Chapter 45
"Ouch…" I smiled wryly while stroking the place where Dina hit me .
To think she even used body reinforcement . Fortunately, I'm not a normal person, or I would have ended gravely injured .
Did she have to react like that? It was only a kiss . Even if she was embarrassed, it was not necessary to use so much strength .
Thinking about it, though, her lips were pretty soft .
I smirked inwardly while remembering the sensation of Dina's lips .
I'm sure that Dina has positive feelings towards me . They are not romantic love yet, but they are near it . After all, we two have supported each other from when we were children, facing together the cold treatment inside the palace .
After all that time, I'm the person Dina trust the most in the world . Part of the reason she agreed so easily to my earlier proposal was due to that trust . Although I'm sure she thought about being the ruler of the empire before, she never would have made up her mind if not because of my words .
So, I already have most of her heart on my grasp . I'm sure that with a bit more of work, Dina will agree to be with me, even if we are siblings .
While I was lost in my thoughts, a shadow suddenly rushed towards me .
"Big brother, are you alright?!" The shadow hugged me and asked worriedly . I smile softly and patter her beautiful blue hair .
"Of course I'm fine, Lena . Why are you so worried suddenly?"
"B-But, I heard you were attacked on the way home! They said that one of the attackers was an eight-layer assassin!"
"So you already heard about it, huh . " I smiled wryly and reassured her with a hug . "Look, I'm alright . Nothing happened to me . "
"B-Big brother, *sob* I was so scared *sob*…" Lena looked at me and suddenly started to cry . I could only continue patting her head . Finally, after crying for a few minutes, Lena calmed down .
"I'm sowy…" Lena apologized with an embarrassed expression . I tussled her hair and grinned . "Don't worry, I'm very happy you are so concerned about me . "
Lena blushed and lowered her head shyly .
At that moment, a servant approached us .
"Prince Claus, his majesty the emperor has asked for your presence in the throne hall . "
I looked at the servant and nodded . Lena then put on a disappointed expression .
"Are you leaving already?"
"I have to . You know that I can't make the emperor wait . "
Lena's expression turned downcast . I smiled briefly and cupped her face . "Let's do it . If you want, you can come to sleep with me tonight . "
"Really!? B-But you told me last time that I was already too old to sleep with you…" Lena looked at me with a look of anticipation .
"You are right, but today can be a special exception . " Instantly, Lena's smile turned bright .
"Okay, remember what you told me, brother . " Then, she dashed away quickly .
I could not help but let out a small smile and shake my head . I then looked at the servant and nodded . "Let's go . "
A few minutes later, I was before the throne hall .
"Enter . " From inside, a majestic voice spoke and the servant that led me here opened the door . I walked in big steps towards the center of the room .
At the end of the hall, the emperor was seated on the throne . Empress Lilia was seated beside him, looking at me with an expressionless look, but I could feel the hidden hatred behind her gaze .
Apart from them, some other people were standing at the sides . They were some of the different ministers and generals of the empire, each one of them a person of influence .
When I entered the hall, all their gazes were directed towards me . I remained nonchalant and bowed slightly .
The emperor was completely silent on his throne . His expression was completely unreadable, but after I heard the story about my mother's death, I could not help but feel disgusted after seeing him .
After staring at me for a while, the emperor finally spoke .
"Claus, I heard you were attacked on the way to the palace . "
"You are right, your majesty . " I replied politely .
"Mm . Can you explain to me what happened?" The emperor asked curiously . For a moment, a strange light flashed through his eyes .
I nodded and began to recount the story, but omitted everything about how the assassins died . The emperor did not interrupt my story, but he put on a thoughtful expression when I finished .
"Is it so? However, I heard some other things besides what you told me . "
I feigned an expression of surprise, but the emperor continued calmly . "Don't blame your maid for it . She is obliged to report everything she knows to the throne . "
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I wrinkled my brows and lowered my head, making it look as I was unhappy . The emperor ignored it, though, and continued speaking .
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