The time has come for the third prince to return to the Empire.

He’s been around for almost a month.

Although the first few days were not good. He was a fool, and no one could say anything to him because there was a fence called the Empire.

Even so, the vassals and knights were able to endure, thanks to being trained by Raymond’s foolish behavior.

It was never a good thing, but it was right to see it thanks to that.

When dealing with the madman, only ignoring and neglect were needed.

So from the first day onward, except for the maids, I ignored him.

Only the maids below him suffered from being tormented by him.

‘The person changed in the middle.’

After the humiliating sparring, the 3rd prince died, but later his behavior improved to the point where it would be fair to say that the person himself had changed.

I didn’t do stupid things anymore, and I didn’t even speak half words.

Rather, it felt too humble.

In addition, after participating in all the training, I opened my heart to him a little towards the end.

Now, when you think you can get a little closer, the day of his return has been set.

I pretended not to, but the knights were a little disappointed.

How could a knight of that kingdom be able to train while laughing hahahaha with the prince?

The time came rather fresh to them.

It was bad when it came, but at least it can go good when it goes.

Perhaps, if he had maintained his original appearance, he would not have been able to expect a good send-off.

Just when I thought everything was going smoothly, I was confronted with a slightly embarrassing situation.

“… Are you serious?”

“Yes.”

The sun was rising in mid-sky, and Daria came to visit me while I was eating and taking a break.

I doubted my ears as she approached me with a determined face and opened her mouth.

“Are you sure you want to go?”

“Yes.”

She was still adamant.

To the second question, she nodded her head resolutely.

‘What the hell happened in between?’

Her actions were sudden and, above all, extremely dangerous.

to her, not me.

“You mean to follow His Highness Baan to the Empire.”

“Yes. I guess it should be.”

Accompanied by Baran.

She said that she would go to the Empire with Baan and become his strength.

Her determination to go to a place full of dangers on all sides was amazing.

Her self-esteem was too low to say the least.

Although he had gotten a little better lately, it wasn’t enough to risk his life.

“Did you receive any threats?”

“no. This is my decision. It was a decision I came to after thinking over and over again.”

It was a threat, but it wasn’t.

So what on earth made her this far?

She entrusted herself to Millennium because she couldn’t hold on in the royal family.

The imperial family was more dangerous than the royal family, but not less.

As much as they possess great power, it is natural for those who hold that power to be threatened.

There was no way she didn’t know that.

“If you go there, you won’t be able to get help from me anymore.”

“I know.”

No matter how you think about it, it was strange.

I wondered if I was missing something. what the hell made her do this?

‘She is greedy.’

Then, one thing suddenly came to mind.

In the original story, she created a kingdom herself because she wanted to become a king.

And, although it was very brief, it even raised it to a great power.

It was simple when you think about it.

Her greed did not go away.

Although it was suppressed by the pressure around it, it could not be made to disappear.

Rather, the more you block her, the more her desire is to push firewood into the fire.

I forgot. What a greedy character she was.

In the beginning, I was only thinking of her appearance and erasing her original personality.

“It would be very dangerous to go there. If you do something wrong, there will be a threat to your life.”

“Yes.”

I was worried for a while as she nodded her head firmly.

In fact, her decision was very good for me.

Actually, I personally hoped that she would follow Baan and help him.

A small country with a small population, but a mighty military power, if it was her potential, she would be able to help Baran enough.

‘But the question is what the count thinks of this.’

There were a lot of problems with it.

Her own will was also a problem, but it was questionable whether the Count would accept this.

It seemed to me that he would not accept it.

I accepted her in the name of my decision for her safety.

Who knows what that means to other royalty.

Just by looking at it, you could tell what the Count thought of her.

Will he really accept that Daria is heading to the dangerous empire?

‘It’s dangerous to go out to play, let alone go to the imperial family.’

There were two cases in which the royal family went to the empire.

Being taken as a hostage, or sneaking around disguised as one’s identity.

The former is the case, but the latter is also very dangerous if caught.

So most of the time, other countries’ royals don’t go to the empire personally unless it’s an official event.

Even if he goes, he will not visit the imperial family like she did.

“The Count has allowed it.”

To put my worries to shame, she already had that in mind.

It was like he expected me to worry about that.

“hundred… Did the master allow it?”

“Yes.”

Her answer was truly shocking.

I didn’t know that the Count, who values her safety, would let her go so obediently.

There’s no way she would have sold me.

I don’t know. What thoughts the count had, how she persuaded him.

“I can’t say anything more. I support Daria’s decision.”

It’s good that she goes.

That one thing is an unchanging fact and is my innermost heart.

“But you will need safeguards. Mahol.”

Squeak-

Her shadow swayed and a man appeared.

The process of changing from a shadow to a human was always amazing.

“Did you call?”

The strongest Assassin.

The time he awakens his strength and the time he trains are faster than in the original work.

He grew up at a pace befitting his genius.

He trained in dagger skills and practiced how to use shadows by himself.

As a result, he achieved such great results that he did not even notice that he was clinging to Daria’s shadow.

I’m not bragging, but my senses were keen.

No, even if it wasn’t me, Hatchling’s senses were beyond human.

-uh? where did it appear that man is weird I can’t see it!

Even such a hatchling didn’t feel that Mahol was hiding in the shadows, and even tilted his head in front of him and thought it was strange.

To that extent, Mahol was neither popular nor lively.

It was proof that he was completely in control of his body.

His stealth power assimilated into the surroundings was to the extent that he could not be seen even in front of him.

Unless you’re an intermediate level sword expert, you wouldn’t even know he was there, even in front of him.

His potential has not yet been exhausted.

He could grow further.

“I’m sure you’ve been listening to us all this time, right?”

“Yes.”

Mahol lowered his head.

His answer came from all sides. It spread in the air and tickled my ears.

“You should go with Daria.”

“Raymond?”

At my words, she was taken aback.

Even though he was under his protection, he knew what kind of talent Mahol was.

Mahol was a talented enough that even millennials couldn’t ignore it, and he was a huge powerhouse.

Above all, Assassin’s uses were endless.

You could put it next to you at any time and do anything.

From assassination to spying.

How many things can you do with it?

She was taken aback by the fact that he would attach him to her without hesitation.

“… .”

Mahol looked at me with his mouth shut.

“There is only you. Only you can do the job of blocking the threat in Daria’s shadow, and only you can trust and entrust it.”

“… .”

“Can you?”

“Yes.”

Mahol replied more calmly than expected.

He nodded, saying it wasn’t that difficult.

I met eyes with him.

There was no emotion in his eyes, so I couldn’t read what he was thinking.

“thanks.”

“no. I can do anything as long as I can repay the favor.”

After that, he went back into the shadows.

Even at that moment, I didn’t feel that he was going back until he was completely gone.

His stealth power was horrifying, but that’s why I couldn’t trust him all the more.

When he is with her, her threat is greatly reduced.

“Raymond… .”

“You don’t have to say anything. This is the only thing I can do for you, and I’m rather sorry.”

I bowed my head slightly to her.

It’s her personal decision, but it’s true that I get help from it.

More than anything, I was the one who brought him closer.

It’s not that she’s stupid, and the reason she made that decision after hearing my plan was because she had a desire to help me in addition to her greed.

“And, if you have time, would you like to go out with me?”

“Yes? Ah yes.”

Baan’s return was tomorrow, and the only thing I could do for her was now.

The place he arrived at was a place hidden in the slums, a wild dog’s house.

“Uh, unless my eyesight is wrong, this person… .”

“This is Princess Daria.”

“Hee! Wow, meet the princess!”

William hurriedly fell down.

Daria panicked and reached out to raise him up.

At that touch, William put on a blank expression.

The expression was funny and I laughed a little behind her.

No matter how much the royal family and the imperial family are investigated, how many cases do you actually see the royal family?

Moreover, if the royal family directly raises the body, it is strange not to panic.

“Uh, that. this… .”

William looked back at me, looking for an explanation.

It’s been a while since he’s been flustered, so I wanted to tease him a bit, but the situation is also a situation, so I brought it up right away.

“From now on, you will be his information book.”

His expression changed in an instant.

With a serious face, he listened to my explanation.

“It is interesting. Very good.”

Hearing it to the end, he smiled strangely and nodded his head.

There was an indescribable excitement on his face.

“Actually, I was just wondering how far my information could affect me. That is very good timing.”

‘Crazy guy.’

he was crazy

Hearing what she and I were planning, he looked at Daria as his experiment instead of being nervous.

So it was more reliable.

He was a guy who would do anything for his intelligence, and he handled the entrusted tasks with certainty.

“You heard everything about the situation, how far did you think?”

His eyes, looking at Daria, shone unusually.

***

The day came when Baan left.

Daria will personally leave the Countess and accompany him.

“Thank you so far.”

“no. It was an honor to serve His Highness the Prince.”

Having had a formal conversation with the Count, Baan came closer to me.

“I will never forget this favor.”

“Good luck to Your Highness.”

He looked at him and smiled.

That’s how Baan left the Count’s family.

I thought that the person who was like the core of the storm would disappear, and the count’s family would be quiet for a while.

“Where is Raymond Millennium!”

The thought was gone in less than a day.