The Antagonist: The World Ends Theory
Chapter 46 - Things That Can't Be Engineered

Currently, the four of them had been sitting inside the room which was their initial goal. Duke Nielsen and Cattleya were next to each other while opposite them Meiger and Clara were also sitting together.

Because Clara's mood was bad, since then she just kept quiet. There was no time for him to talk, he focused more on his own thinking.

As a result Clara missed all kinds of conversations because she was busy daydreaming. He regained consciousness when Meiger got up from his chair. And Duke Nielsen and Cattleya gave their farewell salutes.

Outside Nielsen's residence.

"Where are we going now, Your Majesty?"

"Towards the inn." Answer Meiger briefly. His expressionless face was gone somewhere.

"uh? Wh-wh-what for? Why not go home?"

"Have you forgotten about it again?" With a pushy face Meiger looked at Clara. This was the second time today, and over time Meiger was also upset by it.

"Hamba instead of forgetting it!" Clara pouted.

Since Meiger's meeting with Cattleya, I don't want to talk much. He felt annoyed and unwilling when he saw the familiarity between the two of them continue.

"Then?"

"Why not cancel? His Majesty can go together with him. I don't know about the road and the local location. Your Majesty can just ask him to accompany you."

"What's wrong with you? Isn't everything okay when we just came here? Why are you so sensitive now? Is this your red date?"

"Not." Clara hooked her fingers. "Hamba just doesn't like it. When Your Majesty is close - close to the girl other than the Servant. I know this is selfish, but this is the truth." Chirp Clara.

Silent moment. Meiger had just wanted to respond, but Clara immediately changed the subject and got into the horse carriage.

"Well, it's time to find an inn. Not good for long periods of silence. Or does His Majesty want me to stay?"

With a complicated expression, Meiger just obey the existing groove. I don't know, maybe he just appreciates the feelings of a young girl here. No doubt, even he is not wanting to talk about it right now.

The two of them along with the coachman were able to find the inn quickly. Because the emperor had already given up his status. He dressed like a commoner and communicated with them as if he were equal.

Clara who saw him could only be silent, for some reason since this morning she was so unable to control her heartbeat. Clara was always pounding when Meiger smiled even though it wasn't for her.

"What's wrong with me? If I really loved him. This is so unfair to me."

Clara is reminded of her conversation with Jean. About him and Meiger dating. But Clara immediately dismissed the statement easily because at that time she had not felt any feelings for Meiger.

"I'm sure I love her in a romantic sense. But how can it be so fast? I don't believe in love at first sight. Just make me nervous."

"Clara, do you want a room with a coachman?"

"Uhuk! What does that mean, Your Majesty? I don't understand."

"Yeah, I just want to reduce the cost of lodging."

"uh? His Majesty is the Emperor, right? Your wallet is thicker than anyone else. Why should I be stingy?"

"I'm just kidding, don't take it to heart. Or do you want to room with me?"

Huh uh?! How could this man with such extraordinary charisma possibly tempt a virgin young girl like me so easily?!

"Your Majesty seems to be in pain, what if you just cancel the plan for tomorrow? I'm just worried about your mental health."

"Clara, that was just a joke."

"Hm, oh."

When they go to their own room. The curious Clara then asked Meiger. "Your Majesty, why are you so expressive when outside the imperial palace? And lazy expression while in the imperial palace? So, which one is real?"

"Of course when I'm in the imperial palace."

"Then, Your Majesty would like to say that all this is just a mask?"

"It can't be said of masks either. It's just for their benefit."

Clara didn't ask anymore. He stepped into his room. His mind breezed wildly exploring until he felt tired to think.

He laid his body roughly on the bed of the inn. It was not as gentle as the one in the imperial palace or the Wayne residence. But at least this is better than his mattress before he entered the world of novels.

"My life here feels more relaxed than in my world. But I always felt constrained and burdened for no reason."

"I thought, wherever I was. There's no time for me to leave - Leha. Even in the past." Clara said unconsciously.

The window is covered with curtains and a cool atmosphere typical of Hortensia. It makes Clara fall asleep faster. He didn't even have time to just take off his robe and veil.

That Cattleya...

...❀...

Clara opened her eyelids slowly - ground. Moaning slowly while glancing around her. He was still sitting in front of a drowsiness that was so great.

"It seems out in the dark, is it night...?" Favour.

Gasp!

"uh? Don't don't I fall asleep till night?! How'this? I missed lunch until dinner. Don't let His Majesty suspect that I'm upset with him, uh..."

Unexpectedly, these nights there is still one person who is still awake. And that's Meiger. Clara approached him out of curiosity.

"Your Majesty, you're not sleeping? Don't stay up late or your sleeping hours will be messed up." Whisper Clara, she did not want the other innkeepers to be disturbed by her sleep because of her voice.

Meiger faced Clara, "Do you want a way out? Tonight feels so good."

"He? Wouldn't that be done tomorrow? The servant was tired of remembering and His Majesty simply trifled with him."

"Well, there's a sudden assignment. Tomorrow morning - early in the morning I have to go to Vinca. It's a political affair. If I don't come, then the peace on this continent will be eroded little by little."

"Oh? Really is..." Implied disappointment in the tone of Clara's voice. Actually he was waiting for tomorrow, but in fact destiny said something else.

TUKS

"Nh?"

Clara raised her head when she felt the warmth at the top of her head. Meiger who patted her head softly, smiled gently as she looked at Clara.

According to Meiger, Clara is most beautiful when she is stalked by night. That's why Meiger took another alternative that benefited both himself and Clara.

"How about we go around Nielsen at night?"

"Did?" Although Clara was surprised, but in fact she was happy when Meiger proposed it. "Alright Your Majesty, I will prepare first"

SRETT

As Clara was about to return to the inn, Meiger held her back. Then the ruby-tied man shook his head faintly.

"If you're ready first, then when can we relax?"

"Come on." Meiger.

Meiger pulled Clara's hand gently. Because Clara also did not rebel and without coercion followed Meiger's steps.

They visited the place where the most flowers bloomed today. Since it is autumn, the majority of the flowers have fallen. But there are about five types of flowers here that do not fall by the time.

"It's beautiful..." Clara was amazed.

He observed fireflies flying around the flowers without fatigue. A smile full of gentleness was clearly drawn on Clara's face.

"really right? Hortensia soil is very fertile. You can even see flowers blooming even in the fall."

"It still feels weird..." Comment Clara.

"Clara, even though I hate your last name. But I admit that the name 'Clara' is very beautiful. I like it quite a lot."

DEG

Again Clara had love fever. His heart was pounding very fast, especially when Meiger said 'like' even though it was intended for his name not himself.

Clara's pale face flushed red, she could feel that her face was heating up. Then in embarrassment - she cupped her face with both hands.

So I really love her?

They spend time in the flower garden and enjoy the silence of the night created. Meiger is not a talkative person. Clara was too nervous to say a word when she blushed in shame.

"Eh? Your Majesty is here? And...who is he?"

The voice of a young girl broke the silence that existed. Clara and Meiger's reflexes looked at the sound. When he saw the culprit, Meiger just smiled stiffly. He was somewhat bothered by the presence of others while he was relaxing.

While Clara herself stared dislikefully at the young girl. As beautiful as she is, Clara will never be friends with him. Perhaps he felt that his friendship with Hellen and Jean alone was enough. Even Clara blindly clicked her tongue without anyone being aware of it.

"Miss Nielsen, I'm just walking around here with her. Please don't ask again." Of course Meiger answered him, although his tone sounded stiff.

When Meiger said 'him', Cattleya's gaze immediately fell on Clara who was crouching beside Meiger.

Because Clara previously used a robe and veil so Cattleya did not recognize the appearance of Clara now.

"All right, Your Majesty, I understand. I beg you to resign."

After Cattleya was far away, Meiger opened her voice.

"It's late, it's time for bed. I don't want to be late for tomorrow's trip."

"Ah.. okay..."

Despite feeling disappointed, Clara can what? Indeed he should not have harbored any sense let alone hope in this young emperor.

I fell in love again, but was forced to retreat.

TB

Well, Meiger's gonna have a lot of expression outdoors. But fitting in the imperial palace would be flat and devoid of emotional dynamics. So do not be surprised if Meiger in this chapter the same chapter 40 (early arc 3) is very different.

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