The Antagonist: The World Ends Theory
Chapter 25 - Continuing

Clara and Duke Wayne were sitting in a horse-drawn carriage. They both look the same - equally reluctant to talk, let alone just glance.

Although Clara was convinced that what kept Duke Wayne quiet about her was not because of this morning. It was a matter that made him have to go to the palace.

He doesn't usually make fun of me. If this is how it feels even very lonely! It's not like I like it when I'm teased, yeah! I'm not a masochist!

Clara brushed aside all sorts of bad thoughts that had hit her. He was very lazy to just ask the news of the old man, because all this time they were lacking in communication.

"I hope everything stays the same. Even after your secret is exposed."

Duke Wayne suddenly started a conversation. It made Clara not know where this conversation was going because her brain was narrow.

"It's about the problem six years ago." As if he could read Clara's mind, Duke Wayne spoke up again.

"so. I'm sure that this will even make the King's uproar."

"What are you talking about? He already knows who you really are. What he wants to ask is probably his father."

Clara's eyebrows blend together.

"His Majesty the King also came to rescue me? You're gonna say that, aren't you?"

"Heeh. Even the most important things are forgotten."

Clara tight-lipped. He chose to remain silent and made no comment on Clara Scoleths' past. After all, she is not the real Clara, so Clara does not further discuss all the facts.

I want to live a normal life, what's wrong? All I wanted to avoid was that dark black ending. Why is everything so complicated?

A few hours later, their carriage arrived at the palace grounds. Duke Wayne came out first and followed Clara after.

Clara and Duke Wayne arrive in front of Ranunculus Palace. They escorted some soldiers to enter the hall. Entering the hall, there was the King and Grand Duke Harold.

When they entered the hall, the soldiers left four people in the hall.

"Greetings to King Ranunculus." Clara looked down respectfully, while Duke Wayne was only indifferent to facing his junior.

"What did you ask me to come here for?" Duke Wayne asked in a resentful tone.

While Clara was silent, she was still thinking about her quarrel with Hellen this morning. It was impossible for him to focus on this conversation.

Should I apologize again? What if Hendrick nags me afterwards.

"Miss Scoleths."

"ah! Yep!"

Clara who was pensive to hear his name called automatically denied it. It's just that Clara's voice was too loud, even though the one who called her was a ruler.

"Sorry, Your Majesty." Clara again - again subdued herself.

"No problem. I'm calling you here to tell me the detailed chronology of events six years ago."

Clara's dumbfounded.

Duke Wayne knitted his brows, seemingly reluctant to open his mouth.

"Why do you need to know?" Challenge Duke Wayne.

"Don't yell in front of me, Frederick Wayne. I am the ruler of Ranunculus. Do you think that just because you're my senior on the field of appeals, you can act like one?"

"Then..why don't you tell me the truth?" The King's eyes narrowed.

Duke Wayne is silent.

Clara who was behind Duke Wayne started to err her brain. This was the first time he had spoken directly with King Ranunculus. Clara just doesn't know how to behave.

"Then you... Clara Scoleths."

Clara looked at the King.

"Can you tell me something about the problem six years ago?"

Clara reflex holding her head. "I'm sorry Servant, Your Grace. However, the Servant does not remember anything that happened that day."

"Miss Scoleths please give us an answer other than that." The Grand Duke Harold.

"Had he said, didn't he? He can't remember! Don't force him to say things he doesn't know." Duke Wayne threatened the two people in front of him.

He didn't care if one of them had more power than him. Duke Wayne just did someone's orders to protect Clara Scoleths.

"You're getting sassy, I know you're the one who's my father's only trust. But, is this how you treat his successor?"

The voice of the King echoed in the hall.

Clara's other hand clutched her chest. There was an unpleasant air coming into his body. Only this time did Clara feel this strong.

Uhh! I can't hold back this big.

"All right! Your father died from being stabbed by the current King of Freesia. Exactly six years ago when your father and I were able to save this child from a golden cage. We were surrounded and your father fell victim shortly after the siege. Now, satisfied with my answer?"

Everything's silent.

The king was thinking about what Duke Wayne had just said. While Grand Duke Harold only looked towards Clara.

"Miss Scoleths, is Miss okay?"

True, Grand Duke Harold caught the strange gelagat Clara clutching his own chest and his face was like a very painful pain.

After one question from Grand Duke Harold. Surprisingly, the mysterious air that forced its way into Clara's body stopped. Clara looked at Grand Duke Harold.

"I feel better. Thanks for worrying about me."

Duke Wayne quotes from Grand Duke Harold and Clara. He began to worry about the impending repercussions if Clara stayed too long at his residence.

"It looks like I should send him away out of Freesia's reach." Mumbled Duke Wayne.

"Huft.. since I haven't gotten a satisfactory answer, I'm sure you're still hiding something." The King stared intently at Duke Wayne.

"Alright, you can leave this place."

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