# 362
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362
Guarding the crown prince was surprisingly not boring. It was because of a guest who came to visit the crown prince a few days later.
Although the crown prince is handsome, he is only masculine compared to the guests who come to visit him.
Blonde hair and blue eyes. An aristocratic yet luxurious outfit. He looked like an angel with a halo wrapped around his entire body.
When Asuka saw his appearance, a person’s name immediately came to mind. I’ve never actually seen it.
But I heard the story well.
‘no way?’
The guest greeted the crown prince in a friendly way.
“Your Majesty the Crown Prince, how have you been?”
“I’m always like that. “It’s been a while since I saw you.”
Friendly yet formal tone of voice.
“Michael.”
The name sounded like it was being dropped. Asuka forgot that she was acting as a guard and almost glared at the customer.
From next to him, Niall nudged Asuka in the side.
“Why are you doing this again? what’s the problem.”
“Nothing.”
But Asuka’s eyes never seemed to relax.
‘This guy is Michael.’
The cunning younger brother of Helmut and Charlotte’s twin sister. It was impossible to feel any sense of familiarity while looking at my future brother-in-law.
But it felt strange. Since I met Helmut’s enemy, should I harbor hostility?
I was confused because the other person seemed so nice. If you looked at Helmut and Michael side by side, anyone would point out that Helmut was the bad one. Even if you are a friend, facts are facts.
‘If a guy like this claims that Helmut is a bad guy, anyone would believe that. It looks shabby.’
However, his health seemed to be quite good since he had reached the Empire.
I heard that there is a magic circle set up from Rinosa to the Empire, so the journey shouldn’t have been difficult. But I couldn’t have come here for no reason.
‘Rinosa is also of imperial lineage. I heard that they interact frequently, but why did this guy come here?’
Asuka’s head spun as she faced her enemy. Just to get to know the crown prince? Since he was the grand duke of Rinosa, he wouldn’t have that much free time.
The answer was given by the crown prince.
“Instead of doing this, let’s move places. “I think we’re about to have an important conversation.”
The Crown Prince headed to the drawing room with Michael. It was a place where he mainly had private meetings.
The sound is blocked, so the knights cannot hear the conversations taking place inside.
‘Are you two close?’
It means that you believe that the other person is not a threat to you if you bite the knight and have a conversation.
Actually, looking at Michael’s thin wrists, it looked like he would fall over if he were to hit the prince even if he were to attack him.
The conversation between the Crown Prince and Michael was short and long.
After about an hour, they stood up.
“Then I’ll just leave.”
“Okay, next time, I hope you bring something nice to listen to. “It’s not a troublesome problem like this.”
“I hope so too.”
Michael greeted him and turned around. And then I made eye contact with Asuka.
He was the one who passed by earlier and didn’t even look at this person.
Although it was his natural position to not care about being an imperial knight, Michael smiled brightly as he looked at Asuka.
As if I had intentionally ignored it earlier.
“Did you happen to go to Greta Academy there?”
It was a gentle question. Asuka looked at Michael, who had a piercing look on his face and couldn’t tell what his intentions were.
“I did.”
“Because I really prefer strong prosecutors, I have great knowledge of talented people. The same goes for those who achieved excellent grades in the swordsmanship department of a prestigious academy. “Isn’t that Asuka, the top graduate of Greta Academy’s swordsmanship department?”
“you’re right.”
I got a few ‘oh’ looks from people around me. The crown prince may have already known this, but the other knights had no idea.
“I never thought I’d see it in a place like this. “I heard that you are also friends with my sister.”
Although the face was smiling, it felt like there was an intention to pry.
“Because we are seniors and juniors in the same swordsmanship department.”
“It seems like you know who my sister is.”
Asuka was disappointed when she saw Michael’s deep smile.
It is a fact that only a few people know that Charlotte is the Grand Duchess of Linosa. Among students, it can be counted among the top five.
Asuka showed it with her expression.
“I have one question.”
Michael took a long stride towards Asuka. It was close enough to stand just one step away.
Asuka raised her eyebrows. Bright blue eyes were facing him.
Even if you look closely, you can’t find a face that resembles Charlotte. It was completely different from Helmut.
Yet, somehow, there was a resemblance between the three brothers. I didn’t know that Rinosa’s bloodline gave them a unique feel.
‘Is it because they look so pretty?’
Beautiful women have some similarities.
Michael lowered his voice and asked Asuka, who was having strange thoughts.
“Then maybe she could tell me where she went after leaving the academy without permission.”
‘Did you know?’
Well, a guy who looks so smart wouldn’t be so complacent that he wouldn’t know his rival’s whereabouts.
Considering what he knew about Asuka, he must have known about Charlotte’s connections.
“I see. “I don’t know.”
“I think you knew the face? Were you with them?”
Asuka shamelessly decided to go out.
“Maybe we were together. “She and I have an open relationship.”
Asuka didn’t know what was coming out of her mouth. It’s almost like he’s saying it as it comes out.
His words sounded as if the two of them had gone on a honeymoon trip.
A doubt flashed across Michael’s face. He frowned and looked Asuka up and down slowly.
“That can’t be possible? Charlotte is like that…”
He also didn’t know about Asuka’s identity. All I know is that he is a commoner with excellent swordsmanship skills.
In fact, I wasn’t interested enough to research Asuka in detail.
Because he wasn’t close to Charlotte or showed any notable behavior.
Even commoners can become imperial knights, and like Asuka, if you are a top graduate of Greta Academy’s swordsmanship department, you can join any knightly order. So it’s not strange that he’s here.
Even Michael had a hard time guessing Asuka’s identity right away.
‘Charlotte with a commoner? There’s nothing wrong with me though.’
The academy is good for building personal connections, but it is also good for making connections. There were quite a few cases where we saw eye to eye while attending the same academy.
Michael had already been keeping an eye on Charlotte for fear of her becoming involved with a powerful noble or royal family.
The person you should most avoid meeting is the crown prince in this room.
But what about commoners? Michael knew Charlotte well.
She will not neglect her duties as the Grand Princess of Rinosa.
Sharing a fateful love with a commoner that does not match her social status is an impossible story for Charlotte.
Michael opened his mouth, touching his chin as if he was embarrassed.
“Hmm, suddenly hearing something like this… Besides, I thought she liked things a little more elegant and aristocratic.”
It was a thorny remark that asked whether the Grand Duchess of Rinosa would ever meet a commoner.
“is it so? As far as I know, she doesn’t really like being corrupt. I think there might be someone like that among the people I don’t get along with. “I understand that you prefer someone who is sturdy and manly.”
Asuka returned the thorn and proudly straightened her shoulders.
At some point, he rapidly grew in height and frame, and was not a small person even in the swordsmanship department full of bulky people.
At least in appearance, he is a handsome and handsome knight.
Michael nodded impatiently.
“Your body… yes, that could be possible.”
He still thought that even if it was true that Charlotte had met this guy, it wouldn’t be a serious relationship.
If you’re going to have a little fun with a commoner, it’s okay to get physical.
If you’re a handsome and fit knight, it’s worth it for a noble lady to seduce you for a little while.
I didn’t think Charlotte would be that type, but Michael may have been wrong.
After all, he hasn’t seen Charlotte in years.
‘Have you become much more open-minded while attending the academy?’
For some reason, it was shocking. The smile on Michael’s lips became slightly stiff.
“If you two are going to talk more, would you mind setting up a table?”
The crown prince’s voice was heard from the other side. Michael regained his momentary shock and answered.
“No, my business is finished.”
He quickly left. The crown prince also immediately returned to his office and concentrated on his duties.
But there was some unexplainable worry on his face.
He finished his duties around evening and gave instructions to his knights.
“Lord Asuka will stay and the rest will leave.”
It is correct to give ‘Kyeong’ to a knight. Everyone automatically interpreted that the crown prince was curious about what Grand Duke Rinosa and Asuka had talked about.
Soon Asuka was having a private conversation with the crown prince.
‘What else?’
“What’s going on?”
Asuka asked indifferently. Asuka’s attitude was a little different when people were present and when people were not. Of course, there was always a sense of irreverence.
The crown prince stroked his forehead.
“That’s a pain in the ass.”
“What?”
The crown prince shot back coldly at Asuka’s insincere response.
“You have a knack for making it sound like you’re an engineering student while doing it.”
“Isn’t it because I don’t really want to go to engineering school?”
“With Grand Duchess Rinosa… no, that’s not important right now.”
Unexpectedly, the crown prince seemed to have no intention of inquiring into the relationship between Asuka and Charlotte. He shook his head and asked.
“Do you have any guess as to why Michael came to see me?”
“How can I guess that?”
Asuka responded as if she was dumbfounded.
Isn’t it true that the two of us locked ourselves in a sound-blocked room and talked so that we wouldn’t have to listen?
“You are not just an imperial knight. If I were a member of the royal family, I would have to guess who I would have met and what stories I would have had. “I guess you didn’t have any thoughts?”
“I thought it would be a perfect fit for the two of us to share some tea together.”
A vein appeared on the crown prince’s forehead. Although I liked Asuka’s cheeky way of speaking, I often got heated up.
Well, that’s good. It’s not that difficult to make Asuka pay.
The crown prince suppressed his anger and exhaled.
“They are always the problem at temples.”
