CH 26

The form of love is different for each person. I believe that any kind of love is precious.

It was my father, the King, who would decide how to treat the guilty and how to deal with the Kingdom of Xium.

I honestly expressed my desire to have Rebecca as my Queen and asked him to consider my opinion on the treatment of Zhangou, as well as the history of Zhangou.

Father seemed surprised to learn that I had caught feelings at first sight for Rebecca.

"When the engagement between you and Princess Aaliyah was first discussed, both Margaret and I had our heads in the sand over the Marquess Howard's head on attack …”

Marquis Howard, who did not like the idea of using his daughter as a political pawn, kept running away, saying that his daughter could not serve as the Crown Princess. When asked if he would marry her to the second prince, Howard refused, saying that if my brother got engaged first, it would spur the strange rumors that were circulating around the country.

“Ethan, did you know that you were rumored to be homosexual?"

That's the conclusion even Princess Aaliyah, who had just done light research on me, had arrived at. One can only guess what people thought of me, a man who never looked at women.

I answered in short, "Yes," and my father let out a tired breath.

“Then you came to me with the engagement proposal. Margaret and I were pleased to know you had more opportunities to meet women, even if it was a contract with a termination date.

Garrett, on the other hand, is book smart, but his stupidity is his greatest flaw, and he needs a firm daughter like Miss Rebecca to tighten the reins on him.”

Parents, indeed, have a point.

It is true that my younger brother is an excellent student. But this time, I found that his thought process to achieve his goals is somehow disappointing.

According to Father, "My brother was like that in the past.”

“He specialized in the medical field and was devoted to his sister. He gave up the throne to his brother, even though his sister wanted it more, and devoted himself to the study of medicine. That's why the standard of medical care in Lendor is so outstanding.”

In a royal family with generally high magic power, it is said that a pathetic man who excels in one art rarely appears.

At first glance, this lunkhead appears to be a quiet, good-natured man. While he can make  outstanding achievements, his decisions at critical moments are unique, and it is here that the people around him first realize that he is the one.

One wonders if he will not be used for political purposes, but in fact, this slacker is very dependent and basically only moves for the sake of the person he is fascinated with. He is certainly not suitable for the position of King, and it would be difficult to make him a puppet.