I Won't Accept Your Regrets

Chapter 152

A certain country located on the eastern edge of the continent.

It was raining heavily, and although dawn was approaching, the sky was still gloomy.

The man was in a hurry, making his way through the drizzle.

He was dressed in local clothes, but his appearance betrayed him as a foreigner.

Green eyes, blonde hair.

Beaten by winds and rain, the man hurried away.

Under his persistent footsteps, spray of rain scattered in all directions.

He seemed to be running from something.

"Oh shit is..."

However, the man had to stop.

Because of the men in black who appeared in front of him.

He bit his lip and turned around, but the way back was also cut by people in black clothes.

The number of armed men in black exceeded five.

All that he had in his hands was a tube with paintings.

It's hard to fight like that against swords.

And above all, he never had a talent for swordsmanship.

On the street that had not yet been illuminated by the sun, there were no people who could help him.

All doors were locked tightly in the pouring rain.

"Nowhere to run. Leon Sios. Don't do anything stupid and follow us calmly."

One of the men in black stepped forward.

"How do you imagine it? You're chasing me like that, and I'll just go and go with you? Where are you taking me or what the hell are you looking for me? Our family is already ruined, that there is no stone left over. What do you want from me?"

Leon winced at the black masked man.

Egrit's Empire may have been far from this eastern kingdom, but that does not mean that the news did not reach him.

Egrit's empire was a powerful center of power with the most common territory on the continent.

New Empress and Crown Prince of the Empire. And oblivion of his father.

Such events were causing concern throughout the continent.

So Leon knew everything.

That only a shadow remained of his family.

The news that his father had fallen into slavery and that his mother was dead weighs heavily on his heart.

But his father had committed too many sins, and his mother was simply a fool.

No matter how ugly this may sound.

Leon would not have drawn otherwise just because he was involved.

Who the hell wants to catch me?

Although the Sios family fell apart, the emperor did not give the order to slaughter all their relatives.

But why all of a sudden?

What is the reason for looking for him? Him who was more of a ghost than a member of the House of Sios.

At that moment, a dangerous truth surfaced in his head, which has not yet been revealed.

But no one should know this ...

This was the truth, which only his father, Lisa and he himself knew in the family.

Father and Lisa will not open their mouths now.

The man who was looking at Leon suddenly removed his mask while the latter was in thought.

Leon suddenly widened his eyes when he saw the face opposite.

Because he knew the face behind the mask.

"The head of the fourth corps.

He was an undercover agent, but if you were an Imperial noble, you had no choice but to know his name.

Because he was his closest friend to His Majesty, and was called the Imperial sword.

Leon's face went wild.

The fact that the commander of the 4th corps came to him means that the person looking for him is the emperor.

"His Majesty is looking for you."

Carter's quiet voice hit Leon right in the heart.

This happened because he already guessed the reason.

Leon froze.

"Nowhere to run. And if you resist, you will be outside the law in the empire."

Carter's hand went to the sword.

"I'm not going to run."

Leon laughed grimly and wiped his face wet from the rain.

All the secret will be revealed, right?

Leon dropped the tube in his hand to the floor. He, as if wishing to express his surrender, humbly folded his hands and allowed his wrists to be tied.

The moment will soon come when everything will finally become clear.

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A few days later.

"It's strange to see your face in the palace again."

I smiled brightly looking at my guest.

After visiting Raker's hut, the answer came exactly three days later.

It was surprising that the answer came in 3 days, as I was getting ready to wait at least a month.

"I did not know that such a day would come. The day when I will sit like this in the imperial castle."

Raker looked embarrassed as he glanced around the living room of the Empress's magnificent palace, but luckily his discomfort did not degenerate into rejection.

Although he harbored a deep dislike for the empire, his mind was not easily clouded.

"Strange, but ... Not too bad. I even think that such a palace would be useful to me myself."

I laughed at Raker's honest words.

"You settled well too."

As if the joke hadn't offended him, Raker laughed. Then I moved on to the main topic.

"Your Majesty the Empress. When do I start my studies with His Highness the Crown Prince?"

"The faster the better."

"Then ... I'll start the day after tomorrow."

"Day after tomorrow? Don't you need time to move?"

"Nothing holds me back. The point is only to send letters to the students so that they know where I am staying. You will keep your promise to accept my old disciples into the empire, right?"

"Of course. I have already told His Majesty. Probably, they will be given a place at the court."

As soon as I was convinced that he would become Carlisle's mentor, I gave Raymond my promises to Raker.

Raymond readily allowed this.

To be honest, he liked my idea too.

Because he knew that the nobles are now overly corrupt.

There was no reason to reject the influx of new water into our swamp.

"Thanks."

"I am a person who always keeps my word. So please do your best to teach the prince."

"I also promise to be loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Well, it's lunchtime soon ... Would you like to eat with His Majesty?"

"Thanks for the offer ... I think this time it will make me difficult. After all, I have not yet become accustomed to the palace to such an extent, "Raker replied, slightly tugging at his tie. His face betrayed that he was simply cramped and stuffy in the palace, and he was drawn home.

It was a shame, because I wanted to introduce him to Raymond, but in the future there will be another opportunity.

I'll wait for him to adjust properly.

"Then that's all for today."

"Thanks. Then I'll see you the day after tomorrow."

After saying goodbye, Raker rose from his seat. I also went out into the foyer to see him off.

Raker got into the carriage and drove away. Helen came up to me.

"A strong-willed victory of Her Majesty.

"Thanks. If Sir Raker refused, I would be very upset. But now I can sleep more peacefully."

Helen smiled softly.

"But isn't Carlisle back from the Sunshine Palace yet?"

"The Prince is still with His Majesty."

Raymond and Carlisle were actively getting closer. The awkwardness noticeably disappeared after they were together at the night market.

It was enough for Carlisle to visit Raymond whenever he ran out of school.

It's good that their relationship was getting stronger.

As this progressed, rumors circulated through the palace that the Emperor was especially dear to the crown prince.

The Emperor's love will further strengthen Carlisle's position on the throne.

"Are we going to the Sunshine Palace?"

I froze after Helen's question.

After the night market, I was terribly uncomfortable.

I didn't feel embarrassed about hating Raymond.

But I will not stop thinking about our common past, and about the radically changed appearance of the present.

After that incident, he appears in my head several times a day.

It became more difficult to ignore his views and words.

I thought I had no feelings, but is it?

After all, that was the person I loved for so long.

And we had Carlisle.

When the lock is on the heart, it would be difficult to keep track of the confused mind.

However, forgiving him and returning to the past will not be easy.

I sighed heavily and shook my head.

"Wait ... no. Let's go there for dinner. I need to take a break."

I looked at the Sun Palace nearby, and then turned inside my palace.

"Checkmate! And I win again!"

Carlisle was jubilant as he triumphantly knocked the king off the chessboard.

Raymond had taught him chess a few days ago, who were fed up with puzzles.

The smart Carlisle quickly learned the rules and, if time allowed, went to the Sun Palace to play chess with Raymond.

More precisely, to beat Raymond once again.

In fact, Raymond just enjoyed spending time with Carlisle, so he actively succumbed.

"Oh, I didn't even notice that step. The prince's skills are growing by leaps and bounds. I admit my defeat."

Raymond clutched his forehead as if he were genuinely sorry.

"This time I was lucky. But next time my father will win."

Carlisle feigned false modesty, but still could not hide his complacency. Raymond, meanwhile, saw the sunset in the window.

"It's time for dinner. Drop the pieces and let's go to the table."

"Yes!"

Just as he was about to leave the common room with Carlisle, the butler entered.

"Your Majesty, the commander of the fourth corps has returned with the booty."