Episode 302
(Chaos Inside The Castle)
"Your Majesty."
John's voice rang out, deceptively light—far too sweet for the words that followed.
"Y-Yes?" (• ▽ •;)
Theobald turned with a jolt, blinking like a startled cat.
John's smile was cordial. Too cordial. "His Highness, the Crown Prince, has been searching for you for quite some time now. Tirelessly, I might add. He seemed… determined."
"What?!" (•̀△•́〣)
Theobald paled.
John gave a slow nod, letting silence hang for a heartbeat too long.
'Since the crack of dawn…'
He didn't say it aloud—but the weight of it sat behind his composed gaze.
'So yes. That's why I looked like death warmed over.'
He bowed slightly, still smiling like a vengeful saint..
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A few hours ago…
I arrived at the Emperor's chamber early in the morning, as per my usual routine.
To my surprise, however, I was greeted by a rather… unexpected sight.
"John!"
The Crown Prince himself—at the Emperor's Official chamber, bright and early.
