Prince

[Ahrum]

How is Ernst ...?

He is so serious about everything. He doesn't make trouble or have outbursts... He can be kind of weird.

We were close friends. Unlike me, he is kind and compassionate; a distinct official of public affairs. When he has to be strict, he turns strict with everyone.

I am Eigen Ahrum,

I will be the light of Rune-Midgarts.

Whoever be the king, let's make Rune-Midgarts... the best country in the world, by helping each other.

[Ernst]

We can make it.

No, we shall make it. For Brother and I together, we shall make it.

But... If I am to reign, or help you; and if I am corrupted... you kill me... by your hand.

In the opposite case, I will kill you too, you understand? So don't ever stray, and do not ever forget your determination.

Brother, you think about hell. It will never happen, so... Don't talk that way.

It is an assumption.

Don't take it too seriously.

Alright, alright. Don't

take it the wrong way.

I have been acting for Brother and Kingdom, and I will be the same ever after.

Ah, the appraiser has come.

How could you appear so suddenly? Ern and I were in the middle of conversation.

What's wrong, brother? We were not talking about anything bad. We were just making our resolution firm.

You came here in good timing. We've just decided to kill the other... if one of us is corrupt.

Brother?!

By all means, be the witness of this agreement. You cannot say no. Because it is a very good thing, in some respects, for your work, isn't it?

Br...Brother. You are way too suppressive. Our appraiser must have his own position and opinion.

You still have a weak personality. I am not forcing something so difficult on him! Who cares? I take silence as a positive answer! My bid is successful! And our promise is formed too!

Haah...haha... Appraiser, I deeply apologize for offending you. Sorry, but there is no possibility of fulfilling this promise. So, just don't take this situation seriously... You know... When pigs fly... ~

Now, let me return to my room. Keep up the good work, appraiser.

I heard that one person

from my family is coming today. But I haven't found him yet.

I worry about your words...

What do you want to say this time?...

Have you seen him, appraiser?

Aahh...boring, boring.

I am in real penance right now!

You come here so often.

I know you are a faithful person, engaged in a very important issue for the kingdom, but you come here more than is necessary...

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I saw a person from the Walter family.

Oh! really?

why didn't he come to me?

-I tell Ahrum the story.-

......

What! Are you 100% sure about your story? Ahhhh...

I am very sorry, but I want to be left alone. Leave me alone, right now!

Okay, good riddance.

I told you that I don't want to be king, and I don't have any intention to change my mind!

Brother! I don't know why you are suffering so much! Are you this weak a creature?!

Suffering? Me?..Aaahhh... It looks so...? Yeahh... Yes, it does. Stressful...Huhuhu...Hahaha!!

Brother, Ahrum...?

...Is it only me that gets away... Anyhow, I am a disqualified person ... huhuhu. But, I've made a decision.

Ernst.

Yes?... Yes?

Take this.

- swish. -

- Ahrum casually throws a Bazerald to Ernst.-

Eh?... What's this about?... A Bazerald of Walter family?...Why?

Now this is perfect timing. Even our witness is here! Ern, you remember our promise clearly, right?

What? Promise? Witness?...Ahh... Re-really...

Yes, really. Now is the time.

Nonsense! Do you think I can do that to you?!

Idiot! Being King should be followed by decisive action. I have no chances to be King. Corruption, and living like that, is worse than being killed by you...

B-but, you can live as you are! As if nothing happened. You are just needed to return to the way you were before. Brother, let me help you. Tell me everything you hide...

This is so moronic! Can you say that you are kingly?! Are you showing me sympathy now? You should be a man of sense! If not, you are not eligible as a king candidate!

Bu...but!

Talking back and forth is of no use! I cannot help it. If you keep insisting instead of trying to be a man of sense, then such a person should not be a king.

Ghh?! Brother?!

(dagger thrusting sound)

Bbb... Brother?... You... told me

you would kill me... You just wanted to be killed

by me?... Bbb...brother?...

Huhu... Not at all. I just wanted to kill you... That's it... Good job, Ern... This is legal self-defense, killing a villain... right?

B..Brother... even now it is not too late! If you go to a medic, you can be restored!

It's too late... Once your vital organs are stabbed... I wonder how could I stay alive... or even how I could come back to life... I don't need to live.

B..Brother....How...how could you?!

Goodbye, my brother... Be King, and change this nation. You... You can make it...guk...

...Brother...Brother... Why... Why... How can your face look so satisfied? How...? Brother...

Huhu...You don't need to know that. By the way, you kept your promise... You should be king... But if you are lost, and stray, I will come kill you at any time... from hell!!

I...I don't know! I don't know what's going on!

You don't need to... What you have to know about is that there was a sacrifice from me. To make my death meaningful, you should be a good king. That's my conviction... That's it..guk..! Don't lose my words... gukkuk.

Idiot... Moron...

Ahh... Appraiser, do you know what you have to do? Be mindful of your words. About what you saw, what you heard... You must not tell all of your experience to the inspector.

Ern killed a villain here who bullied around.. I had no chance... He showed decisive action, and that will deserve him the right to be king...

If you react wrongfully to this incident, my death will be worthless...kuk... Do you understand?

... Okay, I will follow your will. Don't worry...

Ignorance... is positive... It means... My bid... is successful...

Now... I can die... with peace... Thank... you very... much, both... of you.

Brother...

Then, perpetually... Bye... Sorry ... now I can't go fishing.

B...bro?

B... bro, brother!

Brotherrrrrrrr!!!

[Prince]

You are not allowed to be here.

Hmmm...

Get out of my way.

I don't want to confront you.

Are you the new adventurer appraiser? I am Eigen Ahrum from the Walter family. You can call me Prince Ahrum, for short, at your convenience.

I hope you ask me short and simple questions. Long questions don't always mean special and good answers.

-What shall I ask...-

I'd like to ask about...

You aren't just trying to dissolve your curiosity about the king's family, are you?

From my childhood, I liked to experience many things and learn them. As a result, I should bear interference from my family. To them, I was not a decent noble family member.

But I am not sensitive to that, and I think a good king should neglect those trifles.

Others can say that my behavior makes them embarrased, but if something ends well, they are all satisfied in the end. Am I wrong?

Although I've skipped some lessons in life, I can back up missing lessons easily. Who cares who can swear to me as King! This is how I am.

Ern nags me a lot

about this, but I don't make an issue in any case. Such a fastidious jerk.

Like I said, I've been growing up with his scolds. I feel his words were harsher than others who shut their mouth after I accomplish something.

He always says that results cannot be everything that matter.

Before everything else, it is luck and glory for me, that I could be born in Walter, a distinguished noble family.

Of course, my abilities

are underestimated because of my background. In other respects, I feel sad about it.

In the coming age, people will talk about me as Eigen Ahrum from the Walter family, not Eigen Ahrum of Walter.

The Walter family itself has high distinction and fame, but I will make the name shine further, and others will be proud of me.

The nation I organize

will not be harmonious

with pastel color of fairy

tales.

For sure, losers and depressed people have their own faults, like lesser challenges for their lives.

I have some belief in the benefit of unlimited competition. Frankly, I don't like this king election system from noble families.

Although all these

status system fade away

I will be the king, with my sole capability and aptitude! Hahaha.

I know quite well about

other king cadidates, personally.

But I can't find one distinguished person who can lead this kingdom well.

I'm not saying they aren't outstanding, but considering the current situation of Rune-Midgarts, they don't seem to be astonishing leaders.

For this reason, I assure you that no candidate is fit for the position among them. If I have to pick someone who can be a match for me, I can say that one is Ernst.

He has a soft personality and thinks too long about things, but I admit many merits to him. I can say he is a fairly high-standard candidate.

........

Hmm, I was too talkative.

I apologize for my redundant words, hahaha.

I enjoy activities.

I can't stand passive games,

like card and board games

I think those games are

quite fit for the scholar type people.

My brother Ern can stick to something for a long time, like books or study.

Once I become king,

I won't handle documents

while sitting all day.

It's very hard for me to do that.

Okay...

as you please.