Crave who dragged the crown prince worried about Arne.
Suddenly, two men appeared and try to attack his back. Crave avoid and knock them out.
Crave ask the man that shows him the way,
" There is a strange man here, you don't know about this do you?"
"Haha... yea that's right"
Suddenly, two men appeared again. Crave bought them down again. "They're a lot of strange men today."
(there's a scene when the empress makes preparation for the party & tried to take a walk suddenly bumped into the emperor people. She got furious as they don't show courtesy. The man asked her to stay away, worried that she's gonna ruined the plan)
"Is there any news yet?"
"Yes, we still waiting..."
'Did the plan fail?' wrinkled form on emperor Jiosophe's forehead.
"You already well prepared. Why is the result so slow?"
"We need to wait a bit longer.."
"It has been four hours already!"
Emperor Jiosophe walked angrily to his office. A knock suddenly sound on the door
"Come in"
"They say it worked"
A smile spread on the emperor's face.
"As expected Samuel. Very smart. I can't believe he planned like this."
"The operation to poison her was very good. There was that thing just in case"
"Yes, your majesty thinks so complicatedly. There was a more simple and easy way."
"I have tightened the security and move her to a place where you ordered. She will be dead in a week or do you want to kill her now?"
"No, leave it for now. I will use it however I want."
The Emperor burst out laughing loudly.
"Now, it is time to go to the party."
Cassian's gaze is empty. He gazes at where's Arne just stood.
'Arne act strangely this day. When we make eye contact she tried to avoid it like she is running away.' (she is embarrassed with your face, duke)
'Is it because what happen the night before?' (Cassian tried to kiss her)
'What's funny is that how our relationship starts to change. however, it is strange -
(he reminded the day with his nanny that he treated her like his mom)
The proof that he used Arne at his heart content.
'I have not thought to quit this relationship yet. How strong and long a relationship that was built up by lies going to be?'
Cassian had no intention to break the cage that he set up for Arne and Arne also doesn't have the strength to walk out from the cage.
'Now, I have no regrets. I will cherish you forever.'
'Even if I can't give you my heart. I will give you everything'
'How can I feel empty when everything is going the way I want?' (yeah coz u even can't stand when Crave is near her & more rivals will come, u better brace yourself, duke)
Cassian looked down at his empty hand in a state of infallibility. It was uncommon for him to so sentimental.
Then suddenly Cassian aide, Alan came and whispered
"My lord we are in trouble."
"What's going on?"
"The man that I put on the monument is missing. I am afraid he...."
Cassian's eyes suddenly changed.
The existence that has always been attached to protect and monitor Arne is missing. Mean, Arne is in danger.
"Arne?.."
"....." Alan shook his head. When Alan frowned with a serious look on his face, Cassian rose from his seat. Alan grabbed Cassian's hand as if he has nothing more to think about.
"My lord, where are you going?"
"Finding Arne comes first."
"Yes, but you can't leave the party."
"Alan"
A cold voice chilled Alan's body.
"When did you start to argue with my decision?"
Cassian turned around. Though Alan is thinking to stop Cassian from leaving the party, he was too surprised to move. It was not Cassian that he knew. Of course, securing Arne's safety is important but it was not a matter of moving away. Cassian's priorities have changed a little.
'What the hell is going on?..' Alan muttered. I thought Cassian has changed but I didn't expect this day will come.
But Cassian can't get out of the party. As soon as he moved his foot, a loud voice rang out in the hall.
"Your Majesty the Emperor. The Sun of the Empire!"
Cassian's foot stopped turning. Emperor Ziziphe, who appeared properly at the right moment. Cassian realized something was wrong. Otherwise, this mausoleum-like emperor wouldn't show up. All the people gathered show courtesy to the emperor but not Cassian who stands at one spot. The Emperor who magnificently stood up looked around as if he were looking for someone, smiled. A smile disappeared from Cassian's face.
"Thank you all for coming and shining on such a good day as today. Was everyone enjoying the party well?" The air becomes tense.
"Oh, it isn't Cassian? Come near me. It has been a long time since I have seen you."
"I see you, Your Majesty. It has been a long time since we met."
"Huhhhhhhhhhhh. But you didn't see to like this. I'd like to welcome the guest from the west.......I don't think she's here now."
Emperor Ziziphe who hates the West Empire, laugh out loudly. The guests were puzzled but understand that Cassian is the one who escorts the Westerner from the west.
"By the way, Cassian"
The emperor smiled at Cassian. "Where is your bride? I took a heavy step to notarize the marriage of you two."
Today's main point has been concluded. In a very excited voice, Emperor Ziziphe grinned continuously (I'm gonna punch this uncle's face). It was so obvious that he wondered what to do that Cassian smiled and opened his mouth without realizing it.
"The bride is....."
The moment Cassian had just lock his luck.
"Sorry for being late."
Arne popped up and smiled. (in here, she's blinding so much more than Cassian silver hair)
