The next day, Ives ignored king Raleigh and didn't look at him at all. King Raleigh also understood and didn't talk with Ives. Now, King Raleigh was still in his study room with a face full of anger. He was angry at Ives moreover at himself for ignoring him. In frustration, he threw all the papers and kinds of stuff on the table to the floor. He thought about his action about why was he angry at Ives and why did he slap him. "Shit... It's not Ives's mistake at all. It's natural for him to be angry after being deceived. I would also be angry if he lied to me. I might be even worse. It is my fault for not telling him. But I was planning to tell him slowly after everything will be settled, not this early. Shit..." King Raleigh laid on the couch thinking about Ives. Ives looked so weak and frail after he slapped him. He knew Ives was disappointed w
Meanwhile, at Sheerwood's mansion, lady Blaine and lord Nedes were sitting on the couch enjoying a wine. Lady Blaine had successfully managed to create trust issues between them and now the uncle and niece pair were celebrating it. Lord Nedes patted her head and smiled pleasingly. "You did well, Blaine." Lady Blaine smirked and said, "That was an easy job, uncle. Who knew that Ives would be so softhearted once if you spoke to him nicely. It was so torturing for me to talk with him." "You did a good job by tolerating him. See now the result of it. It's so satisfying." Lord Nedes said taking a sip. "Yeah but what about you uncle. What are you planning?" Lord Nedes smiled and said, "I'll tell you later but everything is going according to what I have planned." "You can do anything to that insect but you aren't allowed to harm h
King Raleigh was sitting on his throne glaring at everyone present in the court. Recently his mood has always been worse but now it had turned worst. The two figures can be seen kneeling on the floor. King Raleigh sighed and said, "Tell me in detail."One of them spoke, "Your highness, everything was going alright--but suddenly we were attacked and it looked like someone had leaked our info. It may take much longer time than the commanders had estimated." "How could that happen?" King Raleigh asked furrowing his eyebrows. "Those bandits were more stubborn and powerful than we had thought and they had lots of resources and ammunition for the war. It looked they were getting support from someone more powerful."King Raleigh was silent for a while and said, "Who is so powerful in the northern border?" "We are also currently investigating, your highness. Because of that attack, we suffered a little
King Raleigh and Ives enjoyed some peaceful time as lady Blaine went away angrily without disturbing them. King Raleigh knew he also had to tell Ives about the engagement and was thinking how Ives would react. He was still hugging Ives from behind and Ives was leaning on his chest. He kissed Ives's neck and said, "You know, I love you right." Ives slightly smiled and said, "Yes." Yes, I know even if you treated me like shit. King Raleigh tightly embraced him and said, "My engagement with lady Blaine is announced from two weeks now." King Raleigh felt Ives in his stiffing. There was no response from Ives and the atmosphere was silent. Just the cold breeze was blowing making Ives feel even colder. He knew it would happen and he understood it very clearly previously in a hard way but still, he felt like crying now. He somehow managed to smile an
It was a new day. The weather was calm and pleasant. Every street in the capital was decorated including the royal palace. Everyone was excited to meet his highness's cousin who was returning back to Raven after a long time. He was about to arrive any time soon and everyone was eager to see him. He was also loved and respected by everyone. Netizens were gathering alongside the street with flowers and gifts. In the royal palace, everyone including his highness and Ives was also waiting. For today Ives was allowed to come in the court alongside king Raleigh. Satchell Kainz, son of his highness's royal uncle and his dear cousin. They could already hear the cheer and shouting of the netizens from their palace and knew the prince was arriving near. Soon they heard the galloping and neigh of the horses. The carriage stopped in front of the royal gate. There was a grand welcome for prince Satchell. Prince Satchell
Everyone was enjoying the feast in the royal court so, they missed the menacing aura led out by King Raleigh and Prince Satchell. Both were staring at each other like they wanted to kill each other. If only stares could kill, there would be bloodbath going inside the court hall. Ives felt like he was crushed between two large stones with how both were behaving with each other. he thought it would be better if he went away from here. Ives looked at his teacher who was now free. He then bowed and said, "Your highness, I remember the task given by my teacher so, I will be taking my leave. Have a nice time." King Raleigh looked at Ives and immediately understood he was trying to leave the party. His worsened mood immediately improved and said, "Hm. You can leave." He then leaned near Ives's ear and whispered, "Wait for me in the palace." Ives just nodded his head and was about to go and he was again stopped by ki
That question made king Raleigh shut his mouth. Indeed, what would he choose? Both were important to him. He couldn't give up either of them. He looked at Ives who was looking at I'm waiting for his answers. He kissed Ives's forehead and said, "Don't think about unnecessary things. That day won't come where I have to choose. Be a good boy." "En." Ives smiled in pain. He didn't get the answer. The next day, Ives was standing in the garden watering the flowers. Gardening was also one of his hobbies and kept him busy in the palace. Prince Satchell was walking past the palace when he Ives standing in the middle of the garden. The sunlight enveloping him and his gentle smile mesmerized prince Satchell who just stood there like a statue for a while admiring Ives. He couldn't stop himself from admiring him even though he knew Ives already belonged to another person. He just couldn't stop himself from falling and none had made him feel lik
After Ives's short talk with Prince Satchell, he went inside his study room to study. He had been learning about more traditional medicinal herbs and poisons for a cure. His teacher Judas also had been teaching him alchemy after discovering his talent in making medicines and his knowledge about those plants. His teacher had given him the assignment to collect some plants which could be found in the forests of the Raven. But to go out of the royal palace, he needed the permission of his highness but his highness was busy attending the court. So, he just started to study for some time until his highness arrived. It was already afternoon when king Raleigh came back to the royal palace after being exhausted. Preparing for the engagement which was going to take place soon and some problems in the border which was now being handled by his two commanders was stressing him. he came back to Ives's study