MY BELOVED KNIGHT'S
THE PAINFUL TASTE
"Did the authorities confirm through interrogation that Robin did all this?" Ernest again asked Romeo, because he also did not want to misstep, where they wrongly determine who the terror suspect, while the original perpetrator still roamed freely out there, and threatened the safety of Tira.
"In addition to the scarf, dozens of mobile numbers were found, both used and new in Robin's bag that may have been used and will be used to send messages of terror to Tira. Not to mention all the photos of Tira in Robin's locker, with scribbles written behind the photos and also the finding of some sharp weapons make the suspicion on Robin even greater." Romeo continued his explanation to Ernest.
"Why do you still have doubts about Robin as a terrorist? Do you have someone you suspect to be the real terrorist?” Ernest immediately shook his head as soon as he heard the question from Romeo.
Especially when conducting an investigation with others, Ernest also saw signs that led to Robin as the perpetrator of the terror.
“In this case, Luis and I had one thought. And again after being randomly checked some of the former numbers did send a message to Tira containing a threat. Robin himself, after being interrogated also can not be kelit, and admit all his actions. Can't you see how she looks at you? Who does he know is chasing Tira?" Romeo immediately questioned Ernest's doubtful attitude towards Robin as a terrorist.
That's right, from the look in his eyes when he passed me earlier, Robin did show how much he hated me because he knew about what I did to the princess. And that look of anger and hatred, I'm sure he wasn't made up, he was really angry and hated me.
Akh...why do I keep questioning that? As if I didn't want the intruder to be found, it brought me closer to my time back to Gracetian? Am I trying to find a reason to stay here?
Ernest said inwardly as he sighed, hoping that it was all over.
Although these few days his heart was in turmoil because Tira ignored him, but remembering how after the intruder was found and arrested inevitably he had to return to Gracetian, making there was a sense of unwillingness in Ernest's heart.
“Yes, he looked so hateful to me when he saw me earlier.” Ernest said slowly, acknowledging the truth of Romeo's words.
"Actually Luis told me that some time before, even before you came to this campus, he said, Luis once accidentally saw Robin was secretly stealing photos of Tira from behind the trees when Tira was with his other friends. From there Luis felt suspicious and several times tried to follow and observe Robin Ernest sighed a little as soon as he heard Romeo's perfectly reasonable explanation of how Luis could eventually become a hero to Tira today.
And to be honest, it's enough to make Ernest regret, why isn't he the first to unmask Robin before Luis acts.
Is it possible... After this the princess will feel indebted to Mr. Luis and interested in him?
If that moment came, Ernest knew he would be unable to do anything to block the occurrence, and it felt like something sharp was piercing his heart, extremely painful.
“Perhaps, in the future, Tira will be summoned by the authorities to testify in this regard. I hope you can accompany Tira because of the truth.” Romeo's words came to a halt for a moment and it was clear how he seemed hesitant to continue his words.
“Why Mr Romeo?” Edi who had just been silent and being a good listener suddenly let out his voice as well.
“Emm…. Actually, Luis asked permission during the investigation to accompany Tira as long as he helped as a witness of the investigation Robin.” Romeo's words further made the heartbeat in Ernest's chest tight and beat irregularly.
“Eh... but take it easy. I will not let Luis know Tira's background as Gracetian's daughter and also your status as his personal bodyguard. So I said that I will represent the campus to accompany Tira, during the investigation of this case.” Romeo's words seemed to be fresh water that doused Ernest's head which had already felt so hot.
Mercifully….
Ernest subconsciously expressed his sense of relief inwardly while putting a relieved smile on his lips.
“Then, we better say goodbye first Mr. Romeo. We have to give info to Tira regarding this matter. Thank you for all the help Mr. Romeo has had so far. I represent the family of princess Tira and prince Victor would like to thank you for that. The kingdom of Gracetian will definitely express his gratitude officially to the Father in the near future.” Ernest said as he got up from his seat, followed by Edi who appeared to be slightly bowing his body and nodding his head to Romeo as a sign of respect.
“Ah... there is no need until such a moment to me.” Romeo said with a big smile with a proud face because of Ernest's words just now.
“Then we will go home first.” Ernest returns to say goodbye for the last time before he and Edi actually leave Romeo's study.
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“Ernest!” just as Ernest stepped out a few steps from Romeo's room, it appeared that someone was calling his name, and it turned out that near the person there were some students who were gathering, and there were some students, deliberately waiting for Ernest to come out of Romeo's room and want to pry the info of what had happened to Ernest in there.