The Next Prince, Chapter 37 pg5
The Next Prince, Chapter 37 pg5
“Are you sure?” In the past, Charan was good at hiding emotions, but the truth was even deeper than that. No one around him really cared enough, and the young man chose to keep his problems to himself most of the time.
Because he had grown used to living alone. Charan had become like this.
“I like you. If you don't care about me, then who should I care for?” The words came from someone whose heart was no different from the cold wind that blew to extinguish heat. Charan was aware that he wasn't alone anymore, not like in the old days, because he had Khanin who cared and was ready to stand by him. These pairs of eyes assured him that he wouldn't let him face all the problems alone.
“...”
“It's okay. If you don't want to tell me anything now, I will wait.” Khanin lowered his voice to make Charan feel at ease, and because of his actions, all of them, he finally decided to speak about the important matter.
This time, Charan decided to speak because he knew it wouldn't affect Khanin's state of mind as much as the choices in his life...
“I received a strange letter related to... the Sovereign King.” Charan didn't want to hide anymore. He sighed a little before getting up and walking away, only to come back with a letter he had just received in the morning.
“What is it?”
“Try reading it.” The leader of the Phitakthewa family didn't intend to explain anything further. He knew that if Khanin read the contents of this letter thoroughly, the younger one would be able to understand everything on his own.
Khanin didn't ask anything else. Two-layered eyes avoided each other and swept across the entire text on the paper he had just received, just before his eyebrows twisted together.
The fact that every human being has both good and evil sides is a truth that Khanin doesn't argue. But... if all the contents of this letter are true, Dhipabawon will fall into a treacherous and dark abyss.
Both the burdens from other cities and the connections to the secret of Charan's mother's death.
Thinking about this point, Khanin felt a strange uneasiness in his chest. He didn't know Sovereign-King for long, but he appreciated and respected his bloodline. However, for Sor, the level of attachment was so great that it was difficult to explain.
With the person who had been raising him since he was little... it wasn't strange to have family matters involved anymore.
“Are you okay?” His slender hand gently reached out to hold the warm hand, his worried gaze and speech asked for forgiveness. Khanin knew well that for Charan, the matter of his mother is the most fragile thing in his life, so it is not strange that Charan seems to take it more heavily every time.
“I want to prove it.” The tall figure owner didn't think he could handle this matter without knowing what Khanin thought. Charan had a tense expression, and at this point, Khanin almost guessed what the person in front of him was going to do next.
“Are you going?” The location was clearly specified like that, so whoever it was shouldn't be any different.
“Oh.”
“Because of this, I can't sleep here, right?”
“Yes.”
“Can I come with you?” Khanin does not object to the request because he understands Charan's feelings well, but he wants to let the other party go alone without reaching out or offering any help. He cannot accept it.
“It's too dangerous, I...”
“No, I can agree to other things, but on this matter, I will not allow you to go alone completely.”
“No, I'm worried. What will I do if something happens to you, Nin?”
Charan's voice became more intense, but Khanin himself felt the same way.
“What about me? Do I have no right to be worried about you like that?” The once heavy eyes of the young man welled up. Khanin glanced at Charan, his eyes indicating how much he was both scared and concerned about the person in front of him.
“...”
“If you go without me knowing your movements, would you be able to guess my feelings of waiting without knowing anything?”
“...” Charan couldn't argue anymore because deep down, the young man understood Khanin's feelings better than anyone, with his loved one... Concern cannot truly be forced.
“I don't intend to forbid you, but can I come along? I won't be a burden to you, I promise...”
“...”
“Consider it my plea. As someone who is deeply concerned about you, it's okay for me to go.”
The capital city and urban area of Emmaly are larger than Khanin expected, and there are many places he has never visited and never thought he would be here.
The garbage disposal factory has a spacious area that includes a landfill area. Phitsakthewa City told them that Emmaly has three disposal sites, and ordinary townspeople have no reason to come here, and secondly, these places are not easily accessible.
The clock showed a little past midnight, and both Charan and Khanin were dressed in black from head to toe, parking their cars far away. From the designated meeting point, they had to walk in.
Khanin's body was not weak; the young royal followed Charan closely without making a fuss, maybe because his body had been trained to endure.
“From here, let's go side by side.” Charan did not know this place was special, but relying on his knowledge of the map and a previous visit long ago, the young man didn't want to risk danger and chose to use the back door.
“Why is there no one guarding?” The young boy whispered the question as they looked like they could easily enter the open area inside the factory premises, and the tense atmosphere made both of them alert.
“Because it's abandoned.” The Phitakthewa family leader calculated based on the probability. If the contents of the letter were true, then this incident happened no less than twenty years ago.
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