sovbooks Chapter 35: Damian, Crown Prince, Banquet
Chapter 35: Damian, Crown Prince, Banquet
Chapter 35: Damian, Crown Prince, Banquet
Anything I wish to know
What Cassadin had said to me was definitely tempting, but
Its not time yet.
Only when Cassadin could fully open his heart to me, and when he could tell me everything about him without hesitation, would I also be able to treat him comfortably.
So even though he didnt lie as he did before, with him holding back the truth about his past, I would also refrain from telling him everything, as he did to me.
I dont know what Id do without you, Cassadin.
I gently caressed his cheek, expressing my approval. And Cassadin smiled as he enjoyed my touch.
But well keep that for another occasion. For the time being, Im going to be busy preparing for the banquet.
A banquet?
Seeming to be hearing this for the first time, Cassadins eyes widened.
His Highness the Crown Prince has invited me to a banquet.
I see. Very well, then. He did mention that he was going to open another large banquet in the near future to make amends for the birthday banquet.
He must have remembered what the Crown Prince said to me while he was disguised as a palace knight. Thats one remarkable memory he had.
Thats right.
I nodded to Cassadins comment in agreement. He stared at me for a moment before opening his mouth once more.
Is it possible for you to take me?
Bringing the culprit of the Crown Princes poisoning incident to the banquet again? How foolish did one have to be to do that?
Sorry, but I dont think I can do that.
My firm answer caused Cassadins straight eyebrows to wrinkle.
Ill stay as quiet as a mouse.
I wont cause another problem ever again, so please take me with you.
Cassadin grabbed my hands. His widened eyes and tight grip on my hands almost felt desperate.
The banquet is hosted by the Crown Prince, so hell definitely be there. Then what about Damian? Will he be at the banquet? After suing the imperial family, will he make an appearance at the Crown Princes banquet?
Since the concept of chance existed, it might be a better choice to take Cassadin. But there was no guarantee that he wouldnt cause trouble, as he had done before.
Alright then. Lets go together.
Cassadins expression brightened at my answer.
But on one condition.
What is it?
In return for me taking you, tell me what you have been hiding from me.
Then I smiled cheerfully at Cassadin.
Of course, I wont force you to tell me what you dont want to. If you dont wish to tell me, then you merely dont have to attend the banquet.
What do you want to do?
Now that there is a condition, either choice wont be a loss to me.
Of course, if Cassadin decided to hide something from me even after attending the banquet, then the trust that the two of us had built up until now would crash to the ground. Since Cassadin had also invested his efforts in doing so, he wouldnt want that to happen.
After a long pause, Cassadin finally opened his mouth.
Please give me time to think.
Did you, now?
Cassadin cocked his head slightly and rested his chin on his hand, then shook his head.
I do believe I said something similar to that, but Im afraid I dont remember you, Milady.
Im not very good at remembering peoples faces. I apologize if this has upset you.
Cassadins response caused Ivelys face to turn as red as a crushed tomato.
He couldnt remember Ively with his extraordinary memory? He was definitely lying. It was a talent to be able to humiliate someone in such an elegant manner.
Hes supposed to be the Crown Prince of the Hyran Kingdom, but with a mouth like that, Id believe it if he was the Crown Prince of this empire.
Then, we can just start over.
But Ively also did not give up easily. Her distorted expression was gone, and she now had a new smile attached to her face.
If there was a jewel she liked, she would do whatever it took to get it into her possession. Ively was exactly as the rumors described her to be.
Nice to meet you, Sir Cassadin. Im Ively Christine of the Earl Christine Family. You can just call me Ively.
Throwing away her pride as a noble, Ively grabbed Cassadins hands. Cassadin must have also disliked the sudden contact, as his eyes narrowed.
I will remember this time, Lady Christine.
Cassadin tightened his grip on the hand that Ively grabbed. Ively must have only seen and liked the fact that Cassadin had accepted her hand, as she didnt seem to notice that Cassadin called her by her surname.
Excuse me, but from what I was told, its incredibly impolite for a lady to hold the hand of a man who they dont know well.
After saying that, Cassadin let go of Ivelys hand. But the woman didnt know when to give up. As soon as he let her hand go, Ively clung to his arm and responded,
Wouldnt it be foolish to let go of someone you have an interest in?
Ivelys outright persistent behavior attracted the attention of others as well.
Whats happening? The banquet hasnt even started yet.
The people who had whispered among themselves changed their attitudes the instant they saw Cassadins face.
Goodness, gracious. That man is incredibly handsome.
I have never seen such an attractive person in my life.
I feel my eyes becoming purified just looking at him.
It looked like the banquet was going to become a pain even before it started because of Ively. She must not know what shame is, as Ively had her back straight and her head up proudly.
Cassadin attempted to detach Ively from himself, but the more he did so, the closer she stuck to him, just like a leech.
Please stop doing this.
I dont want to.
Do you really want to do this at a banquet, of all places?
Sir Cassadin, its because there are so many people that the others will also want to speak to Sir Cassadin. Ive chosen you to be mine the moment I set my eyes on you.
Ively was truly not sane. I was just covering my eyes, unable to watch her clinginess any further, when
Wow!
Oh my
The people standing near the entrance of the banquet hall all started to gasp.
Clack, clack.
A loud, rhythmical clicking of ones shoe rang out in the banquet hall.
And the sound of the shoes walking stopped exactly in front of me.
Lady Serkia.
Hearing a familiar voice, I slowly lowered my hands that I was using to cover my face. As soon as my eyes met the man with black hair and green eyes, he elegantly curled his lips up.