Chapter 366
The comment of the Crown Prince was not discreet enough for Orland to not hear it. And as he saw how Zeleskiaz walked away without concern on his provocations, the Duke rolled his eyes, weary as it was him who would have to deal with a diffident Paul, with who he had already discussed... Right after returning to the household’s tent from escorting Marianne back to the Emperor.
’Cursed be that Prince... and yet...’ — Glancing at his firstborn, Orland appreciated how his demeanour was now demonstrating the distaste he felt at Zeleskiaz’s taunts, which although as a father he disliked for the Prince was not of his devotion... could still comprehend...
For the glare at the mention of his wife and youngest had already been informed to the Duke, bothering his patience, just as the constant presence the Prince had with his eldest daughter even if it had been allowed somehow forcefully.
’If I were him, I would have used a royal’s power already... Theressa and Elenaide... those two...’ — Recalling how not long before the Prince approached them the other shadow pertaining to the Umbra Quadrigis the animosity his family had provoked on the Crown Prince... He deeply thanked the man while reluctant. For the fame of Zeleskiaz would have not left a head untouched before meeting Marianne.
"... that man has no selfawarance." — Suddenly, the ominous mutter of his son, broke him from the ponder.
"He does not need it. As one to own the Empire, it is to be like that... usually."
"... Marianne... to think she has to deal with such an arrogant man... I hope this changes his grace’s mind on allowing her to stay away for such a lengthy period."
"Paul. Don’t begin with your unbecoming reproaches. I am not going to tolerate them. I’ve had enough of this morning’s misconceptions of yours."
Reprimanding Paul because of his glare, Orland mounted his horse after sheathing the sword he had slightly taken out to peek at its sharp edge. Looking down at his son to demand a response on his part.
"I am not reproaching. It is only an opinion."