The Tyrant Prince And His Fated Enemy #BL
Chapter 12
As the sounds of the galloping stallion fades away in his mind, Elliot started to imagine- imagine what state he would be in right now if Rowe hadnt saved him. Even though he was his fated enemy, even though he was supposed to kill him in the end, Rowe had saved his life. Elliot couldnt refute this fact.
That's when he realized. What if he ended the story in his own way? As in paving his own path? He wouldnt need to destroy the world, and he could give Rowe a happy ending. Unlike the novel. What if? Just, what if? It worked? Would he still be stuck in this world? Or would the story still be rendered as incomplete? As of right now, only time will tell.
Duke Rowe
Your highness, we have arrived at the palace gates.
Prince Elliot
Thank you, duke
Duke Rowe
I'm honored, your highness
For some unknown reason, as the duke bowed in respect to Elliot's expression of gratitude, he tilted his head slightly, squinted his eyes and smiled. He put on an expression of joy yet a slightly mischievous grin.
Elliot's face flushed from his cheeks to his ears and his heart couldnt help but skip a beat at the sight of the duke's smile.
Duke Rowe
I guess this is where we part for now, your highness.
Duke Rowe
I shall carry on with my duties
Prince Elliot
Hm. Very well
Prince Elliot
I hope your duties can be carried out smoothly.
-Audience with the Emperor-
Emperor Alastair
What is this, Elliot?
Emperor Alastair
Why are you suddenly requesting an audience with me when it's only been a couple of days since ive given you the job?
Prince Elliot
Ive.. found out the cause, Your Majesty
Emperor Alastair
What is it?
Emperor Alastair
*furrows his eyebrows
Prince Elliot
It seems the empress has influenced the maids in the 2nd Prince's palace.
Prince Elliot
They have been neglecting the prince and starving him with no end in sight.
Prince Elliot
He is currently ill due to malnutrition and days of no proper meals.
Prince Elliot
It's not only that, your majesty.
Prince Elliot
The maids have been physically and verbally abusing him.
Prince Elliot
When i saw him this morning, his arms were riddled with cuts and bruises
Emperor Alastair
This is quite a tricky situation, isn't it?
Emperor Alastair
That woman has always been up to no good ever since i met her.
Emperor Alastair
Ive tried refusing marriage with her many times.
Emperor Alastair
But that wicked woman and her corrupt family!
Prince Elliot
Your majesty...
Emperor Alastair
I apologize for speaking about your mother in such a way, Elliot
Emperor Alastair
I simply have my own grudges
Elliot's Thoughts
Father has?
Elliot's Thoughts
Just what did she do to enrage even father?
Only now has Elliot discovered that the empress had gotten on the bad side of his Father. His Father, the man who had no interest in anything or anyone, had picked up grudges against his own empress. This fact was not explained, no- it wasnt even mentioned in the story. Its a given that Elliot would be curious as to what his mother did to incur the wrath of the emperor.
Emperor Alastair
So, how do you plan to deal with this situation?
Prince Elliot
It may be brazen and disrespectful to our traditions, but..
Prince Elliot
I'd like to take Lloyd in and raise him in my own palace!
Emperor Alastair
Have you gone mad-
Prince Elliot
I assure you!
Prince Elliot
I have a solid plan!
Prince Elliot
I have my own plans on what to do with the servants, but i just cant control all of the servants at both my palace and Lloyds palace so i need to have him in close proximity
Emperor Alastair
I get that part, but..
Emperor Alastair
How do you plan on raising Lloyd?
Prince Elliot
That's where I need your help, father.
Prince Elliot
I need your permission so Lloyd can stay with me and I need you to assign teachers and instructors for him!
Emperor Alastair
But, traditionally, the matter of education for the children of the emperor has always been under the jurisdiction of the empress.
Emperor Alastair
I cannot disregard that tradition so easily.
Prince Elliot
But, as you've said, father, It is but mere tradition. You can break it at any time you want.
Prince Elliot
Adopt Lloyd, father.
Emperor Alastair
What? Are you saying i should adopt the son of the previous emperor? The result of an affair, no less.
Prince Elliot
Yes. That way, Lloyd will be an official member of the royal family, be it not related by blood.
Prince Elliot
This way, since you have decided to adopt him, you have full control over where he stays and how he is treated.
Prince Elliot
This can also act as a shield to protect Lloyd from the empress to some extent.
Prince Elliot
Not only that, you will be perceived as a merciful and kind emperor by the nobles and commoners for taking in the son of the previous emperor
Emperor Alastair
You've really thought ahead, havent you?
Emperor Alastair
Alright, you win.
Emperor Alastair
It'll take a couple of weeks for it to be officialized, but i can start the adoption process of Lloyd today.
Emperor Alastair
In the meantime, I shall give you permission to bring Lloyd to your palace under the guise of bonding between siblings. A little vacation if i may say
Emperor Alastair
That should be enough to keep the public away for now.
Prince Elliot
Thank you, father.
Emperor Alastair
You have to keep in mind, Elliot
Emperor Alastair
Even if all of this is done, it doesnt mean you are completely immune to the influence of the empress.
Prince Elliot
I know, father
Emperor Alastair
Be careful.. And...
Emperor Alastair
I will arrange a dinner for us every friday evening. You can bring Lloyd if you want.
Elliot's Thoughts
Is he...
Elliot's Thoughts
Softening up to his son?!
Elliot's Thoughts
SERIOUSLY?! THIS COLD EMPEROR IS?!
Elliot's Thoughts
Well this is a good time to gain his support i guess.
Elliot's Thoughts
Wouldnt do me any harm in being close to my own father. He is the emperor, after all.
Prince Elliot
I shall gladly bring Lloyd with me.
-On Elliot's way out of the palace-
Elliot's Thoughts
That should do it!
Elliot's Thoughts
After this i should weed out the empress' maids from my palace
Elliot's Thoughts
And arrange for Lloyd's bedroom
Elliot's Thoughts
And a teach-
Suddenly, Elliot heard the loud echoes of heels clacking along the floors of the palace hallway. He exited from his realm of thought and looked to see who it was...
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𝄟⃝👑ℂ𝔩𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔶 𝔻𝔞𝔦𝔯𝔢𓆩
empress i think
2024-07-01
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