The Next Prince, Chapter 37 pg11
The Next Prince, Chapter 37 pg11
The other party expressed his condolences for not finding his father, reassuring that he would do their best to bring peace, but when they finally met, his father today his confidence in Sovereign-King's words shattered in many parts, on one hand, they didn't want to doubt, but the overwhelming evidence they found shook their trust completely.
However, deep down, Khanin still left a small space to offer explanations to someone who was like family throughout these months; whether Dhipabawon had anything to do with the cargo fraud or not.
Nothing can be believed until there is clear evidence to support it.
“We have to keep this as a secret for now, and shouldn't let anyone know that we met Tanattai. Do you understand the situation, Nin?”
“I understand...” The young prince let go of the hug. His dual-layered eyes glanced at the worried face of his beloved with no difference in concern.
He knows that Charan is not feeling well about something. Just like knowing that he shouldn't tell anyone about what he encountered with Tanattai today. Even though there are many doubts swirling in his head, if he were to ask, the secret about Charan and him going to the waste disposal plant would have to be revealed.
Taking risks that are too dangerous in situations where no one can be trusted.
There's another thing I need to know, Nin...” The tall man lingered for the incomplete sentence, and took a breath while Khanin asked.
“The story about the villain that you told dad while he was at the factory, is it true?”
“At Jae's house, I noticed a man there, and he thought it must be the same person as the group that followed us to Thailand.”
“From the way he walks.” Khanin is quick-witted enough to follow Charan and keep up with everything that's going on.
With a tense and serious face as he explains, “Well... I think it's the same person, and probably the same group we first encountered in Emmaly... They probably haven't given up.”
“The group from that one who died from poison?”
“Yes, it's cyanide.” Because of a lingering point, Charan hasn't let go of the investigation into cyanide yet, he's still looking for it, persistently, in a place he wouldn't think of.
“Ah... I have heard it from detective cartoons, I like watching them.” The young prince laughs and exhales when he thinks of his cherished friend, Thong, who loves detective cartoons from Asia wholeheartedly. But for just a moment, his cute face returns to being tense, “It's a potent poison, probably rare. If someone dares to put it in their mouth like that, they must really love mischief.”
“...”
“But Phii Ran... You do not have anything like that, right?”
“No, as Tanattai said. No one does it anymore in this day and age, also... It's a secret of the family.”
“Meaning...”
Only those who have cultivated their loyalty to the highest level know, and they must be old guardians.” Charan just thought of this after hearing Tanattai's words, as if he might have read about these stories in the library of the palace, passed down from generation to generation.
The current leader of the Phitakthewa family is calm and composed. He wasn't surprised by what Tanattai said. With some knowledge about the sacred ceremonies for those who have devoted themselves as loyal servants.
In the past, a person had to, “do something”, to get close to those in the royal family, to demonstrate virtue, but he didn't know what that was.
These matters are kept solely for the knights who have devoted themselves as royal guardians. Charan is not privileged to know about these matters, because he only temporarily serves as the leader of the clan.
“If we investigate the trade of poisons... Can we find the source of production?”
“Finding it is not difficult, the issue is verifying the names of the actual buyers. I tried to have my people, including wizards, investigate, but it's not easy.”
“...”
“The evidence gathered so far is not enough to point to anyone...”
“I think the person who wants to kill Nin is someone from the royal family, right?” The owner of the white-haired house pondered for a long time, and at first, Khanin wasn't sure, sometimes it could be high-class individuals who wanted to overthrow the authority.
But the information about cyanide seems to narrow it down to a specific group of people. If it's not the four major families in Emmaly, then these people wouldn't be working for them.
“Yes... It must be someone who directly benefits from your death.”
“...”
Or it could be someone who would benefit if the Sovereign-King loses power...” Charan exhaled softly as if speaking to himself rather than engaging in a conversation with loved ones, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, and the atmosphere around them became even more tense.
“So, every family is suspicious, but I will pretend. I will watch over those people, no matter what happens, you will be in the notified place.”
“Ugh... I had intended for you to do that already.”
Because Khanin spoke of what he intended to do. Charan felt relieved when he realized that the other party understood and shared the same direction. “While I search for that person, Nin must take good care of himself. Now we know that the enemy is closer than we thought. So, don't stay far from me, don't go where I can't see... I can't protect you Nin.”
“Alright.”
“In just a few days, the competition will take place. We must be cautious and take good care of ourselves.” Thick hands gently stroked smooth cheeks, a tender gesture that elicits a smile from a loved one.
“Alright, I won't stay far from your sight, won't go anywhere... I promise.” Khanin raises his index finger in front of him. While the tension and stress remain evident, the smiles they share seem to be the only good thing amidst these turbulent circumstances.
“I'm very concerned about you, Nin... Do you realize that?” Charan pays no attention to the small outstretched index finger, but instead decides to embrace the whole body of his beloved, hugging him tightly and burying his face in the white neck, allowing the gentle scent of Khanin to soothe some of the restlessness.
“I know, I will take good care of myself.”
“Thank you.” Charan expresses his gratitude because Khanin promised to take good care of himself.
For him, at this moment... Khanin is the most important person in his life, the only person Charan will protect with his life.
Glowing eyes gaze upon a lovely face, and in a few hours, the first light of a new day will arrive, bringing with it many swirling thoughts to ponder.
The issue of the Sovereign-King is kept hidden, as is the case with Tanattai. What about the sinister secrets hidden under the surface, waiting to be revealed by someone willing to break free from Atsawathewathin's grasp?
And it seems that person may have already succeeded, to a greater or lesser extent...
The disappointment from someone he once respected and admired has left the young man with a heartache akin to being cut by a sharp object. If the rumors were true...
The allegations that the Sovereign-King may be involved in his mother's death... could also be true.
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