Crown Prince’s Ex-Boyfriend

“Are you okay?”

The sweet voice rang in my heart, and the gentle hand that held mine was affectionate.

It made me feel ticklish all over, and I turned my head away.

“Yes.”

“Of course, you’re okay because I supported you. I mean, what happened earlier.”

“Oh.”

There were two significant incidents today, but now they seemed to fade away.

The presence in front of me was stimulating, to the extent that it didn’t matter.

To the point where I craved more without realizing it.

“Hurry up and take my hands!”

I pretended not to win against the Marchioness’ urging and took his hand.

Vin sucked in a breath, he seemed to be at a loss.

“Shall we go?”

At the same time, he smoothly led me to the dance hall.

“But what can we do? I’m not wearing a dress.”

“There’s nothing to worry about. Your dance will be the most intense in the world, so a uniform and sword match quite well.”

His words were much better to hear than flattery about being beautiful enough even in uniform.

It made me feel recognized for who I truly am.

The music changed when he led me to the dance hall.

It was a waltz with a romantic atmosphere.

My heart began to beat faster with each slow beat.

I left myself to follow Vin’s lead.

But.

“……What are you doing?”

In the novel, it was said that you danced naturally when in a body.

But the reality was different. I moved like a broken robot.

“What? In a place like a novel, all you have to do is follow your dance partner’s lead.”

“That never happens in real life.”

Reality. It’s ironic that the character in the novel says such a thing.

But for the person involved, it must be a reality.

Here, living and breathing in this place.

“No matter how long you’ve been away from society for seven years, how did you completely forget about dancing?”

“It’s reality, so even if you forget it, your body should remember.”

“But in reality……”

“Oh, there. Let’s just follow the steps.”

I awkwardly took random steps, movements that could hardly be called dancing.

Vin burst into laughter as if finding my awkwardness funny.

“Ha ha! What are you doing?”

“Do you know me? Why are you speaking informally?”

My playful seriousness made him burst into laughter again.

“……I’m talking to myself.”

“Please refrain from speaking informally, even if you are talking to yourself. If anyone hears it, they might think we know each other.”

“No one will care about us, whether we’re dancing here or hammering disguised as dancing.”

“What? My dance looks like hammering?”

“Do you know me? Why are you speaking informally?”

“I’m talking to myself.”

……This isn’t even a comedy routine. What the hell is this conversation about?

But honestly, it was fun.

My heart beat a little faster than the waltz’s beat.

The frequency seemed the same, but I couldn’t hide my laughter.

It was then.

Clank! The sound drowned out the music.

All the dancers also froze and focused their eyes on the commotion.

At the center was a man dressed as a servant.

“Ugh!”

The man held his heart, groaned, and threw off his mask.

A blurred face was revealed, and he didn’t look familiar.

But I knew that man.

Somehow, I knew him very well.

Why did I think he would only be among the VIPs?

Why did I forget again?

He was disguised as a servant, so the identity of the Crown Prince was not revealed until the end in the novel.

On National Foundation Day, the Emperor tried to poison the Crown Prince.

“Guk-!”

The Crown Prince’s body fell to the floor.

When he coughed while on the ground, blood poured out.

Those who watched him only stepped back and did not try to help the unknown servant.

“I’ve been poisoned! Please help me!”

I was the only one who stepped forward without hesitation. But everyone’s response was lukewarm.

Is it because he is not a Crown Prince, but because he is a humble servant?

How shallow and dirty are these people?

A man is dying in front of their eyes, and they try to weigh the importance of life with their status!

“Calm down, Irillin.”

Vin gently grabbed me by the shoulder.

Vin’s eyes, visible through the mask, looked down at the Crown Prince numbly.

It felt painful to see that everything had changed so drastically from the original story.

Why did this happen?

I remembered a speculative part of the novel.

┎”Why do you drink so much black water1. Are you an addict?”

Vin asked, looking a bit alarmed.

Perhaps it was specially made, but the Crown Prince’s cup was filled far beyond the scale that Vin knew.

“I was about to throw it away.”

The Crown Prince put the black glass aside, sensing something wrong.

For this reason, the poison that the Emperor had put in the glass was useless.┚

Although it wasn’t intentional, Vin was freaked out when he saw the huge glass and saved the Crown Prince’s life in the original story.

Where the hell did it go wrong?

He didn’t have time to talk to the Crown Prince alone because he was guarding?

No, even if the Crown Prince was alone, he wouldn’t care if he drank black water because he wasn’t interested anymore.

“……Vin. Help me.”

“You don’t have to tell me.”

Vin knelt in front of the crown prince, and a soft white light emanated from his hand.

I felt like I was using recovery magic.

It seemed like he was using a recovery magic spell.

“I did a recovery magic spell, so it will be healed soon. Magic has improved so much these days that neutralizing poison is easy-“

“It’s no use.”

The Crown Prince had a magic defense spell placed on his royal mask as a precaution against any possible danger.

It wouldn’t come undone even if he took off the mask.

Unless you call his name and release the magic on the mask.

‘……And that was Vin’s role. But I can’t expect it now.’

“It won’t work because of the magic on the mask.”

“It’s an attendant. What kind of magic could be on a regular mask……. Oh, no way.”

“Yes. It’s the Crown Prince.”

The words filled the banquet hall with shock.

Then everyone stepped forward and surrounded the Crown Prince.

“……Ha.”

The Crown Prince laughed as if his consciousness was normal, despite the poison affecting him.

He managed to speak clearly even though he was poisoned.

“How did you know?”

“Is that the problem?”

I sighed and rolled up my sleeves.

If Vin couldn’t play his original role, then there was no one else who could replace him.

‘There is no one to replace the role but me. I have to step up.’

“I’ll release the magic quickly, so please be quiet.”

“You have to say my name to undo the magic.”

“Yes…?”

“You don’t know my name.”

“I know.”

“Don’t lie to me. Who in the world knows my name?”

The Crown Prince’s words were no exaggeration.

In fact, the Crown Prince was only addressed as the “Crown Prince” or “Your Highness,” but no one knew his actual name.

Therefore, his name had never even been mentioned in the novel.

He didn’t have a name because my sister didn’t even name him in the first place.

Until I give him a name.

‘Unnie2, the Crown Prince doesn’t have a name?’

‘I haven’t thought about it yet because I don’t have a specific name to give him.’

‘Come on! That’s mean. Just because it’s a ball doesn’t mean it’s alright to not give him a name!’

“Ha, it’s much cooler to be called the Crown Prince than a name. Why name him?’

‘Oh, no! Unnie. Can I name him?”

‘……Go ahead. I don’t think it’s going to appear anyway.’

‘Then write it down in the setup file.’

‘All right. So, what are you going to name him?’

“Dion Abert.”

Since his birth mother was a maid, he didn’t even have a middle name like the royal family.

Arrogant and self-righteous, but sometimes cute.

It was a name that faced his hidden nature head-on.

“Why…….”

The magic on the mask unraveled, and the familiar face replaced the unfamiliar one.

The red eyes shook, as if at a loss.

He seemed confused that I knew a name that even he would have forgotten.

“Why are you the only one…….”

Why am I the only one who knows your name? Because I liked you very, very much.

Vin, Sith, and you. They’re all masterpieces created by my sister.

But now, I couldn’t help but grin.

“……Why are you laughing? I want to kill you.”

His eyes rolled sideways and he murmured.

“Vin, now do the recovery magic.”

“Ah……. Yes.”

Vin, who had been absent-minded, cast the recovery magic on the Crown Prince.

By the time the light subsided, the Crown Prince’s breathing had improved.

This time, it seemed like the recovery magic worked.

“Ah…….”

“Irillin!”

In relief, my legs gave way, but Vin held me up, preventing me from hitting my knee.

“What a relief.”

This was obviously caused by my involvement in the novel.

If the Crown Prince had died in such a ridiculous manner, I would have been tormented by guilt for the rest of my life.

Even if it’s something that increases my chances of survival.

“……Why?”

The languidly subdued red eyes stared at me, and he muttered.

“Are you going to cry?”

It was a voice laced with embarrassment

Vin, standing next to him, couldn’t take his eyes off me, as if he were surprised.

Was it so astonishing that I cried? Well, I had never cried in front of them before.

“……See? Is it your first time seeing someone cry? Why are both of you so surprised and flustered?”

“It’s the first time I’ve seen you cry.”

“I’m just saying, if you care enough to cry like that… No, no, no… Just pretend you didn’t hear what I said.”

What the hell are they saying?

There are things a person can say, and there are things a person can’t!

Tears welled up due to my displeasure.

I stood up stiffly.

“Anyway, since Vin has used magic, all you have to do is recover. Well, then…….”

“What?”

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

I was going to bow, but the Crown Prince’s gaze remained intense.

It seemed like he wanted something.

Did the Crown Prince see Vin flirting with me?

Is that why he’s looking at me like he wants to kill me?

“……I’m looking because I want to kill you, why?”

Ah! As expected, it’s true!

(coffee)

(older sister)