# 10
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I had seen this scene repeatedly in child-rearing novels set in the worlds of fantasy and romance.
How young children use their power to influence others.
Even if I wasn't scary, wouldn't Sirten be scary to them?
I ran, gritting my teeth hard.
Fortunately, due to a strange coincidence, Cyrtain was nearby.
In my eyes, I didn't see anyone but Sirin.
"my husband!!!"
I saw Cerdin turn to me with a surprised face. I threw myf into his embrace, panting heavily and held onto him.
The distinct, cold, heavy scent of Certin filled my nose. I clung to him like a sloth clinging to a tree.
At that moment, I didn't see anything else.
I felt Sirin spontaneously hug me. His large, strong hands, which I always noticed, supported my back.
That alone gave me a sense of relief.
To find my comfort in the embrace of the mastermind of this world? Oh my goodness.
I sighed as I sniffled, clinging tightly to him.
“Evelyn...?”
“My husband... I'm scared... protect me!”
Syrtin raised his head to look at who was following me. Augustin, with his hair messy, was standing there.
I saw Augustin's confused face as he swallowed hard. He didn't expect things to come to this.
I started pinching my hand again to get the tears to flow.
“He hit Serena and Rosé... They are my friends... We were supposed to play together today and search for treasures...”
“Please listen to me, Your Highness!”
Augustin said panting, while I could see Serena and Rosie bending over quickly out of the corner of my eye.
“Aha…”
Sertin narrowed his eyes and laughed.
At that moment, I felt a shiver run through my body.
I tried to move away from Sirtain a little, but he wrapped his hand around my waist tightly. His grip was so tight that I couldn't move.
I rested my head on his strong chest, which was unusually warm at that moment.
“So you came to me because you were afraid?”
“…Sirten gave me candy and brought me books…You are a good person…punish him!”
I spoke the sentences I had prepared beforehand.
I swallowed hard. Was this a bad choice? It's like I ran away from a tiger only to fall into a dragon's den.
But, contrary to my expectations, Certain gently patted my back, as if he were soothing a small child.
His tone was low, and a slight smile appeared on his face.
“So, young Duke Spindel.”
“It… it's just a misunderstanding, Your Highness!”
“And what have I misunderstood?”
“The thing is…ah, the maids were negligent in their duties towards the princess, so I just disciplined them.”
Augustin lied without batting an eyelid. Look at this damned bastard!
“You're right. How can you let your lady walk around barefoot outside?”
"Ah! We've made a big mistake! I'll hurry and get some shoes!"
Serena and Rosie were completely bent over, their faces pressed to the ground.
Cyrtain laughed softly, but there was no sense of happiness in his laugh. But it was very cold.
This was his ability, how could someone's laugh look so terrifying?
I felt it was best not to look at him, so I buried my face in his lap. I would sniffle every now and then.
“It's okay now, the servants were negligent and the young duke was rude.”
“Your Highness the Crown Prince...! I was only doing this for my sister...”
“Well, that might also be my negligence. But let me tell you. As far as I know, these servants were sent by Spindel. Were they sent without proper training? How dare you? If so, then the fault lies with Spindel. The Duke of Spindel must be held accountable for the young Duke’s insolence and for the servants’ negligence.”
“Your Highness the Crown Prince! That is not the case!”
Wow, look at the way he turned things around.
He had a wonderful ability to exaggerate and exaggerate things.
Sertin smiled faintly.
“I will speak to Duke Spindle personally about this matter, so you can leave now. It will not be good for me to see you for a while.”
“Your Highness!”
Augustin was calling out to the Crown Prince, but was withdrawn by the servants with a single wave of Cirtain's hand. As I watched this, I couldn't help but gasp.
“The best...”
“Hmm?”
“My husband is the best.”
“Huh.”
It seems that my spontaneous words pleased Sirtain. He let out a light laugh and then suddenly lifted me into his arms.
“Kyaa!”
Sertin looked directly at me. My image was reflected in his sparkling eyes. Without realizing it, I silently swallowed my saliva.
I quickly composed myf, while holding Sertin's shoulders. Sometimes he acted like he was determined to seduce me. He was fully aware of how handsome he was.
The sunlight flowed like a waterfall, filled with sparkles that enhanced his smile.
I closed my mouth without knowing it.
Despite his dark side, he fit the spring atmosphere perfectly. It was still as beautiful as a painting, so much so that I could not dare to approach it.
Without my will, my heartbeat quickened.
Sertin turned his head and issued orders to his group members.
“Looks like I'm going to have lunch with my wife today. You can leave.”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
I finally regained my focus.
What?...Why?!
I can eat alone! My face turned pale and I still held on to Sertine's shoulders. This was not in my plan!
Indeed, it was like entering a dragon's den.
***
All the remaining nobles watched the scene as Sertain gently hugged Evelin and took her away.
Spindle's daughter's red locks sparkled in the sun, as if they were breaking into transparent fragments. The color was amazing. Regardless of the mental state of the Crown Princess or whose daughter she was, the sight of them together was harmonious and perfect, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.
The nobles could only stare at them in astonishment.
Brilliant lights were reflected in the Crown Prince's light green eyes.
It was only after the Crown Prince and his wife disappeared from sight that the nobles regained their focus.
They were discussing the ceremony to establish the Merchants Union, which was agreed to be held the day after tomorrow, in the meeting room, before they moved to eat.
But suddenly, a cheerful voice was heard, and Evelin appeared with the youngest son of the Spindle family.
This marriage had been arranged between the Spindel family and the Empress and Emperor during Sertine's absence.
A marriage without a husband present, and Evelyn had some problems as well.
They believed that the relationship between Sirtain and Evelyn was heading towards collapse.
But what on earth is this?
“Hmm… Could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince is so close to Her Highness?”
“Maybe he treats her like he would a pet cat.”
“Or maybe because now he can issue official orders to Duke Spindle, it puts him in a good mood.”
“However, seeing him carry her with such care...”
The eyes of the nobles who were speaking turned to Mortega. He was the person who had always been attached to Syreten since he was young, the only person whom Syerten could tolerate despite his annoyance.
Mortega took a step back with a confused expression.
“Why are you looking at me that way?”
“If you know something, tell us what we just saw.”
“I don’t know anything. You know very well that His Highness the Crown Prince does not tell me what he is thinking.”
Mortega quickly denied it. Even if he knew something, he couldn't speak. Nothing is more dangerous than trying to guess the intentions of the Crown Prince.
“No, my question is about their relationship.”
An elderly noble lowered his voice after looking around.
"From Her Highness's actions, it seems that she has an obvious mental problem. However, is their relationship going without problems? Do they live like a normal couple? That's what I'm asking."
Mortega laughed mockingly when he understood what the old noble was trying to say.
Everyone's eyes were filled with greed as they stared at him, and the atmosphere was tense. He seemed to completely understand the answer they were looking to hear.
Mortega again remembers Evelyn resting her head on Certin's hand. He shook his head vigorously.
"I have nothing to say about their relationship. So stop trying to investigate me and go somewhere else. Weren't you supposed to be eating by now?"
The nobles looked in disappointment at the place where the Crown Prince and his wife had disappeared, while an unsuitable coolness lingered in the spring breeze brought by Evelin.