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Chapter 48

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I am almost enchanted by the majesty of the royal palace;
the decorations and the Renaissance style make it unique and magnificent.

Today as when I was an unconscious young man who decided to enlist, I feel agitated to find myself in such a place.

"The baron can receive you"
A soldier warns me, and finally I can enter the office of the king's adviser, that of Baron Song Mingi.

"Earl Wooyoung, what do I owe this visit to?"
The baron says, with his deep voice, from his desk in precious wood.

"I have received this letter-"
I say, taking the military seal letter I received this morning from my jacket pocket.
"It is a new mission"
I hand it to him, and sit in front of him.
"I'm here to retire."

"I understand, I guess that bad adventure marked you-"
"It's not for that, but I want to take care of the estate and create a family"
I explain my true reasons.
I would not be able to go in mission and leave Hea alone again, especially now that we are expecting a child.

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"Officer Wooyoung!!"
I hear a young voice shouting behind me as I go down the stairs of the palace.

When I turn around I am surprised to see Prince Jongho accompanied by three guard soldiers.

"Your Majesty"
I bow to him as soon as he reaches me.

"I thought you were dead"
He begins, looking at me as if he had a ghost in front of him.
"Come, we need to talk"

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"I owe you my life. You can ask me anything"
The prince tells me, while we walk side by side in the gardens, followed by the guards, after I explained to him how I saved myself from certain death.

"It was my duty-"
"Not all men would be willing to lay down their lives to protect their king; I think these soldiers wouldn't even take a bullet in the arm to protect me"
He tells me, turning to the guards who are following us in the sun.

"Tell me a request, it's the least I can do for you."
I begin to evaluate his proposal, and the only desire I have in my mind.

"Could you confer a noble title?"
I ask him a little hesitate.
"Obviously yes. Do you want to become duke, baron-"
"It's not for me"
I interrupt him, and he looks at me with a confused air.

"Well, it's for the woman I love. She has no title, but believe me she is much more noble than me in the soul."

"Do you love her so much?"
His question surprised me.
I imagined an immediate refusal.

"She is my life. If she hadn't been there, I'd probably have let myself die in that forest.."

"Love..You are lucky to have found it."
His gaze is lost in the emptiness of our steps.
"Kings cannot love. I am destined to accept the promised wife"
In his words I feel sadness and resignation.

Many men aspire to power, but do not consider that it often takes life away;
I can't imagine that such a young boy is condemned to never know love.

"Well then prepare the wedding for this Saturday. You will have the prince as a guest"
He says, returning to light up in an euphoric tone.