The Antagonist: The World Ends Theory
Chapter 36 - Crown Prince

In front of the current Clara, the prince of the Ranunculus appeared so bright even under the moonlight though.

Clara was silent - silently clucking.

Of all the people, why should he?

Well, even when the meeting that night they had a conversation and looked like it had made up. Actually Clara is still upset, even though it's not hate anymore.

"Why are you here?" Clara asked irresponsibly, but she still paid attention to how she spoke.

"I'm sorry, Miss Scoleths. But I'm just doing this so Hellen doesn't worry anymore. I thought, the morning after my return something happened at the Wayne residence. Then I heard rumors about you and ended up speaking in the court hall."

"Then, why do you know that Alleh I mean Hellen worried?"

"That's easy. When he was worried he always became chaotic and forgot about every activity even the grammar and language lessons."

"Then...?"

"He didn't send me a letter this morning so I'm sure that's what happened to him."

"Letter?"

"Em.. we often exchange letters, actually..." Rovers scratched his non-itchy nape.

Clara who heard that instantly opened her mouth wide. He looked at the strange crown prince with that handsome face.

So he saved me so that his purity would remain channeled, huh? I think I'm being used here.

"Oh. I get it." Clara flat.

"It seems after the rumor surfaced. You're getting more and more recognizable, even though few know your name let alone your face."

Clara did not respond after that. He chose to remain silent, it was his luck because the rumors spread were about him killing the King.

It would have been more troublesome had the rumor been that Clara Scoleths was Freesia's weapon.

They must have burned me alive, let alone the nobility. And again... Even though the King knew, did Grand Duke Harold know about it as well? If I were a Freesia's weapon?

"W...!" Clara screamed loudly.

"Hm? What's the matter Miss Scoleths?"

"Sa..I have to find Avrim immediately! I'm going to go first"

TAP

Rovers holds Clara's wrist to prevent her from searching for Avrim. He knew very well, if Clara was allowed to abduction efforts earlier would be in vain.

"That's not necessary." Resolute Rovers.

"Why? I have to find him right now...! Avrim is the most important person to me!"

"I know."

"Then? Why are you holding me back from leaving?!"

"Just calm. I know you care about that aunt. So I gave the order to Vester to take him so that the cut of the Rage could be healed. It's a big wound, you won't be able to handle it."

Clara's expression softened. Rovers let go of his grip because Clara was no longer rebellious.

"Who's that... The vester? I just heard it."

"Wound and medicine."

Rovers stepped forward to exit the main border. He deliberately passed through the forest path so that the existence of Clara Scoleths remained hidden. Therefore he always pruned every annoying shrub.

While holding the horse harness he also routinely checked the condition of Clara even with a glance.

Clara followed him from behind. He was already not too annoyed with the person in front of him so as to let his face be illuminated by the moonlight directly, without being blocked by any robe.

"What does that mean?" Clara's face became confused after Rovers' speech just now.

"Do you know the term 'kill one person and save another'?"

"uh? I'm sorry, but I just heard that term from you."

"Haha, it was Vester who coined the term. I don't understand why he kills and heals at the same time but his sword-and-sobbing ability isn't bad either. I made him a personal bodyguard for that."

"Can't you take care of yourself?"

"Although being outnumbered doesn't mean losing a fight, two people are better than one."

Ah, I got it. He'll probably take this Vester on a rescue mission, while for a kill mission it will be an individual duty.

Clara stared at Rovers' back inside - deep.

"It seems you so appreciate one life." Chirps Clara.

"...Hellen said the same thing. Am I a very tolerant person? I don't want to be a naive leader in the future."

"I know."

The mood was silent later. Rovers occasionally looked back again - again to make sure Clara was safe.

"Sorry it's a little late but. You seem to have a good relationship with Hellen."

"Huh?"

"First, you remember? You mentioned Miss Hellen, but now it's just Hellen. Looks like something happened after I stayed the night."

"Ah yes."

Clara smiled gently, and because of her physique. She is perfectly compatible with the beauty of the night. The moon's background was more suitable for her, in contrast to Hellen whose smile resembled the morning sun, so warm.

Rovers was stunned for a moment because of it. He found it difficult to take his eyes off Clara, but she was still within her natural limits and realized that the girl was a stranger to him, so he immediately turned his eyes to the bush.

It was a 'beautiful' impression after they had been in conflict before.

"I always see you at night. Whether it's at a party, after an autumn festival, the night I stayed over or now. I don't know how you feel if we meet during the day. However, I was thinking that you and night are inseparable. You guys are a great fit."

It would be dangerous if Hellen saw it. Why he needs to act the same towards every woman

"Then, let's quickly walk before dawn breaks. If we don't cross the main border as soon as possible it will be bad for us. You too, don't let go of your grasp on that sword."

No. gabe. He did not treat every woman the same, let alone noble girls. He would indirectly create this kind of distance when the woman had an interest in him.

He avoided polygamy. Ah, this somewhat reminds me of the Kingdom of Agapanthus.

Well, at least he wasn't cheating on Hellen. If so, I will slash his neck once in revenge. At worst, he might just die...

"Will that freak not follow us?" Ask Clara, in the middle of the trip.

"Who do you mean? Cheltics See? Most likely yes."

"How's Duke Wayne doing, huh?"

Although Clara asked in a whisper, Rovers could still hear her. However, a warrior must sharpen their five senses.

"It won't end with bloodshed. Because the Cheltics Ravine himself was the only person to be raised as a disciple by Duke Wayne."

"Hm? Was Mr Hendrick not taught anything by Duke Wayne?"

SREK

Rovers again cut through the bushes that were blocking using his sword.

"Hee... That guy huh? He studied sword arts and other weapons self-taught. The result was amazing, his ability even to the shock of Ranunculus at that time. He was not taught but taught, in short."

"Mr Hendrick taught me sword arts? To whom? I see it almost every day in the workspace with that whole pile of documents." Cetus Clara's.

"You are really familiar." Rovers chuckled. "He used to teach swords to the son of Baron Llamante and the younger brother of Ragade Cheltics."

"Then? Why did Mr Hendrick stop?"

"Don't you know the answer?" Dazedly Rovers threw another question at Clara.

"Huh?"

"Well, of course because he's the successor of the Wayne family. He will become Duke when Duke Wayne abdicates his post. Maybe now that he's in training, you'll realize he's in a bad relationship with Duke Wayne."

Hm, that's right. Hendrick did not want to take on such a task, did he...?

"Ooh..."

After walking for a long time, they realized that this place in front of them seemed to have been outside the Ranunculus region.

SREK

Bushes - bushes around arrive - suddenly move in a tight manner. Tonight, the wind was blowing very slowly. Rovers immediately took a standby stance and stood in front of Clara as a form of protection for the young girl.

"Stay behind me." Rovers' orders.

Clara nodded her head, for now that she and Rovers were in danger, it was not the time to raise her own ego.

Someone came out of the bush. The closer he walked, his blurred figure grew clearer. He was wearing clothes that were already dirty by the ground.

Did the Cheltics Rage catch up to us? It's impossible! Though Rovers rode a horse while he didn't. Are we walking too slow? No wait a minute! His clothes were dirty because of the ground, didn't the Cheltics not touch the ground in the slightest during the time before Rovers' arrival?

But about five meters from the distance Clara and Rovers stood. The man stopped his footsteps. Open his mouth and let out a soft whisper.

"Miss."

TB

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