(AC FF-ENG) Dream

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"Taking over Arthdal? How? By killing Tagon? Taealha?"

Eunseom had killed Tagon and Taealha dozens of times, with various methods, in his mind. And all failed. It's not that easy to kill a king and queen. Their bodyguards are many. Their fighting skills are also unmatched. Their food is also tasted before eating to avoid the risk of being poisoned. Moreover, if he obtained the throne by killing the previous king, he would be remembered as a traitor. The people of Arthdal certainly would not accept a king who betrayed his 'father'.

"I'm still thinking about it. First of all, teach me everything about this country, about Tagon, Taealha, also Saya. I have to be Saya."

"I don't want you to be him!" Tanya firmly refused.

"Why? Is he that bad?"

"It's not like that. I want you to remain the Eunseom I know."

"What is the Eunseom you know like?"

Tanya touched Eunseom's cheek, "a good person. A person who has a warrior spirit and a warm heart. The person who found me, saved me, and protected me."

Eunseom smiled a little. He touched his hand to her cheek, holding it.

"I will remain Eunseom like that. Being Saya is just a disguise. We can't keep hiding from Tagon and Taealha."

"Okay. We'll start lessons tomorrow. Now let's sleep, it's too late."

Both of them tried to close their eyes, but were unable to penetrate the dream world. Eunseom opened his eyes again, turned to look at Tanya who returned his gaze. They chuckled together.

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The position of minister of royal administration that Saya have held has been vacant for a long time. When Saya was appointed war general, that position was deliberately vacated. Some of the people appointed as his subordinates only took care of small matters. Now that Saya has returned from the battlefield, he should refill that position. But Taealha proposes to put someone else in his place, reasoning that Saya is still in the healing stage which might take longer.

Before Tagon agreed to the queen's proposal, the door to the throne room opened. Eunseom stepped gracefully like Saya. He glanced briefly at Tanya who was standing in the ranks of the officials, then knelt down in respect to the king.

"I am ready to return to my duties, Niruha."

"Are you all right?"

"Much better, Niruha."

"Don't force yourself, son. Rest for a few more months until you are completely recovered," Taealha pretended to be worried and caring.

Eunseom secretly smiled sarcastically.

"My condition has recovered, Your Majesty the Queen. Please have a doctor examine me."

"Maybe physically you've recovered but mentally..." Taealha tapped her temple, "you're still an idiot -- I mean memory loss."

"My memory was erased, but not my abilities. I can also learn quickly."

"But--"

"You once said, if I am no longer useful for this country, then I will be eliminated. I don't want to be eliminated."

Eunseom glanced at the chair next to Taealha, where there was a baby in a basket sleeping up there.

"That seat should be mine."

Taealha glared. Her hand gripped the handle of the chair next to her so tightly that the veins in her hand were visible.

"Okay, you can return to your position as minister of royal administration. Starting tomorrow you must attend regular meetings," decided Tagon.