The Reason I Keep Avoiding My Childhood Friend

I rolled my eyes and saw that everyone except the Grand Duke and his son were holding their breath with me. The difference between them and me was that everyone seemed to know the situation to some extent.

What was the big deal that Kir has done and it has something about politics? I know that Kir is taking the successor class, but he has nothing to do for the Grand Duke yet?

I was busy listening to the Grand Duke’s reasoning. However, there was no information as I hadn’t visited the Grand Duke’s residence for the past week. I hadn’t heard that much, so I didn’t know anything.

By the way, guests! Was it related to the guest who was visiting? Could it be that he was rude to the guest? He hadn’t gotten mad since a while ago?

“I wasn’t forcing either. It was just a suggestion.”

I was relieved by Kir’s words afterwards. Thank God. At least it wasn’t bloodshed.

“So what do you think it’s okay to refuse because you said it nicely? You know that’s not just a suggestion, right? Are you that tactless?”

“There are things I can’t give up either.”

Kir did not lose and stared at the Grand Duke intensely. There was a strong determination in his eyes. Kir is very stubborn, so I know he won’t change his mind if he already says that. The Grand Duke must have known that fact, but he glared at Kir showing that he didn’t like it.

Then the Grand Duke’s gaze briefly reached me. Of course, I didn’t know why, so I just rolled my eyes. Just when I felt that the Grand Duke’s eyes were suspicious, the Grand Duke sighed exaggeratedly.

“Think again. It is a good opportunity for you.”

“No. I’ve decided. Isn’t the conversation already over?”

Still Kir answered calmly and brazenly. The Grand Duke took a deep breath, trying to calm his anger.

“Won’t you regret it?”

“Yes. I don’t make decisions that I will regret.”

What the hell is going on? I’m so curious I can’t stand it!

“If I may ask… what is going on?”

Hearing my careful question, Kir’s eyes glanced at me and then went back.

“It’s nothing to worry about.”

Kir seemed unwilling to explain. I was the only who doesn’t know. I pursed my lips in sadness, but the Grand Duke gave me the answer.

“That fellow refused an imperial edict.”

Gasp! I looked at Kir in surprise.

“Speak properly. It wasn’t an imperial edict. It was an invitation.”

“Yes. He refused the emperor’s invitation.”

Kir arrogantly pointed out the Grand Duke’s words, but the Grand Duke took it lightly and corrected it. It didn’t matter if it was the emperor or not. In any case, the important thing was that Kir rejected the Emperor’s words. Was he crazy?

“What? Why?”

As I asked in surprise, Kir and the Grand Duke’s eyes reached me at the same time. Both of them had a lot to say, but they seemed to be holding back. Why? I want to know what it was too! I need to know who to side with!

“Because it’s already over. You don’t have to worry. The Grand Duke is doing that because he has a lingering feeling.”

My mouth almost fell open seeing Kir who openly badmouthed the Grand Duke. I know he’s cocky, but he’s too cocky in front of his father. This guy was in his puberty. Do boys normally go through such rough puberty?

Fortunately, the Grand Duke didn’t seem to be that upset by Kir’s arrogance. More than that, I wanted to know what the invitation was. It was the Grand Duke who solved my curiosity.

“The Empire invited Kir, but that cheeky fellow refused.”

Huh? Did Kir almost go to the Empire?

“Why are you turning it down?”

Kir’s purple eyes stared at me at my question. The swaying eyes changed to calm.

“When I go, I won’t go for just a short time.”

“You still have to go!”

When I answered without breathing, Kir’s eyes flashed with irritation.

“Well. I refused.”

“What’s ‘well’? Why are you rejecting it?”

It’s a great opportunity! I wanted to be ruder, but I endured it because I was in front of adults. However, even though it wasn’t a full-fledged nagging, Kir glared at me as if he was offended by me blaming him for his actions. Kir’s warning not to say anymore came out all over his body.

Whatever! I was saying this for your sake!