Chapter 71: Welcome back (1/2)

What followed was a simple speech where Sol talked a little about himself and his wish to make the kingdom stronger and better. The usual BS.

He now understood a little why politicians always lied during elections. The populace didn't care about the truth. The truth was heavy and full of bleakness.

What they needed was someone who could make them dream. Someone who could promise them better days ahead. That was also why religion was always popular no matter what era.

Well, this was just his opinion based on his experience.

After the speech followed by the applaud, Sol's role was pretty much over. It was just noon and he had until the evening before having to go visit the Highland family. As such he decided to go to the quarters in the tower of babel with Lilin.

He obviously didn't take Clara with him. No matter how much a friend she was to Lilin, the upper level of the babel tower couldn't be entered by someone unrelated to the royal family. He wouldn't let strangers enter such a place no matter how cute or how close to his cousin she was.

There was also the fact that he wanted to spend some time alone with his cousin. After all, 2 years of absence was nothing to scoff at. Some relationships didn't even last that long.

Thankfully, it seemed that Clara understood his caution and didn't take offense to it as she waved them goodbye.

Before using the gate, even though he knew it might be useless, he gave a signal to Milia to investigate her. It was necessary for him to become more mature and used to give command little by little.

King or no King. Knowing how to direct your own subordinate was always a much-needed skill and he wasn't against learning something new.

After Sol left the lounge, Milia escorted Clara out of the Colosseum before giving her a card for a VIP room in one of the greatest hotels in the capital.

She might be under investigation, but she was still a guest of the queen's daughter. It would be extremely rude to not treat her as such.

Now alone, she sank in the shadows before appearing in another street, her maid clothes replaced by a simple long dress that could be seen on any ordinary commoner.

It didn't take long for her to enter a seemingly normal inn and then as if it was the most natural thing in the world, she entered the zone reserved for the staff.

The time to clean the kingdom was approaching. If possible, she wished that her beloved prince wouldn't have to be covered in blood.

She loved his gentle smile that always managed to soothe her heart and make her forget all her weariness. She liked his sunny aura that steeped into the heart of those who faced him.

She wished that he would continue to live in a bright and beautiful world full of colors.

That's why the crown's shadow existed. They were the dark hand behind the curtain. The one who did the dirty jobs.

She would protect him. It was far more than just a duty. It was her most precious wish.

That was why she would become active again. That was why she would take out her weapon again.

No matter what or no matter, how once she got all the proof she needed she would massacre them all.

”Did you capture those gladiators that were previously bribed?”

”Of course.”

A feminine voice sounded from behind her. She didn't need to turn to know that it was one of the fingers. More precisely, it was the maid who followed the princess and came back with her.

”Then,” stretching her fingers she gave a cold smile, ”Your report about the princess can wait. Right now I need to see if I am still good at making the prisoners sing.”

'No matter what happens, by the end of this festival, the kingdom will be cleansed of all those filthy worms.'

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On Sol's side, once they entered the upper floor of the tower they immediately went towards the part reserved for Lilin.

”Nothing changed.”

Lilin murmured under her breath, her expressions still cold and unchanging.

Sol was used to it. If Lilin could be described in one word, then he would use the term Kuudere.