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14. PROMISES, DRAMA AND WINE

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Being one of the remaining royals is about serving as a connector between you and the Roman people, that's what Julius firmly believes. And the main reason why you still keep the royalty alive, he thinks.

He takes a deep breath before silently taking one of the seats in your library. His fingers carefully flip page by page, eyes scanning through each page with full attention, leaving no words unread. He flinches when he hears the door suddenly open, revealing the blue-haired man he knows as your friend.

"Sir," Julius bows politely.

Osial quirks his eyebrow, somehow feeling familiar with his presence, "Introduce yourself." His voice is hoarse, it's been a long time since he has last spoken, aside from when you talked to him after he was first unsealed. "And only bow down to your lord," he continues.

Julius silently straightens. From what Julius has observed so far, Osial is a well-mannered and polite man, yet he can't help but feel uneasy with his presence. There is something about Osial, and you, that feels sinister.

"My name is Julius, I was assigned to serve you while Her Highness is away."

"Where is she?" Osial reflexively asks until he remembers your note earlier. "Forget it, are you part of the royal family?"

Royals who no longer hold authority.

"Yes, I'm the current crown prince."

"Well then, Julius, I hope you don't mind answering my questions." Osial shows your journal in his hand.

"Why don't you ask me instead?"

Arms link together around his waist, hugging him from behind. Osial instantly knows who is it.

"Boo~" You pout. Osial only chuckles as he lightly pinches your nose. "You're back," his smile is warm.

"My lord!" Julius kneels in an instant when he recognizes you.

"You may leave now, and take that book with you."

"As you wish, my lord." He bows down for one last time before leaving the library.

"Doesn't he look similar to that man?" You state after he leaves the room.

"Yes," Osial folds his arms together and nods in agreement. "Though he is not as ambitious as him."

"Don't be like that, royals are not as prestigious as before. You read the journal, right?"

"I have read it." Osial watches you, "And I have so many questions about it. But..." His eyes stare into you. Seeing this, you can't help but take him seriously.

"I'm hungry, and I want pizza with grape wine."

"...."

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"Honestly, how did you lose to Zhong- Morax?" You sip your wine. The two of you are eating at a restaurant somewhere in downtown Venice. You don't need to worry someone will hear your conversation because of your vision.

Osial freezes before continue to bite his food, "That bitch pulled a trick on me." He simply answers before aggressively drink his wine.

"And you fell for it?" You giggle.