Yan was so surprised that his eyes almost popped out.
In fact, anyone would be surprised if a swooshing sound was heard and an unexpected person suddenly appeared before their eyes.
The reason I didnât scream was largely due to the habits I had faithfully cultivated as a servant. Otherwise, I would have screamed and run out right away.
Moreover, since I immediately recognized who this man who suddenly appeared was, I even showed calmness by not pouring out the washing water I was holding on behalf of the maid who had sprained her wrist yesterday.
As a result, Jan felt very proud and was able to block the curtains in the bedroom where Calian was sleeping. And then he shouted in a whisper.
âLord Manasil, what are you doing now?â
Of course, it was Alan who warped in front of Yan.
However, Alanâs expression seemed somewhat flushed. Alan, who looked as if he had just had an argument with someone, pointed toward the bedroom with his finger and asked.
âIs the prince there yet?â
âThe princeâs condition right now⦠No, thatâs not the problem!â
While we were talking, the maids came out from inside the bedroom curtains and stopped. He looked surprised because he didnât know who Alan was. Without even having time to explain, Jan quickly dismissed the maids, locked the door, and dragged Alan into the bathroom on the other side of the bedroom. Meanwhile, he was holding a small basin filled with washing water in his hand. It was because I didnât have the spirit to put it down.
âPlease come this way first.â
The princeâs room was equipped with a bedroom, shower room, study, living room, toilet, and bathroom. There was only one thing missing, and that was the door.
It was created in preparation for an assassinâs invasion or various accidents. Jan, who was embarrassed because simply pulling down the curtains in the bathroom was not particularly soundproof, remembered who Alan was and said.
âPlease write about being quiet.â
âhmm?â
Alan, who was looking at Jan blankly, seemed to understand something and snapped his fingers. And then I cast âBecoming Quietâ. Soon, a translucent film of Silent magic was seen forming around them.
Yan immediately opened his mouth.
âWhat kind of rude behavior is this?â
Jan wasnât surprised that Alan unleashed magic with just a snap of his fingers. To Jan, the current Alan was just a ruthless person who broke into the room of our flower-like prince.
So whether or not the clothes Alan is wearing represent a 7th circle wizard. Whether what I just used was a chantless spell or a naked spell.
Since that thought was so obvious, Alan laughed and asked.
âDid you ask me to use magic to scold you?â
âI donât want the prince to wake up.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
A situation where the princeâs servant scolds him for being rude when he comes to criticize King Lemain. Although Janâs attitude was not very good, Alan responded, understanding it leniently as it was the result of him being faithful to his duties as a servant.
âThey said that outsiders cannot enter the Chermil Palace without permission. I guess I havenât heard anything from Lemain yet, so I couldnât help it.â
âAre you saying you teleported or something because you didnât have permission?â
Alan smiled and shook his head as if he were proud of himself.
âItâs warp. Itâs a bit more difficult. I use some magic.â
Jan said, laughing along with him. Warp or Nabal.
âGet out.â
âYou were going to wake him up anyway, werenât you? Wait for me.â
Jan shook his head resolutely.
âNo. We think you need to rest a little longer, so weâre heading back.â
Alan looked around as if he hadnât heard anything.
Surrounded on all sides by black tiles mixed with gold dust, there was a huge black bathtub made of onyx stone. Alan said with sincere admiration.
âItâs an extravagant place. I understand that the old master told you to come to the palace by 9:30 and is now sleeping.â
âYouâre old. Youâre very lively.â
Jan muttered something loud.
Then, when Jan realized that the place he entered without thinking was Kalianâs very personal space, he was shocked and tried to say something. Then Alan, who read that expression, spoke quickly.
âIf I leave here, Iâm out of magic range. Is it okay for me to be noisy now?â
Jan looked unfazed, but stopped pushing Alan away. Instead, he spoke strongly again.
âIf you have something to say, I will tell it to you after you wake up. But you shouldnât wait.â
âI came to see the princeâs condition. So what can I do if I have nothing to say? That doesnât mean I can talk to you about the princeâs condition.â
Yan closed his mouth at those words. Of course, I heard that Calian met Alan. I also heard that he became a priest.
However, I did not hear whether Alan was aware of Kalyanâs physical condition. Calian had said he would seek help from a wizard, but he wasnât sure if heâd already told Alan that. So I decided to pretend not to know for now.
âStatus. What are you talking about?â
Allen, who was watching Yan continue to disobey him, eventually took out the card he had been trying to save.
âYou. You know me, right?â
â⦠Of course I know. I heard it from the prince.â
Alan laughed wickedly.
Then he brought his face closer to Yan and spoke in a low voice.
âLittle elephant. Donât be so picky. I asked you if you knew me.â
Janâs eyes opened.
Jan was not unaware that people called Siegfried an elephant. So I was even more surprised than when I saw Alan suddenly appear, so I dropped the basin containing the wash water.
â Clink!
Water splashed everywhere. At the same time, Alan snapped his fingers.
A translucent shield was created in front of Alan to prevent water from splashing onto his clothes. Of course, there was no thought of extending the shield range to Yan, so Yan ended up like a wet mouse. Somehow, too much water poured out to be called wash water, and the corner of Alanâs mouth twitched as if he was holding back laughter, but the surprised Jan didnât notice.
âhowâ¦â¦?â
âDidnât you come to Riverne with your fatherâs elephant a few years ago? If you pretend to be someone else just because youâve grown up, donât you think I might not recognize you?â
At that moment, the words that Sleiman said passed by Yanâs ears.
â My son is so innocent that no one would suspect anything.
Yanâs eyes shook greatly.
âNo! I got caught! Even though he had grown so much, he was caught right away!â
Maybe it was because of his unconcealed cuteness, Alanâs ghost-like memory and quick wit, or Janâs bronze-colored curly hair and blue-grey eyes.
Or whether it was due to the injection of a certain sword master who had met a wizard friend late at night two nights ago and was extremely drunk, only Alan could know.
I couldnât understand why he was hiding it, but anyway, Alan, who had taken advantage of Janâs great weakness, showed his teeth and smiled.
âWake me up. Sleeping wonât get you better, so donât waste time.â
Finally, after about 5 minutes, Kalian heard Janâs bell and woke up. Then, seeing Yanâs entire body soaked in water, he was surprised and asked.
âIs it a festive surprise?â
ââ¦Iâm sorry, prince.â
âYouâre not crying, are you?â
âIâm not crying.â
Calian couldnât hold back any longer and burst out laughing. Yan looked a little relieved after seeing that. I even forgot to tell him that Alan was outside.
âYou seem to be feeling better now, my prince.â
Kalianâs face when he returned from meeting Alan on the first day of the festival was truly a sight to behold. This was largely due to the fact that they were attacked instead of by Allen at the end of the forced march.
If Jan had known that, he might have baptized Alan with water as soon as he saw him.
âBecause I just slept all day.â
âI donât know if I should say itâs thanks to Prince Planz, but Iâm glad.â
As originally planned, the schedule required a meeting with a congratulatory envoy.
However, Lemain found out that Planz had been drinking and went out to the square. Although the Kairis nobles knew that Plants was not like that for a day or two, the envoys, including the elves, did not.
Therefore, Lemain, worried that Planz would make a mistake in front of them, did not invite the princes to the meeting with the delegation.
âYes. Yesterdayâs schedule was cleared, so thatâs a good thing.â
Thanks to this, Kalian enjoyed a long, deep sleep and the good fortune of resting. Jan, who was thinking about Plantz, who had unintentionally helped Calian, delivered some news.
âI heard that His Majesty has issued a ban on alcohol to Prince Planz.â
âProhibition?â
âI heard that you told me not to bring alcohol to Prince Planz and only give him drinks when he drinks.â
If Lemain even said something like that, it seems like there were quite a few voices of concern.
Calian said with a smile.
âI wonât eat that much. I drink to the point of getting drunk even though I have a blessing.â
âSo it looks like Prince Planzâs servants are very worried.â
Kalian nodded as his eyes turned to the curtains that blocked off the bedroom. Only then did Jan think of Alan and speak in a low voice.
âAh, Lord Manasil is waiting for you now.â
âMaster?â
I was surprised. For some reason, I didnât open the curtains.
Even though he couldnât see anything, Alan looked straight at Calianâs face and waved one hand. Calian hurriedly bowed his head towards Alan to show respect. Jan, who was looking at that with a displeased expression, said.
âI had to check something urgent with the prince, so I had to come here. Iâm sorry.â
âYes. Good job.â
Calian, who had been considering the correlation between Yanâs appearance and the teacherâs visit for a moment, eventually nodded, unable to come up with an answer. After that, I first wore simple clothes. This is because I had to change into my uniform after lunch for the afternoon event.
After all preparations were completed, the curtain was lifted.
âI will tell you to prepare for the two of you to eat together.â
âAh. Iâm done. I have to go right away.â
After Jan and the maids went outside, Calian was finally able to talk to Alan.
Calian bowed once again to Alan, who had waited for him for a long time. Then Alan waved his hand and said.
âDonât do that anymore. Itâs over.â
âYes, Master.â
Calian asked, sitting down in front of Alan.
âWhat brings you here?â
It was true that she had told him the right time to come see Lemain in the morning, but it was a question that came up because she did not know that he would come to see her as well.
Alan took out a pouch from his arms and handed it to Calian.
âDonât forget to take one every day.â
It was a red, unadorned pouch. When I opened it, there were a lot of translucent pearl-like beads inside.
âWhat is this?â
âThere are two problems the prince has right now. One is that mana cannot be used.â
Instead of answering, Alan said this and held out two fingers.
Calian flinched and leaned back. It was an instinctive avoidance. Alan said with a grin.
âItâs enough to check once. Donât worry, I wonât waste any more mana.â
Do you know that I was sick all day thanks to you?
Calian laughed bitterly.
âAnd another thing is that the princeâs body is drying out right now.â
âMana and physical condition as well. I didnât say a single word, so itâs surprising how you know so well.â
Alan, who answered by simply nodding his head, asked,
âThe prince has the power of Sispanian blessing.â
âYes. youâre right. Itâs the power that gives you healing power and increases your affinity for magic.â
âHave you ever thought that itâs a rather strange combination? Healing power and magic.â
I knew a little about it.
Kalian, recalling the memory of the old Kalyan that came to mind when he had a similar thought, answered,
âI thought that the power of blessing was ultimately the power to strengthen the heart. I did. Because the source of mana and life are both in the heart.â
âYes. youâre right. Cispanian gave a blessing that strengthened the strength of the heart. If so, it would seem that the princeâs healing powers would have disappeared as well, is that correct? Now that I think about it, there are three problems.â
In Calianâs mind, he remembered the day he got hurt by a knife thrown by Plantz. In the end, it took two full weeks for the wound to completely heal. He had to hide the wound for fear of making strange noises
. Calian, remembering the hard work he had put in for this, opened his mouth.
âYes. That too is gone. Then, does it mean you have a heart problem?â
Calian looked at the bag of medicine in his hand.
He seemed to be wondering if it was medicine to fix his heart, so Alan shook his head.
âItâs not a cure.â
âThen this is it. âWhat is it?â
Allen clicked his tongue and said,
âPrince, your heart is not broken or your mana is blocked, so donât worry about that. Instead, when you pick something up and eat it, make sure itâs done properly.â
Kalianâs eyes turned cold.
ââ¦Is it poison?â