I woke up muttering to myself, even seeing my future self. Since then, many things changed. Even if I saw someone, their future didn’t come to mind, and suddenly splitting headaches, as if my head would be cut in half, disappeared.

So, Reinhart’s days became stable. If I had called a name when giving abilities to someone in the future, I might have known who the person was, but I didn’t hear it.

However, it didn’t matter. In fact, finding something using a few scarce clues was interesting and enjoyable.
Now, he can show interest in someone living in the present and share time with them.

“Of course, if I don’t die.”

It’s all over when you die, right?

Reinhart thought with a smile.

‘It would be nice to rest before going.’

Even Etienne, accustomed to a schedule almost like a forced march, breathed out heavily. After arriving at the dukedom, they were supposed to go straight to where Mitri was.

That meant going for another full day, which wasn’t exactly pleasant.

“Why is the prince in such a hurry, not even allowing us to rest?”

“I don’t even have clothes to change into.”

Even those who didn’t share Nick and Solha’s complaints couldn’t help but sympathize this time. Complaints continued afterward.

“You can’t just keep enduring because you can’t understand the prince’s thoughts. Do we have to keep enduring like this?”

Unable to bear the stories of those who kept complaining, saying they couldn’t understand the prince’s thoughts, Etienne went outside.

Sitting on a rock where the wind blew nicely, Etienne loosened the coat and wrapped his arms around himself.

“Sigh.”

Honestly, the body wasn’t that tired during this journey. He wore comfortable and light clothes, and comfortable shoes. He also made an effort to avoid anything that could take away body temperature and cause discomfort.

But it wasn’t the same for others. Especially Solha and Haena, who wore cumbersome clothes, must have found it quite challenging.
Wherever they went, their skirts dragged on the ground, so they had to lift the hem and carry it around. Even in the carriage, Joy couldn’t be comfortable because of the dress.

While it was pitiful for them, their determination not to wear like Etienne was so strong that it couldn’t be stopped. Anyway, they should have known how to rest at the dukedom.

“Are they doing that to be hated?”

“Who? Me?”

When Etienne turned his head, Reinhart was standing there. Despite suffering just like before, Reinhart seemed no different. Neat and without signs of fatigue.

“Everyone is exhausted.”

“Me too. We can’t even drink marigold tea when we need it. Should I have secretly brought some?”

“Now is not the time for you to find flower tea, Your Highness. Everyone is tired because we’re going straight to Mitri without a break.”

“Is it only that difficult? It seems like there will be a lot of complaints.”

Reinhart spoke as he sat next to Etienne.

“You know it well. But why are you doing this? Is there a reason you have to go faster even for a day?”

“Time doesn’t matter at all. I just feel like someone will be anxious the faster we go.”

Etienne looked at Reinhart as if he couldn’t understand, but Reinhart kept quiet.

“Have you found the reason for this journey?”

He asked, turning the question back to him.

“Well……”

Reinhart tilted his head.

“Vaguely?”

“……Who are you?”
Etienne asked with a serious tone. It was amusing in itself to ask like this, but from the beginning, the one who spoke to me was the Crown Prince. So, why couldn’t I ask?

“I’ll tell you when I’m sure.”

As Reinhart spared his words, Etienne, who seemed somehow drained, looked at him squarely again.

“Instead, I’ll give you a hint.”

“A hint?”

“Yes. What I’ve felt while traveling.”

I didn’t understand what he was saying immediately. What I’ve felt while traveling?

“Without escorts, no nobility. Except for me and Alex, those of the same age are almost like traveling. Even if someone has travel experience, it’s unlikely to be like this. So, there’s more fun in watching.”

Etienne narrowed his eyes.

“But as you can see, not everyone is having a hard time. Right?”

Reinhart asked with a smile. Etienne lost his smile, wondering what was good, and Reinhart rose from his seat with a refreshed face.

“Well, then I’ll run towards the end.”

“Your Highness.”

Etienne grabbed Reinhart, who was moving away. And during that short time when he stopped and looked back, he had many thoughts.

The statement that not everyone is having a hard time while traveling struck him. It meant that someone prepared for how this journey would be.

So, is the Crown Prince now suspecting himself…, and perhaps even Fernando?

“Could you be thinking too simply?”

“Too simple?”
“Wouldn’t someone who knows the future try to hide it more?”

Etienne asked to disrupt the Crown Prince’s thoughts.

“He is trying to find that person, and that person is trying to hide the future. So, aren’t they in the midst of a mental battle?”

There was a thought that wondered if such words would be effective. Honestly, due to what I am saying now, I didn’t know if I would be even more suspected. But if I’m already under suspicion, I thought I might as well stand my ground.

As Reinhart stared at me for a longer time, Etienne’s heart pounded even harder. There used to be a valid reason for hiding my identity from him, but now, I forgot why I needed to. I had just decided to hide it once, thinking that no matter what happens, I must not be exposed.

“…Is that so?”

Fortunately, the Crown Prince moved on from Etienne’s words.