The Saint Prince (WMMAP)

6. Chilling Truth

Near in front of him was neatly placed paperwork.

Han blinked with uncertainty.

Ah! He remembers now. After requesting to study mana, he fell asleep. So, where is Claude? He looked around the Imperial Study in confusion. Wait. Isn't that the entrance? Why am I facing in that direction? Don't tell me- As if realizing something incredible, he froze.

Claude: "Awake?"

Han was startled by the voice and nearly fell, causing him to shout softly. Fortunately, Claude wrapped his arm around his waist before the incident occurred; otherwise, he won't know what to do if his already damaged body was injured.

"Why are you so clumsy?"

"......"

Hearing no response, Claude tightened his grip on Han's waist, causing the back of the boy's neck and ears to flush red. Seeing this, Claude raised his eyebrows in scrutiny. So shy? He was also blushing the entire time Felix was still present. I need to teach him how to be restrained. After all, he's my heir.

After some thought, he was about to speak when he heard a whisper that made him speechless. Only after many seconds, when the child was becoming nervous, did he say, "Who taught you this?"

Han made up an excuse: "Felix." Sorry, Felix. I'll make it up to you!

"...do whatever you want."

Han breathed a sigh of relief with happiness written all over his face. With momentum, he tried hard to change his position to face Claude, then suppressed his nervousness and said thanks with the brightest smile.

Claude felt an inexplicable emotion hearing his words and seeing his smile. Is this the feeling of having your child close to you? It's not bad.

............

In the Temple.

"What did you say?"

"...The Emperor requests your presence at the Imperial palace."

"Tell him I'm busy handling the temple's affairs. I can't slack off, can I?"

I know you don't want to meet him! Felix wanted to cry.

"But Pope..."

Tobias frowned and said, "Felix, I don't need to pretend because you already know. I don't want to meet that man for unnecessary matters so you can leave."

"I know, but respectfully, it's not a simple matter like what you think; it's a crucial matter concerning you," Felix said.

"Don't try to persuade me any longer! What could be more important to me than spreading the faith to people? Tell your Emperor I have nothing to say to him."

Felix showed a sad expression: "Pope..."

"Please remain calm and listen first."

"Don't spout any more nonsense and defend that man. It won't affect me." Tobias was about to teleport away when Felix interrupted him.

"Your grandson, the Saintess' child, is with His Majesty."

"What did you say?!"

............

Han was about to call again with the new title when the door banged loudly behind him. Out of lust, ahem, surprise, he dove straight to the abs in front of him and held them tightly, not wasting the opportunity.