성황의 아이들 [2]

390

390. Conflict (7)

"That goby! "Look at that unimpressed expression!"

Meanwhile, Owen, who had been dragged out into the hallway, was unable to calm down easily and was wheezing.

In the imperial palace, which should be safer than anywhere else, I almost got caught up in a fire accident!

It was also because a nightmare I had the other day suddenly came to mind. The image of a boy walking into hell covered in fire, with his entire body covered in dark red flame-like aura.

Now, a lot of time has passed and only a blurry impression remains, but at the time, I remember thinking that the boy was a newbie.

However, it felt as if the scene in that dream overlapped with the present-day Mores, and I couldn't control the rising anxiety.

"Let's pay close attention now, brother! "We must make sure that troublemaker never dares to play with fire again!"

"haha."

Masaine, who led the jumping Owen to the end of the hallway, let out a small laugh.

"If it had been that way, Prince Mores would have understood it well. So just calm down."

"but!"

"I understand everything, sir. "I don't know how you feel about the fire accident."

"Ugh... ... !"

As Masain patiently and repeatedly coaxed Owen, he reluctantly kept his mouth shut.

If you think about it, isn't Sir Martha the one who went through all the trouble of resolving last night's incident? What good would it be if he came running late and lost his temper at him?

"I behaved disgracefully in front of you. "There is no shame."

"no. Aren't we all part of the same family? "It's natural to be angry."

When the answer came back softer than expected, Owen looked at him blankly.

Is it because of my mood? Somehow, it feels like Masain's attitude has become strangely relaxed compared to before.

"I am... "I got angry a little presumptuously."

Owen, who was suddenly depressed, muttered in an uncertain voice.

Although he manages to get along with the group in a friendly manner, he knows better than ever that he cannot truly become a member of the prosperous family. Still, what would it look like to others to see me running all alone?

'Especially because Brother Masaine especially cares for Mores.'

Then Masain shakes his head with a straight face.

"I don't think that's presumptuous at all. "Isn't it all for the safety of Prince Mores that you went to such lengths?"

"that... ... ."

It was an unexpected reaction. Because of their ironically reversed positions, weren't the two people having a slight sense of distance until now?

Just a few days ago, he gave Owen a suspicious look regarding the elixir.

But what is Sir Martha's expression looking at him now? His vigilance is everywhere, and he even looks somewhat relieved.

Perhaps it was because someone had coolly poured out what he wanted to say on his behalf, but Owen had no way of knowing that fact.

"If you stay here for a long time, the presence of someone who is not afraid to say bitter things becomes more precious to you, my uncle."

Masain said with a peaceful smile on his face.