My Childhood Friends Are Trying To Kill Me

Chapter 165

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What did you just say?

What? I called you honey.

Why? Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

Its the first husbands privilege. Do you have any complaints?

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldnt hear anything. She couldnt think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

Lelia, dont worry too much. Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently. Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

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Superion Castle was full of tension.

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

Main Hall

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

How long has it been since we reunited?

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldnt protect his daughter.

You dont look well.

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenons mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?

Yes, Duke.

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

Im glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. Im glad the duchess is healthy, too.

Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?

When he brought up the question, the emperors expression darkened.

Lelia

I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?

Yes, Your Majesty.

It doesnt make sense. What do they mean shes a saint? Shes

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the childs name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

I dont want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is

Perseus muttered without energy. He didnt want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldnt believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldnt do that to her.

We cant let the temple persuade the child.

Did she want this? Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. Lelia is also worried about that. Im going to follow all of her decisions.

But the priests

No one has the right to stop the childs decision.

Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.

Perseus shut his mouth at the dukes cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldnt think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

Lelia hasnt decided yet either, so lets not worry.

At the Dukes recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didnt want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night.

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperors madness every night.

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldnt. Even if his wife is dead, he cant wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

Why arent you staying in the castle? Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperors words that he would not stay in the castle.

Theres a situation. Ive got accommodation outside the castle, so you dont have to worry.

But

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperors attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. Thats why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didnt know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

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Lelia!

Uncle. Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncles hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius hands were as cold as ice. Mother What about her?

She is outside with Atias.

Thats a relief. What about the emperor?

In the drawing room By the way, are you okay? You dont look so good.

Karius swept Lelias hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

I think my uncles condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?

Theres nothing I wouldnt be okay with.

But her uncles complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

Ill go to the drawing room.

Are you going to be okay?

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldnt help it. She was going to speak firmly. Dont come to this place again. Dont care whether she is fine or not.

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

Lelia, dont worry. The emperor will stop you from going. Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was

Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you dont have to worry. Ill go in together with you and tell him.

[When did I get married?]

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

I thought you were in the temple you werent.

Why are you here?

The emperor tried to smile at Lelias hard tone.

Im here to persuade Duke Superion so that you cant be a saint, but I cant believe Im meeting you. Its good luck.

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say its good luck.

Is it up to you whether itll be successful?

Do I have to answer?

Im asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.

Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, You dont deserve to ask whether Im prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?

Yes, its hard.

Im not curious about your Majestys situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again

Do you feel the same way?

Lelia paused. The emperors expression was distorted.

Do you get hurt like me?

Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasnt annoyed. They dont have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus back was stiff.

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didnt say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

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