❝ 𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. ❞
A guy who unfortunately met his death and faced the infamous truck that caused his transmigration.
Very typical, right? The only issue here is that he...
The day ended with a very warm and heart wrenching moment of a mother and son. All misunderstandings have been cleared, and I had a better understanding of the Empress.
Or atleast I thought so.
"Anyhow, your majesty." I cleared my throat as soon as I recalled the rumors surrounding me. "Archduke Shaman informed me about the exaggerated rumors of me dying."
"Ah, indeed." The Empress made a 180° turn, suddenly having a chilly expression evident in her face. It was as if she's ready to pull out the tongues of whoever spread that rumor. "It seems people these days have a hobby of rumoring you, the crown prince."
I chuckled, almost nervously. "The Archduke said he'd pin down the rumors and the source of it. But I wonder, should I make an appearance to easily drown the rumors?"
Aureus thought about it for a moment, weighing the pros and cons. Deciding out of a whim might result to a worse situation, so I understand her taking the time to decide. "Wise decision. Shall I appoint you officially as the crown prince?"
"Mhm, sure—" But then it hit me. "—wait what?!" I didn't bother clapping my hand into my mouth for my sudden outburst, yet again. I'm sure I heard it right, but I'm confused. Pointing myself, I questioned her with a can't-believe-it look. "Aren't I already one?"
Since I have no idea how historical royalty do their rules in this era, I'm completely confused and bamboozled. I mean, even with the education and lessons I had with Eldest before, not a single book confirmed whether I am already a crown prince or not yet.
But because of my duties and other nobles addressing me as crown prince, I believed that I am already the crown prince. Then it turns out there needs to be a ceremony to officially announce my status?! I guess that makes sense, considering that I still haven't experienced having the ceremony ever since.
But God, please no. I'm not yet even officially the crown prince, but I already have a lot of stressful days and encounters. What more when I officially become one? Have mercy on this 10 year old son (not really) of yours, Empress!
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"You don't seem to agree." Fortunately, Aureus knows how to read people. Not totally all the time, but it's good news that she considers my opinion.
I awkwardly smiled, fidgeting with my hands. "Could it be moved until I get a bit older? I don't think I can for now." Even if getting appointed as crown prince today would mean that Klydeur no longer have the right for the throne unless I die or something.
I'm still not ready, so it needs to be rescheduled.
The Empress sighed. "Very well. But you don't have to concern yourself regarding the rumors. I trust the Archduke to handle the matter."
