Not Your Perfect Prince
Besieged and Beleaguered

Three days later.

"Are you sure you're gonna do this, Rein?"

Hearing that, Reinhart glanced at Aiden. The young man let out a long breath before replying.

"I know you won't agree. Therefore, I've been planning on doing this myself. It doesn't involve our group at all."

"Huh?! Are you kidding me, Rein? You want to do that yourself? Too dangerous! Better—"

"My decision is made, Aiden. You better not get in my way ..."

Reinhart glanced at it with a cold look. Seeing his comrades filled with doubt, he added.

"Don't blame me for being mean."

After saying that, Reinhart turned around to leave the inn. Aiden and the three girls on the team could only sigh. Instead, Devy and his sister stared at Reinhart with curious expressions.

"Are you guys going to let Young Master Reinhart go alone?" ask Devy curiously.

"Yes ... That's what he asked for. So we won't interfere. We'll just wait for him to come back."

"However, didn't Young Master Reinhart not memorize the forest around Roscars City? Besides, wouldn't he be in danger?"

"Indeed, Rein will definitely be in danger."

Aiden nodded with a serious expression.

"Then why don't you try to help?"

"Didn't you see Rein's expression, Devy? He's very serious."

"But—"

"It sucks, but I know, Rein thinks we'd be a burden to go with him. Therefore, he went alone since Rein must have also been worried about our safety. So ...

All we can do now is wait. Understood?"

"..."

Devy finally nodded with a heavy expression on his face. While Lyn was still staring in the direction Reinhart disappeared. No one knew what the girl was thinking.

Aiden let out a long sigh before muttering softly with a complicated expression on his face.

"Are you not a prince? Why are you doing such a reckless thing, Rein? I can't believe you're short on money, so ...

What are you really trying to do?"

***

Evening on the same day.

"We stop here."

Reinhart gave the order to stop. Behind him, there appeared ten strong knights under Viscount Vinn. Although not much, it was obviously enough to escort Reinhart if something happened. At the very least, the young man was able to escape alive.

"Good!"

The ten knights answered in unison. Although somewhat reluctant, they still obeyed Viscount Vinn's order to escort the mysterious young man figure who seemed to be from the Starlight Academy.

"May I ask, sir?"

One of the knights raised his hand. Asked with a somewhat doubtful expression on his face.

"What's wrong? No need to ask questions."

"What exactly are we looking for in this mission, sir?"

"Did Viscount Vinn not tell you?"

Hearing Reinhart's question, the knight shook his head. Not only him, but his nine comrades also shook their heads lightly. They have absolutely no idea what really happened.

"I'm looking for a special herb. Your job is to control me. Of course, if I make a reckless order, you can oppose it. But if the order is correct but you still refuse ...

Viscount Vinn will take care of you."

Reinhart smiled.

"Do you understand?"

"We understand, Sir!" answer them in unison.

"Silent. Once this is done, I'm sure Viscount Vinn will appreciate you more."

"Really?!"

"I dare promise that!"

"In that case, let's rest first. Don't forget to light the fire!

After that, eat enough, but don't overdo it."

"Are we not setting up a tent, sir?"

"No."

"..."

The knight looked confused.

"We're gonna do it tonight."

"Eh??? Isn't that dangerous? According to the seniors and coaches, in the evening—"

"Can you shut up for a second?"

"..."

Seeing the young knight finally silent, Reinhart heaved a sigh of relief.

"Just do what I say. You'll understand later."

"..."

The knights looked at each other. After a moment of hesitation, they finally nodded. I dare not argue with that young man.

Reinhart himself seemed content to see them not resisting and acting obediently.

The night has finally arrived.

Reinhart looked at the sky, where there were no stars at all. Instead, it was covered by a gray cloud.

'The rain in summer has finally arrived.'

The young man took a long breath. He felt somewhat relieved, as everything was still the same as what he had predicted.

By the time it started late at night and the knights were finally a bit sleepy, Reinhart suddenly raised the corner of her lips.

"Wake, Everyone! We have guests!"

Hearing Reinhart's words, the previously sleepy knights suddenly stood up. They instantly drew the sword and observed around with a serious face. He seemed to trust the young man's words very much.

"Since you guys have come, why not just go out, Friends of the Way of Trade?"

The forest is still quiet. But after a while, a rustling sound was heard. Many figures wearing black assassin clothes appeared. Not only that, there were even three people wearing magician robes appearing.

'More than twenty assassins, two level two mages, and one level four mage.'

Reinhart thought carefully. Glancing at his opponents, the young man looked even more serious.

"As expected of the man who killed the Emerald Spider. A level 4 magician at such a young age. It's really amazing!"

One of the three magicians who seemed to be the leader of the group said with a look of astonishment on his face. Unlike Reinhart, the three witches were people who had already reached their age limit.

Don't think that kind of thing is bad. Because, they were already considered to be very good than ordinary people. Unlike the nobles who most of his descendants had a witch bloodline, witches among ordinary people were extremely rare.

"You're surrounded. So tell me where the treasure is! If you mention it straight away, we will kill you without having to experience much pain!"

One of the level two mages said with a cruel expression on his face.

"Hmmm ..." Reinhart stroked his chin. "Do you think this is our end?"

"Don't ask me anything stupid, son! You're surrounded! It is impossible to escape our pursuit! Even though you are a level 4 mage, you are still outnumbered if you have to fight against the three of us!"

"Group ..."

"What's so funny?!"

The level two mage again said in an angry tone. It seemed very displeased to see Reinhart who was young, but so talented.

"You said you surrounded us. ... right?"

"What's wrong with that?!"

AAAOOOOO!!!

The howls of the wolves that were mutually unpretentious began to fill the forest. Hearing that, the expressions of the people instantly changed. However, instead of panicking, Reinhart opened her arms wide.

Smiling towards his opponents, the young man then said.

"Welcome to the actual siege!"

>> Connect.