I Became Crown Prince's Wife
How about a cup of tea? (8)

Howard looked down at the window. He wakes up after confirming that Gail's train has left the mansion.

When Howard is in crisis, people start betraying him.

In the association of the elders of the Kensway family, the majority of his opinion was that he should apologize to the imperial family.

'B*ungrateful bastard! Who has been taking care of the family all this time? I have devoted my whole life to family and church, yet they betrayed me!'

Howard's angry.

Even when everyone betrayed him, only Gail remained loyal to the end.

But even so, I can't tell him about Phillip's gift.

It was a secret that was only passed on to the leader of the Kensway family.

A gift from Emperor Phillip to his loyal servant Logan Kensway a thousand years ago.

With this, they can get out of the crisis.

He would destroy all who betrayed him, that arrogant crown princess, that terrible prince, the village man Marron, and the emperor who was the main cause of all this!

Howard was superior from the start. However, he did not make the decision easily even though he knew that he could completely reverse the situation by using it.

Of course, after spreading rumors about the Crown Princess and Chang, he decided to use Phillip's gift.

But it is hard to think about using that gift.

So he was happy when he heard that there was a plague on the merchant ship.

If they use this, they do not need to use 'gifts'. But that's the worst option.

People accuse Howard of trying to slaughter innocent sailors.

But at the same time, Howard blamed himself for something else.

'I'm too weak. I can't do it.'

Because of his compassion as a priest, he hesitated until the end. That's why he was pushed into a corner like this.

Once the rumors spread according to schedule, or when the emperor appointed Marron as high priest, he should have used "it."

Howard blames himself for being too kind, while opening up a secret path hidden in his office.

Passing through a dark and narrow hallway, a small but elegantly decorated room came into view.

Kensway House is a historic house built a thousand years ago.

Because it has a long history, there are many people who come and go, and some, though very few, know that there is a secret passage in the office for emergency situations.

However, the fact that another secret room was hidden under a secret hideout was something only the leaders of the Kensway family knew.

Howard took the ring to one of the bricks that looked similar.

Then, the floor moved with a heavy sound and hidden stairs appeared.

Howard down the stairs.

On the day of his reign, Howard's father brought him here.

And he told me all the Kensway family secrets and "a gift from Phillip."

Howard was terrified to hear his father's story. He also vowed not to use the gift.

Not just because he was afraid to use it. He's confident.

Howard thought he would be the great high priest who would go down in history.

And he never dreamed that he would be on the verge of expulsion from his family without being able to rise to the position of high priest.

Regret is useless.

Howard stepped on the stairs for the second time since he became a priest.

It was so dark. He took a step, relying on the small lights, and was careful not to step on his foot.

At the end of the long staircase, a wall appeared again.

It was the same as back then.

Howard was not surprised and put a ring on the wall.

The wall then moved slowly, creating a narrow space for only two people.

There is nothing but darkness.

But Howard knows. The prize is there.

He swallowed without being able to go inside.

Why was he still hesitating in this situation!

He rebuked himself for being weak. After a long sigh, he finally stepped into the black space.

He once again put the ring into a fixed position. Then the walls moved and a small hidden space appeared.

There's an old box in it.

It was a 'gift of Philip.'

Howard hesitated again. Not because he hasn't made a decision. He was afraid of the gloomy darkness coming out of the old box.

If he used this, everyone in the capital would die. A great disaster will begin.

That time,

He heard footsteps from behind. Howard looked back in surprise.

"Who is it!"

Who's here? He believes the door is closed every time he comes in.

Even if they were intruders targeting him, they would not be able to come here.

The only people who knew this place were him and his late predecessor.

Oh, there's one more person.

Phillip Geracillion, first emperor of the Asteris Empire.

He is said to have designed a secret tool to hide the gifts.

But they all died.

Right now, only he knew the 'Pillipine Prize' and this place.

"Who is that? Answer me!"

howard shouted, hugging the old wooden box tightly.

But the guy didn't say anything. It was just the sound of footsteps ringing in the passageway that was getting closer.

Who'sisthis?

Are they from the Kensway family? Are they trying to overthrow me or an assassin? Is it the imperial family?

Howard looked at the man who was getting closer, even holding his breath.

“Richard Cassil..!”

Howard's face was filled with astonishment.

Richard is a criminal who tries to poison the Crown Prince and kill Marquis Westin, but fails and is wanted throughout the empire.

Rumor has it that he ended up drowning in the river, but isn't that true?

“How can a lowly Roum be here..!?”

Richard laughed instead of answering.

"Logan messed up the education of his descendants."

"What! How dare you say that!”

It's a dangerous situation. However, Howard forgot his fear and became angry.

Logan was the first leader of the Kensway family and is still a respected person by everyone.

Yet this lowly Roum dared to insult him.

Even though he was insulted as a Roum, Richard's smile remained in his mouth.

"You are a low blood merchant, how noisy."

Howard's surprised.

Logan Kensway is known to be from a family of historic priestesses who have descended since the Zelcan Empire.

But it's a total lie.

Logan is actually a lowly mercenary and has nothing to do with the church.

And this is a secret known only to the Kensway leader.

"You, you .. how you ..."

Richard knows the secret of Logan Kensway that no one knows. He also knows where Phillip's gifts are hidden.

Emperor Phillip is the only one who knows how to get in here without the key they have.

'No way, it belongs to Emperor Phillip ...'

That doesn't make any sense. This is impossible. As soon as he tried to erase his thoughts, Richard said,

"I'm here to get back the gift I gave Logan a thousand years ago."

***

"Your Majesty is our benefactor."

"Absolutely. If it wasn't for you, everyone would be dead. ”

Captain Barley and the crew say thank you.

They had been cared for on the ship all this time, but today they were all completely healed.

The cure is to eat only fruit.

"The sailors will bear His Majesty's grace in our hearts and offer our allegiance for the rest of our lives."

"Yes, we'll give you our loyalty."

When Barley said that, the other sailors lowered their heads together.

“I just did what I had to do.Now stand."

I hurriedly lifted them up. I am so proud to see everyone restoring their skin after being completely healthy.

“Be sure to prepare the fruits when you make a long journey in the future. Fruits have many healthy ingredients, so be sure to eat them normally.”

“I'll remember it.”

After repeatedly saying this to the sailors, I left the harbor.

"Hore, Your Majesty!"

“As expected of the blessed girl.”

“He was chosen by the goddess. He has the power of light like His Highness the Crown Prince!”

"Your majesty!!!"

On the way to the train, there was a tremendous cheer from the people gathered at the port.

Originally, I would announce my abilities after capturing Richard.

That's because I don't know what kind of scheme he's planning. So I tried not to reveal all my cards until I punished him. But I think it's the right time.

As soon as it was revealed that I had the power of light, the rumors spread by the priest subsided in an instant.

After all, Richard might actually be dead.

However, Blake's expression darkened even as everyone cheered.

He's been like that lately. I don't know why.

"Blake, I'm sorry."

I'm sorry.

"Do you know you're wrong?"

"Yes." Yeah."

I'm nodding.

I bet with the priest without consulting Blake.

I'm sure the crew didn't have tancinol, but Blake would have been worried.

I know he can't sleep well because he's worried about me.

"I'm sorry."

"Don't do that from now on."

“Yes, I won't do it again.”

Blake didn't blame me anymore, and he smiled broadly as he hugged me. I held her hand, and suddenly I felt a cold look.

'Richard...?'

I was shocked and looked to the side where I could feel that gaze.

I thought I saw Richard for a moment, but when I looked closer, he was a completely different man, just the same color of his hair.

"What's wrong?"

"No. No."

I guess I was wrong.

I shook my head and got on the train with Blake.