I rolled my eyes and saw that everyone except the Grand Duke and his son were holding their breath with me. The difference between them and me was that everyone seemed to know the situation to some extent.
What was the big deal that Kir has done and it has something about politics? I know that Kir is taking the successor class, but he has nothing to do for the Grand Duke yet?
I was busy listening to the Grand Dukeâs reasoning. However, there was no information as I hadnât visited the Grand Dukeâs residence for the past week. I hadnât heard that much, so I didnât know anything.
By the way, guests! Was it related to the guest who was visiting? Could it be that he was rude to the guest? He hadnât gotten mad since a while ago?
âI wasnât forcing either. It was just a suggestion.â
I was relieved by Kirâs words afterwards. Thank God. At least it wasnât bloodshed.
âSo what do you think itâs okay to refuse because you said it nicely? You know thatâs not just a suggestion, right? Are you that tactless?â
âThere are things I canât give up either.â
Kir did not lose and stared at the Grand Duke intensely. There was a strong determination in his eyes. Kir is very stubborn, so I know he wonât change his mind if he already says that. The Grand Duke must have known that fact, but he glared at Kir showing that he didnât like it.
Then the Grand Dukeâs gaze briefly reached me. Of course, I didnât know why, so I just rolled my eyes. Just when I felt that the Grand Dukeâs eyes were suspicious, the Grand Duke sighed exaggeratedly.
âThink again. It is a good opportunity for you.â
âNo. Iâve decided. Isnât the conversation already over?â
Still Kir answered calmly and brazenly. The Grand Duke took a deep breath, trying to calm his anger.
âWonât you regret it?â
âYes. I donât make decisions that I will regret.â
What the hell is going on? Iâm so curious I canât stand it!
âIf I may ask⦠what is going on?â
Hearing my careful question, Kirâs eyes glanced at me and then went back.
âItâs nothing to worry about.â
Kir seemed unwilling to explain. I was the only who doesnât know. I pursed my lips in sadness, but the Grand Duke gave me the answer.
âThat fellow refused an imperial edict.â
Gasp! I looked at Kir in surprise.
âSpeak properly. It wasnât an imperial edict. It was an invitation.â
âYes. He refused the emperorâs invitation.â
Kir arrogantly pointed out the Grand Dukeâs words, but the Grand Duke took it lightly and corrected it. It didnât matter if it was the emperor or not. In any case, the important thing was that Kir rejected the Emperorâs words. Was he crazy?
âWhat? Why?â
As I asked in surprise, Kir and the Grand Dukeâs eyes reached me at the same time. Both of them had a lot to say, but they seemed to be holding back. Why? I want to know what it was too! I need to know who to side with!
âBecause itâs already over. You donât have to worry. The Grand Duke is doing that because he has a lingering feeling.â
My mouth almost fell open seeing Kir who openly badmouthed the Grand Duke. I know heâs cocky, but heâs too cocky in front of his father. This guy was in his puberty. Do boys normally go through such rough puberty?
Fortunately, the Grand Duke didnât seem to be that upset by Kirâs arrogance. More than that, I wanted to know what the invitation was. It was the Grand Duke who solved my curiosity.
âThe Empire invited Kir, but that cheeky fellow refused.â
Huh? Did Kir almost go to the Empire?
âWhy are you turning it down?â
Kirâs purple eyes stared at me at my question. The swaying eyes changed to calm.
âWhen I go, I wonât go for just a short time.â
âYou still have to go!â
When I answered without breathing, Kirâs eyes flashed with irritation.
âWell. I refused.â
âWhatâs âwellâ? Why are you rejecting it?â
Itâs a great opportunity! I wanted to be ruder, but I endured it because I was in front of adults. However, even though it wasnât a full-fledged nagging, Kir glared at me as if he was offended by me blaming him for his actions. Kirâs warning not to say anymore came out all over his body.
Whatever! I was saying this for your sake!