Volume 1 - Ch 43
I took a breather in my room. For todays green tea, there were rice balls as a side dish.
As were still in our growth phase and did not have enough for dinner, we had quite a lot of rice balls. No matter how much we eat, Daniel replenished them, almost as if conjuring them out of nowhere.
Every time he brings out more, the ingredients change, such as salmon, mentaiko, and kombu, so it was even more enticing.
I think I might have eaten two bowls worth of rice by myself.
Whatever the case, Im full now.
Tomorrow, breakfast will be had in my room, so I believe I can eat in peace.
While I was thinking about tomorrows meals, Louis was staring at me.
Hey, Kyle, what did you do to Henry?
He said something that would be reflected badly on me if others heard.
Arent you saying it as if I seduced him? What did you do? Thats what I want to know. I really, truly want to know, okay?
If I learn the reason, Ill start acting to earn his ire. Still, I dont think Ive done anything to gain his goodwill.
I was hated by him too. Just what is this change. This is definitely the games work here.
I did not do anything. Rather, it is I who wants to know the reason why I already know why I might be hated.
You were pretty harsh before too
The two of us crossed our arms and agonised over the problem while groaning.
Daniel was watching us with a grin on his face. Maybe he might know?
Hey, Daniel. Do you know what might have switched Henry on?
Is it not just that hatred turned into obsession?
Im not sure what he means. What exactly is it?
Strong hatred = obsession, is that it?
I did not get it, but Louis seemed to have got it.
Amazing, Louis. Why wont you explain it to me.
You do realise that the opposite of affection is not hatred, sir?
Seeing me confused, Daniel kindly started explaining.
Yeah. The opposite of affection should be indifference, not hatred, right?
Indeed, sir. As for him, I believe that imprisonment is his expression of excessive affection, but in this case of hatred, it turned into obsession.
Which means?
It means that he is pervert through and through, sir.
Daniel said something so harsh so nonchalantly.
Hm so, since he is a pervert, he becomes obsessed even with his target of hatred, and would make perverted measures?
He really is tiresome
He truly is a tiresome prince, isnt he?
Louis murmured as if he read my mind. His expression showed disgust towards Henry, who was going to create more problems.
Seriously Is it not possible to make him return to his home country quicker?
This time, he has no pawns, so he needs to things on his own, so hell dig his own grave soon.
We laughed merrily as we talked and then parted for the night.
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Your Highness. Angelica-samas room is
The next morning, Louis and I were having breakfast early on, but Daniel said something disquieting.
Daniel stared off into the distance vacantly, but soon a sinister smile, one the likes of which I have never seen before, formed.
I almost thought he was a devil for a moment, you know? Really scary.
And what happened with Angelica?
Her room? What does he mean? What would happen in her own room, no less?
My head is full of question marks.
If theres something bad going on, Ill get going right away.
Without saying a word, I stood up.
Please wait, sir. Your Highness should wait here. I shall go alone.
Smiling nefariously, Daniel stopped me.
Im not sure what it exactly is, but he looks furious. I mustnt go against him now.
But, is Angelica alright? If somethings wrong with her, Ill be going even if it angers Daniel.
Angelica-sama is alright. Its definitely a trap set for Your Highness.
When I silently stared at Daniel, I heard this in reply.
A trap Angelica, is she really alright?
The trapper is 100% Henry!
There is a very unpredictable element there
Doga, please remain here. There is anuragirimonoin our midst.
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Once I exit this room, he will come here. They are eyesores, so we shall crush them all together.
Understood. Then, what am I to do?
Nothing ah, if possible, make an expression that says that you are very disappointed in their actions.
Ignoring my uneasiness, the butlers Daniel and Doga were having an unsettling talk.
Uragirimono, that meant traitor or turncoat, right?
{TN:Uragirimonois originally in english, so I swapped it to Japanese.)
Since Daniel was not waiting for my order, it must be between the butlers
Daniel got truly angry.
It was the first time I ever saw him angry.
Your Highness, I will now go to Angelica-samas room and take care of the problem. I believe that Henry will then come in, but may I plead you to endure it for a while, until I return?
Since he did not say exactly what I had to endure, I deduced that it was related to the pervert.
A while, how long is that, Daniel-san!?
What will you do if I get a trauma in that short time!?
If possible, I will return before any damage is inflicted.
Fufufufufu Daniel chortled.
Somehow, I cant seem to trust him.
But if its for Angelica, I can to suffer a trauma or two no?
Its not if possible, return as soon as you can!
I dont want a BL experience.
Im half crying.
I cant help it? Well, I just heard, Youll be a homos prey, but bear it for a while Anyone would cry from that!!
Understood?
Looking satisfied at my reaction, Daniel responded joyfully
But why a question?
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Barely a few minutes since Daniel left, my doors flew open beautifully
Henry and his butler entered like general returning from a victorious campaign.
Here begins my penance-death.