The Next Prince, Chapter 19 pg1
The Next Prince, Chapter 19 pg1
Chapter 19: Just You.
By: CEO ft. Ennice.
Dhipabawon revealed the truth for young person to understand. Khanin turned his head to look at Tarin. He now had an answer as to why the other party kept staring at him with such emotions on display.
“Emmaly is a country ruled by a Sovereign-King. The current monarch's name is Sovereign-King Dhipabawon, who previously led the Atsawathewathin family. The sovereign had one legitimate consort, Princess- Consort Kunita, and they gave birth to a small prince... And that small prince's name is Khanin.
“And about 20 years ago, Prince-Tarin married Princess-Consort Kunita, and they gave birth to a young prince... And that young prince's name is Khanin.”
The story of his own roots had been forgotten because he didn't want to revisit it in his mind again. It was like he wanted to hammer home the reality. Khanin remained silent, not knowing when he started looking towards Charan.
During that difficult time, Khanin's physical reactions were like those of a confused and lost child. However, when he encountered someone who seemed to be a pillar of support, his previous symptoms seemed to improve.
Charan nodded his head slightly, and then the young man decided to greet the person who held the status of a respected patriarch even though they had never met before.
“Hello.” he greeted as a child who had never been sought after, and the teenage boy scrutinized Tarin as a stranger who shared the same bloodline, which made him feel distant and separated, like a large wall that stood between them.
“Um.” Tarin herself was probably just as disturbed. The other person looked as if they wanted to say something, but in the end remained silent, making Dhipabawon anxious and causing him to rush to rescue the situation that could be called a crisis.
“From now on, you will be part of Atsawathewathin, and there will be many things that need to be adjusted. You can take it slow, but if there is anything unsatisfactory, just let Chakri know. He has the duty to comply with all your orders as you hold the rank of Sovereign King...as the grandson of a monarch.”
The sound from the people sitting at the table was barely audible to Khanin. The young boy couldn't grasp the meaning of the long sentence, and it swirled in his mind, causing him to feel overwhelmed and intimidated by life, until he remembered the most important thing. The corners of his small mouth twitched as he decided to give in to his own desires.
“About the ceremony—”
“And what about Tattanai, my old friend over there? I've heard that he has improved tremendously and even started cooking. I want to hear more about him than before...Is he taking good care of you?” Dhipabawon hesitated, and his brow furrowed slightly as he gestured towards the new grandson. “Ah, I have interrupted you, please speak first.”
“It's okay, please go ahead.” Khanin said to the elderly man with a serious tone. At this point, he chose to remain calm and still, regardless of what might happen. He had decided that no matter what, he would maintain his courage in order to address the issue of ending the competition.
He would only listen and respond according to the protocol if the other person spoke about anything else. Khanin had not forgotten the main purpose of his visit, which was to withdraw, and then he hoped to return to a peaceful life without any concerns. In any case, he himself was not part of this palace from the beginning, and leaving would not be a big deal.
He believed that he was firm in his decision and not susceptible to anything except for the moment when his eyes accidentally met Charan's, it was like an inexplicable sense of familiarity that arose within him, light but noticeable...
“I want to know more about Tattanai, who is over there. I heard he's doing great and getting better at cooking. I am eager to hear more about him now than he used to...” Dhipabawon asked, “Does he take good care of you?”
“He's doing well...” After hearing the long story from the person sitting at the table, Khanin replied briefly.
The posture of the young man opposite him reminded Dhipabawon of Tattanai in his youth. When something made him dissatisfied, like Tattanai, he would often remain silent and ask only the necessary questions. However, this person seemed to be gentle and sensitive even when it came to small things.
“Have you ever sparred with Tattanai frequently... Do you know how skilled your father is?” Dhipabawon said, referring to Khanin's father.
Even though Tattanai may now be considered someone who sacrificed to raise him, he remains one of Khanin's fathers nonetheless. Therefore, Dhipabawon chose to use the pronoun that showed respect for the person who took care of his grandson for more than twenty years, “Father.”
Honoring those who are not present here... even if it's done in secret, it still makes people feel good. Khanin is nostalgic but remains firm and unchanged in his thoughts.
“I know... because we practice together every day.” he replied with a calm voice, without any hint of wanting to talk about other stories for others to listen to. Khanin just maintained basic etiquette and the young man intentionally ended the conversation to quickly focus on his own matters.
However, when he was so determined, the highest person in the palace suddenly burst out laughing quietly. Dhipabawon's eyes lit up when he remembered old times when he whispered information to his grandson to listen to.
“Still persisting and not changing.”
“...”
“Tattanai that I knew was always like that... He knows that you train with a sword every day because he knows that one day you must compete for the position of Sovereign King, just like what Tarin did... It's a competition that made Tattanai very proud, because once he had participated as a swordsman in Tarin's team. Tattanai was considered the best swordsman at that time.”
People with backgrounds told stories from the past with a chuckle. Dhipabawon felt good when thinking about his old friend who was both a guard and an important person who helped him become Sovereign King due to his justice-loving nature.
“...”
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