All Ethien desired was a serene existence after enduring years of bloodshed. As the Duke who led the revolution, and dismantled the former empire, he had placed Prince Glenn Lancaster on the throne. Now, Ethien longed to marry, step away from politics, and enjoy a life of peace.

However, Glenn had different plans.

As the newly appointed Emperor, Glenn consistently rejected every marriage proposal directed at Ethien. Without any attempt at subtlety, he dismissed anyone who expressed interest in the Duke, making it his goal to remain close to Ethien.

While Ethien fought to suppress feelings that should not have arisen, Glenn relentlessly pushed through every barrier. Their positions were meant to keep them apart, but for Glenn, it was merely another reason to claim Ethien as his own.

His steps were quick, but calculated. The second he heard that Etien hadn't returned to Winterbraun and had shown up in Eryndalith instead, Reiner made a beeline for The Blue Mansion. But once he got there, Bastian, the butler, told him Etien had headed for the palace. Concerned for the Duke's safety, Reiner rushed to the palace that very night, not caring how late it was. Earl Reiner Jürgen Von Wilhelm decided to go alone, without a single guard. Yeah, he knew it wasn't exactly a smart move, especially with all the chaos going on lately after that lunatic Elias Mason's wild corruption scandal had spread like wildfire across the empire in just a matter of days.


Chapter 63 - They're Fight