Chapter 147
“Is that so?” The second prince, Teodor, recoiled in disbelief. His ears struggled to accept the words they had just heard, giving rise to doubts.
“Will my brother not live for another year?” Could it be that his brother was playing a cruel prank on him? That’s what first crossed his mind. He would rather believe that. After all, it was his brother, who had defeated him fairly in competition. It was his brother, who had displayed heroic feats during the Anbouaz civil war. It was his brother, whose well-being was known far and wide.
He wanted to have faith in that.
However, when Teodor locked eyes with his half-brother, the crown prince, he came to a harsh realization. The words uttered by the crown prince were no jest.
“Yes. I understand this may be bewildering, and I apologize for springing this on you suddenly. However, it’s unavoidable. If this truth will inevitably come to light, it’s better to disclose it to you now.”
Teodor remained silent.
“Originally, only my personal physician, Gardin, and I were privy to this knowledge — the fact that I have less than a year to live.”
“Is it…true?”
“Yes.”