<strong>Side Story 8 – ke has be smaller (8)</strong>
TL: Zimming
The knights at the ce was surprised when ke and Tenstheon came together as they hurriedly greeted them.
ke’s face, who was being held by Tenstheon was red,
ke was often in someone else’s arms after turning into a child, but he seemed ufortable being in Tenstheon’s arms.
ke ran to the knights as soon as Tenstheon put him down.
Tenstheon looked at his son without saying a word. The knights looked at the emperor’s disappointed expression.
“Don’t mind me, do as you normally do.”
Tenstheon sat on a chair on the other side of the room.
It was the emperor watching them, it’s the great Tenstheon that was recognized throughout the country.
They couldn’t help but pay attention even if he said to not mind him.
“Lwet’s go.” (Let’s go.)
Everyone nced at Tenstheon’s, and ke pulled Edon’s sleeve.
ke wanted to be as far away from his father as possible.
The knights opened their eyes to the little master’s small whisper.
“Your Highness, where shall we go?”
The knights were captivated by ke’s cuteness rather than their fear of the emperor.
In addition, the knight’s were to serve the crown prince. It was their job to put ke as the priority, not Tenstheon.
The knights surround ke with twinkling eyes.
Then, Tenstheon said,
“It’s dangerous. Don’t go anywhere. Stay here.”
“Oh, yes, Your Majesty.”
Of course, even then, the emperor’s order could not be ignored. The knights lowered their heads at Tenstheon’s words.
ke was sullen when he missed the chance to run away. Then the knight Alex sneaked in and gave him a present.
“Your Highness, take this.”
“Wow!”
ke’s eyes grew bigger when he saw the gift. It was a small wooden sword.
ke wanted to do sword training. But the sword was too big and heavy for him.
So he was sullen. Alex made a small, light wooden sword just right for ke’s body.
“Awlex! Thank you!” (Alex! Thank you!)
“Don’t mention it.”
“Hehehe.”
ke grinned as he drew a sword in the air. It was a genuine smile that he did not show easily.
Alex smiled proudly. But other knights were seething with jealousy.
‘He’s the only one praised by the crown prince!’
‘I was going to give him a present first, but he beat me’
Alex flinched at the sight of the jealous knights. ke swung the sword without caring about other people’s reactions.
How long has it been since he held a sword?
ke worked even harder on swordsmanship after Ancia disappeared in the valley of chaos.
He had never taken the sword off his hand since that day. However, after his body became smaller, he could not hold a sword at all.
It was awkward to hold the sword after a long time. In addition, his small body, which was hard to control, did not move at his will.
ke held the sword together with his small hand, and the sword slipped out of his hand.
“Huh?”
ke looked up in surprise.
Then, Tenstheon was seen holding his own wooden sword.
“Youw Majesty…” (Your Majesty…)
Did he tried to teach him swordsmanship like he did when ke was a kid?
Although it was a short period of time, the memory of learning the sword from Tenstheon remained as a good memory for ke.
ke looked at Tenstheon with anticipation. However, Tenstheon’s words werepletely different from ke’s expectations.
“It’s dangerous.”
Tenstheon took the sword.
Right now, ke’s body was too small and thin. It was dangerous to swing a sword.
“I’ll take this. Edon.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Just y ball with the prince.”
“Yes.”
Tenstheon had him bring the ball he had prepared.
Before ke was cursed, he loved ying ball.
Tenstheon smiled remembering those days. But as soon as he sat down again, he heard ke’s voice.
“No! I dwon’t like this! I’m not a baby!” (No, I don’t like this! I’m not a baby!)
ke sulked and threw the ball out of the chimney.
“Your Highness!”
The knights followed him in surprise. However, the person who was more surprised than anyone else was Tenstheon.
***
“Sigh…”
“Is there anything you’re worried about, Your Highness?”
I sighed as Chelsea asked me.
“I wonder how my ke is.”
I purposely went out so that ke and Tenstheon had time to be together, but I was worried about him.
“The knights are guarding him. His Majesty is also there. There would be no problem.”
“I guess so…”
If he’s with Tenstheon, he’ll naturally take care of ke, and they might get a little closer.
“Of course. So take a good rest today. You’ve had a hard time taking care of His Highness.”
“It’s not hard! I like it so much!”
Just looking at my cute and nice ke heals me.
“Do you like His Highness that much?”
“Yes! I already miss him…”
I was just away for a while, but I missed him already.
It won’t be long before he gets back to normal. Of course, I like him whatever his form is, but I wanted to cherish every moment with the small ke now.
Chelsea looked at me and said firmly,
“You can’t. It’s not even long ago but now you’re already looking for your husband! Forget everything and take a good rest at the hotel today!”
I was now in a hotel run by a Chelsea family. I was nning to stay here for a night today.
When I saw the peach tart dessert, I thought of ke again.
“My ke hates peaches…”
“Does it remind you of ke?”
“Yes.”
My ke would have hated it if he saw it.
He would have looked so cute.
“I miss him.”
Chelsea shook her head as I sighed again.
“Your Highness, you’re getting married soon.”
“We’re already married but…”
“You’re reporting it to the church this time. If that happens, it’s over. You can’t get out anymore.”
Chelsea spoke with a very serious face. But it was a useless worry.
“I have no intention of escaping.”
“……”
Chelsea seemed to be speechless for a moment, but soon continued with a grim look on her face.
“If you have a formal wedding this time, the Crown Prince will never let you go. He’ll be chasing you from morning till you sleep!”
“That can’t be true.”
What does Chelsea think of ke?
Chelsea was too absorbed to hear my answer.
“Of course it’s true! You can’t be alone like this from now on. His Highness has gotten smaller today, so he couldn’t chase you. This could be yourst night alone. You should enjoy it!”
“I, is that so?”
I didn’t imagine it because I didn’t intend to leave in the first ce, but when she said I would be alone for just one day today, I think I should enjoy it.
“Yes! You won’t have a chance unless it’s today! Forget the Crown Prince today, put down your responsibility and enjoy!”
“Alright.”
I nodded at Chelsea’s words.
Right, ke must be getting along with his father. I’ll forget everything and rest today.
I put the sweet peach tart in my mouth, looking at the beautiful view outside the window.
It would have been nice toe here with ke, but I decided to keep it a secret from Chelsea.
***
ke was pouting.
After leaving the field, he wanted to go back to his room. However, Tenstheon took ke to his study, saying it was dangerous to be alone.
The emperor’s study in the vi was busy with people scrambling around working.
Tenstheon was sitting on the sofa opposite ke and checking the documents.
It wasn’t urgent, actually.
Ancia came to Tenstheon before she left and made a new request. She wants him to stay with ke no matter what.
So he stayed up all night and finished the work he needed. However, in the awkward silence, he naturally went towards the documents.
“I’wll go” (I’ll go)
“Hmm? What did you say?”
Tenstheon didn’t understand what he was saying and asked again. Then ke went to the table instead of answering again. He picked up a pen and wrote on a piece of paper.
[I want to go out.]
His handwriting was a mess but Tenstheon could read it.
After looking at the crooked handwriting for a long time, Tenstheon spoke firmly.
“No.”
“Why!”
ke protested strongly.
“It’s dangerous.”
Tenstheon could not leave ke to anyone else. Not even the knights.
They gave the little boy a sword, and no one stopped him.
When Tenstheon spoke firmly, ke shouted out what he had wanted to say for hours.
“I’m bowed!” (I’m bored!)
If it was the usual ke, he wouldn’t have said that to Tenstheon. He could sit still for days and days instead of hours.
But ke was influenced by his younger body.
When ke stood up with his short legs, Tenstheon was briefly surprised.
‘Be careful…’
His son was bored.
But what should he do?
Tenstheon looked at the small ke in front of him and thought of his favorite children’s book. Actually, he already brought it.
But he forgot it when ke said he didn’t like the ball.
He couldn’t y with a sword and other dangerous things. Then what would be good?
Tenstheon thought and opened his mouth.
“Would you like to check the documents together?”