Chapter 40

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**With all my might**

I am truly grateful!

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When I returned to the capital, the scenery had changed.

My uncle Cain had staged a coup, and the city had suffered considerable damage. I had thought that my mother had been sent back to the Barley territory because the king's favor toward her had waned, but it turned out that my father had been working hard to deal with the situation, having obtained information in advance. My mother, my sister, and I were not just visiting my hometown; we were in fact evacuating in case of an emergency, as we were taught by the rubble surrounding the royal castle. The reason we had kept a slight distance from the second prince was to prevent the coup leader from targeting him.

"Did you not hate me?"

When my mother asked timidly, the king, surprised, loudly and emphatically declared his love for her, using gestures and words that went on and on. He seemed to forget that he was in front of not only his children but also the servants, and he spoke so much that I was amazed. It continued until my mother, blushing, said in a small voice, "That's... enough..."

I had thought I wanted to return to the capital as soon as possible.

But seeing the bustling town and hearing about my father's bravery during the coup, my heart was not moved as much as before.

I should be happy with the changed treatment after returning from Barley, but Rose and the prince's hearts are not clear. It has been over a month, and there is still no news that Emma has regained consciousness. If we hadn't invited the three Stewart brothers to our house that day, Emma wouldn't have been injured. My mother repeatedly apologized to Leonardo, but he did not accept her apologies.

"That was the result of our children's judgment. On the contrary, without them, the damage would have been hundreds of times worse. When Emma wakes up, please praise her a lot. She will be happy."

Leonardo, who said this with a smile, had a pale face. The Stewart Earl's love for his daughter was well-known. Despite this, he did not blame anyone and even thanked the prince for his actions.

"The prince's actions were certainly not good, but thanks to him, my son and daughter were able to survive. Thank you very much."

Leonardo, who bowed deeply, had the resolve of a border lord. The three brothers also had this resolve. The knowledge of monsters and the silkworm business, which seemed so ordinary, were the results of immense effort. The environment surrounding the family, who usually seemed carefree, was harsh, as they faced the risk of death every time a monster appeared. The only benefit they received from the country was a tax reduction. Hiring hunters and purchasing a lot of equipment were all paid for from the border lord's own pocket. The reason many border lords fell into decline was entirely due to the country's negligence.

The coup that happened in the capital seemed ridiculous. A struggle for status among humans. The capital, the center of the barrier, had no danger from monsters, and the threat was entirely pushed onto the border lords, who lived carefree lives. They did not even try to understand how harsh it was. Even I, who had lived almost entirely in the capital, had no knowledge of monsters. Because I didn't know, I underestimated them and acted on my own. Even if I say that Georg and Emma's lives were saved as a result, it is far from being a feat. Just because I wasn't blamed, the sins I committed did not disappear.

If Emma doesn't wake up...

Every day, I feel overwhelmed by anxiety.

Emma's dress adorns my mother beautifully, and she is once again called the belle of the ball. Some people spread rumors about the close relationship between the Stewart family and the second prince, but my mother is beautiful. No one says she lacks grace anymore. It is a beauty filled with confidence, different from the obsession with beauty from the past.

All of this is thanks to Emma and the others.

I haven't been able to give anything in return. Emma was injured, and monsters continue to appear in the borderlands without end. There are countless things that need to be done, more important than silly power struggles, silly rumors, and silly one-upmanship. I need to work hard on the country and on the monsters. There is so much I don't know, so I will be busy from now on.

I need to study properly so that I won't be embarrassed when I see Emma again.

I need to study properly so that I can protect her when I see her again.

So, Emma.

Wake up soon. Get better.

And then, be prepared.

I will become a good man and make you fall in love with me, no matter what.