How to Live as the Enemy Prince Chapter 64

Long Time No See (1)

It's too early.

Rumian thought that people were showing great interest in Calian.

It wasn't caution towards Calian, but rather concern.

One day before Calian's arrival in Kyris.

Naturally, people who wanted to welcome Calian's return gathered once again. Since the prince who resembled Sispanian was returning after achieving something remarkable, there were a lot of people who gathered this time as well. As a result, Calian's name didn't stop flowing from the mouths of those who filled the streets.

They were already speculating whether Calian would become the next Crown Prince or not. That's why Rumian thought it was too early. He was worried that Calian's popularity might become a target for Silica and Randell due to the attention he was receiving.

"Oh, I see. So that's why someone sent Knight Caela to Latran Castle."

Upon hearing Rumian's concerns, Alan immediately made a comment. Of course, Alan's observations were always correct, so Rumian couldn't say anything in response while chewing on his apology.

Anyway, Rumian's concerns turned out to be somewhat accurate.

Randell's thoughts were unknown, but another person's mind was more twisted.

"We'll meet again tomorrow."

A delicate voice flowed through the gap between red lips.

"It's amazing how you're carrying such impressive rumors. It’ll be nice to see you."

It was the first time in almost five months that Silica had dinner with her dear son. However, all that flowed from Silica was words of caution about Calian and the scent of Lurnieri.

Of course, Franz didn't ask for anything more from Silica.

Maybe, there was nothing to ask for.

"Did you summon me out of a welcoming heart for my younger brother?"

Franz's low voice was somewhat dry, but Silica responded with a beautiful smile.

"It's because Grey will be here soon, that's why I called you."

There was not a word spoken about Lennon, who was missing. She seemed to be focusing only on the upcoming arrival of Grey.

After Franz made an indifferent gesture, and replied, "I see."

"That's right."

There was a coldness in Silica's eyes.

As Silica looked at her son who was sitting in front of her, waiting for this meeting to end, Calian's words echoed in her ears.

– Franz didn't say those things for my sake.

On the day Calian drank poison, Silica didn't believe that Franz had stopped her from intervening to save her. Franz had always been incapable of interfering with what Silica did, so she couldn't trust that explanation.

Her current attitude was the same. Even though Grey's arrival would be a great benefit for Franz, he just looked at it with unease.

Silica spoke in a soothing tone, as if trying to comfort.

"In any case, you're going to walk this path. You know that, don't you? So, stop these meaningless rebellions now."

Franz chuckled at her words.

"The 'in any case' part is a bit annoying."

Franz, who said that, buried himself deep in the backrest. A languid voice flowed fittingly with his appearance.

"I don't even know whose path it's determined to be."

Silica didn't give a response. It was so obvious whose path it was that she didn't feel the need to answer. Franz, who hadn't expected a response, continued speaking.

"The things the sorcerers found out were far more than what I knew. Far more."

He was referring to the information about the deceased that Calian had revealed as Silica’s doing.

Franz wanted to know if Silica had really harmed them all. He already knew it was true, but he wanted confirmation.

Silica responded with a sunny smile.

"Why are you still acting so immature?"

Was there any need for a different response?

Franz gave a twisted smile and said, "On that day, you should've just kept quiet."

He meant that Rumian, who had lost his composure, should have just listened to whatever the commander of the knights had to say. Franz was saying that.

Silica's eyelashes trembled slightly, understanding that Calian's words were correct. But other than that, nothing had changed. Silica was feeling betrayal once again at Franz's words, which expressed regret for having stopped Rumian on that day.

Silica looked directly into Franz's green eyes, which resembled her own.

"My son, don't try so hard."

It was the same thing Franz always said, but this time it came from Silica's lips.

In response to the advice to stay quiet, Franz also looked into Silica's eyes.

"Some have changed too much. Some haven't changed at all."

Muttering to himself like that, Franz got up from his seat first. The stubborn scent of Lurnieri became noticeable once again.

"I'll stay quiet as you wish since it seems like you're still making an effort."

Franz decided to forget that Calian had changed.

Because that's the only way to make that scent stop.

* * * * *

Even if it's late, Viscount Reddington's group will arrive in Kyris by next week. I haven't done this type of work before, but I think I'll adapt well. My enthusiasm is quite high now that I've made up my mind to come to Kyris.

I'm relieved. That means we'll avoid Marquis Pollun's funeral.

It seemed that Melfir had become quite close to Alan in Calian’s absence, as Alan responded warmly.

After Calian finished conveying his message, Alan then delivered some news. Calian chuckled when he heard that Rumian almost paid the carriage fee and asked, "So, will Valkan be established shortly after my arrival?"

In response to Calian's question, Alan remained silent for a moment before asking, "Did I not mention that to you, Your Highness?"

"No, you didn't. I thought you might have decided to move it up due to my accident. However, I also thought that you might be worried about a potential attack if we announced the establishment while I was still outside Kyris, so I suggested setting a date right after I return and keeping it secret until then."

Alan's laughter could be heard.

You've been getting along well with His Highness. As you mentioned, we plan to announce the establishment as soon as Your Highness returns, and we'll hold the inauguration ceremony the following week. Until then, we won't inform anyone outside.

As for the Magic Academy, I heard that they are temporarily using an empty building on Tenansha Street. What about the Sorcerer's Guild?

It seemed that Calian hadn't thought about where Valkan would stay. So Alan spoke, expecting Calian's surprised reaction.

We've decided to encroach on Pavel's territory.

Upon hearing Alan's words, Calian tightly gripped the reins of Raven.

After a moment of silence while he considered, Calian finally spoke.

Silica is very angry, so there might be a threat to the messenger.

I am taking that into consideration. And do not underestimate the knights of Kyris.

Not underestimating the knights of Kyris.

Calian chuckled softly. It was a laughter that wouldn't be conveyed to Alan.

I’m not underestimating. I worry because I see it clearly. Even the commander of the knights couldn't enter the Path of the Sword, so how can we protect Rumian from two Swordmasters?

Alan might have felt secure with himself by Calian's side, but Calian found it hard to feel reassured. If Grey was to go to Kyris in the current situation, Rumian's life would be genuinely in danger.

Calian, deep in thought as he tapped Raven's saddle instead of the table, opened his mouth. Instead of addressing Alan, who was connected to him through the ring, he spoke to Yan, who was riding alongside him.

"Is this the only road from Reddington to Kyris?"

Yan nodded in response. "Yes, unless you want to take a much longer route, this is the only way."

Calian nodded, muttering to himself.

"Grey won't be riding that pink carriage all the way to the capital, right? If so, we might meet soon."

Then, he fell into thought for a moment.

It was a time for him to consider various possibilities regarding the decision he had just made. Calian soon made a playful comment.

Master. I might end up causing another accident.

Upon hearing that, Alan responded with what seemed to be concerns.

Your Highness, everyone here is well aware of the meeting between you and Grey Brissen, and that your paths will be the same. So, please don't jump to any unnecessary conclusions. I'm worried you might hastily wield your sword.

Calian made another playful comment in response.

Master, I have no intention of causing harm. But, I also have no intention of putting my life on the line because of it.

Alan inquired if he could ask about what exactly Calian was planning.

I'm not so much planning to cause trouble as... It's more like I've lost interest in Grey Brissen going to Kyris.

Calian responded with a laugh.

I won't wield my sword. I'll save it for a time when it's truly necessary.

Alan reassured Calian that he could do as he pleased as long as it didn't involve wielding a sword.

Understood. As long as it's not a sword, you can do as you wish.

Whatever trouble Calian had in mind, while it remained unclear, witnessing his son getting into mischief gave Rumian headaches. Therefore, Alan simply replied as if it were an entertaining spectacle.

* * * * *

"Dagdak, dagdak!"

Several horses were racing at an incredible speed. Their pace was beyond what one would expect from ordinary horses, so fast that someone seeing it might wonder if they were dreaming.

"In short..."

At this incredibly high speed, Arsen and Rachel were conversing.

Calian had only mentioned that he would like to see some results regarding the teleportation magic circle before they arrived in Kyris. However, Arsen felt the day of entering Kyis was drawing near, as if the end of his life was approaching. As a result, they were discussing the matter with Rachel at any time and any place.

The problem was that the horses were moving too fast.

The reason for the increased speed was Calian's request. Right after his conversation with Alan, he had asked the horses to run at the fastest speed they could endure.

"My point is, couldn't we utilize something like a binding oath?"

"But binding oaths are one-on-one contracts!"

The voice in the front was Rachel's, and the one in the back was Arsen's.

Calian didn't bother to wonder or worry about why Arsen's words were cut off with strange sounds. Instead, he calmly opened his mouth.

"You don't need to think so urgently about it. And don't talk while on the horse. You might bite your tongue."

Calian's voice, despite the fast pace, wasn't significantly different from his usual tone. The elegant Raven remained graceful even at high speeds.

After going through this series of events, they rode for another couple of hours before the group could finally slow down the horses. It was because Calian had found what he was looking for.

Calian's lips curled up when he sensed Grey's aura extending from the carriage ahead.

"I found it."

Calian's voice, like a cat's cry upon discovering a mouse hidden in a crack in the wall, elicited various reactions from the group.

Yan withdrew to the rear on his own, and Rachel pushed Hina and Veronica behind her.

Through his running on the training grounds that had taken him past midnight, Kyrie had finally grasped Calian's intentions. With determination, he reached for the hilt of his sword. He had decided not to foolishly hold back anymore because of unnecessary consideration for Calian.

Meanwhile, Arsen began examining what looked like an extremely expensive carriage, even more so than the one they had destroyed last time.

Instead of telling the group that they didn't need to do this, Calian simply smiled briefly.

Meanwhile, since tomorrow would bring them to the comfort of Kyrisis's home, Grey was comfortably pondering his thoughts in the uncomfortable carriage. It was at this moment that his butler spoke.

"Master Grey, someone is following us from behind."

"Following us?"

Upon hearing this, Grey immediately swished close the curtains at the back of the carriage and looked back, his expression contorted.

"Why is that prince following us again? How on earth did he manage to follow us?"

The reason was simple, of course.

Calian's group had entered Reddington Castle and rested for three days. After that, they used magic to increase their travel speed, covering two days' worth of distance in one. During that time, Grey had purchased a carriage and spent a day on maintenance, then traveled for four days. This was the main reason Calian was able to find Grey, who would have otherwise gone undetected.

Seeing Calian steadily approaching him, Grey’s expression soured as if he had grown weary of everything.

"So, you've learned some magic, and now you're daring to come out of your shell."

Grey not only possessed a haughty attitude but also shared Marquis Evan Brissen's disdain for mages.

"I doubt I can maintain my composure much longer, even in my dreams," he muttered to himself, falling into a trance.

As he got lost in his trance, Calian managed to catch up with the carriage.

At that moment, Grey's valet asked through the window, "Should I stop the carriage, Margrave Grey?"

Grey replied with a voice full of irritation, "If the carriage stops, I feel like I might strangle the prince. Just keep going."

"Understood, sir."

Taken aback by Grey's rough words, Grey's valet hastily secured the reins and scurried to the side, where the grooms were gathered. In the meantime, Calian approached Grey's carriage. Grey sat inside, his curtains drawn, seemingly unfazed by the commotion outside.

As Calian drew near the carriage, Raven gracefully maneuvered through the horses and knights to bring herself right alongside the vehicle. Calian, keeping the same position as when they had been racing, finally spoke.

"Grey, your uncouth demeanor remains unchanged."

Inside the carriage, Grey kept his eyes tightly shut. He was determined to keep the prince alive until they met with Silica. Calian surveyed Grey's companions and then inquired,

"But, Grey, you only have six knights with you. What happened to the other four?"

Grey clenched his fists around the hilt of his sword in response.

Calian nonchalantly scratched his cheek, seemingly untroubled by the confrontation.

"Ah, you're right. They're no longer knights, are they? I'd forgotten that I personally stripped them of their titles."

The six former knights thought of the four, who had met the fate of being fed to the fish in Lake Reddington, maintained stony expressions. Calian continued to appear unperturbed.

"Come to think of it, I'm quite curious about the disappearance of your four dogs as well. Haven't you ever wondered why your dear brother suddenly vanished?"

After pausing for a moment, Calian adopted an even more leisurely tone.

"Why did your sibling disappear, Grey?"

Grey, knowing that Lennon hadn't been particularly helpful to the family, wasn't overly curious about his brother's absence. After all, Marquis Brissen had mentioned it, hadn't he? Whether the money-grubbing opportunists had taken his brother, he would find out in due time. Whether they took Lennon or not. Or perhaps only his corpse would be found.

"In fact, someone gave Marquis Brissen a tremendous amount of money. To get rid of Lennon. That's how he disappeared."

"I see. I wasn't aware," Grey replied nonchalantly.

But Calian wasn't finished.

"It got me curious, though."

Grey remained silent.

Calian wore a leisurely smile as he continued.

"I wonder if the Marquis will accept a hefty sum to get rid of his eldest son, who's yearning for the title."

Inside Grey's carriage, his aura surged significantly.

Calian's eyes assessed the direction of the surge, which drew a long line.

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TN: Hey everyone, this is my first time translating so I hope you like it. I'm not fluent in Korean, so if you find any mistakes, please tell me. Also, I think the last translator was a chapter ahead (like they put chapter 63 as 64), so I'll just be starting from 64 instead of 65.

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