ch4:Count Percy

The Crown Prince entered the library. I was astonished by his beautiful appearance. His long, attractive black hair fell elegantly over his shoulders. His distinctive, bright red eyes added to his special appeal and highlighted the beauty of his facial features.  His look is mysterious and glamorous at the same time, making him look elegant and eye-catching.  I didn't notice these details the time we met because I was confused and tired. It would have been better to look at him very carefully. Maybe I would have regained my memory at that time. I can't take my eyes off him. He doesn't look much like Albert. Oh my God.  Although I like handsome young men, I like to see the content.. The thing I hate most is a handsome person who is empty inside..

I told him that he was not present in the palace, so I asked His Highness the Second Prince to grant me permission since he is a member of the imperial family.

_Albert is still young and not qualified to issue orders..

Barbara was upset by his words and thought to herself...

"What does this fool say? Does he realize what he is doing to his brother?"

Barbara expressed her dissatisfaction and anger and said:

"Did you not think about His Highness's feelings before you said this?"

The Crown Prince shook and looked at Albert, who hid behind Barbara after their eyes met.

_What do you mean by being unqualified? Are you crazy?  It is clear that His Highness has not received a proper education yet. What do you say?

_He is still unable to confront the nobles who might take advantage of him like this..

"These words may hurt His Highness... Remember that words are not arrows that you can shoot without thinking. One hurtful word may hurt someone for a long time."

The Crown Prince was angry at his words, but when he thought a little, he realized that he had neglected his brother Dunn to realize that, so he apologized to him... but Albert refused to look at him..

Barbara said in a clear voice:

_Starting next week, His Highness must get a good teacher.. and I will accompany His Majesty..

Albert pulled Barbara's dress and said:

_Thank you, Miss Barbara..

The Crown Prince was surprised and said:

_Have you regained your memory?

She smirked and replied in the negative.

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A week later, the Crown Prince fulfilled his promise and brought a private teacher to His Highness, Count Percy... It was said that he taught Alfonso when he was young... The selection of teachers to teach the children of the emperor and noble families depended on several factors: medical reputation, long history in education, experience and skill in the fields.  Certain things, such as languages, mathematics, arts, etc. The most important factor is social affiliation, culture and teachings. Teachers must provide education in accordance with noble values ​​and traditions.. I don't know about this. It seems stupid, arrogant and ugly as well. I hope it does not bother me on this beautiful day.

I remembered those people who appeared in the library yesterday. They told me some interesting stories about myself... Of course I don't remember anything. They didn't tell me about my past... They just said that you are a very great person... I will believe this since I feel like...  Also... their look was very sad. I think something bad had happened in the past... Oh (sigh) Anyway, I discovered new information, which is that I run a guild called Alize, and I think it's very famous. I found the name of this guild in one of the books. It appeared. Our coincidence with...  Assassination of the Emperor... Well, thinking about it, this is very strange (smiles)

Hmmm, sorry, teacher, I want to know the history of this empire...

The teacher looked at her in amazement and said

_I am happy that you are interested in our empire... Miss... Well... The empire was founded 800 years ago... She interrupts him, saying... This is not what I mean...

The Count was upset and said:

_What do you mean..

_What do you think of starting since the fall of the previous emperor... that is, 10 years ago...

The Count remained frozen and anxious for a moment, then he turned his gaze to the Prince with concern and confusion. His confused looks at the Prince saw thoughts beginning to penetrate inside Barbara's head:

"It is true that His Highness was an infant at the time and may not know anything about this story. It does not matter whether he knows or not. He will be disappointed if that is not the case."

Barbara did not hesitate to wave to the teacher to ignore the matter and said: "There is no need to worry about Albert, he is old enough to understand such stories."  Then she turned to the prince and added with a smile: "Isn't that so, Your Highness?"

The teacher thought to himself a little. This story is not known to the prince. It is not as if the Crown Prince is hiding it, but that stupid prince who neglected his brother and left him with that annoying maid. Maybe this is an opportunity for me. He smiled maliciously as he thought foolishly and forgot about them. Barbara interrupted his thoughts and said:

_What's wrong with you, old man?

_What did you say, you insolent person? Watch your words when you talk to me... I will forgive you this time because you still have not learned good manners and behavior yet...

Oh, ten years ago, the Emperor, the father of His Highness Crown Prince Alfonso and Prince Albert, was assassinated...

Albert froze in place and his heart began to beat strongly and sadly. He said:

_Did this really happen...

- Yes, I was a newborn baby while Alfonso was fifteen years old... He was betrayed and they declared a rebellion to obtain the seat of the emperor...

Barbara was trying to annoy the Count with her embarrassing questions... because he was trying to hide the truth... She joined her hands and pulled her body back, showing her annoyance by furrowing her eyebrows... and said:

_What is the reason for betrayal!

This question confused the Count. He seemed afraid of getting into trouble. He took out his handkerchief, wiped his sweaty forehead, and said:

_Actually... I don't know... Maybe he wanted power, as the Archduke was very interested in power and influence..

Barbara looked at the teacher in surprise and asked him:

_What was the emperor's personality?

He answered quickly: He was a kind and peaceful person.

-What was the empire like at that time?

_ Since our region is suitable for growing any type of seed, we were self-sufficient in this aspect, and we also provided our crops to the countries affiliated with us... and also in the manufacture of iron, swords, and other things. Our country was rich in all wealth and good things. All countries envied us for that, so they were She fawns over us... (The teacher was speaking proudly...) Prince Albert felt fake happiness and said:

_Our country was very wonderful, wasn't it, miss... The prince felt afraid when he saw Barbara angry..

_Did you say that he was providing the crops that the farmers had worked hard on to the vassal countries for free? Did this emperor go crazy?

_Hmph.. We used to use slaves for agriculture

These are people who live outside the borders of the empire. The Emperor took pity on them and offered them work. Isn't this great?

Barbara sighed, showed a sarcastic smile on her face, and raised her delicate hand to cover her mouth and hide her sarcastic facial expressions and said:

_He was a stupid and cowardly emperor... He deserved this hideous death... If I were in that time, I would have cut off his head without hesitation at the first word uttered by this disgusting mouth...

She looked at His Highness the Prince and touched his cheeks gently.

"You won't be angry with me because of this, will you, my dear?"

_He hurt his people by building that wall and exploited the poor to work while the nobles filled their bellies with the labors of those poor people... And what about that disappointing idea... offering the crops we grow to neighboring countries just because they are dependent? Doesn't he know that this may negatively affect the local economy of our empire, which will cause... Losing the economic returns that could be obtained from exporting these crops.

Remember the history of the ancient empire. It obtained many treasures through wars and invasions.

The prince looked at the other side and did not say a word... She sat quietly with calm features, indifferent to her words:

_I know that he is your father, and I should not have said this, but there is nothing I can do... Her provocative looks at the prince and her scathing words made the teacher flare up with anger. His face turned red and his eyebrows furrowed. He began to grit his teeth and said:

_This is an insult to the royal family. Your head will be cut off if the Crown Prince hears about it...

_I think the Crown Prince is smarter than that.. If he didn't know about this, he would make this girl disappointed..

You are a teacher and you did not understand anything. Oh my God, how did you become a teacher with such a naive mind...

_You insolent person, I will tell the Crown Prince what you said and I will make you regret... Who are you, stranger, to talk to a noble person like me...

Albert stopped him angrily:

_Shut up, you insolent person. Are you screaming in front of me? I am the second prince...

_But, Prince...

The prince's angry looks frightened him and he quickly left, muttering that he would tell the crown prince what happened.