Translator: Nox

Chapter 82

Episode 82: You Don't Need to Worry

Time in Hamuel flowed like water, and before they knew it, the morning of their return to the capital had arrived.

Olivia and Noah were planning to stop by Lorwell briefly on their way back to the capital, Herrington, so they hurried with their preparations from early in the morning.

However, an unexpected guest appeared as breakfast was coming to an end.

"Your Highness, Prince, Your Highness, Princess Consort. I apologize for the sudden visit."

Noah frowned at Methone's appearance and put down the teacup he was holding. Then, he immediately got up from his seat.

"Liv, you finish eating."

He left a simple message for Olivia, who was about to get up, and gestured to Methone.

"Follow me."

Noah left Olivia behind and went out to the balcony, and Methone, with an awkward expression, greeted Olivia before hurriedly following the Prince.

As the two went out to the balcony, the servant next to them closed the door and the curtains. The silhouettes of the two were cast on the curtains, but no sound was heard.

As Olivia stood there looking at the balcony, the Head Maid approached and said kindly.

"Please finish your meal."

She sat down at her suggestion, but eventually couldn't eat any more.

Meanwhile, as soon as the balcony door closed, Noah asked directly.

"Is Wilhelm Corporation making nonsense?"

The only reason Methone would rush here was that. As he thought, Methone nodded.

"Yes. We have notified the shipping company of the contract cancellation and sent a statement to the Royal Family."

The beautiful face, which had been filled with irritation, slowly relaxed. If people who didn't know him saw it, they would think that his mood had improved, but in fact, it was the opposite.

The precarious silence of water just before it boils, the dangerous stillness just before a storm, was his current state.

"Tell me specifically."

"They offered condolences for the natural disaster and expressed their respect for Your Highness's efforts in saving precious lives. However, they believe that there were no defects in the Magic Dome, so they said that it was very unfortunate that Your Highness dismantled the Magic Dome."

Noah stood still and stared at the garden before muttering quietly.

"Interesting."

"……."

"So, they mean I should have died there."

Noah stared intently at a completely faded leaf before ordering.

"Contact the people we've picked out. Tell them not to provide funding to Wilhelm Corporation."

Ansen Wilhelm would have thought that even if Noah Astrid's scheduled investment disappeared, he could always raise funds. That's why he's talking so out of line.

"Shall I send a letter of withdrawal of investment?"

"Let's decide after I have an audience with His Majesty."

"Understood."

Noah wore a dry smile.

The Polia Royal Family is ruined, so I look easy to them. Or maybe they're blinded by jealousy and their heads are messed up.

How dare a thief climb up here.

The closed door opened with a thud.

Olivia, who had been sitting upright in her chair, quickly got up. Her eyes quickly scanned Noah's face.

Accustomed to grasping the emotions of others, and because Noah and Margo looked so alike, Olivia quickly realized that his mood was hitting rock bottom.

Noah put on the jacket that the servant handed him and asked Olivia.

"Is there a reason why we have to stop by Lorwell?"

Convinced that something was wrong, Olivia quickly shook her head.

"No. It's okay if we don't stop by today. Are you going to the capital now?"

"Yes. Get ready, Liv."

"Okay."

Thus, the Prince and Princess Consort quickly finished their preparations and boarded the carriage heading to the capital.

Olivia, who had been badly burned by the Corset, wore an empire-style dress that did not require a Corset, and a robe-type coat over it.

"Please return safely. I will always manage the mansion so that you can be comfortable whenever you come."

"Thank you. Take care."

After the Head Maid's polite greeting, Olivia left Hamuel. Olivia, who had been looking at the receding mansion, turned her gaze inside the carriage.

Noah, sitting across from her, was busy checking the documents that Methone, sitting next to him, was handing him. Methone also seemed very busy, holding a pen and checking here and there, exchanging opinions with Noah.

Olivia, who had been staring at the scene, picked up the newspaper that was stuck in the carriage. She wondered if it was a few days old, but it was today's morning paper. The front page featured an article about the Crown Prince's upcoming overseas tour.

After quickly reading the article, she turned to the next page, where there was a story about Olivia and Noah. Facing an article with her face on it was more embarrassing than she thought.

Olivia ignored page 2 and turned her gaze to page 3. At that moment, her brow furrowed slightly.

[Wilhelm Corporation Notifies Shipping Company of Contract Cancellation for Violating Contract Terms.]

Under the eye-catching title, a photo of Ansen Wilhelm was featured. With a stiff face, Olivia quickly read the article.

In the end, Ansen Wilhelm did not admit the defect in the Magic Dome. Although he did not directly protest to Prince Noah, he held the shipping company responsible for letting him dismantle it. So, in fact, it could be said that he indirectly expressed his dissatisfaction with the Prince.

"...Libero Akiten also has close ties with the Pulder business world. He is still staying in the capital, so I will request a meeting."

As Methone's quiet voice was heard, Olivia slowly lifted her gaze from the newspaper and looked at Noah. His lowered face was frighteningly calm and composed.

After hesitating for a moment, Olivia carefully opened her mouth.

"Are you in trouble because you dismantled the Magic Dome machine room?"

At her sudden voice, not only Noah but also Methone raised their heads.

Noah looked at Olivia's elegant face and relaxed his furrowed brow.

"You don't need to worry about it, Liv."

"...Perhaps Wilhelm Corporation will never admit the mechanical defect."

"I know. It doesn't matter."

"……."

"According to that bastard's logic, we should have become fish food in that sea. It's ridiculous."

Noah glanced at the newspaper spread on Olivia's lap. There was a photo of Ansen Wilhelm on it.

Noah reached out and took the newspaper, then took out the page with Ansen Wilhelm's face on it. Then, he returned the remaining newspaper and added.

"Don't worry about it."

He didn't even like the fact that Ansen Wilhelm knew Olivia's name. He also felt bad that he had tried to put Olivia in the palm of his hand and wield her as he pleased.

As he recalled her crying as she walked down the old road, Noah reaffirmed his determination.

Olivia, who stood by his side, would walk not on old stone roads but only on well-paved roads, and would only receive sunlight in a peaceful garden.

"It's something you don't need to worry about or care about. So don't worry about it and read a book or something."

Olivia could not help but nod at his declaration-like words.

Meanwhile, Methone looked at Noah with his mouth wide open in astonishment.

Oh my god.

'You don't need to worry about it, and don't care about it.' How many times did he say this? He hates saying things twice?

I knew it. He didn't go to Pulder for nothing.

At that time, Noah turned his head and faced Methone.

"……."

How can a person's eyes change like this?

"Shut your mouth."

"Yes."

At the cold words, Methone quickly closed his open mouth and quickly averted his gaze.

The carriage carrying the three people rushed towards Herot Palace without a moment's rest, and Olivia did not speak to Noah any further. No, she couldn't.

A glimpse of the vast Cosmos Hill at the end of her gaze disappeared as she turned her head slightly.

About two hours later.

Olivia and Noah arrived at Herot Palace.

According to custom, all the Royal Family members gathered to greet them. Leonard greeted Olivia before Noah.

"Olivia! Welcome. Thank you for going back and forth."

"I'm back, Your Majesty."

However, the atmosphere was generally chaotic. It was because of Leonard's attitude, and in the end, Beatrix, unable to watch any longer, opened her mouth.

"The Princess Consort and I will greet each other separately, so Your Majesty, please go and discuss what you want to discuss with the Prince."

"Oh, shall we do that then?"

"Please do. I'm getting impatient just standing next to you."

Leonard nodded as if he had been waiting for it and got up from his seat. As he lightly gestured to Olivia, who was quickly getting up, he turned around and hurried away, and Usher, who was next to him, smiled softly and greeted Olivia.

"Thank you for your hard work in coming and going."

"No, Your Highness, Crown Prince. I was comfortable."

Noah looked at Olivia and said softly.

"If you're tired, go back first."

Then, before Olivia could answer, he looked at his mother and said.

"I'm back. If I take too long, please let Olivia go to the mansion, Mother."

"Yes, I understand."

But this time, Lucy suddenly chimed in.

"Then, could you stay with me?"

Olivia smiled brightly and nodded at the sparkling blue eyes.

"Yes. Okay, Princess."

"Yay!"

Noah chuckled as Lucy got excited.

"Okay, then show me your toy room."

Noah glanced at Lucy and Olivia alternately, smiled, and turned to Usher, who was waiting for him.

Beatrix stared intently at Noah's face and burst into a hollow laugh.

"Princess Consort, you don't have to worry about getting lost anywhere."

"Yes?"

Olivia's eyes widened at the sudden words, but Beatrix looked at her son, who was staring at her as she crossed the door.

"What are you doing, Noah? Why don't you go?"

At his mother's urging, Noah sighed softly and disappeared.