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Chapter 452: The Prince and the Saint

While ‘Saint’ Matilda was staying in the royal capital, her entourage, consisting of young people of her age, were supposed to be with her around the clock. But, Tauro decided to leave Aeris, Haku, and Zion in her care and visit Prince Fleue.

“I’m sorry, Tauro! My careless idea caused you trouble!”

The moment Prince Fleue welcomed Tauro into his private chamber, he immediately bowed his head and offered an apology.

“Please, raise your head, Your Highness!”

Tauro urged him to lift his head in a fluster.

The only person nearby was his aide, Sebas, who stood behind Prince Fleue, adopting an attitude that indicated he was neither seeing nor hearing anything.

“No, I’m really sorry. I never thought my brother would get involved as well…”

The brother in question was, of course, the Crown Prince.

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“Ultimately, If you ask me, the whole reason is that I encountered her without knowing that she was the Saint, and took her outside the palace to meet Aeris and the others…”

Tauro explained the encounter with the ‘Saint’ that had happened last time.

“…What? So that’s what happened after that… I’d like to persuade the Saint to remove You, Aeris, and the others from the group, but with my brother involved, it might be difficult.”

“It can’t be helped. Nobles can’t simply refuse the Crown Prince of their own country.”

Although Tauro doesn’t really consider himself a noble, he was keenly aware that Aeris, who was unapologetically straightforward about her likes and dislikes to anyone, could not say no to such a person.

There was no way Tauro and the others could deny that.

“As for your brother, Haku, we are currently in the process of formalizing his adoption, and I’ve already mentioned that to my brother. He seems fine with it. But Tauro, I want you to speak freely to me as a friend.”

“Of course, Your Highness. That’s precisely why I’m consulting you.”

“That’s true. Still, what on earth is my brother thinking…? He should know that you are my friends…”

Prince Fleue was troubled, pondering over the circumstances concerning Tauro, Aeris, and Zion.

“By the way, Your Highness, there is something I would like to ask of you.”

“What is it? If it’s something I can do, just say it.”

“It’s about my companions, Ragune and Ankh…”

“…Hmm? Ah, you want them to be allowed to accompany the ‘Saints’ party, right?”

Prince Fleue quickly guessed what Tauro wanted to say and responded.

“Yes. We, the Black-Golden Wings, are one and the same. It would help us greatly if you could do that.”

Tauro bowed his head in gratitude to Prince Fleue, who understood him immediately.

“It was my fault from the start. There’s no need for you to bow your head, Tauro. The total responsibility for the ‘Saints’ group lies with my brother, so even with my power, I cannot predict what will happen, but I will definitely secure permission for the two of them to accompany her, so rest assured.”

Prince Fleue replied, reassuring Tauro.

After that, the two exchanged some lighthearted conversation when Sebas, who had been standing behind the prince, left the room and returned shortly after.

“What is it, Sebas?”

“Your Highness, the ‘Saint’ has requested to see you…?”

“Matilda? …Hmm. I’m talking to Tauro right now. Please tell her to come back later.”

Prince Fleue decided to prioritize his friend, Tauro, over the state guest, the ‘Saint.’

“Y-Your Highness! That might not be a good idea. I’ll excuse myself here.”

Tauro hurriedly suggested this, worried about how things would unfold.

“Really? It’s such a rare opportunity to have a fun time with a friend… Very well. –So, when does lady Matilda wish to meet?”

Prince Fleue expressed his disappointment and asked Sebas about Matilda’s meeting time.

“Actually, it seems she’s already out here.”

Sebas replied.

“What!? …Alright then. –Tauro, I’m sorry. It appears that refusing wasn’t an option from the very start. You should bow at the entrance and then leave once you see lady Matilda enter the room.”

Prince Fleue advised his friend and began preparing to welcome Matilda.

Following Prince Fleue’s advice, Tauro moved to the side of the door, bowed to greet Matilda as she entered and was about to go outside.

Just as Tauro was about to pass by, Matilda immediately recognized him.

“Hey, you! You’re one of Aeris’s entourage, right?”

She noticed me! Does she seriously not remember that I was the one who took her out of the palace?

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Internally, Tauro scolded her, but on the surface, he maintained a neutral expression and respectfully bowed as he tried to leave.

“Wait a moment! Why are you coming in and out of Prince Fleue’s room? –Don’t tell me Aeris is after my Prince Fleue!?”

Matilda seemed to think that Tauro was a messenger sent by Aeris for a clandestine meeting with the prince.

Whose Prince Fleue!?

Tauro inwardly protested on behalf of his friend.

“…No, I’m just friends with His Highness the Prince—“

But outwardly, Tauro calmly denied it.

　Otherwise, things would get complicated.

“That can’t be right! You’re the eldest son of a Count, but not the legitimate heir, right? His Highness, the Prince—“

“Could you please refrain from belittling my friend, Lady Matilda?”

Prince Fleue was taken aback by the unexpected confrontation Tauro faced from Matilda but reacted upon hearing her dismissive words about their relationship.

“Your Highness, it’s alright. Are you worried about the Marquis Vandyne family standing behind him? This person is merely a lackey who cannot inherit a title. I’m sure the Marquis family would not want to interfere with our relationship by protecting someone like him.”

It seemed that Matilda was under the impression that her relationship with Prince Fleue was quite intimate.

“Lady Matilda! That’s why he truly is my friend! If you’re going to continue to mock Tauro, I would like you to leave!”

Prince Fleue was now a strikingly handsome man with a graceful physique, someone who could captivate anyone with his appearance. However, the perfect half-elf was quietly expressing his anger.