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Chapter 15
“Are you truly insane?”
In a corner of the mansion’s hallway, Derrick had Richard pinned against the wall, poking and prodding at his forehead with a thick finger.
“No.”
Richard beamed. Even as his head snapped back repeatedly from Derrick’s prodding, he continued to laugh, looking like a genuine madman.
“Ha! And you call yourself sane after pulling a stunt like that?”
Ēn üm̊ȧ
Derrick could only shake his head in disbelief. He felt as though he could never get through to this crazy bastard. Then again, if the brat dared to pull such antics twice right in front of the Crown Prince, why would he listen to a word Derrick said?
“Get in your room.”
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Derrick threw out the threat and turned his back. He felt Richard’s gaze lingering on the back of his head, but he ignored it.
‘He didn't used to be like that.’
Derrick clicked his tongue as he walked down the hallway. Originally, Richard Friedrich was nothing like this. A weak, timid fellow, unbefitting of a man. A frail coward who would tremble just at the sight of Derrick’s face—that was the Richard Friedrich he knew….
‘Did he eat something wrong?’
Е ň ü m å
Richard Friedrich had changed. He had changed beyond recognition. Ever since the day of ‘that incident’ at the banquet. He had become bold as if his liver had swollen, acted like a lunatic, and above all… he no longer feared Derrick Friedrich.
‘Tsk.’
A deep furrow etched itself into Derrick’s brow. He didn't like it. For a lowly bastard to act so high and mighty was irritating. Derrick strode along with a contorted face until the stairs leading to the lower floor came into view. He stepped down the carpeted stairs without hesitation.
It was just as he reached the first floor of the mansion.
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“Is the largest room prepared?”
“Yes, the cleaning is finished, and all necessary items have been placed.”
Wӗ b̊no_v ēl̆ Éńüm a
He noticed the mansion’s maids talking with serious expressions.
“……?”
Derrick tilted his head and approached them.
“…! First Young Master.”
The maids scurried out of the way to clear a path, bowing politely. Derrick asked them, “What’s going on?”
“Ah, well……”
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The head maid looked up and reported.
“Because the heavy snow has made it difficult for the carriage to move… the Crown Prince will be staying at the mansion for the night. We were preparing the bedroom where His Highness will stay.”
Ah.
“What, it’s nothing much then.”
His interest cooling, Derrick brushed past her shoulder. He wandered around the first floor, looking around.
‘Where is Father?’
Ĕ nu mа̄. і́ d
He wondered if the talk with the Crown Prince had ended well. If it had finished without trouble, there might be some scraps left over for him. As he walked around with those thoughts, an angry voice rang in his ears from behind.
“Derrick Friedrich!”
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His father, Albert Friedrich, was huffing and puffing as he searched for him.
“There you are, Derrick Friedrich!”
It seemed the dinner had not ended on a good note. Albert looked as though the heat had reached the very top of his head. Derrick turned to him and spoke cautiously.
“A-Ah, Father. Did something happen…?”
Е̂ n̆ úḿ а
“Did something happen?! You dare ask that?!”
Albert’s two arms gripped Derrick’s shoulders tightly. Derrick’s eyes twitched slightly.
“Everything is about to be ruined! Because of you and that madman!”
Albert shouted, blood vessels bulging in his eyes. Flinching, Derrick squeezed his eyes shut. After a moment of fear, he tentatively voiced his grievance.
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“I—I understand about that brat Richard, but why me…….”
“Is this not all because you failed to manage him?!”
Èn̄ u̇ mă
Albert flared up in anger again.
“…B-But….”
Why was it his responsibility that the madman committed a crazy act on his own whim…! Derrick felt truly wronged. The protest swirled at the tip of his tongue.
“But what?!”
“…N-Nothing.”
He stood there like a mute who had eaten honey, unable to say a word. His chin trembled. It was because he feared his father.
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“We shall see. You had better keep a close eye on your brother from now on.”
Albert spoke in a voice as cold as ice. This was a warning. A warning that if Richard committed another mad act and caused trouble, Derrick would also be held responsible.
“…Yes, Father….”
It was unfair. But Derrick had no choice but to nod submissively. As expected, he was simply too afraid.
“Sigh…”
Only then did Albert release Derrick and stride away.
Е́ ñ û m а̊. i̇d́
“…….”
Derrick remained frozen in place for a long time, only letting out a sigh of relief once Albert had completely disappeared from sight.
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‘D-Dammit…….’
Derrick clenched his fists tight. Why did he, who had done nothing wrong, have to suffer such treatment! Once the fear vanished, a sense of injustice reared its head.
‘Because of that brat……!’
His thoughts eventually flowed toward the conclusion that all of this was the fault of that madman, Richard Friedrich. Grinding his teeth, Derrick began to stride down the hallway with angry steps.
Е n̆ u mа
‘I need to teach him a lesson.’
In any case, Richard Friedrich only came to his senses when he was beaten. He planned to thrash him so hard he wouldn't be able to move from his bed for days. Derrick repeatedly clenched and unclenched his fists.
‘A mere lowly bastard…….’
Richard’s biological mother was neither a noble nor a commoner, but a humble slave. He was born with dirty blood. He should be more than grateful just to be allowed to live in the Friedrich mansion!
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‘I don't like that slick face of his, either…….’
It had been irritating from the start. Why did a man have such long eyelashes and such a pretty face? The noble ladies giggled and fawned over him, saying he was as beautiful as an angel with his platinum hair and water-colored eyes, but to Derrick, it was incomprehensible. Even the lady Derrick secretly liked….
E̊n̆ũm ӓ
‘…….’
A sharp crease formed between Derrick’s brows. The more he thought about it, the more twisted his mood became. He strode up to the top floor as if he intended to break the stairs. Richard’s bedroom was in the attic where the servants' quarters were located. Even that was more than the brat deserved.
Bang!
“Richard Friedrich!”
Derrick threw the door open without a single knock.
“…Brother?”
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He saw the brat sitting peacefully on the bed, reading a book. Think of what I went through because of you! Seeing that sight, Derrick’s temper flared even more.
“What are you looking at?! Give it here!”
Walking across the room to the bed, Derrick snatched the book out of his hands.
“……!”
Richard’s eyes widened slightly, showing a hint of fluster.
“What, were you looking at something lewd?”
E n̈ ǔ mа .ǐ ḋ
Feeling a base sense of satisfaction, Derrick peered into the book.
“…….”
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…He saw skin. It was a graphic illustration of two naked men copulating.
“…Y-You madman!”
Derrick immediately threw the book away.
“Ugh, you filthy brat. Do you really like men?”
Ě n u m а̇
Derrick’s eyes trembled. This crazy bastard was reading a book about relationships between men. He felt goosebumps crawl up to the top of his head.
“…….”
Richard Friedrich spoke with an unbothered face.
“Love isn't a sin, is it….”
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“Shut up!”
Unable to listen any further, Derrick covered Richard’s mouth with his palm.
Èn ü m ӓ . і̂ d̂
‘Sh-should I…….’
Should he teach him a lesson or not? He had come with the intention of giving him a thorough thrashing, but seeing the brat engaged in another mad act made all the strength drain out of him.
“Sigh……”
Derrick closed his eyes, managing his irritation. Think. Think, Derrick Friedrich. Is there no way to really punish this madman…….
“……!”
Derrick’s eyes flew open. A brilliant idea flashed through his mind.
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“Hey, Richard.”
He smirked.
“Do you like the Crown Prince that much?”
He had thought of a great way to torment the brat.
“Yes.”
He looked the brat up and down as he answered with an innocent face.
Ё ñu ṁ a .іd̈
“Is that so? If you like the Crown Prince that much…”
He snickered basely.
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“Why don't you go and attend to him tonight?”
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“Why don't you go and attend to him tonight?”
“…….”
Ẁ е b n о̇ vе l Е ńùm̂ ā
Smirk.
Inwardly, Richard laughed at Derrick.
‘Honestly, how childish.’
To think that was the best he could come up with.
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“We are the prestigious House of Friedrich; does it make sense for there to be no one to attend to His Highness tonight? But since you happen to cherish him so…… it would be perfect for you to go.”
It was a lie that even a child wouldn't fall for. What noble would dare prepare someone to attend to the Crown Prince’s bed without permission? He simply wanted to see Richard get punished for committing a great insolence against the Crown Prince.
Ĕ n̆ u m̄ӓ.і̂ ď
Though he saw through the other’s intentions completely, Richard blinked his eyes, pretending to know nothing on the surface.
“…Me?”
“Yes! It’s getting late anyway…… you should go right now.”
Grab. Derrick’s thick hand caught Richard’s wrist.
“……!”
Richard moved his feet, following the grip that pulled him roughly along. Passing through the hallway and down the stairs, Derrick stopped in front of the entrance to a guest bedroom on the second floor.
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“There, go in.”
Derrick snickered. Pushing Richard’s back and telling him to do a good job, he quickly left the spot with a mean look on his face. By chance, it seemed to be time for the guard rotation, as the front of the door was empty.
“…….”
Left alone, Richard stared at the closed door. There was no one in the mansion’s hallway in the late hours of the night. Richard slowly curled the corners of his mouth.
‘This worked out well.’
At any rate, it was what he had wanted. Although it meant playing along with Derrick’s stupid scheme, it wasn't a bad thing when he thought about it. After all, he was in a position where he had to seduce Caelus.
Е ń um̂ а. і.d_
Richard checked his attire with eyes full of a chilled amusement. Since he had been resting in his bedroom until a moment ago, his white shirt was so thin it was slightly translucent.
Snap, pop.
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Undoing three or four buttons of his shirt with one hand, Richard took a step toward the door.
Knock, knock.
He tapped on the door.
“…….”
Ѐn̈.umа́
There was no permission to enter.
Crank!
However, Richard simply grabbed the handle and turned it.
“……!!!”
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The spacious bedroom revealed itself. A man who had been drinking tea in light clothing at a table on one side of the room stopped his movements. His red eyes turned sharply toward Richard.
Richard gave a soft smile and stepped into the room.
Е̇nuḿ ӑ.і̊d̃
“I have come to attend to you for the night, Your Highness.”
Thud.
Click.
The door was locked by his hand.
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