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Ch. 4: Large Palms

Raith finished getting ready and we left the room.

 

At that time…

 

…?

 

As we left the hallway, a butler came running up to us, out of breath.

 

Butler: "Lord Raith! Please come right away. The king has…"

 

The butler said only that much, suddenly noticing me and shutting his mouth.

 

[CHOICE]

  • Go back to the room (SUN)

  • What happened? (MOON)

 

 

 

 

Raith left in a hurry.

 

 

......

 

Evening…

 

I wonder what happened with the king…I’m a little worried.

 

The sun sank slowly on the horizon, dying the world in gold, and I sat thinking on a bench in the garden.

 

I suddenly looked up at the sky and…

 

Sunlight through the trees…

 

Light was leaking through the canopy of leaves in the forest that could be seen opposite the castle.

 

I closed my eyes to its brilliance and felt the golden light of the setting sun on my eyelids.

 

I wonder if Raith is alright…

 

??: "…this…"

 

Suddenly, there was a loud voice and I opened my eyes.

 

Raith's Brother: "A violin at a time like this!? Raith, you’re a prince…and an embarrassment to the royal family!"

 

Is that Raith’s brother?

 

Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw Raith’s brother gripping Raith by the shoulder.

 

Raith's Brother: "And if you’re just going to be soaking up the people’s taxes, it'd be best if you weren't around!"

 

That’s too far…!

 

At his strong words, I stood up from the bench.

 

I met Raith’s eyes over his brother’s shoulder.

 

Raith…

 

Raith smiled at me.

 

Noticing it, Raith’s brother looked my way, then awkwardly left.

 

Raith: "…surprised?"

 

Raith slowly walked over.

 

Raith: "My father fell. It’s the first time this has happened, so everyone’s all worked up. I had just thought that if I could play the violin, it would ease my father’s heart."

 

OO: "How is the king doing…?"

 

Raith: "He’s alright. The physicians are with him, and things have calmed down for today."

 

OO: "I’m glad…"

 

Raith: "But now my brothers are beginning to compete over the ascension to the throne."

 

Through a window, I saw Raith’s brother arguing with someone.

 

Raith: "I’m sorry, I thought we could leisurely enjoy the season but…"

 

Raith placed his large palms over my eyes, concealing the scene before me.

 

OO: "You go on, I’ll head back to my room."

 

I spoke quickly, aware of the unusual situation.

 

Raith: "…sorry."

OO: “What happened?”

I asked without thinking.

Raith took in the state of the butler and tilted his head.

Raith “…I’ll go see. Wait for me.”

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