Chapter 394. Side Story 2. A Mad Dog Lives In the Imperial Palace (5)
Flaaash.
A soft glow flashed, and the healing spell faded.
"Phew, thank goodness. I finally feel alive again. Thank you, Seria," Caron said, rolling his shoulders.
"I told you to listen to me," Seria said, puffing her cheeks slightly. "If you'd contacted the Imperial Palace earlier—"
"I would've gotten hit earlier," Caron cut in.
"They say it's better to get it over with quickly," Seria added.
"Who says that? A beating should be taken as late as possible. The later it is, the more tired the person swinging the stick becomes. It's all strategic," Caron explained.
After a long, exhausting day, they'd returned to Azureocean Castle.
The prince's kidnapping incident had concluded... well, not terribly. Of course, they couldn't stop rumors about the prince from spreading. The royal family already enjoyed overwhelming public support, and naturally, so did the prince.
Halo was handsome in his previous life, and now he's become even more handsome. It's not fair, Caron thought irritably.
Halo Karien's appearance was dazzling. To be honest, Caron was no slouch in looks himself, but Halo surpassed him. His features looked like sculpted marble, and he carried himself with a natural dignity.
He had the bloodlines of both the Imperial Family and the Ducal Family of Leston. It was an absurd pedigree. He had a brilliant mind and enough potential to challenge even the strongest.