Hiding That The Damn Prince Is An Omega

Vol:5 Chapter 27.2

Edwin felt an unknown nervousness when he saw the nobles courting Meriel. He didn't know why he was feeling this way, why he was so anxious.

Time passed, and Meriel's marriage was decided. His partner was Archduke Eckhart. The most surprising thing was that the marriage between the two was a love marriage, not an arranged marriage.

The marriage between a dominant Omega from a commoner and Archduke Eckhart, one of the most noble nobles in the empire, was truly exceptional. Many people were amazed at the love between the two. But none were more shocked than Edwin.

'I was proposed by His Highness Archduke Eckhart.'

Edwin felt the world come crashing down at the sight of Mariel, with his happy face, announcing his marriage. His heart ached as if he was chopping with the knife. Only then did he realize that his feelings were love.

‘His Highness is really kind. People say he's blunt, but he's not at all.'

As Edwin talked about Archduke Eckhart, he was speechless as he looked at the smiling Meriel. His uncontrollable regret came flooding in.

I'd rather not realize.

It's too late.

The moment he realized his feelings, Edwin, who had lost his heart, despaired.
However, even if he realized it a little earlier, he probably would not have been able to convey his feelings to Meriel. Meriel's appearance now was the person he fell in love with.

'Congrats....Ha ha.'

Edwin summoned all the patience he had and congratulated Meriel. He just hoped his laugh wasn't awkward.

'Thank you, Your Highness.'

Fortunately, Meriel didn't notice his strangeness. Edwin swallowed the cries welling up in his throat as he looked at Meriel, his happy smile on his face.
A few months later, the wedding of Archduke Eckhart and Meriel took place.

Edwin never attended the wedding. He didn't have the confidence to see Meriel, who had become someone else's companion, as he was sane. He applied for the Monster Wave expedition as if he was running away.

'The time has come for you to get married soon.'

'Yes?'

‘I put a marriage proposal into the duchy of Herace. There was a positive reaction from that side too.’

'What is that......without saying anything to me........’

‘Marry Princess Herace. Then I'll give you the throne.'

On the day of returning from the expedition, the emperor brought up a marriage talk with the Herace family to Edwin. Naturally, Edwin protested.

But the emperor did not break his will. It was the same with Leona Herace. The two completely ignored Edwin's intentions.

In the end, Edwin married Leona and became the crown prince after many twists and turns. And the emperor died suddenly not long after Edwin became crown prince.

After ascending the throne, Edwin lived a busy life. He couldn't stand it otherwise. He believed that it would fade over time, but his feelings for Meriel were still the same. He just got stronger.

So he couldn't get along with Leona. He knew he had to do his duty as emperor, but his heart wasn't there. She was different from Meriel from one to ten. Then the incident happened. Leona, whose patience had reached its limit, moved. After spending unwanted nights with her, Edwin became more devastated. He suffered from severe depression.

‘Your Majesty, are you sick? Your complexion is too bad.'

'I haven't been able to sleep lately. Anyway, the child has grown up a lot.'

‘Is that so even in Your Majesty’s eyes? After he started swordsmanship training, he grew taller.'

‘Swordsmanship training? Already?'

'Yes. The swordsmanship teacher says he has talent. I guess he'll become a knight like you.'

Edwin's only pleasure was to have tea time with Archduke Eckhart and his wife, who were taking their son to enter the palace once in a while.

Archduke Eckhart was very busy, so Edwin could only spend time with Meriel and his son, Richard.

Then one day, an accident happened. Archduke Eckhart and his wife, who left for a tour of the estate, were caught in a landslide.

'Your majesty. It is said that His Highness Archduke Eckhart and the Grand Duchess got into an accident!'

'What? Accident?'

‘His Highness, on the spot…...His Highness, the Grand Duchess, is also in critical condition......’

'No, it can't be.'

Edwin stuttered his words blankly. He couldn't believe what he heard. In his heart, he wanted to leave for Eckhart's estate immediately, but he couldn't.

Please be safe.

Edwin had a hell of a time waiting for news to come.He prayed and prayed that nothing would happen to Meriel. However, Edwin's wish did not come true.

A week later, a call arrived that the Grand Duchess had passed away. It was a very pointless death.

Meriel's funeral was held at Eckhart's estate. Since the duke and his wife passed away within a week of each other, their funerals were held together.
Edwin attended the funeral despite opposition from nobles. And there he saw Richard. The Archduke who lost his parents and was left alone.

'Grand Duke.'

Edwin approached Richard like a man possessed. The child who had been sitting blankly at his call slowly raised his head. Dark hair resembling Meriel's was flowing. Edwin swallowed his breath as the dark blue eyes looked at him.

'Emperor…....your majesty?'

Richard, who had followed Meriel to the imperial palace several times, immediately recognized Edwin. Edwin hesitated when he felt the pheromone flowing from the child. It was a scent that reminded him of the winter sea where the night had fallen.

The moment he felt the smell of the sea from the child, Edwin gnashed his teeth as he felt tears welling up in his eyes. The child had the colour and scent of Meriel.

‘The burden…....I'll be your guardian.'

Edwin impulsively held out his hand. The people around him were stunned by his announcement. The child also widened his eyes.

'Come with me.'

The child, who had been silent for a long time at Edwin's words, hesitantly reached out his hand. Edwin felt his heart swell at the slight warmth of his fingers.It was like finding a milestone in life that had been lost.

I will live for this child.

Edwin made up his mind while holding hands like small ferns. After the funeral, he returned to the imperial palace with Richard. That's how they got to now.