubting you like this!”

“If only you understand me, that’s enough.”

The hand that had been gently stroking April’s head naturally moved to her chin, tilting her lips downward. At that moment, as if enchanted, April hugged his neck and kissed him.

It was too easy to deceive the innocent princess.

Stone’s lips, skillfully exploring her, curled up as thin as a snake.

“Are you in your right mind, Your Majesty?”

To Kristin’s question, Yan squinted his eyes.

It seems that this guy is not even on the Emperor’s radar now.

After arbitrarily arresting Stone, he spoke in such an insolent manner when given the order to release him.

Moreover, now he just sat on my desk as if it were nothing, completely ignoring how to treat the Emperor.

But Yan had to endure it.

Now he had no means to deal with this beastly guy.

“Make it clear. If you can’t identify the identity of the corpse that came out of Oswald’s by tomorrow, there’s no reason to keep you locked up anymore. So hurry up and go back.”

“The corpse from the Orvis Kingdom, the skeletal corpse from his mansion, and the people who were serially murdered in the same way, isn’t that evidence overflowing?”

“That alone is not enough to convince the aristocratic society! ”

Although Yan shouted excitedly, Kristin stared at him calmly.
“The aristocratic society is still not making any moves.”

“…!”

Yan quickly avoided his gaze.

Those eyes that seemed to penetrate his soul. Now, he was afraid.

The more he hid from him.

That’s right. For some reason, Lordwell, the leader of the aristocratic society, was silent about Stone’s case.

Or, to be more precise, Duke Lordwell, the leader of the aristocratic society, wasn’t taking any action.

“Now that I think about it, evidence no longer seems to matter. It seems like you want to release Stone.”

“What is this about now…?”

Then, it happened.

“Your Majesty, the royal physician of Her Majesty the Empress is here.”

At the announcement, Yan spoke politely with an unpleasant expression.

“Let’s talk later, Viscount Bryce.”

Bam!

Kristin opened the door without a greeting and left.

Outside the open door, April’s royal physician was standing with sweat on his forehead. It was clear what he suspected the reason for being summoned here.

“Come in.”

As the royal physician entered the office, Yan sat down in front of the desk, sweeping his head fiercely.

“There seems to be something to discuss about April, right?”

“If Her Majesty asks, please tell her I am pregnant. Please believe that this is all for Her Majesty. I won’t forget your kindness later!”

Thinking of April’s plea, the royal physician hesitated before answering. Then, he opened his mouth cautiously.

“It seems that Her Highness might be… in the early stages of pregnancy.”

Yan’s face stiffened.

He hoped it wouldn’t be true.

At such an emperor’s appearance, the royal physician unintentionally shook his head.

“I apologize, Your Majesty. But it’s not accurate yet…”

“Get out.”

When Yan was left alone, he wrapped his head with his hands in front of the desk.

“Darn it…”

Then, suddenly, he stood up and hit the desk with his fist so hard that it broke.

Bang! Crash!

“Stone, you bastard! This damned beast!”

He grabbed the sword hanging on the wall and, holding it, kicked open the office door.

How dare he touch my daughter!

It would feel refreshing to cut his throat.

Halt!

However, his fierce steps came to a sudden stop.

Kristin was leaning against the office wall.

It felt like aging disappeared, and all the blood in his body drained away.

Could he have heard the conversation with the royal physician?

No way, he couldn’t have missed it. The guy was sharper than a beast.

Darn it, I should have been more careful.

“Why are you still here and what do you want to do here?”

He asked with an imposing attitude.

Although Kristin’s mouth was smiling, his eyes were sharp and icy.

“I understand now. Why Her Majesty prohibited the search for Oswald, and why, despite all the evidence, you want to release Stone.”

Yan glanced around as if afraid someone might hear.

Luckily, there were only courtiers and guards around.

“What are you talking about? If you have something to say, go inside and say it.”
I somehow tried to calm him and thought of bringing him inside. If April’s situation spreads to people’s ears…

“How interesting. The pregnancy of an unmarried princess…”

Yan immediately thundered like lightning.

“Watch your words, Viscount!”

Even in the face of the Emperor’s intense aura, Kristin seemed to have no intention of retreating.

On the contrary, as Yan saw him approaching closer and closer, he felt a drowsy sensation.

“Viscount, retreat immediately! What are the guards doing? Stop the Viscount!”

“Don’t move, everyone!”

Kristin’s voice, like the clatter of hooves, cut through the air.

At that moment, the movements of the guards all stopped simultaneously, as if they considered Kristin their true master.

He seemed very displeased, and with a clear expression of discomfort, he turned his eyes towards Yan.

“The pregnancy of an unmarried princess would become a scandal, and if the father of the child is a murderer… it’s only a matter of time before the honor of the imperial family falls into disgrace.”

“Shut up. Stop talking nonsense!”

However, as Kristin approached Yan, who was right in front of him, he lowered his voice and whispered.

“But, Yan, do you know that the Wolf Tribe mates for life?”

“……!”

For a moment, Yan’s eyes widened.

Ston already had a history of marriage.

Does that mean April’s pregnancy is a lie?