I Became Crown Prince's Wife
How about a cup of tea? (9)

Richard looked at Ancia, mingling among the many spectators. But no one noticed that Richard was a fugitive.

This was because Richard had completely hidden himself using the power of light. He would look like a different person in people's eyes.

Of course, he did not have any mana of light, so he had to use the mana of light from the Kensway family to use magic.

When he falls into a river, Richard regains all memories of his past life.

"I'm Phillip."

He is not the son of a lowly slave.

He was the first emperor to build the Asteric Empire and a man who had the power of a goddess.

However, the current situation after he was reborn was devastating.

After Richard's desperate struggle, the empire is in Rakshul's hands.

The woman he wanted to obtain even when he wanted to become emperor was next to Rakshul.

Rakshul, or Blake, also took all the power he gained by betraying the goddess.

'Laontelle, Ancia...You always leave me and choose.'

Richard turned around after he looked at Blake and Ancia, who were embracing affectionately.

“Do you want to go home?”

"Yes." Yeah."

When asked by Connin next to him, Richard answered briefly.

“You should get ready.”

Richard got the prize.

This is what Phillip squeezed out with the last remaining strength he had in the past and handed it to Logan.

It should have been given to the next emperor. But Phillip's children are all weak and afraid of him.

Some people thought he was a demon who killed their brother and cursed him. After the establishment of the state, they opposed the continuous slaughter.

They could not follow his will properly even if he gave it to them.

Phillip is forced to hand over his will to Logan, his most loyal servant.

The decision was made in haste, but it turned out to be fine.

The treasure is now his. Richard wants to take back everything he lost.

With this, he could get everything. The empire he built, the power of light, and Ancia.

***

When I arrived at the palace, a happy face was waiting for me.

That's Marron, the high priest. He smiled widely, but he looked very haggard.

He must have been very tired since he returned from the west to the capital without a good sleep.

"Your Majesty, long time no see."

"I haven't seen you in a long time either."

I smiled and greeted him.

“You've arrived?”

Blake greeted him for a moment. He is sometimes very outspoken.

He is usually a very sweet person.

"When I heard that you were Miss Rose, I wanted to see you soon, so now I'm here."

"Are you not busy?"

He must be busy trying to take care of the asmodian trial and uncover the Kensway family's corruption.

“Some of them have been treated.”

Last night, the Kensways kicked Howard out of the family and chose a new priest.

“Congratulations on the return of His Majesty.”

When Marron congratulated him, a smile appeared on Blake's face.

"Thank you."

"This is the second time I've seen you smile."

Blake also smiled when he met Rose. It was the first time Marron saw him smile, he saw Blake smiling for the second time today.

"I think only you can make her smile."

“Ancia is everything to me.”

Listening to his calm words, Marron was somewhat surprised.

It's the first time he's seen Blake like this.

"Your Majesty, as I heard, you are an extraordinary woman."

It was Marron's responsibility for failing to properly manage the church as high priest that Howard and other high-ranking priests did this.

He apologized to Ancia, but he did not blame Maron at all.

Ancia was insightful and understanding, so she never blamed anyone else.

But not only that. He is wise and determined.

"Yes, he's too good for me."

"But you must be very worried."

Angia tried to handle everything herself.

He does not reveal his identity when he transforms into Rose, and this time, he also makes a dangerous bet with the priest to save the crew.

Ancia was the wife of the cursed crown prince, but she had captivated the people and people of the empire ever since she was a child.

Marron was also fascinated by him.

This was an excellent quality for the Crown Princess, but from her husband's point of view, she must have been worried.

“I'm having trouble. I just want him to see me..”.

While saying that, Blake's smile did not disappear from his face.

"But it's okay. I can protect her.”

He thinks he heard more from Blake this time than the last seven years.

Marron decided to take courage.

"Your Majesty, when this is over, do you want to eat with me as a friend?"

Marron constantly tries to befriend him, but Blake repeatedly refuses. This time, there seems to be hope.

"I can't be busy."

But Blake refused.

"Is this about Richard Cassil?"

"Yes, I'm looking for him."

Richard's whereabouts are still unknown.

No matter how strong the river current was, strangely even the corpse could not be found.

Richard must be alive.

Maybe he was hiding in places like the valley of chaos or the northern snow mountain.

But the place is full of miracles. There are limits to looking there.

So Blake, who has the power of light, has to go alone.

However, he delayed it because he could not leave Ancia alone when the priest was aiming for her.

"When the Kensway incident is over, the church will help you find it."

“When the Kensway family is finished, the temple will help us find.”

"Yes thank you."

"If you really appreciate me, catch Richard and let's eat together."

"No."

However, it was a rejection again this time.

"I want to be your friend. Doesn't His Majesty need friends?”

Once his curse was lifted, he never enjoyed his life properly as he searched for his wife.

He had subordinates, but he would never consider them as friends.

Now that Ancia is back, she thinks it's time to enjoy her new life. But Blake looked different.

"no need. I don't have enough time to be with you.”

Blake wants to be with Ancia at all times.

He was already busy with politics, so he did not want to waste time hanging out with others.

Marron sighed. Although the crown princess had been found, the wall surrounding Blake seemed to become more sturdy.

“You can't do that. You need a friend, so I'll be your friend.”.

"Do you want to die a high priest?"

Even before Marron finished speaking, Blake cut off his speech.

Does Your Majesty know that Blake is this kind of man?

Marron suddenly became curious.

***

Today is the day of the tea party to celebrate my return at Sephia Palace.

I was planning to throw a simple tea party because I felt burdened to do so in the ballroom of the imperial palace, but my initial goal faded at some point.

From the moment they entered the entrance of Sephia Palace, the women were amazed.

Little lights made of beautiful mana stones were everywhere in Sephia Palace.

I saw him for the first time today.

Tenstheon and Blake insisted on having a tea party at night for some reason, so I followed what they wanted without thinking. I had no idea they would decorate the entire Sephia Palace with which stones.

The simplicity I wanted was lost because the party was entrusted to both of them.

Not just that.

It was a cold late autumn night, but the tea party garden was filled with heating devices, so I could feel the warm and fresh air at the same time.

On one side of the park, there was an imperial orchestra (Blake tried to bring all the famous ocarina players from all over the continent, but I was desperate to say no), every dessert was as beautiful as art, and everything was luxurious, and everything was beautiful, including table and chair.

The women say things to me, though,

“I've never seen such a beautiful tea party before.”

"There has been a lot of talk about how Your Majesty and Your Majesty care about Your Majesty."

“I'm so glad Your Majesty is back. When I heard the news, I cried.”

Countess Chardin's eyes were wet. I clasped his hand tightly.

"Countess Chardin, don't cry."

Countess Chardin befriends the late empress and takes care of Blake. He also taught me to dance.

She wasn't angry even though I was so bad at it. She must have been so worried because I disappeared.

There are so many people who care and worry about me.