Chapter 6.1 - A Stubborn Young Man[Part 1] (1/2)

Chapter 6 [Part 1] – A Stubborn Young Man

Kaligo’s polite treatment and familiarity towards him made it clear to me that it is someone who bears a title comparable to that of the Grand Duke or even a higher one.

Even with only these few conjectures, she was able to predict the man’s identity.

‘Prince Desian…….’

It is said that Grand Duke Kaligo and Prince Desian have been close since childhood because of their similar tendencies and behaviors.

A deranged Desian who was comparable to a cursed Kaligo.

No, rather, he was worse than Kaligo in terms of his cruelty.

Upon hearing Desian’s words, Kaligo turned around slowly. Ashia, too, turned after, but her view was covered by Kaligo’s big back, which made her unable to see anything.

“At least greet me. I’m the Crown Prince of this Empire.”

It was definitely said in a soft tone, but that’s not all. As the sound of his footsteps became clearer, Kaligo pushed Ashia behind his back.

Behind the large Kaligo, a small Ashia was hidden without a trace.

“What’s wrong? Who is she?”

Desian tilted his head to see the woman hidden behind Kaligo.

“……..This is my guest that I invited for my personal reasons.”

As Kaligo turned his head around following his gaze refusing to back down, Desian’s eyes grew darker.

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“A guest?”

“……..”

A strange tension filled the atmosphere as soon as the confrontation took place. No one easily turned his back and tried to go on his own way.

Apparently, the two were close friends who grew up together since they were still a child and were described as close friends, regardless of their status.

But, at present, the conversation between the two men felt more like one between a king and his subject than one between close friends. Not only that, but also the tension felt between generals from opposing sides encountered on the battlefield was also evident.

‘I never heard of a rumor saying that you two have a bad relationship. What’s wrong with you two……?’

It seemed as if Kaligo wasn’t just simply being cautious. It was difficult for Ashia to understand the current situation in which he confronted his friend to protect a wizard whom he didn’t even know well.

‘Since he wants to be greeted so badly, I’ll say hello once and get on the carriage as soon as I finish greeting him…….’

Ashia escaped from behind Kaligo’s back and opened her mouth.

“Oh, hello there-”

However, Kaligo interrupted her and said to Desian.

“She’s a wizard.”

He responded to Desian’s question and pushed Ashia, who had escaped, behind his back and hid her once again.

At the word ‘wizard’, Desian’s eyebrows flinched.

The Towers of Wizards. They are independent forces that do not belong to any Empire.

The world’s wizards are set not to be bound by the titles or status of all the people belonging to any Empire. In other words, no matter which Empire they travel to, or whoever they meet regardless of their title, they are placed on an equal footing with them.

The nobles, including the Emperor, are not allowed to put the wizards of the tower under their feet, nor are the wizards allowed to rise above the heads of the nobles, including the Royal Family.