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After hours of training, Lucean and Ridley re-entered the royal palace. Some of the servants and knights who walked past Lucean bowed courteously. Luce marched his way toward the king's room, where his father is laying helplessly on his bed.

Lucean saw his father, then smiled warmly.

"Hello, father,"

"Ah, my son!" Thodoris exclaimed happily upon seeing his son.

Ridley waited outside as Lucean closed the door behind him. Lucean walked to his father, then sit on the bedside.

"You just finished your training?"

"Yes. I thought I could check on you before doing my work," His voice is gentle as he said that, smiling brightly at his father.

Thodoris chuckles. "My son is very thoughtful, God blessed me with such an affectionate son,"

"Father..," Lucean mumbles. He felt a bit flustered by his father's compliment.

"It's the truth!" Thodoris exclaimed. "Now tell me, son, how do you feel about your upcoming birthday party?"

"Ah," First Ridley, now his own father who asked the same question. Lucean sighed. "I will choose a consort according to my own preference during the party later,"

"Hm, you seemed hesitant though my son. What is the matter?"

"It's nothing, father. Please don't worry," Lucean quickly tried to reassure his father. Thodoris looked at Luce suspiciously but brushed it off.

"Alright. I can't wait to see my son dancing gleefully, and having those heart eyes every time he looked at his loved one,"

"Father..,"

"Haha!"

Thodoris won't stop teasing his son after that. Ridley who's listening from outside couldn't help but suppressing his laughter.

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A week had passed since the uproar about Mercie. Everyone saw Mercie's true colours, and I swear that it was the best day I've ever had in my life. The servants who usually adore Mercie's cheerfulness treated her differently, mom and dad are the same. Especially dad. He's the one who always assumed that Brahms is a troublesome kid who doesn't talk, he apologized to me about him who always trusted Mercie's false accusations.

Of course, I forgive him.

My health improved a lot too! I explore the mansion, and I even went out to town with Esma.

Brahms only went to the town once due to his illness. He's missing out a lot! Astille is a beautiful and rich kingdom. The town is so festive too! Fun entertainments, a lot of yummy street food, and my new favourite place is the weapon shop.

"Let's go there Esma!" I exclaimed happily as I drag Esma by the wrist. Esma who's carrying a bag of snacks and other things I bought only sighed.

"Young Master, aren't you tired?"

"Nope!"

Esma groaned once more and I giggled at her.

On our way to the weapon shop, a couple of people greeted me. The first time I got here after years of not going out of the mansion, I became the centre of attention. Everyone thought that Brahms is a sickly boy who never goes out. But now they complimented me and adored me because of my looks.

"Looking beautiful as ever,"

"His silver locks are so lovely,"

I can't help but smile to myself upon hearing the whispers from others.

"Hello there Brahms!"

Like this guy here. He's a noble like me, a son of a famous Viscount. His name is Grindan Coupe. We met three days ago, and the first thing he did is confessing his love.

Apparently homosexuality is a normal thing in this foreign world. I'm sure it's not normal on where I came from though, I just don't remember where!

I smiled at him, and he responded with a sheepish smile along with a blush appeared on his cheeks.

"Hello, Grindan. Going somewhere?"

"Yes, I'm going pick up my sister from the boutique,"

"A lot of people going in boutiques lately," I said, slightly tilted my head to the left.

Grindan chuckles. "Why of course! everyone is preparing their outfits for the birthday party,"

Ah I almost forgot. Prince Lucean's birthday party. I need to attend too, mom told me about it. Young girls and boys bought expensive dresses and suits to attract the Prince since the Prince will choose a bride that day.

I found it strange, so I rather not to attract anyone's attention.

"Right. What about you Grindan?" I asked.

"Um, well—" he noticeably fidgeted and scratched his cheek with his index finger. "I'm not interested in attracting the Prince since I already set my eyes on someone else..,"

"I see," I smiled at him. "Hope that someone will like you back,"

He blushed. "Yeah,"

After that strange encounter, we bid our farewell and I march my way to the weapon shop with Esma.

Once I entered the place, I notice there are two boys taller than me standing near the swords section, discussing something. I went to the sword section too, since my favourite weapon is the swords.

"Look at that one Esma," I pointed at a sword with beautiful crafting.

"Yes, yes," Esma only nodded her head tiredly.

It's strange. In Brahms' memories, I don't remember Brahms liking weapons or anything related to violence. So I guessed that me adoring weapons as if they're toys are related to my true self.

"William Keendown's sword, so cool," I said, grinned.

The sword with beautiful crafting is created by a legendary blacksmith, William Keendown. It is said that all the swords he created have mysterious magic that makes the person holding it become twice as strong. Brahms read about it a long time ago, he doesn't like weapons but he likes reading any type of books.

"You know Master William Keendown?"

"Of course!" I exclaimed happily.

Wait, who's asking this?

I turned my head to meet whoever this person who asked.

The first thing I see is a pair of piercing grey eyes who managed to make my heart melts. My face felt warm when I realized that we were standing quite close. He smelled like citrus, so refreshing. Messy raven hair, and a sturdy body.

But especially that handsome face of his.

It feels like there's an arrow struck my heart. Who is this guy?!